By Alessandro Fillari on Mar 08, 2019 09:21 pm
The Secret Missions of DMC5
As is tradition, Devil May Cry 5 features secret challenges tucked away throughout the main story. Some of these are easy enough to finish in a single attempt, there are others that will put your combat skills and patience to the test. In this guide, we're breaking down where to find all of Devil May Cry 5's secret missions and how to complete them. Unlike past DMC games, which often used obscure notes to signify the location of a secret mission, the newest game in the series takes a more puzzle and reflex-oriented approach to find these hidden challenges. Some missions house special glyphs that serve as the gateway to these special encounters. Often times you'll see strange red streaks stretched across certain rooms or areas in the environment, which serve as indicators that a secret mission is nearby. Once you find where the secret mission is, you'll need to adjust the camera's perspective while standing on a specific spot to line up the red streaks to form a glowing glyph, which will enable the hidden challenge. After you activate the secret mission, you're tasked with completing some of the games more unusual challenges. Though rest assured, if you find yourself stuck on a particular mission, you're safe to back out of it and try again in the main menu--which allows you to replay them at any time. Here is GameSpot's complete breakdown on how to find and complete all 12 secret missions in Devil May Cry 5. If you want more info about Capcom's new action game, be sure to check out the full review, and along with our gameplay montage of some of the best fights we've had so far with Dante, Nero, and V.
Secret Mission 1
Found In Mission 2: Located in the hotel, this is an easy one to find since the game makes a point to highlight it for you. To activate the secret mission, walk over to the side of the bed against the furthest side of the room and point the camera toward the open door to line up the glyph. How To Complete: As the first secret mission, this will be the easiest. Simply cut loose and use all the tools you've got to eliminate all the enemies before the time runs out.
Secret Mission 2
Found in Mission 3: About halfway through the Flying Hunter mission, you'll come to staircase shortly after arriving in the sewer. Jump down to the bottom of the stairs, walk towards the sewer grate, and look up to the ceiling to line up the secret mission's glyph.
How To Complete: Finishing this mission can be tricky, but it's still doable early on. You'll find a set of Red Empusa scattered around the roof, you'll need to aggressively attack one at a time in to defeat the entire group before they escape. Take advantage of your devil breakers and Nero's exceed mechanic to lay the damage on fast to defeat one enemy, then quickly move on to the next one. Though they're prone to escape, they'll only do so if they're threatened.
Secret Mission 3
Found in Mission 4: After making it past the bridge, you'll find a Nidhogg Hatchling outside a warehouse. Taking the hatchling will lead to a fight with demons. After this battle, head inside the warehouse keep moving forward until you reach the streets below. In the distance, you'll see a giant mural on the side of one of the buildings. Summon Nightmare to have him crash through the wall. Jump through the opening to find a back alley passage to the second Nidogg Hatchling. If you stick to the streets, you'll likely find the familiar red streaks on the ground. Continue forward and make a left at the fork in the road to find two demonic gates blocking the path forward. After using the hatchlings you have in your possession, continue inside the building and enter the room on the top floor. Through the opening in the wall, look down to the streets below to line up the glyph and activate the secret mission.
How To Complete: As the objective states, you simply need to find all the red orbs in the room before time expires. This simple mission can be made a bit easier by purchasing V's sprint skill--where he rides on the back of Shadow to move faster.
Secret Mission 4
Found in Mission 5: Once again, you'll need Nightmare's help to open up a hidden pathway. After encountering the second leg of the giant demon walking above, you'll see a poorly built wall directly ahead. Summon Nightmare to break the wall and continue forward to enter another battle. Once this fight is complete, look to the side of the room to find a metal staircase. Reach the top and swing the camera towards the metal rafter to find the glyph. How To Complete: As described, you'll simply need to defeat all the enemies without getting hit. Both of Shadow and Griffon's sweeping and charged up attacks are very helpful in this battle, but to give you an extra offensive edge, summon Nightmare. Take advantage of V's evasive maneuvers with either Shadow or Griffon, and keep as much distance as possible to come away unscathed.
Secret Mission 5
Found In MIssion 8: Throughout this mission, you'll come across some weird sections that will have you travel through giant demonic blood veins and large lava falls that flow upwards. Towards the end of the level, you'll find a second lava fall, which just so happens to be close to the end of the level. Instead of going straight to the top, jump off the platform on the right to reach a set of grapple points. Use your wire-hook to grapple upwards and into a hidden area. Head into the middle of the area and turn your camera around to open up the way to the secret mission. How To Complete: This secret mission can be a challenge. To activate the grapple points, you'll need to shoot at them to allow for the wire-hook to get a hold of it. The tough task is managing to maintain the rhythm of shooting and grappling, one after another. One frustrating occurrence is building up too much momentum, which will cause Nero to overshoot the grapple point, leading to him either missing the next one or crashing to the floor. The key to finishing this mission is to stay patient and maintain a rhythm. If you need some extra help, Gerbera's air-dodge can help you reposition if you're slightly off course. However, it's best to just stick with the basics for this mission.
