Author: Max Smith

It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt, and that's exactly what happened in some seemingly harmless video games.We've compiled three examples of popular video games that have accidentally harmed players.Mario Party for N64Many players suffered injuries to their palms during Mario Party.Credit: NintendoMario Party debuted on the Nintendo 64 in Japan on December 18, 1998, and was subsequently released in the United States on February 8, 1999.The game ultimately spawned a long-running franchise of Mario Party titles, with the first entry now a prized collectible item.It was very popular, but many fans suffered injuries to their hands.Some of…

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Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are adopting new strategies to squeeze independent pharmacies even as the industry faces pressure from the federal government. The federal government is looking for ways to rein in middlemen in the medical industry and maintain competition in drug distribution.Independent pharmacies have long complained about unfair tactics used by PBMs to drive them out of business, including underpaying and revoking reimbursements for filled prescriptions.The issue has received the attention of Congress, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating, with results expected later this year.In a letter to Congress in 2022, FTC Chair Lina Khan expressed concerns…

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Being a gamer is no longer just limited to video games. Something I've been thinking about for quite some time is a subject that many gamers avoid: video game adaptations. Live-action video game adaptations are slowly becoming the norm, with trailers for the Borderlands movie and even the Fallout series being released. This is happening because most studios want a bigger piece of the pie. I believe that some adaptation measures are gradually becoming widespread, but there is still much work to be done. Don't understand what I'm saying? Let me explain. Not-so-great video game adaptation track record Let's be…

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The Connecticut Huskies celebrate the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament national championship by defeating the San Diego State Aztecs – Credit: Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photos/Getty ImagesDespite the hype March Madness is dooming the NCAA as we know it. Every week, there's new news about lawsuits threatening the NCAA. Dartmouth College student-athletes vote to unionize, children in California claim to be university employees, tennis players sue for prize money won in professional tournaments, legal This is a series of lawsuits. The action is long and keeps growing. Back in 2021, the Supreme Court announced in NCAA v. Alston that if an antitrust…

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Brett Wilhelm/NCAA Photography/Getty Images Despite the March Madness hype, the NCAA as we know it is doomed. Every week, there's new news about lawsuits threatening the NCAA. Dartmouth College student-athletes vote to unionize, children in California claim to be university employees, tennis players sue for prize money won in professional tournaments, legal This is a series of lawsuits. The action is long and keeps growing. Back in 2021, the Supreme Court announced in NCAA v. Alston that if an antitrust lawsuit challenging the association's amateurism regime goes to court, it will be overturned. As the walls of college sports begin…

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Capcom released its first game in 2012. dragon's dogma Gamers have been waiting for the sequel ever since. Now, 12 years later, fans of the first game have finally had their prayers answered, as the long-awaited sequel to the widely acclaimed game is about to be released. Scheduled to be released on March 22, 2024, it's been a long and painful wait, but fans will take comfort in the fact that it's only 10 days away. Find out what we know about upcoming titles. Will Dragon's Dogma 2 be the official version from the beginning? Despite sharing a name, dragons…

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The proliferation of telemedicine has helped to at least partially mitigate the impact of the 2022 Supreme Court decision that struck down Roe v. Wade and stripped away the constitutional right to abortion.But some economists and medical experts say the impact could be more far-reaching if an upcoming high court debate on mail-order abortion pills leads to even greater restrictions in the coming years. It states that there is.The Supreme Court will hear a case that could change access to Danko Laboratories' mifepristone, a commonly used drug that can be ordered in some places without going to a clinic in…

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After a busy week of new game releases last week, the next seven days are a little quieter, but still exciting. South Park fans are in for a treat with the start of Snow Day! And a number of indie bangers are on the docket, including the Devolver-published Pepper Grinder. Please look: Games released this week (March 25th edition) South Park: Snow Day! release date: March 26th platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC Pre-order your physical copy here. Join Cartman, Stan, Kyle and Kenny in all their three-dimensional glory as they celebrate the most magical day in a young…

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