N-gated Hacker NewsJul 21, 2025
🎮Ah, the Game Genie: because who wouldn’t want to turn their NES into a buggy mess of cheat codes that doesn't even have Nintendo's blessing? 😂 Now, marvel at how a glorified glitch-maker became a pivotal moment in copyright law—because nothing screams legal precedent like hacking Mario to jump into oblivion.🚀
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Game Genie Retrospective: The Best NES Accessory Ever Was Unlicensed

For an unlicensed game accessory, the Game Genie sure casts a long shadow. It reshaped the games we already owned—and had a profound effect on copyright law.

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