Secret Mission 6
Found In Mission 9: The secret mission in this stage can be especially tricky to find. Before reaching the sections leading to the catacombs below, you'll find a cluster of tendrils blocking the pathway to a blue orb fragment. Though you may feel inclined to backtrack, you actually have everything you need to open the way forward. Simply walk up to the tendrils, and then summon Nightmare. The hulking familiar will crash land on the blood sack ahead of you, killing the tendrils and opening up the way forward. Once you get the blue orb fragment, turn the camera towards the entrance to activate the glyph for the next secret mission. How To Complete: With only twenty seconds to kill three enemies, you'll need to go for the fast and sweeping attacks to get it done. Start off by charging up Griffon's sweeping laser attack, while having Shadow go in for quick attacks. Don't bother summoning Nightmare, as he's far too slow to be of any use during this mission. Activating the attack boosts for your familiars (using LT or L2 buttons) can up their strength to make it easier.
Secret Mission 7
Found In Mission 10: Throughout this level, you'll encounter special doors that close up after a set amount of time has passed. Usually, you'll encounter these doors prior to a fight, forcing you to take out the enemies fast to enter the closing passage. In the later section of Mission 10, you'll enter a room with two doors, and along with a large group of enemies to fight. After the fight, rush into the door on the right and head up the winding passage. At the top, you'll find the location of the secret mission. How To Complete: As the objective states, you'll need to target the Death Scissor's weakpoint and take them down with a single bullet. To do that, you'll need to force an opening in their defense. Carefully attack their giant scissors--which they use to block attacks. Parrying their strikes is especially effective when trying to create an opening. Causing any damage to them before they expose their weakpoint will result in mission failure. Once their weapon is broken, wait for a red aura to appear around their head, and then open fire. To be safe and avoid any excess damage, stick with a charged up weapon like Ebony and Ivory for accuracy.
Secret Mission 8
Found In Mission 11: This secret mission is actually fairly easy to find. When you reach the light-puzzle section involving the tendrils and crumbling tower, destroy the first blood sac that you find--Dante will even point it out for you. After a section of the tower sinks, backtrack to the opening that you came in from. Stand in the center of the opening and line up the glyph to activate the next secret mission. How To Complete: In order to maintain that S rank, do your best to avoid taking damage and maintaining a steady of flow of damage on the enemies. The toughest foe in this battle are the demons that wield cleavers. They also happen to gain super-armor when they bounce back after an attack, though you can knock them out of it if you can manage to deflect their strikes. Focus on eliminating the high-risk foes first, and then keep your evasive maneuvers and attacks going to stay on top.
Secret Mission 9
Found In Mission 12: Though there are several winding paths throughout this stage, the secret mission is actually located after you have opened the hidden entrance beneath the statue. Once you reach the caverns below, you'll eventually come to a large set of steps before the exit leading back outside. Immediately turn around to find a small overhang above. Jump up to the platform above to find the sign for the secret mission. Turn the camera around to find the glyph. How To Complete: The key to making it through this challenge is having the right weapon in your arsenal. A surprisingly good melee weapon to use for this mission is the Cavaliere motorcycle. With the Swordmaster stance, the Caveliere's aerial style move is very useful for staying in mid-air. Repeatedly mashing the style move with the Cavaliere will keep Dante in the air for long enough to complete the objective. However, if you receive damage at any point, you'll instantly fail the mission.
Secret Mission 10
Found In Mission 14: After completing V's boss rush section, you'll be able to proceed into the tail end of the level. In this section, you'll encounter Dante and Nero fighting in the distance. Destroy the nearby blood sac to open the pathway forward. Once you make your way down the path, hang a hard left to find a pathway leading to another blood sac. Destroy it to find a smaller area behind it. Approaching it will show the sign for the secret mission. Turn the camera around towards the ceiling to find the glyph. How To Complete: This mission can be especially vexing even if you feel like you've got a solid handle of V's movement and abilities. Without touching the ground, you'll need to reach the blue orb fragment to clear the mission. However, Griffon and Shadow's abilities aren't especially useful when trying to cover such a great distance. But when all else fails while playing as V, just summon Nightmare. At the beginning of the mission, conjure up your demonic golem and it will appear on the ground below. If you have the Promotion skill, you'll be able to leap onto its back and safely move Nightmare to the goal.
