Everyone knows one of the most exciting aspects of any superhero is their origin story, which might explain why we see characters like Batmanand Spider-Man‘s “humble beginnings” unfold in just about every DC and Marvel movie ever made. However, for as oversaturated with origin stories superhero movies are, reading all about your favorite hero’s rise to power has always been a lot more of a challenge thanks to how difficult it can be to find decent copies of older comics. Luckily for us, art book publishing company Taschen took notice of this glaring issue, and has now unveiled a pretty incredible project they’re working on in an attempt to remedy the problem.
Earlier today, Taschen revealed The Marvel Comics Library, an exclusive, long-term collaboration between the publishing house and Marvel that aims to reproduce some of Marvel’s most famous comics in all their original glory. The library will give Marvel fans a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lay their hands on the world’s most desirable comics” now in a new, extra-large format that helps to preserve the integrity of the books’ original artwork. Each volume will also feature an essay by a comic book historian, along with hundreds of photos and artifacts.
The first Marvel superhero to be given The Marvel Comics Library treatment? Why, it’s none other than Spider-Man, of course. In celebration of the webslinger’s upcoming 60th anniversary — and just ahead of the new film, Spider-Man: No Way Home — Taschen is releasing an omnibus entitled Spider-Man. Vol. 1. 1962–1964. The collection contains the first 21 issues of Spider-Man, as well as a historical essay by Marvel editor Ralph Macchio and much more:
“Travel back in time to witness the creation of the world’s favorite web-slinger as dreamed up by comic book legends Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, who redefined what it meant to be a hero. In this Hulk-sized, collector’s dream, the first 21 Spider-Man stories from 1962–1964 have been meticulously photographed from the most pristine copies of these rare comic books—a fine art celebration of the teen super hero in this inaugural volume of TASCHEN’s Marvel Comics Library series.”
If that’s not exciting enough, The Marvel Comics Library also offers some serious incentives to comic book collectors. According to the official Teschen website, the first 5,000 copies of Spider-Man. Vol. 1 will be numbered and released as a “Famous First Edition.” The book will also boast a “Collector’s Edition,” which is limited to just 1,000 copies and features an aluminum print cover tipped into a leatherette-bound spine, foil embossing, and housed in a slipcase. Each book is individually numbered.
In addition to Spider-Man, Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Captain America collections have also been revealed for The Marvel Comics Library. However, this project is apparently running for at least a decade, meaning countless others are surely on the way.
Good eats and great weed go hand in hand. The whole thing about weed giving you the munchies isn’t completely true (some weed does and some weed doesn’t) but one thing is for certain — weed makes food taste better. I don’t just mean marginally better. Eating while stoned can be a downright religious experience. After taking a fat rip you start laser focusing on the varying flavors, textures, and smells of your food. Suddenly a burger goes from a good lunch to a vivid sensory experience that borders on the psychedelic.
I know this because I write about food and weed constantly. So when I heard famed stoner and musician Wiz Khalifa was launching a food concept (appropriately dubbed HotBox) to pair with his Khalifa Kush weed brand, I knew it was something I had to experience.
Made in collaboration with the virtual restaurant brand NextBite, HotBox by Wiz Khalifa is a delivery-only virtual restaurant that is currently available in Miami, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York City, Houston, and more and is actively expanding to additional cities nationwide. The food is sourced from local restaurants that meet the specific ingredients and preparation practices required by NextBite — so the dishes should be pretty consistent, no matter what city you’re ordering from. The menu is a stoner’s paradise of indulgent carb-rich snacks like Hot Cheeto dusted cheeseburgers, zesty buffalo wings, tater tots, mac and cheese, cookies, and more.
None of Wiz’s food is actually infused with cannabis. But the brand and Wiz himself confirmed in a Zoom tasting I attended that they were actively exploring the idea while also looking for ways to offer plant-based options to the menu. The lack of any cannabis-infused treats may seem like a missed opportunity, but I think the food actually stands a chance of tasting better without any infusions. Better, in my opinion, to smoke up and treat this as a post-stoned meal.
Which is exactly what I did.
The Weed: Khalifa Kush
Dane Rivera
Before we get into the menu, we should probably talk about Wiz Khalifa’s cannabis brand Khalifa Kush — currently available in California in preroll and flower form. The cannabis is sourced from Northern California’s Bay Area by Colorado-based cultivator RiverRock Cannabis and is apparently the only weed Wiz smokes. He affectionately refers to the brand simply as “KK” on social media. I’d call bullshit on that as purely a piece of marketing but, having smoked the brand, I can actually buy it.
