Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: All Restaurant Meals & Their Benefits

Posted on by Ty Galiz-Rowe

There are tons of rare pokemon to find in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, along with the series staple of shinies. Hunting these critters down can be tricky and time consuming, but luckily, the game has a mechanic built in to help with this: food. There are a variety of restaurants across Paldea that serve scrumptious goodies which can boost various stats while you’re out capturing monsters. To make the most of these boosts, make sure you’re buying the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet restaurant meals that will benefit your quest the most, whether it’s training a certain Pokemon type up, raising eggs, or searching for rare mons. 

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Restaurant Meals: Go-For-Broke Grill

The restaurant meals at Go for Broke Grill, one of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's restaurants.

Locations: Cascarrafa, Mesagoza, Artazon, Levincia, Medali

  • Paella de Paldea – P1,800
    • Humungo Power: Dark Lv. 1
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power Water: Lv. 1
  • Fruit Punch – P950
    • Catching Power: Psychic Lv. 1
    • Encounter Power: Fairy Lv. 1
    • Teensy Power: Water Lv. 1
  • Escalivada – P1,500
    • Raid Power: Ice Lv. 1
    • Encounter Power: Dragon: Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Psychic Lv. 1
  • Potato Tortilla – P1,600
    • Item Drop Power: Poison Lv. 1
    • Humungo Power: Grass Lv. 1
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
  • Klawf al Ajillo – P1,500
    • Encounter Power: Electric Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Rock Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Fairy Lv. 1

Gastronomie en Famille Meals

Locations: Cascarrafa, Medali, Alfornado

  • Galette de la Maman – P3,000
    • Humungo Power: Dragon Lv. 2
    • Catching Power: Electric Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Fire Lv. 1
  • Compote du Fils – P2.800
    • Egg Power: Lv. 2
    • Exp. Point Power: Flying Lv. 1
    • Encounter Power: Fairy Lv. 1
  • Ratatouille du Grand-père – P3,600
    • Item Drop Power: Psychic Lv. 2
    • Encounter Power: Ice Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Rock Lv. 1
  • Quiche de la Grand-mère – P3,400
    • Catching Power: Ice Lv. 2
    • Exp. Point Power: Fairy Lv. 1
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
  • Pot-au-Feu de la Fille – P3,800
    • Teensy Power: Steel Lv. 2
    • Item Drop Power: Fire Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Flying Lv. 1

Jade Palace Garden – Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Meals

The restaurant meals at Jade Palace Garden, one of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's restaurants.

Locations: Cascarrafa, Levincia, Medali

  • Mapo Tofu – P1,700
    • Encounter Power: Fire Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power: Flying Lv. 1
    • Teensy Power: Psychic Lv. 1
  • Annin Tofu – P900
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Ghost Lv. 1
    • Teensy Power: Ice Lv. 1
  • Pickled Toedscool and Cucumber – P950
    • Teensy Power: Ghost Lv. 1
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power: Rock Lv. 1
  • Pepper Steak – P1,700
    • Item Drop Power: Poison Lv. 1
    • Teensy Power: Grass Lv. 1
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
  • Ramen – P1,600
    • Humungo Power: Ground Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Normal Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Dark Lv. 1

Sugar-N-Ice

Locations: Cortondo, Cascarrafa, Mesagoza, Los Platos, Artazon, Levincia, Medali

  • Mint Chocolate Ice Cream – P950
    • Raid Power: Fairy Lv. 1
    • Humungo Power: Steel Lv. 1
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
  • Fizzy Pop Ice Cream – P900
    • Exp Point Power: Normal Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Water Lv. 1
    • Humungo Power: Fire Lv. 1
  • Strawberry Ice Cream – P900
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Water Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Rock Lv. 1
  • Mango ICe Cream – P900
    • Teensy Power: Normal Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Dragon Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Electric Lv. 1
  • Nacli Salt Ice Cream – P900
    • Humungo Power: Ice Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power: Grass Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Dark Lv. 1
  • Teriyaki Ice Cream – P1,150
    • Humungo Power: Ice Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power: Grass Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Dark Lv. 1

Chic Kebab: Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Restaurant Meals

The restaurant meals at Chic Kebab, one of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's restaurants.