Secret Mission 11
Found In Mission 15: This is one of the more...interesting secret missions to get to. Once you reach the upgrade statue after completing the first section of the stage, hang a right around it to find a path leading below. On the easier difficulties, you'll find a Punch Line devil breaker on the ground and some steep slopes ahead of you. If you've been practicing your rocket surf skills throughout the game, then this section is the ultimate test of your handling of the Punch Line. Activate the Rocket Surf skill and ride up the slopes and inclines till you reach the end spot. Just further ahead, you'll find the location of the secret mission. How To Complete: Though this is a fairly simple platform section, you have only 30 seconds to reach the goal. The hardest part of this mission is the final part with the moving platforms. An easy way to get to the finish is by using the Gerbera's aerial dodge move, which can give you extra airtime. If you can reach the platform closest to the top, you can use Nero's aerial skills to make it to the blue orb fragment, completing the mission.
Secret Mission 12
Found In Mission 16: The final secret mission is easily missable, which can be frustrating if you flub any jumps or forget to observe your surroundings. Throughout Dante's stage are three massive pits that lead down into the lower depths of the level. While you can skip past these sections and jump straight down, there are several platforms that have red, white, and green orbs for you to collect. In the second pit, you can find a small alcove housing access to the secret mission. Once you reach the second pit, carefully jump down onto each platform and look around for the small opening. Once you find it, head inside and look back out to find the glyph. How To Complete: With only one Empusa--one of the weakest enemies in the game--and the goal of reaching 900 red orbs, you'll need to be efficient with your moves to complete this mission. As you might have guessed, the best weapon to use for this mission is the Dr. Faust firearm. One of the more unusual aspects of the Faust is that it manipulates red orbs to amplify damage, while also leading to a higher payout for defeated enemies. Carefully use the Faust's attacks, particularly the Hat Trick move, to rack up red orbs and defeat the enemy. If you've upgraded the weapon, you can defeat the Empusa and collect more orbs than you need in only a few hits.
By Dan Auty on Mar 08, 2019 08:45 pm
With Captain Marvel now in theaters, the countdown to Avengers: Endgame has begun. The movie is the culmination of 11 years of epic inter-connected storytelling, and anticipation amongst Marvel fans could not be higher. Last year's Avengers: Infinity War delivered a devastating ending, with half the universe instantly wiped out when Thanos completed his collection of Infinity Stones. Endgame will deal with the fallout from this, as the remaining heroes set out to confront Thanos and--presumably--attempt to return their friends back to existence. Endgame is the 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. All the movies are important to some degree in developing both the overall narrative of the MCU and the character arcs for its heroes and villains, but let's face it, it's still a lot of movies. Those fans looking forward to Endgame might not necessarily remember every last detail of a Marvel movie released a decade ago--and with so much attention-grabbing TV and cinema out there, rewatching the entire MCU in preparation for Endgame might not be possible. So here's our list of every movie in the MCU to date, with details of where you can stream them to rewatch at home--and if you should bother. We're not looking at the relative quality of each movie; it's simply whether a Marvel movie can be skipped in the build-up to Endgame, or if it contains plot or character information that is important to know before Endgame is released. Here we go...
1. Iron Man (2008)
Where to stream: digital rental Should you bother? No. Iron Man is notable for being the first movie in the entire MCU--not only does it introduce us to Tony Stark, it gives us our first taste of the wider universe, with Nick Fury turning up at the end. It's also a great movie. But purely in terms of preparing for Endgame, there's nothing in here that can't be found elsewhere in the franchise, making it inessential to watch before the new movie arrives.
2. The Incredible Hulk (2008)
Where to stream: digital rental Should you bother? No. Bruce Banner has featured so regularly across the MCU that there is little in his first appearance to make this film worth a rewatch for Endgame prep. Admittedly it also marks the MCU debut of Thunderbolt Ross, who is an important figure in the unfolding narrative of the Avengers. But again, it's Ross's actions in Civil War that we need to check out, not in this movie. Also, Edward Norton's portrayal of Banner is so different to Mark Ruffalo's, it's hard to reconcile it as the same character.
3. Iron Man 2 (2010)
Where to stream: digital rental Should you bother? No. Like the first Iron Man, there's nothing in the sequel in terms of character or plot that is necessary to rewatch going into Endgame. And unlike Iron Man, it doesn't even have the bonus of being a particularly good movie. The best thing about Iron Man 2 is the introduction of Natasha Romanoff, and we know that she is one of the Avengers who survives Thanos's snap. But fans wanting to remind themselves of how awesome Black Widow is have plenty of better films to choose from.
4. Thor (2011)
Where to stream: digital rental Should you bother? No. For the most part, Thor has very little bearing on anything that is happening in the MCU 18 movies later. If you're an absolute Infinity Stone completists the post-credit scene contains the first appearance of the Tesseract, but it's hardly worth sitting through the whole movie for.
5. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Where to stream: Digital rental Should you bother? No. There's nothing vital in terms of characters, and while it marks the first chronological appearance of the Tesseract (in this case it's used by the Red Skull and HYDRA to power their weapons), it can be safely skipped.
6. Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
Where to stream: digital rental Should you bother? Yes. For fans of everyone's favourite mad intergalactic tyrant, it's worth reminding yourself of Thanos's first MCU appearance. It occurs during the movie's post-credit sequence, where it is revealed that he is the Other's master, thus laying the seeds of his eventual rise to universe-destroying power. The Space Stone also plays an important part of the story, with Loki using it to aid his invasion of Earth.
7. Iron Man 3 (2013)
Where to stream: digital rental Should you bother? Maybe. It's possible that Iron Man 3 is not an essential rewatch. However, some reportedly leaked images of Endgame Lego kits have suggested that Tony Stark's Hall Of Armor, which appeared in this movie, will reappear in Endgame. Of course, the strange thing is that all those suits were destroyed at the end of Iron Man 3 as a result of the Clean Slate Protocol--suggesting that some time travel could be involved. However, it's also possible that none of this is the case at all. But hey, Iron Man 3 is a hugely entertaining movie, so your time won't be entirely wasted.
8. Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Where to stream: digital rental Should you bother? No. Thor: The Dark World is simply not a good movie--even star Chris Hemsworth thinks so. The Reality Stone does figure in the plot--the evil Malekith creates Aether from it, in order to transform matter into dark matter. But all you need to know is that the end of the movie, the stone is handed over the Collector to keep it away from Space Stone. There, we saved you two hours.
9. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Where to stream: digital rental Should you bother? No. The only thing that really links Winter Soldier to Endgame is the return of the stealth suit--Endgame's trailers reveal that Steve will be wearing the distinctive, very cool suit last seen in Winter Soldier. But if you're pressed for time, this one can be skipped.
10. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Where to stream: FX until April 1 Should you bother? Yes. In many ways, the story path that leads of Endgame started in the first Guardians of the Galaxy. It is ironic that on the face of it, this was the MCU movie with the least amount of crossover with the wider movie universe. But looking back, it is the film that properly introduces Thanos (and his relationship with Gamora), and the scene in which the Collector explains the history and power of the Infinity Stones is essential to understanding where we are as Endgame begins.
11. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Where to stream: digital rental Should you bother? Yes. It's the weakest Avengers movie but a vital piece of the puzzle. The Mind Stone plays an important part--not only is it used by Tony Stark to build Ultron, the seemingly benevolent AI that ultimately turns on the Avengers, but it's also part of the creation of Vision. With the stone embedded in Vision's forehead, he is both a powerful force for good, but also an obvious target for Thanos when he comes looking to complete his collection.
12. Ant-Man (2015)
Where to stream: digital rental Should you bother? No. Ant-Man is an entertaining movie, but in terms of Endgame, it's unlikely to offer anything necessary for a rewatch. While we know that Scott Lang will play a role in the new movie, the character arc that leads him to that point is covered in both Civil War and Ant-Man and Wasp.
13. Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Where to stream: TNT until March 9 Should you bother? Yes. Civil War might not feature Thanos or Infinity Stones, but its ramifications still echo throughout the MCU. The fallout between the different superhero factions was deep and painful--in particular between Steve Rogers and Tony Stark. The pair don't reunite in Infinity War, but since both survived the snap, we can expect them to finally meet again in Endgame. In addition, we know from the Endgame trailer that Ant-Man comes to visit Steve and Natasha--the last time that Scott Lang saw any of the Avengers was during Civil War.
14. Doctor Strange (2016)
Where to stream: digital rental Should you bother? Yes. Stephen Strange is one of the victims of the snap, but let's face it--if there's one character able to do something clever with time and space and come back, it's this guy. Also, Doctor Strange is the movie that really shows the incredible power of the Time Stone, with the evil Dormammu trapped in a time-loop that stops him from destroying the Earth. Could this stone hold the key to defeating Thanos and resurrecting the universe's mightiest heroes?
15. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Where to stream: Netflix Should you bother? No. While the first Guardians was important in establishing Thanos as a major character, the mad tyrant doesn't appear at all in the sequel. There are no Infinity Stones, and nothing here you need to remind yourself of going into Endgame. Good movie, but not an essential rewatch.
16. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Where to stream: Starz Should you bother? Yes. Peter Parker's death is one of the most tragic moments in Infinity War, and a stark (pun intended!) reminder that he is just a kid. The father/son relationship between Peter and Tony is one of the emotional highs of the entire MCU, and is explored in Homecoming; there can be little doubt that Spidey's demise will weigh heavy on Stark in Endgame. But, of course, we know Spidey is back for Far From Home in July--and while the trailer doesn't provide any clues about where it fits in the MCU timeline, Marvel boss Kevin Feige previously suggested that the movie picks up after Endgame. And in any case, it's unlikely that everyone's favourite wallcrawler will stay away for long.
17. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Where to stream: Netflix Should you bother? No. As wonderful as Thor Ragnarok is, the only thing of note in terms of setting up Endgame is the suggestion that Loki steals the Space Stone as Asgard is being destroyed. But the opening of Infinity War confirms this, and within minutes the stone is in Thanos's possession. Watch Ragnarok for the jokes, the action, and the wonderful characters--but skip as Endgame homework.
18. Black Panther (2018)
Where to stream: Netflix Should you bother? Yes. Black Panther was released only three months before Infinity War and proved to be one of the most popular movies that Marvel had released to date. Wakanda was a vital location in Infinity War--the entire final battle takes place there, and it is within its forests that Thanos achieves his goal and completes the Infinity Gauntlet. T'Challa (and possibly Shuri) were both victims of the snap, but with the Black Panther sequel on the way, this is definitely not the last we've seen of these fantastic characters.
19. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Where to stream: Netflix Should you bother? Infinity War is essential, especially since Endgame was originally titled Infinity War Part 2. The devastating climax was the biggest thing ever to happen in the MCU, and Endgame is set to explore its traumatic aftermath, as the surviving heroes learn to live in a post-snap world. At the very least you might need a reminder of exactly who is left alive--but in any case, Infinity War was such a remarkable achievement that one viewing is barely enough.
20. Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
Where to stream: Netflix Should you bother? Yes. Scott Lang was absent from Infinity War (he was under house arrest), and the plot of Ant-Man and the Wasp seemingly had little to do with the rest of the MCU. But the final scene changed everything--the Pyms disappear while Scott Lang is within the Quantum Zone. However, we know from Endgame's trailers that he makes it out, and he could play an important role in the new movie.
By Kevin Wong on Mar 08, 2019 03:33 am
The most exciting current WWE Superstar is Becky Lynch. She is the whole package, by any metric that wrestlers can be assessed. She has the look and the athleticism. She has technical expertise. She has the ring psychology and non-verbal storytelling ability, so crucial to making a scripted conflict seem real. She has unbelievable charisma and likeability--so strong that when she "turned heel" at Summerslam against Charlotte Flair, the fans refused to accept it and cheered Becky anyway. And rather than fight the perception, WWE decided to roll with it, and turned her into a take-no-prisoners asskicker, in the tradition of anti-heroes like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. In modern professional wrestling, feuds are all-encompassing; they're carried out in front of the camera and also on social media after the show. Becky is unusually quick-witted; she excels at Twitter, where she lands some of her sharpest , most cutting barbs at her critics and opponents. Here, for your schadenfreude and enjoyment, are Becky Lynch's 20 meanest, most savage Tweets. And make sure to check in with us this Sunday, March 10. We'll be covering the WWE Fastlane pay-per-view live, with updated results.
At The Photo Shoot
In late 2018, Becky spent her free time trolling and baiting former best friend Charlotte Flair. She confronted her at the WWE Performance Center. She attacked her in the ring. And best of all, she attacked her at a photo shoot and posted the results. Image Credit: Twitter
Short But Sweet
Months before Wrestlemania season and less than a month before their cancelled match at Survivor Series, Becky was planting the seeds on Twitter for a feud with Ronda Rousey. If she wasn't a main eventer, Becky was going to make herself one. Image Credit: Twitter
Little Miss (Concussed) Bliss
At the time of this Tweet, Alexa Bliss was inactive due to multiple concussions--the sort of thing that ends careers permanently. This insult blurred fiction with real life, which made it cut that much deeper. Image Credit: Twitter
Slim Becky
It's hard for a wrestler to make a pop culture reference and not sound lame doing it. But this quote from Eminem's "Stan" was a perfect illustration of how far The Man had gotten under Ronda's skin. And believe it or not, this is when things were still somewhat civil between them. Image Credit: Twitter
The Weakness
This is where things started getting real ugly between Ronda and Becky. A history lesson for context: Ronda took two back-to-back losses in her final two matches in the UFC: one to Holly Holm and the other to Amanda Nunes. And after her initial, lopsided loss to Holm, Rousey disappeared from public view and later admitted that she felt suicidal. Image Credit: Twitter
Y2J Takes An L
In the buildup to Survivor Series, Becky got her face broken, for real, thanks to a hard, inadvertent punch by Nia Jax. Becky leveraged this into multiple insults to many wrestlers. And even Chris Jericho, who wasn't even wrestling with WWE anymore, got caught in the crossfire. Image Credit: Twitter
The Four Turkeys
This was a direct shot across the bow of the MMA Four Horsewomen, comprised of Ronda Rousey, Shayna Baszler, Jessamyn Duke, and Marina Shafir. All four of them are currently signed with WWE; a dream match between them and the WWE Four Horsewomen--Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Bayley--is definitely in the cards. Image Credit: Twitter
Double Rupture
When Becky got her concussion, Charlotte poked fun at her for missing an episode of Smackdown. In return, Becky called Charlotte out for her plastic surgery and missing a month of competition. In truth, she had taken time off to heal; both of Charlotte's breast implants had ruptured and needed repair. Image Credit: Twitter
"Heenan-lite"
In his defense, Corey Graves is better than most of the current WWE commentators (Mauro Ranallo, of course, is the best). But Becky cut close to the cone when she compared Graves' heel persona to a pale imitation of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. That Graves was forced to retire from in-ring competition due to injuries makes the "you're just here to observe" diss even worse. Image Credit: Twitter
Done Before He's On The Main Roster
When Lars Sullivan tried to call out Becky, she used an image of her countryman, MMA fighter Conor McGregor, to make her point. "Who the F*** is that guy?" Sullivan, thoroughly ashamed, deleted his tweet and bowed out of the exchange. Don't step to The Man. Image Credit: Twitter
Back Off Man!
