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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a pitcher for the [[Charleston Shoe Thieves]], and has been with the team since [[Season 1]].
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a player in the [[Shadows]] for the [[Charleston Shoe Thieves]], and was with the team from {{BetaSeason|1}} until [[Fall Ball]].
  
 
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==Official League Records==
 
==Official League Records==
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Games in particular maintains one of the lowest ERAs and WHIPs in the league, including pitching an Immaculate Inning against the [[Hawai'i Fridays]] in [[Season Two]] {{Cite}}.
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Games joined the [[ILB]] as a pitcher for the [[Charleston Shoe Thieves]] with {{BetaSeason|1|the Return of Blaseball}}.
  
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During the [[Season 6#Election_Results|Season 6 election]], the Charleston Shoe Thieves received the [[Season 6#Blessings 2|Mutually Arising blessing]] that provided a 2% overall increase to stats, but it did not impact Games’s star rating.
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Games in particular maintains one of the lowest ERAs and WHIPs in the league, including pitching an Immaculate Inning against the [[Hawai'i Fridays]] in {{BetaSeason|2}}.
  
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On [[Season 7]], Day 38, {{Star Rating|0.5}} a star of Games' pitching ability was siphoned by [[Curry Aliciakeyes]].
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During the {{BetaSeason|6#Election Results|@ elections}}, the Charleston Shoe Thieves received the {{BetaSeason|6#Blessings|'''Mutually Arising'''}} blessing increasing Games' overall stars from {{Star Change|11.1|11.5}}.
  
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In the [[Season 10#Blessings 2|Season 10 elections]], Games received '''Noise-Cancelling Headphones''', becoming [[Modifications|Soundproof]].
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On {{BetaSeason|7}}, Day 38, Games' pitching ability was siphoned by [[Yellowstone Magic]] pitcher [[Curry Aliciakeyes]], decreasing it {{Star Change|3.6|2.8}}.
  
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During the [[Coffee Cup]], Games played for [[Inter Xpresso]] as a pitcher.
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On [[Day X#Season 9|Season 9, Day X]], Games gained the {{ModLink|Mild}} modification after the Shoe Thieves lost to [[THE SHELLED ONE'S PODS]].  
  
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In the {{BetaSeason|10#Election Results|@ elections}}, Games received {{BetaSeason|10#Blessings|'''Noise-Cancelling Headphones'''}}, becoming {{ModLink|Soundproof}}. (The Headphones would later be lost, along with all other [[Discipline Era]] items across the league, at the beginning of {{BetaSeason|15}}.)
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During the [[Coffee Cup]], Games played for [[Inter Xpresso]] as a pitcher. Games received the {{ModLink|Perk}} after the tournament due to being a member of the winning team.
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During the {{BetaSeason|17#Election Results|@ elections}}, Games' pitching was increased {{Star Change|1.7|4}} and baserunning decreased {{Star Change|1.7|1.3}} as a result of the Shoe Thieves' {{BetaSeason|17#Wills|'''Transfuse'''}} will.
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On {{BetaSeason|18}}, Day 53, Games became a lineup player due to [[Reverb]].
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During the {{BetaSeason|20#Election Results|@ elections}}, Games retreated to the Shoe Thieves' [[Shadows]] in exchange for [[Richardson Games]] as a result of the Shoe Thieves' {{BetaSeason|20#Wills|'''Swap'''}} will, resulting in a combined {{Star Change|10.1|10.8}} stat increase.
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On {{BetaSeason|21}}, Day 89, Games joined the Shoe Thieves' pitching rotation in exchange for [[Tevin Melcon]] as a result of [[Choux Stadium]]'s {{ModLink|Fax Machine}}.
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On {{BetaSeason|24}}, Day 44, Games retreated to the Shoe Thieves' Shadows in exchange for [[Inky Rutledge]] at Choux Stadium via the {{ModLink|Ratification|Ratified}} '''Fax Machine'''.
 
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==Blaseball Career==
 
==Blaseball Career==
 
Radiocarbon dating indicates that Games was born sometime in the [[Anteumperial Epoch]], and almost immediately turned to a life of larceny. After building a successful career as Charleston's best-dressed footwear liberator, he set his sights on the ultimate heist: the large stockpiles of blaseball shoes held by the teams. As part of his plan, he (and others) formed the Shoe Thieves as a front organization, using connections made through his husband to gain a foothold into the blaseball world. The team surprised everyone, themselves included, by being somewhat competent blaseball players.  
 