Khalifa Kush has a pungent flavor and provides a sensory-enhancing high with a THC level in the mid 20% range. Smoking the pre-roll had me feeling good and hypersensitive to my surroundings, while still keeping me from feeling weighed down and sluggish. It didn’t have the best flavor to it (I was smoking a pre-roll after all) but the high was powerful and definitely lifted my spirits. Not a bad pairing to go with a menu launch… but with all the weed I smoke for work (living the dream over here) my tolerance is through the roof, so I plan to be as harsh with the HotBox food as I am when I’m ranking french fries, chicken sandwiches, or any other food.
Nice try though Wiz!
The Bottom Line
If you want to smoke what Wiz smokes in the studio, this indica-leaning hybrid is definitely worth a pickup.
The Food: Ranked From Worst To Best
5. So Baked Hybrid Cookies
Dane Rivera
Nope, not hybrid like a weed strain, this is simply a mix of caramel, chocolate, and pretzel, all mixed up into a single cookie that is served with a salted caramel dipping sauce. This cookie is easily the weakest link on the menu. It’s not it tastes bad — it’s a damn cookie we’re talking about — but it’s not really that good either. The cookie is dense, a bit dry and is more cookie than you want in a single sitting (which, consequently, means it’s perfect for being stoned) and despite having pretzel bites and a salted caramel dipping sauce, this thing comes off as much more sweet than it does salty.
A better balance between the salty and sweet flavors might’ve made this cookie a winner but as it stands, it’s just okay. Don’t let those stoner goggles fool you into thinking you actually want to order this. You’re just high.
The Bottom Line
Unless it’s free with the meal, skip this one, you’re not missing out on anything.
4. Taylor Gang Tots
Dane Rivera
I’m a little torn on these. First of all, tater tots, while delicious, just don’t travel well. When hot and crispy tater tots are trapped in a wax-lined paper box, the heat that emits off of them and bounces off the walls of the container turns what should be a crispy masterpiece into a soggy mess. That’s exactly what happened to these tots so if you really want these to shine you’re going to have to put just a bit of work into it. After a few sad tots, I grabbed my order, spread the tots on a sheet of aluminum foil, and threw that shit into the toaster oven for a good ten minutes until they were nice and crispy again.
The tots themselves are delicous, they’re fluffy, a bit buttery, and full of flavor, but given that they don’t travel well, we can’t rank these much higher than this placement. Especially considering if you’re stoned and hungry, you’re going to be less motivated to put the work into helping these tots shine.
The Bottom Line
Delicious, but tater tots don’t travel well so if you don’t have the patience to reheat these in a toaster oven to get them crispy again definitely skip these.
3. Bigger Blazier Buffalo Wings
Dane Rivera
My HotBox order came with the Bigger Blazier Buffalo Wings order, not to be confused with the menu’s Bigger Better Buffalo Wings, so I can’t speak to how much “blazier” they are compared to the OG, but as far as buffalo wings go these are pretty excellent. I prefer a crispier exterior, but given the travel time I knew I wasn’t going to get that. I didn’t feel the need to reheat these though like the tots. The chicken is tender and juicy while the buffalo sauce gives a nice zesty and spicy kick. The wings are served alongside a side of ranch or bleu cheese dressing and the ‘ol standard wing accompaniement of carrot and celery sticks.
The HotBox wings match the sort of quality and depth flavor you’d find from a WingStop or Buffalo Wild Wings. It’s not mind-blowing, but the wings are perfectly serviceable and I find little if nothing to complain about.
The Bottom Line
A pretty solid wing effort. Wiz would be wise to add a few more flavors, hopefully a dry rub is in the cards.
2. Fully Packed Bowl
Here is where things get really interesting. Wings and cookies are all fine and good, but the Fully Packed Bowl truly lives up to the stoner food utopia promised by this culinary concept. It comes off as a greatest hits package of the entire HotBox menu, a bed of tater tots is bathed in a blanket of saucey macaroni and cheese drizzled with the same zesty buffalo sauce used on the wings accompanied by crispy chunks of fried chicken and some Hot Cheeto dust sprinkled on top of it all. The bowl has crunch, thanks to the fried chicken (the tots still leave something to be desired) and Cheeto dust combination, and is full of savory salty flavors that serve as the perfect stoner cat nip.