Locations: Cascarrafa, Mesagoza, Artzon, Levincia, Zapapico

  • Pinchitos – P1,200
    • Item Drop Power: Dark Lv. 1
    • Teens Power: Dragon Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Rock Lv. 1
  • Grilled Rice Balls
    • Encounter Power: Fairy Lv. 1
    • Teensy Power: Electric Lv. 1
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1

Every Wich Way

Locations: Cortondo, Cascarrafa, Mesagoza, Artazon, Levincia, Zapapico, Medali, Montenevra, Alfornada

  • Zesty Sandwich – P1,750
    • Humungo Power: Psychic Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Fighting Lv. 1
    • Encounter Power: Water Lv. 1
  • Jam Sandwich – P850
    • Catching Power: Fighting Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power: Psychic Lv. 1
    • Egg Power Lv. 1
  • Tropical Sandwich – P1,450
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
    • Encounter Power: Fighting Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Dragon Lv. 1
  • Marmalade Sandwich – P950
    • Item Drop Power: Fighting Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Rock Lv. 1
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
  • Avocado Sandwich – P1,200
    • Exp. Point Power: Dragon Lv. 1
    • Encounter Power: Electric Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Dark Lv. 1

All Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Meals: Kanto Crepes

Locations: Mesagoza, Artazon, Levincia, Zapapico, Medali

  • Strawberry Chocolate Crepe – P950
    • Raid Power: Water Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Fairy Lv. 1
    • Egg Power Lv. 1
  • Strawberry Whipped Cream Crepe – P950
    • Exp. Point Power: Ground Lv. 1
    • Humungo Power: Ice Lv. 1
    • Encounter Power: Electric Lv. 1
  • Chocolate Banana Crepe – P900
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
    • Encounter Power: Water Lv. 1
    • Teensy Power: Steel Lv. 1

Seabreeze Cafe

Locations: Mesagoza, Artazon, Levincia, Zapapico, Medali, Alfornado

  • Spicy Potatoes – P1,450
    • Encounter Power: Dragon Lv. 1
    • Teensy Power: Dark Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Grass Lv. 1
  • Alfajores – P950
    • Raid Power: Fighting Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Steel Lv. 1
    • Hunungo Power: Dark Lv.1
  • Lemon Soda – P900
    • Teensy Power: Dark Lv. 1
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Water Lv. 1
  • Coffee – P850
    • Item Drop Power: Water Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Grass Lv. 1
    • Humungo Power: Steel Lv. 1
  • Quesadilla – P1,600
    • Raid Power: Ghost Lv. 1
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Psychic Lv. 1

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s Restaurant Meals – Barato’s

The restaurant meals at Barato's, one of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's restaurants.

Locations: Mesagoza, Artazon

  • Dry Curry – P1,800
    • Humungo Power: Fairy Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Ground Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Water Lv. 1
  • Chocolate-Vanilla Fruit Parfait – P1,400
    • Catching Power: Ground Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power: Dark Lv. 1
    • Exp Point Power: Poison Lv. 1
  • Lemon Gelato – P900
    • Item Drop Power: Ghost Lv. 1
    • Humungo Power: Rock Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Normal Lv. 1
  • Caesar Salad – P1,300
    • Exp. Point Power: Flying Lv. 1
    • Teeny Power: Normal Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power: Fire Lv. 1
  • Salisbury Steak with Fried Fixings
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
    • Encounter Power: Flying Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Fairy Lv. 1

Smoochurro Restaurant Meals – Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Locations: Mesagoza, Artazon, Lavincia, Medali

  • Churro – P 850
    • Exp. Point Power: Psychic Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Ground Lv. 1
    • Teensy Power: Fire Lv. 1
  • Chocolate Churro – P950
    • Encounter Power: Psychic Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power: Bug Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Normal Lv. 1
  • Cinnamon Churro – P900
    • Catching Power: Dragon Lv. 1
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
    • Teensy Power: Grass Lv. 1

Seafood Fresco

The restaurant meals at Seafood Fresco, one of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's restaurants.

Locations: Lavincia, Medali, Montenevra

  • Seafood Pinchos – P1,500
    • Encounter Power: Water Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Dark Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Ghost Lv. 1
  • Arroz con Leche – P950
    • Item Drop Power: Steel Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Grass Lv. 1
    • Humungo Power: Ground Lv. 1
  • Ceviche – P1,300
    • Humungo Power: Bug Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Fighting Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power: Ground Lv. 1
  • Smoked Fillet with Herbs – P1,400
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
    • Teensy Power: Ghost Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Fairy Lv. 1
  • Seafood Plate – P1,600
    • Teensy Power: Grass Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power: Rock Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Flying Lv. 1

Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Meals: Sushi High Roller

Locations: Lavincia, Medali

  • Four-Piece Sushi (Flower Set) – P2,000
    • Catching Power: Steel Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Bug Lv. 1
    • Teensy Power: Dragon Lv. 1
  • Four-Piece Sushi (Bird Set) – P2,000
    • Teensy Power: Electric Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Dragon Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Grass Lv. 1
  • Four-Piece Sushi (Wind Set) – P2,000
    • Item Drop Power: Rock Lv. 1
    • Teensy Power: Ice Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Bug Lv. 1
  • Four-Piece Sushi (Moon Set) – P2,000
    • Exp. Point Power: Fighting Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Ground Lv. 1
    • Egg Power Lv. 1
  • Miso Soup – P900
    • Humungo Power: Flying Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power: Water Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Ice Lv. 1

Treasure Eatery Meals in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

The restaurant meals at Treasure Eatery, one of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's restaurants.