Radiocarbon dating indicates that Games was born sometime in the [[Anteumperial Epoch]], and almost immediately turned to a life of larceny. After building a successful career as Charleston's best-dressed footwear liberator, he set his sights on the ultimate heist: the large stockpiles of blaseball shoes held by the teams. As part of his plan, he (and others) formed the Shoe Thieves as a front organization, using connections made through his husband to gain a foothold into the blaseball world. The team surprised everyone, themselves included, by being somewhat competent blaseball players.  
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Some cigarette cards have been discovered<ref>https://twitter.com/rifflesby/status/1292189945352736768</ref> that appear to depict Games pitching for Charleston as early as 1887, well before the Internet League was established. It is unclear what implications this might have for the history of the game, reality, or Cornelius himself.   
 
Some cigarette cards have been discovered<ref>https://twitter.com/rifflesby/status/1292189945352736768</ref> that appear to depict Games pitching for Charleston as early as 1887, well before the Internet League was established. It is unclear what implications this might have for the history of the game, reality, or Cornelius himself.   
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During [[Season 3]], a rumor began to circulate that Games had a role in orchestrating the incineration of the [[Boston Flowers]]' own Isaac Rubberman. Games had been spotted telling Rubberman quote "I will kill you" very shortly beforehand, and after Rubberman's death responded only with "oops."<ref>https://twitter.com/og_sneakersneak/status/1291742998372454400</ref> The altercation apparently originated due to the fact that Rubberman's lack of footwear made thievery very difficult. Games adamantly denied any connection to the incineration: "Don’t be ridiculous. If I had that kind of power, [[Matteo Prestige|Prestige]] would still be playing today. If [[The Commissioner]] himself cannot control these umpires, what makes you think I can?"
 
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After [[Feedback]] during [[Season 4]] brought onboard former Flowers player [[Hotbox Sato]], these rumors were put somewhat to bed. Sato, who had previously sworn to seek powerful retribution, came out with a public statement that Games had quote "convinced me that there were larger forces at play in Rubberman's death that I had not considered." As a show of good faith, Sato had been permitted to keep a stolen pair of Games's signature 1920s Nubok Whites, which are now floating lazily in its midsection.
 
  
 
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<option>The couple married for "tax purposes" after a year of close friendship, according to an anonymous source. Shortly after their first anniversary, however, Cornelius was overheard telling then-teammate Workman Gloom that feelings had inadvertently blossomed forth, and they were "giving romance a shot."</option>
 
<option>The couple married for "tax purposes" after a year of close friendship, according to an anonymous source. Shortly after their first anniversary, however, Cornelius was overheard telling then-teammate Workman Gloom that feelings had inadvertently blossomed forth, and they were "giving romance a shot."</option>
  
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<option>Despite beginning the series in separate leagues, the pair kept their relationship fresh through sustained banter on the field. Teammate [[Esme Ramsey]] is quoted as saying "I'm glad they're on the same team now, having to play with Corny's 'romantic snark' in the background was driving me up the wall."</option>
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<option>Despite starting out in the league on separate teams, the pair kept their relationship fresh through sustained banter on the field. Teammate [[Esme Ramsey]] is quoted as saying "I'm glad they're on the same team now, having to play with Corny's 'romantic snark' in the background was driving me up the wall."</option>
  
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<option>Local gossip paper ''The Pickpocket'' once claimed that an anonymous source had overheard Cornelius teasing Richardson about their "gigantic crush on Don Mitchell." When the Gameses were asked to comment on the subject, they stated in unison, "Who the hell is Don Mitchell?"</option>
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<option>The couple seem to have grown steadily further and further apart over the past few years. According to an anonymous source, their relative stubbornness and emotional constipation is what continues to prevent either of them from  seeking marriage counseling or divorce.</option>
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<option>During the first three seasons, it was theorized that the rivalry between the Millennials and the Thieves was putting a strain on the couple's relationship. Fans and teammates reported that they were not often seen together, and that when asked about their partner either of the two Gameses would adopt a sour expression and change the subject. After Richardson' transfer, however, their relationship appears to be on the up and up. The two were seen renewing their vows at [[Sunken Charleston's Drive-Thru Wedding Venue, Bar, and Grille]] during {{BetaSeason|6}}. The flower girl, a then-two year old [[Velazquez Alstott]], threw rose petals in the reporter's face when asked for a comment.</option>
  