You have to be high to even want to eat this thing, but from your first forkful on you’ll be pleased that you took that big rip before diving in.
The Bottom Line As decadent and delicious as it sounds. The Fully Packed Bowl combines an appetizer sampler’s worth of flavors with the form factor of nachos. It’s the most stoner-friendly item on the menu and a must order.
1. Blazed OG Cheetos Burger
Dane Rivera
I know I just sang the praises of the Fully Packed Bowl, the best stoner food I’ve had all year, but what really blew me away from the HotBox menu was the Blazed OG Cheetos Burger. I’m not the biggest Hot Cheetos fan — yes, I ranked every single flavor of Flamin’ Hot ever, but I wouldn’t count myself as a true fan and I certainly am not a fan of Hot Cheeto dust in food. I find it incredibly gimmicky. Or I should say, I “found” it incredibly gimmicky, because the Blazed OG Cheetos Burger has completely changed my mind. It might be banned in Europe, but Hot Cheeto dust is a fantastic blend of artifically spicy flavors that deliver on the heat without drowning out any of the other flavors.
Get this dust in the hands of a professional chef ASAP! The Blazed OG Cheetos Burger comes with a thick and juicy burger patty, American cheese with Hot Cheetos dust embeded into it, as well as lettuce, tomato and what HotBox is calling Thrill Sauce on a brioche bun. For whatever reason, my burger didn’t come with the Thrill Sauce but it was so good it honestly didn’t matter.
The beef has a nice depth of flavor, it’s juicy, salty, and perfectly cooked. The burger quality matches the same sort of flavor you’d find at a Fat Burger or Shake Shack. Not quite as juicy, but definitely a contender for best deliverable burger in the fast food space. If you’re going to order one thing off of the HotBox menu I still suggest you try the fully packed bowl, but in terms of which menu item has the best flavor, it’s hard to beat this. Though I haven’t tried the delicious looking chicken sandwich that is on the menu which Wiz counted as a personal highlight.
The Bottom Line So good I wish it was a double!
You can order Wiz Khalifa’s HotBox online at the official website or through third party delivery services like DoorDash, UberEats, Postmates, and GrubHub.
As Vince Staples once said (to the tune of 135,00 retweets and 258,000 likes), “The national anthem don’t even slap.”
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Over the years, various efforts to rectify this state of affairs have met with mixed results — Marvin Gaye’s rendition at the 1983 NBA All-Star game came close, Fergie’s effort at the 2018 All-Star, not so much — but the fact remains that the “Star-Spangled Banner” is kind of a dud, extolling virtues that the nation still hasn’t come within waving distance of since its writing.
That hasn’t stopped folks from trying, though; the latest was Atlanta R&B singer Jacquees, whose insistence that he’s the “king of R&B” over the past few years (he even named his 2019 album King Of R&B) has already made him subject to pushback and ridicule. Ahead of the recent NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, Jacquees opted for a laid-back rendition marked by his signature melisma and vibrato — i.e., “vocal runs” and that warbling quality singers’ voices sometimes have.
A tweet capturing the video of him singing the national anthem has gone viral on Twitter as folks debate his performance choices comparing it to the aforementioned Fergie debacle as well as Carl Lewis’ 1993 miss at another NBA game. Basically, the consensus is that Jacquees did way too much, but somehow also still not nearly enough to save that dreadful song from its built-in limitations. Jacquees himself was less than amused at the response, posting an apparent response of his own:
Seriously, would it kill anyone for us to update the national anthem? Like five major musical genres have been invented since America’s inception, and literally, any of them would save countless future generations from suffering this sort of embarrassment. Check out the responses to Jacquees’ performance below.
Yess the people realizing Jacquees can not fucking sing. Great day for music
In a 2019 interview with the New York Film Academy’s The Backlot podcast, Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos explained how he convinced director David Fincher to make House of Cards the streaming service’s first original, non-licensed series.
“We got the meeting to go in on Monday morning, [I] sat with David, and I just said, ‘The answer is yes and we’ll give you two seasons with no pilot and no notes. So what you technically could give us 26 hours of your home movies, but you have to put your name on it,’ and the bet was that someone who really cared about their brand would really make it great if you gave them the freedom to do that. And that’s what we did,” he said.
