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Wizards of the Coast apologizes for Secret Lair issues; Sonic's Fortnite gun use explained

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Wizards of the Coast has issued an apology following a problematic release of their 'The Zeta Set' Secret Lair product, which led to significant fan dissatisfaction and scalper activity. Meanwhile, Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka clarified that the character Sonic is permitted to use firearms in Fortnite because the in-game version is an android, not the true Sonic. AI

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Wizards of the Coast apologizes for Secret Lair issues; Sonic's Fortnite gun use explained

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Wizards of the Coast Apologizes for Secret Lair 'Disaster' as Scalpers Go Wild on Latest Drop The Zeta Set Secret Lair drop was such a disaster that Wizards o

    🎮 Wizards of the Coast Apologizes for Secret Lair 'Disaster' as Scalpers Go Wild on Latest Drop The Zeta Set Secret Lair drop was such a disaster that Wizards of the Coast had to issue a formal apology, but that's not enough for angry fans. 📰 Source: Polygon.com 🔗 Link: https://w…

    LINKS polygon.com/magic-secret-lair-zeta-set-ap…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Sonic is allowed to fire guns in Fortnite because he’s an android, not the real one, Sonic Team boss says "Sonic will never hold a gun", Takashi Iizuka mainta

    🎮 Sonic is allowed to fire guns in Fortnite because he’s an android, not the real one, Sonic Team boss says "Sonic will never hold a gun", Takashi Iizuka maintains 📰 Source: VGC 🔗 Link: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sonic-is-allowed-to-fire-guns-in-fortnite-because-hes…

    LINKS videogameschronicle.com/…/sonic-is-allowe…

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