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<option>The couple seem to have grown steadily further and further apart over the past few years. According to an anonymous source, their relative stubbornness and emotional constipation is what continues to prevent either of them from seeking marriage counseling or divorce.</option>
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<option>When asked about their marriage the pair frequently give wildly varying and outlandish answers, prompting some to theorize that rumors of marital issues –or perhaps their entire relationship– has all been a distraction to divert attention away from the group’s various heists.</option>
  
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<option>During the first three seasons, it was theorized that the rivalry between the Millennials and the Thieves was putting a strain on the couple's relationship. Fans and teammates reported that they were not often seen together, and that when asked about their partner either of the two Gameses would adopt a sour expression and change the subject. After Richardson' transfer, however, their relationship appears to be on the up and up. The two were seen renewing their vows at [[Sunken Charleston's Drive-Thru Wedding Venue, Bar, and Grille]] during [[Season 6]]. The flower girl, a then-two year old [[Velazquez Alstott]], threw rose petals in the reporter's face when asked for a comment.</option>
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<option>The Games’ famously hot and cold relationship has been apparently on the rocks since shortly after Cornelius founded the Shoe Thieves. In recent seasons the couple has been spotted publicly interacting more, although it is unclear if this new civility will lead to meaningful reconciliation </option>
  
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<option>Shortly after their entry into the league, the couple began spending time together with Flowers pitcher [[King Weatherman]]. There are rumors that the three were spotted strolling arm in arm along Sunken Charleston's Memorial Boardwalk, but the fact that said boardwalk does not exist calls the veracity of these claims into question. When asked about their potential relationship, Richardson Games commented "Stay the [expletive] out of my marriage."</option>
 
 
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Games specializes in stealing tuxedo shoes. Unlike most of the Shoe Thieves, Games proudly wears and flaunts his pilfered footwear. To combat theft of said kicks by his fellow teammates, Games wears multiple shoes nested inside of one another like a Matroyshka doll.
 
Games specializes in stealing tuxedo shoes. Unlike most of the Shoe Thieves, Games proudly wears and flaunts his pilfered footwear. To combat theft of said kicks by his fellow teammates, Games wears multiple shoes nested inside of one another like a Matroyshka doll.
  
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==Gallery==
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==Fan Works==
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The following song is about Cornelius Games:
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*[https://thegarages.bandcamp.com/track/heart-full-of-love-and-a-mouth-full-of-blood heart full of love (and a mouth full of blood)] by [https://twoheadedbutt.bandcamp.com/releases Two-Headed Butt]
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File:Cornelius Games.png|by [https://twitter.com/_dreamingtrees/status/1291510759227133952 @_dreamingtrees]
 
File:Cornelius Games.png|by [https://twitter.com/_dreamingtrees/status/1291510759227133952 @_dreamingtrees]
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File:46CorneliusGames.png|Mini-Blaseballer by {{Twitter|name=HetreaSky}}
 
File:46CorneliusGames.png|Mini-Blaseballer by {{Twitter|name=HetreaSky}}
 
File:Cornelius Games card.jpg|by {{Twitter|name=rifflesby}}
 
File:Cornelius Games card.jpg|by {{Twitter|name=rifflesby}}
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File:Between the games.png|Cornelius and Richardson by [https://solphy.tumblr.com/ @solphy]
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File:Corn tarot.jpg|Cornelius tarot card by {{Twitter|name=TheSunshinydayz}}
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File:Cornelius s1.jpg|Cornelius during season 1 by {{Twitter|name=frobutch}}
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File:Cornelius playing cards.jpg|by {{Twitter|name=frobutch}}
 
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Latest revision as of 18:40, 21 February 2023

Cornelius Games was a player in the Shadows for the Charleston Shoe Thieves, and was with the team from Season β1 until Fall Ball.


Official League Records

Games joined the ILB as a pitcher for the Charleston Shoe Thieves with the Return of Blaseball.