Netlix prides itself on the “no notes” philosophy, but apparently that doesn’t apply for every movie and TV show on the streamer. “Still mystified that apparently Dave Chapelle’s deal is that he says whatever he wants and Netflix just has to air it, unedited. Is that normal, for comedians? Because Netflix once asked me to change a joke because they were worried it might upset David Fincher,” BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg tweeted. He’s referring to the controversy surrounding Chappelle’s The Closer, the comedian’s sixth and final special for Netflix under a deal he signed years ago. (Do I need to recap the controversy? Please say no.)
Still mystified that apparently Dave Chapelle’s deal is that he says whatever he wants and Netflix just has to air it, unedited. Is that normal, for comedians? Because Netflix once asked me to change a joke because they were worried it might upset David Fincher.
Bob-Waksberg continued, “Just looked up the cut Fincher joke because I actually couldn’t remember it. Turns out it was a whole scene! Netflix was right to note, it’s a dumb scene. My point was it’s silly for a network to pretend their hands are tied when it comes to the content they put on their network.” He’ll share the joke if “100 people respond to this tweet with pics of donations they made today (any amount) to Trans Lifeline,” which you can do so below.
But if people want to see the controversial cut David Fincher bit from season one, I’ll share it here if 100 people respond to this tweet with pics of donations they made today (any amount) to Trans Lifeline: https://t.co/v0FZ4Ea6kU
Every cocktail bar seems to have its own take on the classic old fashioned cocktail. For fans of boozy cocktails, this definitely isn’t a bad thing. A well-made old fashioned with its sugar, water, Angostura bitters, and whiskey (usually rye or bourbon) with orange oils and a cherry garnish is simple, elegant, and perfectly warming on a cold winter night.
As with all cocktails, it’s all about the balance between the ingredients. Nobody wants an overly sweet old fashioned and if it’s too boozy, you might as well simply drink your favorite whiskey on the rocks.
While we love a spicy, peppery rye whiskey old fashioned, today we’re turning our attention to sweeter, corn-centric bourbon. To find the best bottles, we asked some notable bartenders and mixologists to tell us their favorite bourbons to mix into a wintry old fashioned. Keep scrolling to see all of their picks.
The best bourbon to mix into an old fashion is Basil Hayden. It has subtle flavors and a smooth finish. There’s a great balance between the bitters and a sugar cube. No flavor overpowers the drink.
Knob Creek 12
Knob Creek
Christopher Rodriguez, lead bartender at Lucy Restaurant & Bar in Yountville, California
The best bourbon for an old fashion is anything 100-110 proof that has great spice and oaky characteristics. I would have to choose Knob Creek 12 because of its bold flavor that shines with the sugar that is used to make an old fashioned.
Stagg, Jr.
Buffalo Trace
Mark Phelan, beverage director at 16″ On Center in Chicago
Overproof bourbon is perfect for an old fashioned, and my favorite to date is Stagg Jr. Bottled each year at barrel-proof, it’s a true ripper to sip on its own. But in a well-made old fashioned, the rich complexity of the bourbon sings on the palate in a manner that approaches true bliss.
Woodford Reserve is the best bourbon to mix into an old fashioned because they now make their own line of aromatic and orange bitters. Their master distillers have made it a one-stop-shop for bartenders when making an old fashioned. They can create a perfect pairing by using all in-house ingredients. Using a demerara syrup makes a fantastic classic cocktail but take it up a notch by mixing with a cinnamon simple syrup. It will bring out cocoa and spices of the Woodford Reserve Bourbon setting your old fashion apart from the rest.
Weller Full Proof is what fans of fruity and rich flavors are looking for: Vanilla, oak, cinnamon, caramel, and a full mouth of taste that lasts for long. The problem is that it’s not easy to find without paying after-market prices.
Old Forester 100 is my pick because I like an old fashioned that has a bold taste to it and Old Forester delivers this in spades with its chocolate notes. The high alcohol content also stands up well with the sweeter flavors.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Wild Turkey
Nicholas Bennett, beverage director at Porchlight in New York City
I really like Wild Turkey Rare Breed. I want a high proof spirit with a high-rye mash bill when I am using a bourbon for my old fashioned and Wild Turkey uses the same high-rye mash bill for all its products. I guess because of the low proof for a barrel-proof bourbon, or possibly because the packaging just doesn’t scream “pick me up!”, this bottle doesn’t seem to get the attention it deserves.
