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In Season 2, Episode 3, The Boys are on a boat with Kimiko’s brother as prisoner. The truth about Compound V is exposed to the public, and to members of The Seven that were unaware. Vought and Stan Edgar have to deal with the fallout. Before Hughie (Jack Quaid) can celebrate the success of his plan, the team runs into The Deep (Chace Crawford), with The Seven not far behind. And just while the show was starting to endear us to Stormfront, she shows her truly evil side.

After only being available for a little over a year, it appears the Oculus Quest could be on its way out–or at least the original version of the headset. Just prior to Facebook Connect, retailers have begun delisting the Quest and are reportedly saying it has been discontinued.

Speaking to UploadVR, a UK sales representative said the device had reached its “end of life” and no more shipments will be arriving. It will likely give way to a new and improved Quest rather than signify the standalone headset’s complete demise. It has sold well and has been regularly out of stock at retailers well before its apparent discontinuation.

On September 16, Facebook will hold an AR- and VR-focused conference called Facebook Connect. A replacement for the Oculus Connect conference, the name change comes as Oculus Research itself was renamed to Facebook Reality Labs. Given the massive brand recognition for Oculus, however, it seems unlikely the devices themselves will drop it.

The Oculus Quest has certainly been more useful to players during the ongoing pandemic, as it has a host of fitness-based games that let you get a good workout without leaving your home. We saw a similar spike in sales for Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure, though it has been easier to find more recently.

Alongside its standalone capabilities, the Oculus Quest can also function as a replacement for Oculus Rift when connected to a PC via Oculus Link. This will let players enjoy Rift games without needing the Rift itself, including the upcoming Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond from Respawn Entertainment.

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From playboy weapons dealer to self-sacrificing father, Iron Man’s story is the heart of the MCU. No other MCU character changed as much as Tony Stark. We knew Stark’s tech would evolve but what was even more fascinating was the growth Tony made as a man, without any fancy suit. Join Ryan as he takes a look back at the evolution of Iron Man.

In 2008, Marvel Studios launched its cinematic universe with the release of Iron Man. It was quite the risk seeing as he was no a-list hero from the comics. Audiences were re-introduced to an undeniable star in Robert Downey Jr., who played Tony Stark to perfection. The gamble clearly paid off as the movie was a well received hit, and marked RDJ’s Hollywood comeback.

Iron Man returned for two of his own sequels, Iron Man 2 (2010) and Iron Man 3 (2013), and teamed up with other superheroes for The Avengers (2012), The Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019).

It’s September in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and like with any new month, that means there are some new fish, bugs, and sea creatures to catch. In this guide, we’ll detail every new critter for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres; note that this is only the new arrivals for the month and not every fish, bug, and sea creature you can catch this month.

For a more comprehensive list of every creature in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, we have a full list of all 80 fish to catch, including shadow sizes, and a list of all 80 bugs to catch, with tips on tracking down the handful of rare ones. September also marks the shift to a new season–fall for Northern Hemisphere players and spring for those in the Southern Hemisphere–which means some key seasonal changes as well. Those in the North can look forward to a variety of fall seasonal DIYs and materials, while those in the South can get some bamboo recipes.

September Fish, Bugs, And Sea Creatures In Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Here are all the new fish, bugs, and sea creatures you can catch in Animal Crossing: New Horizons in September. We’ve sorted them by bells so you know what to focus on if you’re waiting for Flick or C.J. to visit, but if you’re a completionist, you’ll want to catch them all so you can donate to your museum! Keep in mind that the only way to get the coveted golden fishing rod and net DIYs is to complete your Critterpedia.

Northern Hemisphere

New September Fish	Price	Location / Size	Time
Golden trout	15,000	River (clifftop) / 3	4 PM – 9 AM
Sturgeon	10,000	River (mouth) / 6	All day
Char	3,800	River / 3	4 PM – 9 AM
Mitten crab	2,000	River / 2	4 PM – 9 AM
King salmon	1,800	River (mouth) / 6	All day
Pike	1,800	River / 5	All day
Cherry salmon	1,000	River (clifftop) / 3	4 PM – 9 AM
Salmon	700	River (mouth) / 4	All day

September sees the return of several fish, including cherry salmon and char. It’s also a great month for fishing at the mouths of your river, where you can find the high-value sturgeon and both varieties of salmon, the latter of which only appear in September.

