The Penguins!
When I think of the NHL legend Mario Lemieux, I think of his charitable Hodgkin's Disease Foundation, the greatness of the Pittsburgh Penguins (and how they IMO dismantled the 'tyranny' of Wayne Gretzky's LA Kings), and, of course, NHL 14 (EA Sports) and how video-games re-recreate 'sports staging.'
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LEMIEUX: The Penguins are great, and Pittsburgh is great!
GRETZKY: I brought greatness to LA which would not be known for ice-hockey!
LEMIEUX: That's true, but the Penguins are closer rivals to teams such as the Bruins and Canadiens.
GRETZKY: Video-games are great windows into the hyping of 'pure skill.'
LEMIEUX: Youngsters like using famous athletes as 'avatars' in simulation experiences.
GRETZKY: Video-games and MTV cause hypnosis and attention problems...
LEMIEUX: Yes, but with proper supervision, they can be used to 'cheer' media/sports.
GRETZKY: What's the difference then between a Gretzky video-game and Barbie dolls?
LEMIEUX: It's all about the spotlight on activities that unite both kids and adults.
GRETZKY: Free-agency and steroids have killed televised sports.
LEMIEUX: I believe video-games (e.g.,
NHL 14) can bring back pedestrian interest in popular sports!
GRETZKY: Well, Gatorade is of course connected to the Florida Gators...
LEMIEUX: Sidney Crosby is making the Penguins great again (and is featured on the cover of a video-game!).
GRETZKY: I prefer Xbox to Playstation...
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