When Apple launched its App Store in 2008, we knew a few publishers would throw it a proverbial bone. Sega stepped right up with Super Monkey Ball, while Electronic Arts released versions of Tetris and Scrabble. At the time, it all seemed experimental, similar to Eidos' port of Tomb Raider for the now defunct N-Gage. Little did we know that millions of customers would flock to the online shop, making it one of the most underrated destinations for gaming. Gameloft delivered plenty of addictive experiences, Electronic Arts expanded its catalogue and even id Software jumped on board. In just a few months, several publishers made the iPhone a legit platform.
Meanwhile, DS and PSP missed out on some exciting exclusives, games that will probably never appear on either device. With that, join us for a look at the iPhone titles that have nearly made us kick Nintendo and Sony's handhelds to the curb.
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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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