This past December, Road Warrior Animal said on his podcast that he thought "The Man" wasn't believable, and that the company was weak if the women had to main event the show. Becky, rather than getting in a direct fight with a WWE Hall of Famer, used a wrestling website's headline to make her point. Image Credit: Twitter
Corey Gets Hurt, Again
Not content with the liver shot he took the last time he subtweeted Becky, Corey decided to try his luck again. And this time, Becky wasn't playing around. Image Credit: Twitter
Stop! He's Already Dead!
Here's one last Corey Graves diss, just for the fun of it. Clearly, everyone's in on it; just because it's not on TV doesn't it isn't coordinated. But there's just enough wiggle room to for us to suspend our disbelief. Image Credit: Twitter
Ready for Asuka
Becky lost her Smackdown Women's Championship to Asuka at TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs. But in the buildup to their Royal Rumble match, Becky claims (correctly) that it's not only about who holds the title--it's also about the the person carries him or herself as champion. Image Credit: Twitter
Career Advancement
After Mickie James calls out Becky for calling herself "The Man" in an era of woman empowerment, Becky responds with what many people saw as a indirect reference to John Cena, who Mickie dated years before he ended up with Nikki Bella. Image Credit: Twitter
How About A Happy Birthday Hug?
This is just petty as hell.There's no better birthday present than getting into the headspace of your likely Wrestlemania opponent. Image Credit: Twitter
Boppity Boopity?
Ronda is a natural in the ring, but she still lags as a trashtalker. She has a tendency to rush her promos and stumble over her words. That's less noticeable when you're paying your dues on the undercard; it's glaring when you're main-eventing PPVs. Becky notices and continuously calls her out. This tweet, which subtitles Ronda's promo with gibberish, is brutally effective. Image Credit: Twitter
Becky and Baby
At a quick glance, this doesn't look like much. But look a little closer, and that's Ronda's head photoshopped where the baby should be. Ronda is a self-admitted crier, and Becky is playing into that expectation. Image Credit: Twitter
It Gets A Little Real
After several months of constant trolling by Becky, Ronda may have finally lost her head. She started breaking character this past weekend by distinguishing between her real moves and Becky's "fake" moves. And when Becky insulted Ronda's husband, the Baddest Woman on the Planet tweeted the following: "Rebecca Quin, I don't care what the script says, I'm beating the living s*** out of you the next time I see you." Real names. References to a script. Is this part of the show? Or is this real anger? You decide. Image Credit: Twitter
I Own Ronnie
And lastly, here's a photo of Becky at UFC 235 from the first weekend in March, wearing a shirt that reads "I OWN RONNIE." That she wore this to Ronda's old stomping grounds is a new low in a long line of them. We still have a month to go before WrestleMania 35, and we're just waiting to see what happens next. Image Credit: Twitter
By Mat Elfring on Mar 08, 2019 02:36 am
With Fastlane coming this weekend, and Wrestlemania right around the corner, I've spent a lot of time thinking of what to feed the people that will be watching the PPVs with me. Ok, I'm watching it alone, so what should I feed myself? Sure, I could order a pizza, or I could pick a few of the ridiculously named recipes from the WWE Cookbook and try my hand at cooking for myself. Releasing in a couple of weeks, the WWE Cookbook pairs wrestling superstars with meals you can make at home. Upon first glance, this isn't your typical tie-in cookbook. It's written by Allison Robicelli, a James Beard-nominated best-selling author, so there's an actual chef behind all of this. The recipes range from complex to simple using both familiar and unfamiliar ingredients. However, the shining star of this book is the recipe names. Here are the ones listed on the back of the book: - D-Generation Eggs
- Brutus The Barber Beefcakes
- Nacho Man Randy Savage
- Aiden English Muffin Pizzas
I picked out two of my favorite recipe titles in the book--neither of which are listed above--and went on a journey to create these food items and try to become Kofi Kingston's best friend. How would I become the New Day member's bestie? Obviously, through cooking. Here's what I made, how I did it, and how I wish I wasn't cooking for one person only. If you're interested in the WWE Cookbook, it is available for preorder. It comes out on March 19.
