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Marvel Snap Move Deck (Pool 1 Cards)

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Parker Johnson

There’s a ton of different ways to build decks in Marvel Snap, and a move deck is among the best. Different abilities that have “Ongoing” and “On Reveal” properties can synergize very well together. One way to create a deck with this kind of synergy is to focus on movement.

In addition to many cards having properties that can be boosted or enhanced by movement, there are other benefits to focusing on a deck of this variety. A lot of Marvel Snap victories can come by simply outsmarting your opponent with placement. If your opponent is focusing one location, you can suddenly pivot your attention to another. This is true of any deck, but much more so with a movement based deck. With that in mind, here’s a deck you can build with exclusively cards from Pool 1 (cards earned from Collector Level 18-214).

Marvel Snap Movement Deck: Heimdall, Miles Morales, & More

Name	Energy	Power	Ability
Iron Fist	1	2	On Reveal: Move the next card you play one location to the left after it reveals.
Nightcrawler	1	2	Can be moved once.
Kraven	2	2	When a card moves here, this gets +2 power.
Medusa	2	2	On Reveal: If this is at the middle location, +2 power.
Scarlet Witch	2	3	On Reveal: Replace this location with a random new one.
Lizard	2	5	Ongoing: -3 power if your opponent has 4 cards here.
Ironheart	3	0	On Reveal: Give 3 other friendly cards +2 power.
Morph	3	0	On Reveal: Become a copy of a random card in your opponent’s hand.
Enchantress	4	4	On Reveal: Remove the abilities from all Ongoing cards at this location.
Miles Morales*	4	5	If a card moved last turn, this costs 1.
Professor X	5	3	Ongoing: Lock down this location. Cards can’t be added, removed, etc.
Heimdall	6	8	On Reveal: Move your other cards one location to the left.

*Miles Morales is currently only obtainable via the premium battle pass

There’s a few different ideas at work in this deck. First off is buffing Kraven. It’s usually best to either put him in the middle or on the left. If you play Nightcrawler, play him in a different location than Kraven. This way, you can move Nightcrawler to Kraven for a +2 boost. Be mindful of when you use Iron Fist as well, since his On Reveal ability can move any character to the left if they’re played after him. This can be increased even further if you finish the game by play Heimdall, who will move all your other cards to the left. If you play this right, Kraven can get +6 power on the final turn.

While all this movement may be the main event, location manipulation is another strength of this deck. First, you can use Scarlet Witch to alter a location altogether. Use this if you see an opponent taking advantage of one, or if there’s an underutilized one with characters you’re on. In addition, you can use Professor X to ruin plans that your opponent may have on their final turn. When Professor X is placed, the location is locked for both you and your opponent to place new cards. This goes either for playing cards or moving them. It’s a good way to keep one location as a guaranteed win, and manipulate which cards get moved when you play Heimdall.

Another interesting combination utilized in this deck is Lizard and Enchantress. Lizard has 5 power, but loses 3 power if the enemy fills the location he’s in. While this ability can also be worked around by having Lizard move, using Enchantress to negate the ability (and any of your opponent’s Ongoing abilities!) is another great way to keep Lizard at 5 power for a low energy cost.

While most of these characters are key to the deck, Ironheart and Morph are a bit expendable and could be swapped out for other characters. In addition, you may need to swap out Miles Morales if you don’t want to purchase the Season Pass. Here are some other Pool 1 characters who would be at home in this deck:

Name	Energy	Power	Ability
Multiple Man	2	3	When this moves, add a copy to the old location.
Doctor Strange	3	3	Move your highest power cards to this location.
Hulkbuster	3	4	On Reveal: Merge this card with a random friendly card at this location.

And that’s it for our recommended Marvel Snap move deck! Use deception to your advantage to lead your opponent into snapping, then snatch a victory using Heimdall’s powerful ability on the final turn. Like Marvel Snap but don’t think our move deck is your style? Check out 3 other great Marvel Snap decks to try!