Locations: Medali

  • Mustard Rice Ball – P750
    • Encounter Power: Rock Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Ice Lv. 1
    • Humungo Power: Electric Lv. 1
  • Sweet Adzuki Bean Soup – P800
    • Exp. Point Power: Normal Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power: Steel Lv. 1
    • Encounter Power: Poison Lv. 1
  • Homemade Umeboshi – P500
    • Teensy Power: Fire Lv. 1
    • Exp. Point Power: Ghost Lv. 1
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
  • Bitter Melon Stir-Fry – P950
    • Item Drop Power: Ground Lv. 1
    • Humungo Power: Ghost Lv. 1
    • Encounter Power: Rock Lv. 1
  • Soba Noodle Soup – P920
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
    • Encounter Power: Fire Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Grass Lv. 1

Kofu Lounge

  • Dandan Noodles – P3,600
    • Item Drop Power: Fire Lv. 2
    • Humngo Power: Grass Lv. 1
    • Egg Power: Lv. 1
  • Tofu Pudding – P3,000
    • Exp. Point Power: Poison Lv. 2
    • Encounter Power: Psychic Lv. 1
    • Raid Power: Ice Lv.1
  • Hot and Sour Soup – P3,200
    • Egg Power: Lv. 2
    • Item Drop Power: Fairy Lv. 1
    • Humungo Power: Fighting Lv. 1
  • Oolong Tea – P2,800
    • Teensy Power: Dragon Lv. 2
    • Catching Power: Ghost Lv. 1
    • Item Drop Power: Ice Lv. 1
  • House Special Hot Pot – P3,800
    • Humungo Power: Rock Lv. 2
    • Exp. Point Power: Psychic Lv. 1
    • Catching Power: Steel

Call of Duty Warzone 2: The Best Snipers For Your Loadout

Posted on by Kanishka Thakur

There are five snipers in Call of Duty Warzone 2 and each one of them stands out from the rest and suits different playstyles. Snipers have become a little tricky to use in Warzone 2.0 as Al-Mazrah favors fast gunfights with SMGs and shotguns, but if you have good aim you can continue to dominate with long-range weapons. Here are the best snipers you need to be using in Warzone 2.0. 

LA-B 330: The Best Sniper for Quick-Scoping

The LA-B 330 is the best sniper for quickscoping in Call of Duty Warzone 2.

The LA-B 330 is the best sniper in the game if you like quick-scoping your enemies to death. It does not feel clunky unlike some of the other snipers and you do not lose much mobility. If you want to rush at enemies and quickly snipe them before they can react, there is no other weapon that can match the LA-B 330’s lethality. Here’s what you should be using for your loadout: 

  • Barrel: 23.5” Fluted R-67
  • Bolt: FSS ST87
  • Comb: Aim Assist 406
  • Muzzle: Nilsound 90
  • Laser: FSS Ole-V Laser
  • Stock: ZLR T70 Pad Extension

The Fluted R-67 offers the right mix of bullet velocity and high damage and it suppresses your shots which means that you can be a deadly assassin anywhere on the battlefield. To make those quick-scopes possible we use the Pad Extension stock and the ST87 Bolt ensures that this bolt-action sniper has minimal recovery time between shots.

In terms of perks, you can go for whatever suits your personal preferences. Overkill and Bomb Squad are the two best perks that pair well with the LA-B 330 and if you are looking for a weapon to pair with the sniper, go for the Kastov 545. The goal of any loadout is to cover all ranges as well as possible. The Kastov helps you take out enemies at close range, while your sniper handles anything at medium to long range.

Signal 50: The Go-To Choice For Fast Kills

The fastest sniper in Warzone 2.0 is the Signal 50 if you want to scope in and get quick long-range kills. Snipers can be hard to master in Al-Mazrah but if you have the right loadout, it is not a problem at all as these attachments take care of all the downsides of the Signal 50.