Coffee Kingston
There were plenty of drinks in the cookbook that were a play on a WWE superstar's name, like Coffee Kingston and Ginger Mahal on the next page. However, I wanted to find something that would be easy to make, not use a lot of ingredients, and have a bit of alcohol in it. More importantly, look at that picture of Kofi. He's pointing at me, subtly saying, "I'll be your friend if you make this drink." Seeing as though I am cooking for myself, I could use more friends. Kofi, hit me up after you read this. Also, good luck at Wrestlemania.
The Ingredients
Coffee Kingston is a combination of things I don't normally ingest: whole milk, instant espresso, rum, and whipped cream. I have rum. At numerous points in my adult existence, I drank said rum, but I couldn't tell you the last time I dove into that bottle. It's probably years old. Anyway, what's nice about this drink is that it's simplistic and really quick to make. Well, all drinks should be quick to make. I cannot stand cocktail bars that take 20 minutes to fashion together something with a convoluted backstory. The history behind Coffee Kingston is probably something like, "Kofi wants to be your friend but will only do so if you drink this."
Mix It Good
So you throw all these ingredients into your mixer and mix away. The whole time this is happening, that picture of Kofi just looks back at you, reassuring you that everything is going to be alright, once you have a sip of that sweet drink.
How Was Coffee Kingston?
After the concoction comes out of the mixer, you pour it into a cup and top it with whipped cream and some sprinkled espresso. Look, you don't need to put the finish product in a WWE glass, but I had to choose between Finn Balor or Paul Stanley from KISS, and personally, I believe this was the better option. Sadly, Coffee Kingston wasn't my cup of tea. It tasted alright, but it was a bit too dairy for my liking. It is incredibly easy to make, and it's something you could pump out quick if you have people over, but as a person who drank half of this, sitting alone at my kitchen table, I'd rather have a beer. Sorry, Kofi. I hope I didn't fail you. Ease to make: 10/10 (That's real easy) Taste: 4/10 (Meh)
Oh Hell Yams
When this book was first sent to me, and I flipped through it, I stopped on this page and laughed for a few minutes. I then proceeded to text my wrestling friends about "Oh Hell Yams." How could I pass up to opportunity to create this dish, which easily has the best name in the entire book? This recipe isn't incredibly complex, though. It doesn't have a lot of ingredients and while it's cooking on the oven, I can take time to myself to ponder life's unanswered questions/play GM Mode for Smackdown vs. Raw 2007.
The Worst Part Of This Experience
Upon selecting my yams (sweet potatoes), I quickly realized that I would have to peel and cut them up because I'm not fancy like Rocky Balboa and I don't own a robot that can do things like deliver birthday cakes or peel and cut tubers for me. One day, Mat. One day.
Well, That Was Painful
After spending what felt like an eternity peeling and cubing these sweet potatoes, I took this picture. This was a large accomplishment for me, as it was tedious and had a fun factor of -50--the lowest fun factor score I can give.
Toss Those Yams
Scoring a fun factor of 30, you toss the ingredients and yams in a bowl. This action makes you feel pretty cool and accomplished. "Look at me! I didn't drop one cubed yam," I yelled throughout my kitchen, only to lower my head in shame, as I realized I was alone.
Throw In Hot Box, Go Play Video Games
The best part about cooking anything is the moment you toss something in the oven and walk away. The stresses of having to cook something edible for yourself and loved ones are gone, and you can have a moment to yourself. In this case, I had 25 minutes before I had to flip the potatoes. Then, I got another 20 minutes. It almost felt like this recipe cared about my well-being, even if that picture of Stone Cold screamed, "Screw this up, and I'll rush into your house and give you a Stunner."
How Was Oh Hell Yams?