Barrel Dovetail
Barrel
Robert Kidd, bar manager at Le Cavalier in Wilmington, Delaware
I have been using Barrel Dovetail for my old fashioneds lately. The barrel strength is higher proof but has an incredible depth of flavor. This flavor is rich with notes of maple and caramel. Just add a bar spoon of demerara syrup and bitters and stir. The stir will bring that proof down a bit. This will really take the burn out and replace it with an amazing rich spiced flavor.
Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Jim Beam
Lee Noble, lead mixologist at Art in the Age in Philadelphia
Old Grand-Dad Bottled in Bond in my pick. It’s a great value and at 100 proof and high rye content, it will still pack a punch even after being sweetened and diluted in the cocktail.
Oh man, this is a tough one because there are so many great bourbons that bring so many different qualities to a properly made old fashioned. I’m going to have to say Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel made the best old fashioned I’ve had in a long time. It gets finished in a second custom toasted barrel that brings out really beautiful baking spice and brown sugar flavors. If you can get your hands on a bottle, I highly suggest making a proper old fashioned with it.
Rowan’s Creek has a subtle note of cinnamon to it that stands out with the addition of Angostura Bitters. It gives me more of a winter spice profile. With old fashioneds you really need a good whiskey as it takes up such a large portion of the cocktail.
Buffalo Trace
Buffalo Trace
Andres Bedoya, bartender at The Apothecary 330 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
For an old fashioned, my go-to is Buffalo Trace. The brand is a staple in the bourbon community known for distilling consistently quality bourbons. It isn’t too sweet and once the fine flavors from bitters and demerara are added, Buffalo Trace perfectly blends those taste notes to produce a great old fashioned.
Woodford Double Oaked has been my go-to for the best balanced old fashioned since the first time I tried it. It is robust and rich enough to complement the sweet element but not over the top expensive. It’s delicious and toasty. Perfection in a bottle.
In the latest episode of Succession, Kieran Culkin‘s Roman Roy completely torpedoed being in his ruthless father’s good graces thanks to some ill-advised photography (we won’t spoil it for you). Ahead of the season finale, Culkin sat down with NPR to talk about his time on the hit HBO series. According to Culkin, he absolutely loves working on the show, and it’s been a phenomenal experience that he hopes doesn’t end anytime soon. (The show will at least last through Season 4.)
However, one thing that Culkin admits is that the show’s artistic use of profanity has spilled over into his real life, which was not so much a concern during the first two seasons, but it’s becoming one as his daughter gets older. Via NPR:
I would say the F-word just slides out of me. I mean, I think in general, that’s always been a sort of natural word for me. But since doing the show, it’s every sentence, more or less. I’m trying to be careful now because my two-year-old daughter actually has become a mimic. So that one’s been tough. She hasn’t said it yet.
As for the fame that Culkin’s starting to receive from the show, he wants nothing to do with it. As the younger brother of Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin, the Succession actor saw the “toxic” price of fame early on, and it’s a hard pass for him.
“Some people probably enjoy it, and they probably have been able to figure out life with it. But I think for the most part, it comes to people and they go, ‘Oh, I’ve made a horrible mistake,’ and now they have to manage it,” Culkin said. “That’s the way I look at it. Any reasonable person would not, could not, look at fame and go, ‘I want that!’”
Lately, everyone’s talking about Diamond Certification. Just last week, Cardi B became the first-ever female rapper ever with two Diamond certified tracks and yesterday, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” claimed Diamond Certification as well (and surpassed over a billion streams, natch.) But what exactly constitutes Diamond Certification, you might ask? It’s an official Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certification that signifies an album or single that has sold over ten million units. So essentially, it’s a 10 times Platinum release. And today, we have a new friend in the Diamond business.
Roddy Ricch definitely has the mojo deals coming his way now that his single “The Box” is officially Diamond Certified. The 23-year-old Compton rapper’s track joins such illustrious company as Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You,” Kanye West’s “Stronger,” Adele’s “Hello,” and Pharrell’s “Happy.” He was presented with the plaque yesterday.
But he won’t be resting his laurels on the new plaque for too long, as his next album, Live Life Fast, is set to drop before the end of the year. So if you’re looking for any last-minute stocking stuffer ideas, you could help the man on the way to his next Diamond certification.