Drunk Guy No-Scopes Urinal Cake

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Will Carnevale

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Astounding friends and onlookers alike, intoxicated man Artie Merle reportedly no-scoped a urinal deodorizer block without aim assistance last night while relieving himself at a local bar.

“Look, after a certain amount of Cuervo, you just gotta spray and pray,” said Artie Merle, Round Table Tavern’s new ‘Most Valuable Pisser,’ celebrating the achievement with another drink astride his usual stool. “And when you’re in the bathroom with double vision, you’re dealing with multiple targets, so you just have to aim at one or the other and hope the lag times out right. That’s what I did, and bam: right in the crosshairs.”

Merle says that his girlfriend Gwen Hawke, who is also his roommate and coach, was the one who initially gave him the motivation he needed to attain MVP status.

“We’re really proud of Artie’s performance at the Round Table,” said Hawke. “We’ve worked hard to get him to this level, and I’m hoping this is a sign that we can start to limit his use of aim assist at home, because I feel like only one of us should be washing their hands after he’s done in the bathroom.”

Bar staff members say that the recognition of sharpshooter achievements like no-scoping is meant to encourage patrons to treat the facilities with proper respect.

“We’ve had a lot of problems with friendly fire around here in the past,” explained bartender Larry Dryden. “But we’re always too understaffed for anyone to clean up the piss before it dries, so we’ve had to replace the men’s room floors every few months because of ammonia damage. This new achievement system is simply our last ditch effort to avoid being shut down for massive health code violations, but we’re all really happy that Artie found some self esteem in the process.”

At press time, Merle did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding his P/P ratio.

Marvel Post-Credits Scenes Now Contain Wikipedia Article of Who That Guy Is

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Jeremy Kaplowitz

LOS ANGELES — Marvel Studios announced today that all post-credits scenes in its films and television shows will now contain a Wikipedia article explaining who that guy is.

“People often leave the movie tired and confused,” Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said. “While we want people excited for Eros or Hercules, it’s not always clear who the hell we’re pretending everyone is familiar with. No longer will you have to begrudgingly go to YouTube for the ‘End Credits EXPLAINED’ video. Now after the post-credits scene, there will be a prompt onscreen to look under your seat, where I have diligently printed out a Wikipedia article about the character and gingerly placed them under every seat in the theater.”

Marvel viewers have already begun to appreciate the new context.

“I never knew the joy that comes from having any context at all for the last scene of a movie,” said moviegoer Ryan Hemworthy. “Now I can read the basic Cliff’s Notes on who a given character is, before also having to read what their origin is and who they are related to in the comics, which may end up mattering or may be thrown out entirely. I also have always been saying that the Marvel movies need more homework before going to the theater. Just watching several movies and a few seven hour television shows is just way too easy. I like reading up on a character’s whole deal and becoming intimately familiar with their role in Marvel so I have proper context when the character’s movie throws out all the information from the comics and does it’s own plotline.”

Some viewers, however, have criticized the decision.

“Knowing who obscure characters are and scoffing at people in the movie theater while they look it up online is my entire personality,” said self-described incel Wil Hickman. “Now I’m going to have to read the Silmarillion or learn obscure Dungeons and Dragons rules in order to feel superior to other people. Every year, the world gets harder and harder for nerds like me.”

At press time, Marvel reported that their plan to distribute Wikipedia articles would also thankfully eliminate any reason to have to speak to your friend who has read the comics.

Overwatch 2 Competitive: Tips to Help You Climb Ranks

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Camden Brazile

Overwatch 2’s competitive mode can feel very difficult if you are a new player. It is likely that you will be thrown into lobbies that are full of veteran Overwatch players and it will take some time to find your footing and truly understand all of the nuances of Overwatch 2 gameplay. Our guide seeks to give Overwatch 2 competitive tips to players of all of the lower ranks in the game, from Bronze to Platinum.

How To Get Out Of Bronze In Overwatch 2

If you are a new player and have been placed in Bronze, it is likely that you are not fully comfortable with the heroes you play just yet. It is important to spend time learning different heroes and understanding all of the hero matchups as a beginner.