Games in particular maintains one of the lowest ERAs and WHIPs in the league, including pitching an Immaculate Inning against the Hawai'i Fridays in Season β2.

During the Season β6 elections, the Charleston Shoe Thieves received the Mutually Arising blessing increasing Games' overall stars from 11.1 → 11.5 .

On Season β7, Day 38, Games' pitching ability was siphoned by Yellowstone Magic pitcher Curry Aliciakeyes, decreasing it 3.6 → 2.8 .

On Season 9, Day X, Games gained the Mild modification after the Shoe Thieves lost to THE SHELLED ONE'S PODS.

In the Season β10 elections, Games received Noise-Cancelling Headphones, becoming Soundproof. (The Headphones would later be lost, along with all other Discipline Era items across the league, at the beginning of Season β15.)

During the Coffee Cup, Games played for Inter Xpresso as a pitcher. Games received the Perk after the tournament due to being a member of the winning team.

During the Season β17 elections, Games' pitching was increased 1.7 → 4 and baserunning decreased 1.7 → 1.3 as a result of the Shoe Thieves' Transfuse will.

On Season β18, Day 53, Games became a lineup player due to Reverb.

During the Season β20 elections, Games retreated to the Shoe Thieves' Shadows in exchange for Richardson Games as a result of the Shoe Thieves' Swap will, resulting in a combined 10.1 → 10.8 stat increase.

On Season β21, Day 89, Games joined the Shoe Thieves' pitching rotation in exchange for Tevin Melcon as a result of Choux Stadium's Fax Machine.

On Season β24, Day 44, Games retreated to the Shoe Thieves' Shadows in exchange for Inky Rutledge at Choux Stadium via the Ratified Fax Machine.

COMMUNITY REPORTS
The remainder of this article contains lore created collaboratively by the Blaseball community.

Blaseball Career

Radiocarbon dating indicates that Games was born sometime in the Anteumperial Epoch, and almost immediately turned to a life of larceny. After building a successful career as Charleston's best-dressed footwear liberator, he set his sights on the ultimate heist: the large stockpiles of blaseball shoes held by the teams. As part of his plan, he (and others) formed the Shoe Thieves as a front organization, using connections made through his husband to gain a foothold into the blaseball world. The team surprised everyone, themselves included, by being somewhat competent blaseball players.

Also known as the "Big Games Hunter", Games is considered to be one of the Shoe Thieves' most valuable pitchers, displaying this value by pitching in a full three-piece seersucker suit. Games has a flair for the dramatic, and as such allows runs early in games to create tension in the later innings. Every run is intentional.

Games has a reputation for getting outs not by striking out opposing batters but by coaxing them into swinging at pitches that produce easy fielding outs for his teammates. Even experienced batters well known for their plate discipline may be neutralized with this tactic. Games's long time rival and former teammate Workman Gloom said of his pitching style:

The worst thing about batting against Corn is that you really oughta know better. Every time you walk up saying to yourself this time I'm gonna just stand there and take the walk, and every time you tell yourself that this time is different and he's made a mistake and you can get a decent hit off him. And every time, he makes a fool of you. I've known that man longer than almost anyone and somehow, I'm still falling for it, after all these years.

Some cigarette cards have been discovered[1] that appear to depict Games pitching for Charleston as early as 1887, well before the Internet League was established. It is unclear what implications this might have for the history of the game, reality, or Cornelius himself.

Personal Life

Prior to joining Internet League Blaseball, Cornelius Games met former New York Millennials player Richardson Games at a fashion show. The two bonded over their love of designer suits, vintage footwear, and other clothing, and were soon wed. Cornelius and Richardson Games are both notoriously private, and do not often talk about their marriage. Regardless, a few more details can be gathered.

When asked about their marriage the pair frequently give wildly varying and outlandish answers, prompting some to theorize that rumors of marital issues –or perhaps their entire relationship– has all been a distraction to divert attention away from the group’s various heists.

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Games specializes in stealing tuxedo shoes. Unlike most of the Shoe Thieves, Games proudly wears and flaunts his pilfered footwear. To combat theft of said kicks by his fellow teammates, Games wears multiple shoes nested inside of one another like a Matroyshka doll.

Fan Works

The following song is about Cornelius Games:

Art

  1. ↑ https://twitter.com/rifflesby/status/1292189945352736768

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