Destructoid writes:
"Oh, the life of the 19th century pioneer. Hunting bison in prairies. Fording a river only to have your oxen die. Dying of dysentery. These memories wouldn't be so fond if they weren't attached to the now iconic "edutainment" game The Oregon Trail.
Popularized in the 80s and early 90s, and released across a slew of different platforms, it's a title that lives near and dear in the hearts of gamers (and non-gamers) everywhere.
Gameloft is set to revitalize the franchise this year with its iPhone/iPod Touch version of The Oregon Trail, hitting the Apple iTunes Store over the next week. I had a chance to visit Gameloft's Midtown Manhattan offices to check the game out, and no, I didn't get dysentery. At least not that I know of."
Growth driven by digital software and console hardware sales.
The winner of the Pokémon Go Championship grand finals in Orlando was stripped of their title, allegedly for 'unsportsmanlike conduct' during their victory celebration. The celebration involved the winner removing their headset, standing up, and pumping their fists before shaking hands with their opponent. Many believe the ruling was excessive and that winner's victory celebration was tame compared to celebrations by winners in other competitive games.
There are people that get offended seeing others just enjoying a moment, or enjoying a hobby, or just having fun.
Can someone explain to me what is so problematic with this? I watched video multiple times and all I see dude having bit of celebration. None of his actions felt aggressive or seem like they symbolize anything... Like winning sure deserves bit of celebration like that. I mean who wants to live in the world where you aren't allowed to be excited or have bit of burst of happiness when you win? Like was he supposed to act like emotionless robot? He should be allowed to have bit of his victory "hell yeah" moment, even if it is before shaking hands with opponent. Like it is not like he didn't shake hands or whatnot. And it is not like he is like some super serious government official to have to stick to protocol to a letter. This whole thing is just ridiculous.
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