  • Barrel: 29″ TV Kilo-50
  • Laser: FSS Ole-V Laser
  • Magazine: 7-Round Magazine
  • Muzzle: Bruen Agent 90 Silencer
  • Rear Grip: SA Finesse Grip
  • Stock: FSS Echo Stock

A lot of players love lasers on their snipers, but you have to consider the fact that you give up your location and make yourself vulnerable. But in the Signal 50’s case, we choose to go for the laser anyway because it offers a lot of aim stability and reduction in ADS speed.

Overkill and Tracker are the two best options for the Signal 50, and you should have Fast Hands as the Bonus Perk to make weapon swapping easier. Just like the LA-B, the Signal 50 pairs well with the Kastov, but the M16 is also a great choice.

MCPR-300: Best-in-Class for Long-Range Combat

The best sniper for long range combat in Warzone 2 is the MCPR-300.

If you don’t like quick-scoping and want to bide your time and hunt your prey, the MCPR-300 is an excellent option. The weapon is meant to be used for long-range combat only and its quick-scoping capabilities are very limited. With the right attachments, quick-scoping does become viable, but you need excellent mechanical skill to pull it off compared to the previous two options.

  • Barrel: 17.5” Orca Barrel
  • Bolt: Cronen Smooth Bolt
  • Laser: FSS Ole –V Laser
  • Magazine: 5-Round Mag
  • Rear Grip: Cronen Cheetah Grip

The combination of attachments listed above will give you a nice boost in shot range, accuracy and fire rate. The ADS speed of the MCPR-300 is a little slow even with attachments, making it less favorable for quick-scoping than the previously mentioned snipers. 

You can pair the weapon with Overkill and you should have no trouble whatsoever in duels. Using an SMG is a must with the MCPR-300 and if you get caught out, you can use Flash and Stun Grenades to keep yourself alive while relocating. 

Victus XMR: The One-Shot Machine

The Victus XMR was released as one of the new weapons in Warzone 2.0’s arsenal but it is a mixed bag when it comes to performance. It is a heavy-hitting sniper that can one-shot enemies thanks to its 0.50 Cal BMG ammo. Here are the attachments that you should be using with the weapon: 

  • Barrel: Mack 8 33.5 Super
  • Laser: Accu-Shot 5MW Laser
  • Ammunition: .50 Cal High Velocity
  • Rear Grip: Bruen Q900
  • Stock: XRK Rise 50

While the Victus XMR sounds like it would be the perfect long-range combat, it is not an ideal weapon without the 5MW Laser. While other attachments can be swapped out based on personal preferences, the 5MW is a must-have attachment to boost the ADS speed.

Like a lot of the other snipers on the list, you should pair the XMR with a Kastov for close-range fights. Bomb Squad, Double Time, and Explosive Rounds are great to have in your loadout as well for sticky situations.

Which Sniper Should You Choose? 

Any of these four snipers can serve you well in the current meta. The SP-X 80 is the only sniper in Warzone 2.0 that feels lackluster as it requires a campy playstyle and it is not something the Al-Mazrah map enables. With dynamic Circle Collapses forcing players into constant fights, one of the four snipers we mentioned will suit you much better. The LA-B 330 would be the go-to option if you love quick-scoping and want as much mobility as possible and it is the go-to choice for many seasoned Warzone veterans.

God of War Ragnarok Nornir Chests: Goddess Falls Nornir Chest

Posted on by Ian Ager

Goddess Falls is a side quest area in God of War Ragnarok in Vanaheim at the very end of the River Delta region, which opens up after your first trip to the realm. You’ll most likely come here with Freya as part of the Freya’s Missing Peace favor questline, and on the way up to the shrine, there’s a Nornir Chest puzzle. 

Where to Find the Goddess Falls Nornir Chest

Where to find the Goddess Falls Nornir Chest in God of War Ragnarok.

You’ll find the chest off to the right hand side after you climb up the first waterfalls, and the first brazier you need to light is just a bit further to the right.

God of War Ragnarok Goddess Falls: Nornir Chest Puzzle Solution

Use your companion’s sigil arrows to chain a spark from your blades to light the brazier. The stepping stones in the water are good markers to aim sigil arrows at, just make sure the bubbles are large enough to chain into one another and hit the brazier. 

The second brazier is a little further up on the far side of the falls. Use sigil arrow bubbles placed along the flat cliff face to reach the brazier and light it with your chains. 

How to solve the Goddess Falls Nornir Chest puzzle.

The final brazier is a bit harder to find, as it’s way high up out of Kratos’ normal vision when running around this area. Return to the center platform and look all the way up facing the falls. You’ll see the last brazier, which will take some big sigil bubbles to chain your blade explosion upwards. 