Learn the Kits of Your Favorite Heroes: You can try out new heroes in quick play and once you figure out which ones you enjoy playing, you can try them out in ranked mode. Instead of focusing on climbing ranks, you should focus on learning the heroes and figuring out when to use your abilities and how to play against specific heroes.

Focus on Teamwork: A lot of FPS players fall into the trap of relying on a solo playstyle when jumping into Overwatch 2. The shooter is very reliant on teamwork and you need to play around your team. Try to understand all of the roles focusing on learning how to tank, deal damage or heal.

Overwatch 2 Competitive: Silver Tier Tips

If you have successfully climbed out of Bronze and made it into Silver, it means that you have a basic understanding of the game. This is when you should focus on your mechanical skill and develop your game sense.

Develop Your Mechanical Skills: Now that you have an understanding of the heroes you play, it is important to develop your mechanical skills which include your positioning, game sense, and your aim.

Communicate With Your Teammates: Use voice chat and try to let your teammates know what plays you have in mind. If you already have someone else taking up the shot-calling role, you can take a backseat, while in other games you could be the one who rallies your teammates.

Overwatch 2 Competitive Tips: How To Get Out Of Gold

Gold is where the game starts to get a little difficult. Gold is where you will find the most players who play the competitive mode. There are a lot of players in the rank and learning to identify mistakes in your gameplay and improving on them is the easiest way out of the rank.

Review Your Footage: We strongly recommend recording your gameplay and reviewing it later. You can also find replays of recent matches by going to Career Profile, then History, then Replays. You need to self-assess and be critical of yourself if you want to improve and be better than the average player you run into. Try to go over your plays and see what you could have done differently in situations. It is also important to review your bad games instead of the ones where you stomp the enemies.

Develop A Macro Perspective: One of the things you need to learn when improving in Overwatch 2 is to develop a broader view of the game. Some of the things you need to learn to keep track of are your teammate’s positioning, the Ultimate economy, and enemy cooldowns. By keeping track of all enemy abilities in the back of your head, you will be able to play around them a lot more effectively.

Overwatch 2 Competitive Tips: Rising Above Platinum

Once you reach Platinum, you can consider yourself better than the average Overwatch player but if you want to keep improving, you need to work on yourself and develop your skills even further.

Managing Ultimate Economies: Knowing when to use your Ultimate or when to fall back and regroup is very important. It is important to guide your team and ensure you have important Ultimates available at the right times. You might find yourself in a losing situation and end up using too many Ultimates at the same time, which will win you the fight but it can situationally lose you the game if the enemy team respawns and responds with their own Ultimates.

Learn Advanced Techniques: This is the stage in the game where you have mastered the basics and it is time to learn advanced techniques. You should consider watching high-level players who play the heroes you do and learning from them. Whether it is Twitch streams or YouTube Videos or guide content, there are plenty of resources out there that can offer you help. Educational streamers can be very helpful as they often explain their thought process when making plays, which you can implement into your own playstyle.

To climb even higher, it is all a matter of spending enough time in the competitive mode and focusing on your weaknesses. While Overwatch is a team game and sometimes you will be dragged out by your team, you should focus on yourself and how you can have the most impact in the game. By identifying your gameplay weaknesses and constantly striving to improve, you will make it to the high rank that you deserve.

Chris Pratt Reveals Nintendo Paid Him More Than $4,000

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Jeremy Kaplowitz

LOS ANGELES — Following allegations from voice actor Hellena Taylor that she was offered just $4,000 to act as the titular character in Bayonetta 3, Chris Pratt confirmed that Nintendo paid him more than that to play Mario in the upcoming Mario film.

“When I heard that Taylor was only offered $4,000 to play the role, I felt I had to set the record straight: I was offered more money than that to play Mario,” said Pratt, whose net worth is rumored to be $80 million. “But then there was another article saying that she may have been offered upwards of $15,000. I am not comfortable saying whether or not I made more money than that. I draw the line at $4,000. Please respect my privacy at this time.”

Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed that Pratt was offered more than $4,000, but similarly refused to give any other information on the actor’s salary.

“Look, did we pay Chris more than $4,000? Yes, absolutely. But you have to take into consideration how difficult a job it was. I mean to pull off the perfect mix of no accent and a very slight Brooklyn accent? Chris Pratt is the only man in the world who could pull that off,” Miyamoto explained. “When I created Mario in the 1980s — and he was just called Jump Man back then — Chris Pratt was the man I had in mind to personify him. I didn’t know who Chris Pratt was back then, of course. But I could picture him, in 2022, perfectly in my mind as I put the first pixels together to create Mario back then. So of course I had to pay him more than $4,000. Hell, I’m even willing to admit we paid him more than $4,050.”

At press time, Pratt had reportedly put in the paperwork to purchase a $15 million home with his Mario earnings.

Silent Hill Fan Just Thankful No NFTs Were Announced

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Ryan Fleishman

NEW YORK — After watching Konami’s Silent Hill Transmission, long-time series fan Cody Cooper breathed a sigh of relief when the livestream ended with no mention of NFTs.

“Sure, Konami gave free reign over Silent Hill 2, my favorite video game of all time, to a developer whose name sounds like a sequel to Robin William’s Flubber, but I can live with Bloober Team so long as Web 3.0 never comes up,” said Cooper, who was pleasantly surprised that Pyramid Head never took off his iconic pyramid to reveal a tattooed zombie ape. “Normally, I would be furiously typing in the forums about how the diorama of Pyramid Head chasing Maria uses the great knife even though Pyramid Head actually wields his spear in that scene, but I can’t complain knowing that Konami can stoop much, much lower.”

Cooper admitted that he was jump-scared by the merchandising section of the livestream before he realized Konami was selling real statuettes and not encrypted images.

“Honestly, I can’t believe Konami would turn down the opportunity to monetize their franchise on the blockchain,” he said. “No, seriously, I don’t believe it. Has anyone checked their website yet?”

At press time, Cooper confirmed that he believes Konami will never make a good video game in his lifetime, but intends to buy the collector’s edition of every release anyways.

Alex Jones Offers to Voice Bayonetta for Whatever They’ll Give Him

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Mark Roebuck

WATERBURY, Conn. — Alex Jones, controversial broadcaster and recent loser of a nearly billion dollar defamation lawsuit has entered himself into the continuing Bayonetta 3 story by offering to voice the iconic character for a fee of whatever they would be able to scrape together for him.

“Good afternoon folks, Alex Jones here, Infowars dot com,” he said in a recent video emailed to Bayonetta developer PlatinumGames. “As you may have read, an amphibious cabal of globalists has recently demanded that I fork over nearly 11 figures to the families of the school shooting victims I’ve made a living off of harassing. As you can imagine, I’m hard up for cash and selling Brain Force Plus pills isn’t going to be enough to cover the tab I’ve picked up. I’m willing to voice Bayonetta for whatever you’ll give me. Let’s talk. Info wars dot com.”

The offer comes after Hellena Taylor, the voice actor that portrayed the titular Bayonetta character in the first two installments of the franchise, alleged this week that she’d been offered just $4,000 to return to the role for the third, an accusation the game’s developer has denied.

“We were saddened by our inability to come to terms with Hellena Taylor,”said Atsushi Inaba, President and CEO of PlatinumGames. “However, we stand by our statement that we offered to pay her fairly for several recording sessions and that the final pay day would have amounted to much more than four grand. I understand why she was so upset when she saw we’d decided to cast Jennifer Hale instead, and I’m sorry it’s played out in this manner.”

“That being said,” he added. “Some last minute changes occurred and we’ve actually just come to terms with Alex Jones to give him 35 bucks for one to three sessions of voice work. So we’re going to go with him. Sorry again about all of this mess.”

As of press time, Hellena Taylor, Jennifer Hale, and all major social media platforms were urging gamers to boycott Bayonetta 3.

Persona 5 Royal: Can I Play It On PC?