After everything came out of the oven, I was truly surprised with the aroma. It smelled great. I felt like I could pat myself on the back for creating something that wasn't burned or visually appalling. If someone else was home, I'd ask them to thank me for filling kitchen with a smell that wasn't putrid. When it comes to Oh Hell Yams, I was surprised with how good it was. The cayenne pepper adds a little kick at the end of each bite, which is a nice little addition to the traditional sweet potato side you normally eat. I probably should have closed the book while eating it, as that picture of Stone Cold put a scar on my soul, judging me with every bite. Ease to make: 6/10 Taste: 9/10
By Phil Hornshaw on Mar 08, 2019 12:48 am
Picking where to land in Apex Legends is a big decision. As the jumpmaster, you have to balance your team's desire for the best possible loot with a strategy about what kind of match you're hoping to have. Do you want to drop with other players and get into a fight immediately? Would you rather avoid conflict early so you can find better gear for later battles? Where you land won't just determine how bloody the start of your match is--it'll set the tone for the rest of it as well. No matter what kind of Apex Legends match you're looking to have when you jump, the first step is knowing what's out there. King's Canyon, currently the game's only map, is full of weapons and other loot to find, and some areas tend to have better stuff than others. Knowing where to go to get the best gear is an important factor in where you land and where you head once you're on the ground, so getting familiar with the map and knowing what you're likely to find in an area is pretty important. Being jumpmaster can be stressful, which is why we've compiled all the information you need to know about where to drop on King's Canyon and what loot to expect when you get there. Read on for tips as to where you should go depending on what kind of match you're hoping to have, and what those supply ships and blue Hot Drop locations are all about. You'll also want to check out the list of things Apex Legends doesn't tell you, our rundown of which guns in the game are best, and our Apex Legends Pro Tips.
Go For Better Loot
Not every location in King's Canyon is equal as far as loot goes. Locations that are marked as High Tier tend to give Level 3 items and attachments--things like 4x-8x Scopes, Phoenix Kits, and extended magazines. Mid Tier locations, on the other hand, tend to have Level 2 gear. That's not guaranteed, though, and you'll find a variety of loot at every location in the game; the difference is the likelihood of better stuff randomly showing up in those locations. High Tier locations tend to be located around the edges of the map, so you'll likely have to make longer jumps to get to them, while Mid Tier locations are a little easier to get to. Keep in mind that going for the better loot means you're probably more likely to run into other squads with the same idea.
Marked Drop Zones Might Have Gold Weapons
At the start of each match, you'll see one location marked on the map with a blue light, and a blue circle will appear over it on the map. That's the match's designated Hot Drop: In that spot, you'll find high-tier loot, including the possibility of Level 4 items. Level 4 armor pieces have special properties, like providing you with faster healing or the ability to self-revive. The Hot Drop location also has a higher chance of getting Level 4 weapons, which come with all the best attachments you can get for that gun already equipped on it. While Hot Drop areas are enticing, they're the spots you're most likely to encounter other squads, so jump with caution.
Drop Carefully To Land On Supply Ships
Another place you can reliably find high-tier loot is on supply ships. These big gray vessels hover over the battlefield and are accessible from above as you drop. If you're careful and good at gliding, you can land aboard supply ships and loot them; you can also wait until they reach their destinations, which are marked on your map, and settle into one spot. Just like High Tier loot location and marked drop zones, however, they almost always draw other squads, and the stuff they carry is limited in quantity, making for some tough fights when you board them. You'll also sometimes find additional supply ships showing up in the middle of matches. The same rules apply--ships will start on the edge of the map and fly to a designated stop location, so you can either meet them when they come to a stop, or use a redeployment balloon to board them in transit.
Drop Early To Drop Spicy
The earlier on the drop ship's path you bug out, the more likely you are to encounter other players. That's not always a bad thing--dropping into combat immediately can be a great warm-up, and it's also the best way to build your skills if you're finding yourself getting wrecked by squads toward the end of matches. Thinning out the herd allows you to breathe a bit easier later on and helps you get better gear, both by taking out the competition from areas you want to loot and by allowing you to take stuff from those you've conquered. Most teams tend to let loose out of the drop ship as soon as a match starts, so if you do drop early, aim for a high-tier spot and dive hard. The quicker you hit the ground, the more quickly you can search for a weapon, and in those early-match battles, whoever gets a gun first tends to be the winner.
Drop Late To To Drop Lonely
If you'd rather have time to find weapons, armor, attachments, and items, you'll want to hang on until later in the drop ship's flight path when you jump. The later you drop, the lower the chances you'll run into another team, and you'll also be able to see where other squads go so you can pick a High Tier location where you (probably) won't be interrupted. In lots of matches, that means maximizing your jump--use our guide to wave-gliding to get as far as you can from the drop ship. Be aware that while you might last longer in matches where you don't see any other squads, they're likely to be more seasoned than you when you find them, and if they've been fighting other teams, they'll probably have the spoils of war that make them a bit more formidable, like better armor and weapons.
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