Once all three braziers are lit, head back to the chest and enjoy your loot! 

Vanaheim Nornir Chest: The Veiled Passage

If you haven’t already gotten it, after opening the Nornir Chest in the Goddess Falls, you can also find a Nornir Chest just inside the Veiled Passage cave upriver. 

This is a pretty quick chest to do, since you’ll be ringing all three bells on the far wall at the same time. 

Use your companion’s sigil arrows to place two large bubbles along the boards on the far wall, so that all three of the runed bells are inside the overlapping bubbles. You’ll use a firebomb from the pot in this cave to detonate them both. Stand next to the chest and throw a bomb at the spot where the bubbles intersect. 

Once all three bells are ringing, the chest will open and you can claim your prize. On the Nornir Chest hunt? Check out our guides for the Forbidden Sands Nornir Chest, as well as Alfheim’s The Barrens Nornir Chest!

Man Praises Video Game’s Wealth of Combat Options to Hide Fact That He Only Used the Bow

Posted on by James Gavigan

CHICAGO — A local gamer that recently finished a game has praised its variety of weaponry available to use, even though he clearly just used the bow the whole time, sources have confirmed. 

“So many ways to approach battles in the game, truly something for everyone,” said Terry Farris, about the recently finished Battle Plains IV: The Quest for the Kingdom. “In fact, if you were so inclined, you could handle most of the encounters from a safe distance with the bow and get through the entire game. You can also use the other ones, too. Like that giant sword, and uh, the swing-y thing.” 

Friends of Farris’ confirmed that this wasn’t an isolated incident. 

“Yeah, Terry just finds his style and sticks to it, no matter what the game,” said Marty Sweet, a longtime friend of Farris’. “Hail Mary’s in Madden, upper cuts in old Mortal Kombat games, it doesn’t matter. Give him a game and he’ll find the cheapest way to play it. We’ve tried talking to him about it, but he’s a pretty stubborn guy.” 

“Also, one time we went to a buffet and he just kept going back for mashed potatoes,” he added. “Like four times.”  

The makers of Battle Plains IV: The Quest for the Kingdom said they anticipated Farris’ play style as a distinct possibility, but only late in the game’s development. 

“We put a lot of effort into having a wealth of combat options available to the player,” said Jennifer Hollis, lead designer at Rascal King Games. “Which made it pretty disappointing when early play test data started coming back and showing that everyone was just using the bow and sniping everything from a distance. We put a lot of work into these enemy animations and now it looks like most people won’t even see them. God damn it.” 

As of press time, Farris also praised Battle Plains IV’s unique approach to puzzle solving even though he directly followed a YouTube playthrough of the game.

Mark Zuckerberg Spends Billions Implementing Wildlife Into Metaverse

Posted on by Mark Roebuck

Mark Zuckerberg announced a lucrative partnership today with several software programmers that will reportedly see the integration of very lifelike ducks into the Horizon Worlds platform. 

“We’ve got to stop letting Mark make these deals,” said a concerned Facebook executive who asked to remain anonymous for fear of repercussions. “Some kids got a hold of his phone number and in what was clearly a prank call suggested they could sell him some pretty amazing duck assets for a cool 10 figures. Mark gets so excited about this stuff, he just couldn’t agree fast enough. He wasn’t even put off when the thing showed up on a floppy disk. If I don’t miss my guess, I believe my boss has severely overpaid for a series of decades old jpeg files. Jesus Christ.” 

Users of Horizon Worlds weren’t immediately impressed with the expensive acquisition. 

“Wow, it looks like that video game from 40 years ago,” said Meta employee Brandi Moore, while using her company issued Meta Quest headset to view the new ducks. “I’m only in here because we get in trouble if we don’t use this shit for an hour a day, and wow, what exactly is the appeal here? These ducks look like shit, and even if they looked great, why is he pivoting the future of his dominant social media company on virtual ducks? It makes no sense.” 

“10 more minutes and I can leave this shit and play some Beat Saber,” she added, checking the stopwatch on her phone. 

Though many within the corporation were skeptical of the fowl acquisition, the CEO of Meta remained optimistic. 

“Bringing these realistic ducks into Metaverse Horizons is just the beginning,” said Mark Zuckerberg, who recently laid off 13% off his workforce after having sunk an estimated 100 billion dollars into Meta’s new direction. “Imagine if we were to simulate hunting these realistic ducks with some sort of an in-game weapon. We think this is something we might be able to offer users in the next five to seven years. Hunting Ducks with Mark Zuckerberg. What do you think? Sounds pretty fun, huh? I think made a really good deal on this one.” 