Posted on October 20, 2022 by William Quant

To make a short story short, you can absolutely play Persona 5 Royal on PC via Steam & PC Game Pass on October 21, 2022 so long as the system specs match the requirements over on Steam. But the journey the Phantom Thieves took to get there is an adventure in and of itself.

Persona 5 Royal is rightfully hailed as one of the greatest JRPGs of the last few years. It was first released as a PS4 exclusive as Persona 5 in 2017 before getting the updated Royal rerelease in 2020. As is the case with many hit console games, the question inevitably arises if it will be available on PC at some point. For a long time, this sort of seemed like a pipe dream that only those who were extremely efficient in computer tech meshuga could figure out – and definitely not legally.

Fortunes have swung the past few years, however, as several big-name Sony titles that were once PlayStation exclusives have made their way to Steam. Horizon Zero Dawn, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and God of War are some of the headliners to make this surprising jump. Still, with the Persona franchise being a great deal more niche than those mass-appeal juggernauts, Atlus (and parent company SEGA) seemed adamant about keeping Persona 5 strictly in the PlayStation family. In December 2018, it was announced that Joker, the protagonist of Persona 5, would be the first DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. All this did was generate a great deal of hype for a possible Nintendo Switch port of Persona 5.

Then came the shocking announcement that Persona 4 Golden was launching on PC and would be available later that day on June 13, 2020. Golden is the updated rerelease of Persona 4 and had been locked behind Sony’s long-orphaned handheld, the infamous PlayStation Vita. With that move, speculation ran rampant as to if and when the other Persona games might come to PC or Switch. Since Golden was always designed to be a handheld game, the dodging of any kind of Switch port seemed particularly cruel.

Persona 5 Royal: Now on Steam & Game Pass

Things took an even more unexpected turn in the summer of 2022, when the closing trailer of an Xbox Showcase announced that Persona 5 Royal wasn’t just coming to PC, but to Sony’s chief rival Microsoft’s own consoles. A few weeks later, the Switch announcement followed. The core game and all DLC will remain the same, and we honestly couldn’t be more excited for entire new legions of fans getting their hands on this modern classic.

From being an (over)protected niche title to being the crown jewel of a rival company’s anticipated summer announcements to being available on every modern platform, Persona 5 Royal and the Phantom Thieves have truly taken over the world. Mission Accomplished.

Persona 5 Royal is now available on PlayStation 4 and releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox One Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC October 21st. Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden also hit all systems on January 19, 2023. Persona 4 Golden is currently available on PC.

Persona 5 Royal: All Crossword Answers

Posted on October 20, 2022 by William Quant

Knowledge is one of the most important Social Stats in Persona 5 Royal. It is also one with perhaps the most ways to level up without wasting any of your precious time. We’ve covered all the answers to classroom questions in Persona 5 Royal, but what about questions elsewhere?

When you return to Leblanc on certain evenings, there could be a book of crosswords sitting in one of the booths in the foreground. Solving these puzzles gets you some extra Knowledge EXP without spending any time, even if you’ve been to the Metaverse that day. We’ve got all the answers to these crossword puzzles to help you maximize your efforts in Persona 5 Royal.

While the crosswords are available only on certain days like the classroom questions, unlike the classroom quizzes, the crosswords will always go in the same order no matter which of the days you solve the puzzles. For example, it does not matter if you find your first puzzle in April or August, it will always begin with Q1, then proceed to Q2 on the next available day, and so on.

Persona 5 Royal is now available on PlayStation 4 and releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox One Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on October 21st.

