Erik

It’s all about money. Saving lives costs money. Being “pro-life” generates money into their campaign, otherwise they wouldn’t be interested. Wars generate tons of money for the gov’t contractors they are invested in. In the end, the rich get richer all around.

GameStop is advertising that they will have launch event happening at 3pm local time on 6/4 for people who didn’t preorder and pickups starting at 11pm CT.

Microsoft blames Apple for blocking Xbox mobile store, as it supports Epic Microsoft has filed a court brief in support of Epic Games, blaming Apple for its delay in plans to open an Xbox mobile store using. While Apple yesterday allowed Fortnite back into the US App Store after some strong words from the judge, Microsoft says there’s still a very big problem … more…

Microsoft blames Apple for blocking Xbox mobile store, as it supports Epic

Microsoft blames Apple for its delayed Xbox mobile store A new Xbox mobile store might launch soon

Microsoft blames Apple for its delayed Xbox mobile store and for having to remove remote play to adhere to App Store policies. Microsoft filed an amicus brief in support of Epic Games since the ruling makes it possible to launch its Xbox mobile store.

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Epic asks court to compel Apple to reinstate Fortnite on the App Store Late Friday, Epic Games sent a letter to U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers accusing Apple of refusing to consider its Fortnite submission, calling it “Apple’s latest attempt to circumvent this Court’s Injunction and this Court’s authority.” more…

Epic asks court to compel Apple to reinstate Fortnite on the App Store

Apple says it won’t ‘take action’ on Fortnite return to the App Store yet Last week, Epic Games resubmitted Fortnite to the App Store in the United States. This followed a court ruling that stated Apple wasn’t allowed to charge a 27% commission on payments conducted through external payment services on the U.S. App Store. However, when it submitted the new version of Fortnite for app review, Epic Games didn’t hear back for quite some time. more…

Apple says it won’t ‘take action’ on Fortnite return to the App Store yet

I don’t trust either one. Apple could have just shown good faith with the court order and approved it while filing their appeal. On the other hand, Epic could have just paid the fees while they fought it out in court, instead of negatively impacting their customers for all these years.

I agree, but it’s crazy considering Epic had a conversation with Apple on how to submit it for the US and Epic was given the impression that the best option was to submit it using their EU Swedish account. It appears that Apple is just playing games at this point.

Epic Games claims victory as Apple sanctioned for defying court order over App Store rules - 9to5Mac The latest twist in the long-running legal fight between Apple and Epic Games has delivered a major blow to the...

Actually, the judge ordered Apple to allow apps third-party payment links at zero commission, which is exactly why Apple terminated their US account to begin with.

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Yes, especially since the judge was already looking into criminal contempt charges for what Apple did. I would let it in the App Store and continue to fight it out in court.

Replying to @josecovarrubias734 BREAKING UPDATE: Weeks after federal immigration agents raided an Oklahoma City home and removed a U.S. citizen and her daughters at gunpoint, News 4 has uncovered doc... TikTok video by Spencer Humphrey

Update on the story where #ICE raided the #OKC home of US Citizens renting a home. Now it’s coming out that the house was sold weeks before the raid. In fact, there’s deed documentation filed, stamped, and signed by the county clerk’s office 9 days prior to the raid. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP86H8Ac5/

Happy #StarWars Day!

Microsoft raises prices on Xbox consoles, accessories, and games following Trump's tariffs Microsoft raised the prices of Xbox consoles, accessories, and games amid Trump's tariff uncertainties. Here is what this means to players.

Microsoft raises prices on Xbox consoles, accessories, and games following Trump’s tariffs

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'We're citizens!': Oklahoma City family traumatized after ICE raids home, but they weren't suspects A woman says her family’s fresh start in Oklahoma turned into a nightmare after federal immigration agents raided their home, taking their phones, laptops, and life savings – even though they were …

ICE agents raided the home of an OKC family who are U.S. Citizens and recently moved from Maryland to Oklahoma, taking many of their belongings and all their cash as “evidence.” They were told it could be months before their stuff is returned.

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Nintendo Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Start 24th April, System & Launch Game Pricing Unchanged But "accessories will experience price adjustments"

Nintendo Switch 2 US Pre-Orders Start 24th April, System & Launch Game Pricing Unchanged.

The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights The agency's annual human rights reports are being purged of references to prison conditions, political corruption and other abuses.

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CVS told me I was not eligible for the manufacturer coupon because I had insurance. I just called Costco and they told me I am. I went on the manufacturer website and sure enough CVS was wrong. I have been miserable for 4 days. I hate CVS so much. Thanks for the advice.

CVS told me I was not eligible for the manufacturer coupon because I had insurance. I just called Costco and they told me I am. I went on the manufacturer website and sure enough CVS was wrong. I have been miserable for 4 days. I hate CVS so much. Thanks for the advice.

The cost of Rx medicine is outrageous. I am currently sick and my Dr called out a Rx to help me feel better faster, but it was $357 with insurance. It’s crazy that medicine is allowed to cost that much (or more). People should not have to choose between medicine and other expenses.

Lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could end accommodations for special needs students A lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could end federal protections for special needs students.

The GOP is now trying to eliminate the federal protections afforded by section 504, which allows for accommodations for students with special needs and learning differences. They are suing to have section 504 be declared unconstitutional.

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Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date canceled due to Trump’s tariffs Nintendo has officially canceled the original preorder date for the Switch 2 following the announcement of Trump's wide-ranging tariffs.

Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date canceled due to Trump’s tariffs

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Yeah, that’s why I’m torn. I love Mario games and Mario Kart. I would also like to get back into Zelda games. I will have to limit myself to only buying games when they are on sale or when Costco has them at a good price.

It’s making me reconsider. I might get a PC handheld instead, where I can play all the PC games I already own on the go, and make the OLED Switch my last Nintendo. I’m very torn.

It would be one thing if they went with LED to be cost efficient, but $450-500 is not cheap, especially with the rumors of $70-90 games. It’s making me reconsider. I might get a PC handheld instead, where I can play all the PC games I already own on the go, and make the OLED Switch my last Nintendo.

Did you see the stories about how much Nintendo is going to charge for games? Some sites are saying $80 for digital games and $90 for physical games. Walmart has physical games on their website for as much as $79.

Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 YouTube video by Nintendo of America

It’s time for the full unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2!

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I’m in OKC and we went looking for eggs 2 days ago. A dozen was between $6-9, depending on the store we were in, and those were for the store brand, not even a name brand, cage free, or organic. Egg prices have not come down.

'Segregated facilities' are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been on the books since the 1960s: Companies are no longer explicitly prohibited from having segregated facilities.

“After a recent change by the Trump administration, the federal government no longer explicitly prohibits contractors from having segregated restaurants, waiting rooms and drinking fountains.”

Only then?

Xbox will release its first handheld gaming console this year, report claims According to a new report, Microsoft will partner will a gaming PC manufacturer on the first official Xbox handheld console this year.

Xbox will release its first handheld gaming console this year, report claims

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