As of press time, Zuckerberg also announced large investments in several startup companies, including the PEN15 Club, Deez & Associates, and Ligma Industries.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Where to Catch Dunsparce & Evolve It

Posted on by Kaan Serin

Dunsparce is a returning normal-type Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet, though it’s received a handful of changes in the transition. Thankfully, catching the elusive Land Snake Pokémon isn’t as challenging as it was in Gold & Silver, where Dunsparce made its introduction. Dunsparce has finally received a long-awaited evolution in Scarlet & Violet. Dunsparce can now evolve into Dudunsparce if it knows the Hyper Drill ability, although Dudunsparce has two separate forms.

Dunsparce has a decent HP stat, but its other stats are comparatively low. So, what’s so special about Dunsparce? Dunsparce is infamously rare in most mainline games and as a result, catching the critter is one of Pokémon’s biggest challenges. For example, in Gold & Silver, Dunsparce had a 1% encounter rate in the few caves it appeared in. In addition, Dunsparce can now evolve!

Where to Find and Catch Dunsparce in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Unlike previous Pokémon games, Dunsparce can be found in a variety of locations including:

  • South Province (Areas One, Two, Three, Four)
  • East Province (Areas One, Two)
  • North Province (Areas One, Two, Three
  • West Province (Areas Two, Three)

There’s no hard rule of where to find Dunsparce, but they seem to be more abundant next to rocky formations or sides of mountains and hills.

If you’re struggling to find a Dunsparce, make and eat a Ham Sandwich on the picnic menu. Ham Sandwiches boost your chances of finding normal-type Pokémon, making a Dunsparce appearance more likely. You’ll need ham, pickles, mayonnaise, and mustard to make a Ham Sandwich. These ingredients can be bought at the delis found in most towns.

Dunsparce is easily scared and will burrow back into the ground after it spots you. This gives you limited time to initiate a battle by throwing your Poké Ball. You can always take a stealthier approach by crouching (B) to remain undetected.

How To Evolve Dunsparce Into Dudunsparce (Two-Segment & Three-Segment Forms)

How to evolve Dunsparce into Dudunsparce in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.

Dunsparce receives a long-awaited evolution in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet as it evolves into Dudunsparce, another normal-type Pokémon.

To evolve Dunsparce, it must know and learn the move Hyper Drill. Dunsparce will learn Hyper Drill at level 32, meaning Dunsparce can evolve into Dudunsparce at level 33. Hyper Drill is a move that’s unique to the Dunsparce evolutionary line and it ignores protective abilities like Protect. 

If you accidentally forget Hyper Drill or decide not to learn it, you can still evolve Dunsparce. First, go to Dunsparce’s summary in the menu. Then, from the moves submenu, you can relearn previous moves, including Hyper Drill.

Dudunsparce has two different forms that it can evolve into: the Two-Segment form and the Three-Segment form. The Three-Segment form simply has an extra bulb (or segment) on its body, making it a slightly longer useless snake. It’s not the evolution most fans were waiting for, but there’s hope for a future dragon-type evolution.

Whether your Dudunsparce evolves into its Two-Segment or Three-Segment form depends entirely on luck. Every Pokémon has an invisible internal personality value that determines various things about a Pokémon, like their gender, base stats, and more. The internal personality value also affects the form that Dudunsparce takes. This means you’ll simply need to get lucky if you want the longer variation. 

Dudunsparce will take up one space in the Pokédex despite the form it takes, so you won’t need both forms to catch ’em all and complete the Pokédex. But if you’re a completionist at heart and want the rarer Three-Segment form, catch and keep six Dunsparce in your party and level them up simultaneously. 

You can use Rare Candy to level up quickly. In addition, auto-battling and grinding at higher-level areas can speed up this process.

Is Dudunsparce A Good Pokémon?

Dunsparce has pretty low stats all around – you could say it’s a little, ahem, sparse. Dudunsparce, on the other hand, is a much more powerful Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet. 

Most of Dudunsparce’s stats are solid, with its base HP and Attack stats being well above average. Its Speed stat is its only real low point. 

Dudunsparce’s Tera type is still normal, so there aren’t many strategic plays you can make through Terastallization. However, Dudunsparce’s normal type does give it access to moves of many different types and the ability to learn many TMs. So, you can alter its playstyle to fit different situations.