Persona 5 Royal Crossword Answers Q1-Q17

Q1	How school years are divided	SEMESTERS
Q2	Hanami: cherry (?) viewing	BLOSSOM
Q3	Time for a trip: (?) Week	GOLDEN
Q4	What are the May Blues?	MALAISE
Q5	Where art is shown off and sold	GALLERY
Q6	A type of outdoor allergy	POLLENOSIS
Q7	Nihonga: (?) cultural artwork	JAPANESE
Q8	Label for an unparalleled artist	MASTER
Q9	Held to inform the public	CONFERENCE
Q10	Changes with the season	WARDROBE
Q11	Exchanged all over the world	CURRENCY
Q12	A border between air masses	FRONT
Q13	Medicine of carrying legality	NARCOTICS
Q14	Many students’ greatest love	VACATION
Q15	These gauge student knowledge	FINALS
Q16	A seasonal skybound event	FIREWORKS
Q17	A stationary hotspot: heat (?)	ISLAND

Persona 5 Royal Crossword Answers Q18-Q34

Q18	Necessary for dares	COURAGE
Q19	A common skin injury	SUNBURN
Q20	When it’s too hot to sleep	SWELTERING
Q21	Techy term for e-infiltration	HACKING
Q22	Localized destructive storm	TYPHOON
Q23	Tsukimi: lunar viewing (?)	FESTIVAL
Q24	Establishing order or worth	RANKING
Q25	Absorbs the most light	BLACK
Q26	Co-opted Celtic holiday	HALLOWEEN
Q27	Lined up at school festivals	STALLS
Q28	Tipster hotlines offer this	REWARD
Q29	Laying into someone	BASHING
Q30	Draws people to you	CHARISMA
Q31	A.K.A. sweating sickness	INFLUENZA
Q32	What lights do for store signage	ILLUMINATE
Q33	Politicians thrive on this rating	APPROVAL
Q34	Joyful holiday w/ an intruder	CHRISTMAS

Mario + Rabbids Pristine Peaks: Where to Find the Penguins

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Parker Johnson

At the end of Pristine Peaks, the second world in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, near your ship, you’ll likely come across a new Spark looking for penguins. Specifically, a pink Spark with a balloon-like attachment on its back named Regenesis. This Spark will be incredibly useful in your journey. As the name implies, its active ability allows the equipped hero to regenerate health for two turns. In addition, its passive boost increases your hero’s Max HP.

This spark is an invaluable addition to any team composition, whether you want to further boost an aggressive hero’s high HP, or help make up for a weaker hero’s shortcomings. But, to recruit this Spark, you’ll first need to help it out with something. Regenesis is playing hide & seek with his penguin friends, but can’t seem to find them. Your job is to help Regenesis find his friends, then put them back on their boat. You have to throw them back on the ship (and throw them hard!), but Regenesis doesn’t seem very concerned, so you shouldn’t be either.

Mario + Rabbids Pristine Peaks: Where are the Penguins?

The pipe that leads to the first penguin in a side quest. — The location of the pipe that leads to the first penguin.

For your first penguin, follow the waterfall that’s generated from the lake water. If you go down the hill next to it, you’ll come across a Rabbid Pipe. Enter this pipe and it’ll take you to the area where the penguin is. He’s still insisting on hiding, though, as he leads you on a bit of a chase. You should be able to corner and catch him easily, and return to the ship to throw him back on.

The location of the second penguin in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. — This penguin is by a tree. If you follow the trail that goes towards the cave, it won’t be far off. Keep an eye on your left side heading north.

From here, go back to the main path you can see. Keep following this path up to the cave. Near the cave, a tree should be on your left. Shake this tree, and Penguin #2 will fall into your grasp. Return to the ship and throw him on.

The third penguin in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. — The third penguin location. The penguin will be in a block that can be destroyed with Beep-O’s Sonic ability by pressing ZR.

Not far from the ship, go along the river on the side closer to your ship. Look for a cliff like the one in the picture with a blue pipe. In this area, there will be a block that can be destroyed by Beep-O’s Sonic ability. Break it open and you’ll find your third penguin! Throw him to the ship, and you’ll be able to start a combat encounter.

Mario + Rabbids Regenesis Quest: Finishing the Quest

To finish up this quest, you can now start a combat encounter near the ship. It’s a bit tough, but you should be at a suitable level for it after finishing the main quest in Pristine Peaks. After this combat, a cinematic will play and Regenesis will leave his adorable penguin pals to help you on your journey!