The Mane Six decided to take matters into their own hooves. They challenged The Shadow to a tournament, where the winner would claim the right to destroy the corrupted game.
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"I've analyzed the code," said Twilight Sparkle, "and it seems that the game is using a dark and ancient form of magic to corrupt the players."
"But why would anyone want to play a game that could destroy their own magic?" asked Pinkie Pie.