Either way, it seems Dudunsparce is no longer just a gimmick Pokémon and can be a viable choice in your Paldean party. Dudunsparce might not do well in competitive PvP settings, but it’ll definitely be able to get you through Scarlet & Violet’s main story. Long live the Dun!

Where to Get a Fire Stone in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Posted on by Patrick Sullivan

The Fire Stone in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet lets you evolve certain Pokémon to their next evolution. For Scarlet and Violet, the most notable new example of this is that the Fire Stone is needed to evolve Capsakid to Scovillain. There are several different ways to obtain the Fire Stone in Scarlet & Violet, starting with a few places to find it in the overworld.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Where to Find a Fire Stone (Overworld)

Location 1: East Province (Area Two)

One of the locations where a Fire Stone is in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Fly to the Pokémon Center located at the fork in the river between the East Province Areas One and Two. Once there, head east staying to the south shore of the river to the north. Keep following the river along, and you’ll find the stone halfway between there and the Levincia Pokémon Center.

Location 2: East Province (Area Three)

Head north from the northern Levincia Pokémon until you enter the East Province (Area Three). Once there, you will see a ramp to the northeast. Head to the right side of the ramp, and continue going north until you see a large pile of dirt to the right of some scaffolding. On the north side of the pile you’ll find a Fire Stone, along with an assortment of other items.

Location 3: East Province (Area Three)

For this one, fly to the Pokémon Center in the northwest corner of the East Province (Area Three). From there, head directly east until you see a gorge right next to the Pokémon Center. The Fire Stone is extremely close to the Pokémon Center, on a ledge by the gorge.

As A Reward For Pokédex Completion

You can get a Fire Stone for catching 60 Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet.

The Paldean Pokédex has a reward system where you get items for every 10 entries you fill out. When you have the dex open, you can access this rewards track by hitting the X button. The Fire Stone is a reward for capturing 60 Pokémon in the Paldean Pokédex, and is sent right to your inventory after claiming the reward.

Where to Get a Fire Stone (Pokemon Scarlet & Violet): Purchasing From Delibird Presents

You can purchase a Fire Stone from Delibird Presents in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.

You can purchase a variety of elemental evolution stones from Delibird Presents once you have enough gym badges. After beating three gym leaders, the inventory for Delibird Presents will update with the Fire Stone, the Thunder Stone, the Leaf Stone and the Water Stone. The easiest Delibird Presents to get to is the one in Mesagoza at the southeastern most point of the shop plaza, and you can purchase one for 3,000 Pokédollars.

Which Pokémon Use The Fire Stone To Evolve in Scarlet & Violet

Scovillain, a Pokemon that uses a Fire Stone to evolve.

The following Pokémon use the Fire Stone to evolve in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet:

  • Eevee to Flareon
  • Growlithe to Arcanine
  • Capsakid to Scovillain

Profile: Meet the 8 Disney Employees Who Had to Turn Individual Keys at the Same Time to Free Bob Iger From Disney Vault

Posted on by Andy Holt

BURBANK, Calif. — Bob Iger has replaced Bob Chapek as Disney CEO Sunday, following an elaborate security protocol that liberated him from the Disney cryo-vault where he has been kept since his official retirement in 2021.

“When you lower a former Disney CEO into the vault for safekeeping, you really hope you’re not going to have to open it again — they do not like being woken up. But our most recent quarterly earnings report was worse than people expected, and the higher-ups decided this was an emergency,” said Disney security chief Gareth Quinn, introducing eight Disney employees whose names will remain anonymous. “So that’s when I did what I hoped I’d never have to do — I sounded the horn to gather The Eight.”

Selected for their work ethic and enthusiasm for the Disney brand, The Eight are members of the Disney staff who carry a small key, stitched under their skin. These keys combine to open the famous Disney vault, built to house any old intellectual property, corporate secrets, and the frozen bodies of every person who has ever run the company.

“It was a real honor to get picked — I was just a college kid dishing out popcorn at Disneyland, but they liked my energy, so they trusted me with this awesome responsibility. They also gave me a cool pin!” said one member of The Eight, displaying her special edition key pin and the freshly stitched gash down her shoulder. “Ripping the key out with my teeth really hurt, but it’s for the good of Disney. Things are bad and only Mr. Iger can save us now. Did you hear people don’t even like the Star Wars hotel?

Another member of The Eight recalled the moment of awe when the vault doors opened and Iger emerged calmly in a perfectly tailored suit.