Live Life Fast is due 12/17 on Atlantic.
Roddy Ricch is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
The “buy Black” rallying cry — a grassroots effort widely supported by the media — was an inspired cause. Black influencers and small businesses received a massive influx of support, while hashtags like #amplifyblackvoices and #blackownedbusinesses finally found favor with the famously capricious social media algorithms. That said, it was also an easy form of virtue signaling. Just talking about buying Black was itself a form of social currency.
As winter 2020 turned to spring ’21, the difference between “trend” and “true systemic change” became crystal clear. Folks realized that you can’t end the Racial wealth gap with a hashtag. And, if my own conversations with Black entrepreneurs are any indication, Black businesspeople felt that in a major way.
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A cause is only as strong as its convictions. When the #BLM wave ebbed and we came out of our collective COVID caves, perhaps many felt they had fulfilled their duties to support marginalized communities in any financially measurable way. Perhaps frequenting a Black-owned restaurant felt like it was the right thing to do at the time. Perhaps other concerns took hold of white consumers.
But the push to amplify, support, and uplift Black-owned businesses needs to be ongoing. In part, because systemic racism itself is ongoing and in part because these same businesses were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. To put a finer point on it, the sympathy of 2020 was incredible. But it was also acute. The true reasons we should support Black-owned businesses have been accruing for centuries which has made the entire ecosystem of Black businesses more fragile than white-owned businesses. (And in this fragile state, Black businesses were also less likely to receive bank support.).
All this to say, that Black business owners still need and deserve your attention this season. Especially now, when the media attention paid to the movement has waned.
At the end of the day, I hope that supporting Black-owned businesses won’t be thought of as a trend born of guilt or even a temporary solution to a centuries-long problem, but rather a continued celebration of the Black community. So I urge you to continue to patronize Black restaurants, Black craftspeople, Black artists and poets and farmers and musicians. Start today! The very next time you leave the house!
Because as 2021 comes to a close, it’s more important than ever to remain a nation of friendly neighbors, supporting one another’s boldest ambitions. Yes, we need systemic change but we also need this vital movement to carry on. To grow. To flourish.
Entertainment Tonight reports that television host Nick Cannon‘s youngest son, five-month-old Zen, recently died. Cannon announced the infant’s death during his show’s opening monologue, showing the audience a photo of Zen and breaking down as he described the conditions that led to his loss.
Born in June to Cannon and Alyssa Scott, Zen — Cannon’s seventh child — suffered from hydrocephalus, which describes the buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. This causes pressure inside the skull which can lead to a number of symptoms, including disability and death. It can be treated with a shunt, which is placed in the skull through surgery, however, despite doctors treating Zen with this method, things took a turn for the worse.
“Ultimately, it was cancer in the brain and the tumor began to grow a lot faster,” Cannon explained. “This weekend, I made a valid effort to spend the most quality time I could spend with Zen. We woke up on Sunday and was like, ‘I feel like I want to go to the water.’ We got a chance to go to the ocean.”
He also explained that show business is “all he knows,” which is why he’s back at work so soon after. While a pre-taped episode aired on Monday, the tapings he was scheduled to shoot were canceled and he’ll be taking time off from the show for the time being.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a game that doesn’t sound like it should be real. In this platform fighting Super Smash Bros. clone, we see SpongeBob Square Pants in a straight-up brawl with Ren and Stimpy, Korra from Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Garfield. That’s right: Garfield and his hatred of Mondays will enter the fight against the rest of the Nickelodeon universe. He is the first DLC character to enter the game and will surely not be the last one.
While this may sound like a weird addition to some, Garfield joining a game like this is actually not a huge surprise. He’s a popular cartoon character and has a growing video game presence on his own. While we don’t necessarily suggest going out and buying Garfield Kart, we do want everyone to know it exists and a lot of people play it. For any huge Garfield fans out there, this is now their chance to stomp on someone with him in a fighting game.
Platform: Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch
Price: $50 for the game, Garfield is free
Release Date: Available now on Xbox, PlayStation, PC; Coming on Nintendo Switch on Dec. 22
Genre: Platform Fighting Game
Developer: Ludiosity and Fair Play Labs
Publisher: GameMill Entertainment
Rating: E
Where can I buy this: Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, Steam, brick and mortar shops
Single Player: Yes
Multiplayer: Yes
Early Access: No
Microtransactions: No
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