In an event that has caused more upheaval than a game release delay, PlayStation mania took over Union Square Park and turned an ordinary Friday afternoon into a high-octane virtual gladiator arena, only this time, the prize was anything but virtual. Twitch influencer Kai Cenat, also known as the Pied Piper of PlayStation, announced earlier this week that he was going to give away a handful of consoles at the park. The news spread quicker than a game leak, sending fervent fans into a button mashing frenzy. In a staggering display of inability to comprehend crowd dynamics, Cenat expected only a few avid gaming lovers to arise from their basement habitats and partake in this free gaming console giveaway. Much to his surprise, and to every rational person’s expectations, an estimated 1,000 individuals, primarily kids, teens, and a sprinkle of nostalgic adults turned up. Local inhabitants and passersby stood agape as they watched a swarm of individuals who resembled a PlayStation controller-wielding Zombie army more than a peaceful afternoon crowd. Among them, local resident Gladys Johnson was taken aback, whispering, "What happened to feeding pigeons in the park?" The New York Police Department, adequately surprised but evidently underprepared, finally mustered their forces to maintain semblance in what was starting to look like an epic cutscene from a dystopian video game. In response to the events, a police spokesperson remarked, "We expected a crowd, yes, but we didn't anticipate the possibility of a full-blown gaming warzone in Union Square. Lesson learned." News of the debacle even drew a sideways comment from Sony themselves, who tweeted: "We believe in peaceful, online multiplayer experiences at Sony. Next time, let’s just stick to hosting tournaments, eh?" In the aftermath of this pandemonium, Kai Cenat deleted the tweet announcing the giveaway and retreated back to his realm of Twitch streaming, undoubtedly rethinking his genius marketing stunt that somehow got a little out of hand. As for the console-hungry attendees, though some left console-less and disappointed, others left with a PlayStation in hand, grins on their faces, and an epic war story to tell. For them, it was not just about a free console, but an experience probable to transform into a legendary gaming tale, forever to be part of their party chat discussions.