“He straightened his tie, smiled and then introduced himself to all of us, thanking us for being part of Disney’s mission to bring a little magic to everyone. There was blood everywhere,” said another member, who used a pocket knife to cut the key out of her leg before turning it in unison with the others, all of them screaming in pain. “Bob is really great. He makes you feel seen. Iger, I mean. Chapek might as well be dead to me now. Anyway, hopefully Bob will figure out what to do about Marvel going forward. It’s a mess.”

When asked whether Bob Chapek would be put in the vault, the security chief said no, but confirmed that none of us would ever see him again.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Destiny Knot Location: Where to Get it

Posted on by Tyler Downey

Throughout Pokemon Scarlet & Violet‘s Paldea Region there are a plethora of places to explore, Pokemon to catch, and trainers to battle. Something new Pokemon trainers may not be thinking about, though are the items to collect. In Pokemon, items can serve a wide variety of purposes such as evolving your pocket monster or granting them small buffs to help in battle. One of the most useful items in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is the Destiny Knot, which is not only useful in battle but is also a very important tool for trainers looking to breed their Pokémon.

You can use the Destiny Knot to pass on 5 IVs from a parent Pokemon to its offspring. This means you can breed your Pokemon until it has perfect stats with much less hassle and effort than you would without a Destiny Knot. This guide will show you how and where to obtain the Destiny Knot.

Where to Get the Destiny Knot in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

The Delibird Presents store in southern Mesagoza where you can get the Destiny Knot.

There is only one way to get the Destiny Knot and it is fairly simple. You must go and buy one at the Delibird Present Shop. Specifically, you need to go to the one in southern Mesagoza. This is one of the first towns you will go to on your adventure and is also where the Academy is located. Once you have found the right store, you can buy the Destiny Knot for 20,000 Poke Dollars.

However, the downside to this method is that the Destiny Knot will not become available to you until you have collected at least 4 gym badges, meaning you will not get it until mid-game. So make sure you played through the Victory Road storyline a bit before attempting to buy this item. It’s best to get it as soon as possible so you can start breeding Pokémon with preferable IVs.

How to Use The Destiny Knot

Once you have the Destiny Knot, you can give it to a Pokémon of your choice and breed it. However, the breeding process is a little different in Scarlet and Violet than it has been in previous generations. There is no longer a daycare to drop them off at. Instead breeding will occur during Picnics, which you can set up at any time. Just set up a picnic with two Pokémon of the same egg group, or any Pokemon along with a Ditto, and wait for a little while. When you’re done with the picnic, be sure to check the basket to see if an egg has appeared.

Now This Is Epic: Joshua Convinced the Band Teacher to Let Us Play One-Winged Angel During the Spring Concert

Posted on by Ryan Fleishman

Guys. Guys! Saint Gabriel the Archangel College Preparatory School is about to get absolutely rocked sideways, because Joshua Abel, second chair tenor sax and the Honors Jazz Band bad boy convinced Mr. Shapiro that One-Winged Angel, the amazing Final Fantasy VII track, can be our student-selected song during next Spring’s Easter Concerto. 

It wasn’t easy, Mr. Shapiro had a lot of questions about it, and when the word Sephiroth appeared on the sheet music, he was ready to call the whole thing off. Joshua didn’t falter, however, and our champion spun a beautiful lie from thin air, alleging that Sephiroth was a baroque composer, and he was surprised Mr. Shapiro had never heard of him. While stupid Ryan and Chris S. almost blew everything by laughing in the corner, Mr. Shapiro eventually begrudgingly acquiesced to the silver-tongued saxophonist. 

No longer are we as a musical outfit barred by being forced to play Mr. Shapiro’s droll, uninspired selections. When the school hears us bust out the soundtrack to Final Fantasy VII at the required assembly next May, it’ll be all anyone talks about until graduation. I just wish it wasn’t our senior year, so we could drink in the clout that comes from sneaking in the iconic video game track for at least another semester.

While Joshua has been the orchestrator behind some of the most legendary moments in St. Gabe’s band history, this is his magnum opus. Nobody thought Joshua could top wearing an oversized Bugs Bunny tie instead of our required sleek black bowtie for our Junior Showcase, but then Joshua outdid himself by bringing a cigarette for all of us to share on the Fall Band Trip to Beethoven exhibition at the opera house downtown. Even still, I doubt anyone could best his latest master plan to have us pay musical tribute to one of the most brilliant and emotional RPGs without Mr. Shapiro even knowing.

Oh, fuck. This song is actually really hard. Wow, okay we’re going to have to do a lot of extra practice for this one. Damn! I was totally going to go to prom, too, but it looks like I need the time to learn these charts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuHoDinJJIQ

Song attached in case anyone wants to listen to it while reading this article.