N.A. Ferrell on Nostr: The original Mario Party for Nintendo 64 had some poorly-conceived mini games that ...
The original Mario Party for Nintendo 64 had some poorly-conceived mini games that required players to rapidly spin the delicate Nintendo 64 joystick. I remember them for destroying joysticks. Others claimed terrible injuries. This is the story of Nintendo's offer of gloves as a result of a settlement with New York State (I note the gloves would not have saved any controllers from harm).
https://thenewleafjournal.com/history-of-the-mario-party-gloves/#nintendo #n64 #marioparty #law #videogamehistory
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