"I am cursed," Giovanni whispered to himself.

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So when it became clear that networking with strangers was going to be an integral part of my experience with a game like New Super Mario Bros U, I cursed our interconnected world and tried to steer clear.

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At one point, I mentioned to Wilpon the theory that the Mets might be cursed.

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Desperate to make a move and cursed most of the morning with lousy cards, I began bluffing heavily, and successfully, scratching back near even.

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