New September Bugs	Price	Location	Time
Violin beetle	450	On tree stumps	All day
Bell cricket	430	On the ground	5 PM – 8 AM
Centipede	300	Hit rocks	5 PM – 11 PM
Pill bug	250	Hit rocks	11 PM – 4 PM
Red dragonfly	180	Flying	8 AM – 7 PM
Common butterfly	160	Flying near flowers	4 AM – 7 PM
Yellow butterfly	160	Flying near flowers	4 AM – 7 PM
Monarch butterfly	140	Flying near flowers	4 AM – 5 PM
Cricket	130	On the ground	5 PM – 8 AM

September marks the departure of the high-value summer beetles and welcomes in autumn bugs. It’s a good time to hit rocks for bonus bugs, catch some crickets–which, like grasshoppers, are displayed in a cool wooden cage instead of a regular tank–and get some pretty butterflies for Flick to turn into models. If you want to make money off of bug-catching, don’t worry, because scorpions are still available!

New September Sea Creatures	Price	Time
Umbrella octopus	6,000	All day
Oyster	2,000	All day
Chambered nautilus	1,800	4 PM – 9 AM
Sweet shrimp	1,400	4 PM – 9 AM
Turban shell	1,000	All day

Even though the weather is getting cooler, make sure you’re still taking the time to swim in your ocean! There are five new sea creatures you can now catch, bringing the total up to 30 sea creatures (if you’ve been catching them since the summer update introduced them in July). There are 40 in total, so that’s a good pace!

Southern Hemisphere

New September Fish	Price	Location / Size	Time
Golden trout	15,000	River (clifftop) / 3	4 PM – 9 AM
Barred knifejaw	5,000	Sea / 3	All day
Char	3,800	River / 4	4 PM – 9 AM
Cherry salmon	1,000	River (clifftop) / 3	4 PM – 9 AM
Loach	400	River / 2	All day
Tadpole	100	Pond / 1	All day

September marks the beginning of spring in the Southern Hemisphere, which means the return of fair-weather fish like char, cherry salmon, and the high-value golden trout. If you don’t have any rivers on your cliffs, make sure you terraform some!

New September Bugs	Price	Location	Time
Peacock butterfly	2500	Flying near black, purple, or blue flowers	4 AM – 7 PM
Orchid mantis	2400	On white flowers	8 AM – 5 PM
Man-faced stink bug	1,000	On flowers	7 PM – 8 AM
Mantis	430	On flowers	8 AM – 5 PM
Tiger butterfly	240	Flying near flowers	4 AM – 7 PM
Honeybee	200	Flying near flowers	8 AM – 5 PM
Ladybug	200	On flowers	8 AM – 5 PM
Yellow butterfly	160	Flying near flowers	4 AM – 7 PM
Stinkbug	120	On flowers	All day

Springtime means ladybugs, mantises, and butterflies! Though it’s not the most lucrative month for bug-catching, you’ll still be able to find tarantulas after 7 PM.

New September Sea Creatures	Price	Time
Spider crab	12,000	All day
Umbrella octopus	6,000	All day
Chambered nautilus	1,800	4 PM – 9 AM
Firefly squid	1,400	9 PM – 4 AM
Turban shell	1,000	All day

Swimming in your ocean in September can prove very profitable, with the 12,000-bell spider crab being the top prize for the month. If you haven’t completed your Mermaid set, make sure you spend some time looking for scallops for Pascal, too!

Check out more of our Animal Crossing: New Horizons guides below!

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Out now, Marvel’s Avengers is an action-RPG that focuses on rebuilding the team of Earth’s mightiest heroes to face off against a new threat. Starring some of Marvel’s most iconic characters, including Captain America, Hulk, and Iron Man, you’ll work with your team of heroes to battle robot minions and various supervillains. One of the Avengers’ key members is the master assassin Black Widow. And while she doesn’t have superpowers of her own, she possesses a particular set of skills that makes her one of the deadliest members of the superhero crew.

If you want a more detailed look at each playable hero, then check out our on-going break downs for each character, such as this explainer for Iron Man, along with a general look at the entire roster of the Avengers.

Black Widow Hero Summary

To paint a clearer picture for what Natasha Romanova–AKA Black Widow–brings to the table, think of her as the rogue class in the Avengers. She’s the fastest character on the roster, and with her skills that focus on getting in and out of combat with ease, she can be surprisingly tricky to get accustomed to when compared to the other more over-the-top and straight-forward characters. Her skills in taking out foes, in her particular way, can make for a playstyle that’s both slick and clever in its approach. Black Widow is more geared towards agility and heroic attributes when it comes to stats, which will give you some great ways to move around the field and strike at your enemies when they least expect it.

Compared to seeing Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, and the Hulk in action, Black Widow’s somewhat reserved approach certainly sticks out. However, what makes Black Widow such a deadly fighter is that her abilities are tailor-made for single-target enemies. She doesn’t have the bombast of Thor or the Hulk, with their attacks sweeping through large groups of enemies at once. Instead, Black Widow’s abilities focus on incapacitating targets, which means that your attacks will deal heavy stagger damage, opening them up to takedown finishers. When you get used to her style, Black Widow can be a blast to play as.

General Tips For Black Widow

Pick Your Targets. As an assassin, Black Widow is at her best when she pinpoints her targets and puts all her effort into taking them out. When playing as her, it’s best to read the room and identify which marks to remove from the equation fast. In larger-scale fights, for instance, it’s best to eliminate the elite targets first, which will help your teammates mop up the rest of the foes in a battle.

Close The Gap. One of Black Widow’s most useful skills is the Widow’s Line. This grappling hook helps with traversal around the map, but it also comes into play during combat. This gadget allows her to grapple onto enemies and close the distance on them. In doing so, you can start hammering away at your chosen target and quickly get them into a staggered state. Also, using the Widow’s Line just before an enemy is about to attack will parry their strike, which will put them into a brief stun state. Watch out for the yellow warning icon to appear over their heads, this will clue you in on when it’s time to parry.

Learn To Juggle. Black Widow has some solid aerial combat skills, and when using her heavy strikes–which brings out the batons–you can quickly build up the stagger meter to put them into a takedown state. By holding down the heavy button, you can activate the launcher attack, which will have the enemies rise into the air, at which point you can follow with your own stream of attacks. Black Widow also has a special dive kick attack, which can be great when you need to do a quick bounce off an enemy’s head.

Use Those Takedowns. The takedowns are one of the best ways that Black Widow can deal damage. While it will often take out the standard fodder easily, some elite enemies may survive the attack. Still, it’s worth pulling off because they can still deal significant damage, allowing your teammates to tear into them with their own skills. While leveling Black Widow, you’ll be able to find loot that may improve her strength for takedowns, so be sure to keep an eye out for them.

Maintain Distance When Needed. In many cases, you’ll find that it’s best to stay back from the fight. When this happens, keep your distance and utilize Black Widow’s set of firearms. These guns include twin pistols, sub-machine guns, and a high-powered magnum. These weapons can put significant pressure onto enemies, but they shouldn’t be relied upon too often as you’ll still have to reload your guns. Use your guns when you can, but if you see an opening for a close-range assault, definitely go for it.

Keep Your Cloak Up. Black Widow’s Veil of Shadow is a useful cloaking ability that renders her invisible. Not only does this let you sneak up on enemies, but it also happens to give you a damage boost. This skill also works on your teammates, and it can be especially useful to have a powered up and invisible Hulk on the field. Since it takes some time to charge, be smart about when you should deploy it. Keep an eye out for gear that improves the Veil of Shadow’s effectiveness.

Activate That Ultimate. Breaking away from her restrained style, one of Black Widow’s most over-the-top attacks in her arsenal is her ultimate. By pressing down both assault and support heroic buttons, Black Widow will combine her batons to form an electrified polearm. This particular state will turn her into a combo-dealing machine, and it also allows her to bounce between different enemies more efficiently to pile on the pressure even more.

Best Abilities To Get First

For Black Widow, you’ll want to start with opening up different combo options. For light attacks, Pounce and Spider Sweep are very useful combo-starters. The former is Black Widow’s dive-kick, which carries into a combo, while the latter is a powered-up light attack that can break shields used by enemies. Spinning Fury and Baton Strike are solid upgrades for her heavy strikes to help build up an enemy’s stagger. These are among the early core melee attacks to get, and they’ll come in clutch during any fight.

For her long-range attacks, you want to open up her different sub-weapons early, which includes a pair of machine guns and a magnum. Descending further into her ranged skill tree will open up modified attacks that amplify each firearm’s effectiveness. These upgrades will give you more options when it comes to ranged combat, which can be nice to have early on .

For her defensive skills, Black Widow’s upgrades focus on added parries and dodges. As mentioned previously, Widow’s Line is a super useful skill that can close the gap, but it is also useful for parries. The Whiplash skill is an upgrade that opens up a modified parry. When you use the Widow’s Line right before an attack, you can stun an enemy. But with Whiplash, you can press the heavy attack button right after the parry to execute a devastating punish attack, which sees Black Widow perform a leg-based takedown.

Lastly, another ability you’ll want to unlock early is the Unseen Fate upgrade for her Veil of Shadow skill. When activated during a fight, all enemies in the area with low health will be instantly placed into a takedown state–allowing you and other teammates to chain together several finishers. This upgrade can be invaluable during a tough fight with lots of minions, and it quickly helps even the odds.