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WandaVision Finale Has Mid-Credits and Post-Credits Scenes

The WandaVision season finale, Episode 9, has both mid-credits and post-credits scenes – make sure you don’t switch off too early.

WandaVision Episodes 7 and 8 were the only episodes of the show to include mid-credits scenes, but the finale marks the first and only time the show has included a second scene after the credits have rolled – something very familiar to Marvel Cinematic Universe fans.

As is almost always the case, those credit sequences presage the future of the MCU. If you haven’t watched yet, go no further – but if you want to know what was inside, we’ll detail that below.

Full spoilers follow for Episode 9 of WandaVision!

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The mid-credits scene centres on Monica Rambeau, who showed off more of her newly-gained powers in the main bulk of the show. After talking to Jimmy Woo and asking after Darcy, Monica’s told to head to the Westview theater by an unknown agent. After arriving and seeing no one else, the agent reveals herself to be a Skrull, and explains that “an old friend of [Monica’s mother]” would like to meet with Monica – asked where, she points upwards.

This clearly references Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury, who we last saw in Spider-Ma: Far From Home’s post-credits scene (where he also used Skrull agents to keep in contact with Peter Parker), aboard what seemed to be a space station. It seems Monica will be joining Fury in some capacity, most likely as part of the Secret Invasion series, in which Fury and Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) are investigating a sect of Skrulls who’ve infiltrated the highest levels of authority in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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The post-credits scene is slightly less easy to interpret. We see that Wanda has moved to a remote cabin in the mountains, seemingly living a simple life alone. However, a final reveal shows what appears to be an astral projection of Scarlet Witch researching the Darkhold (the book of magic Agnes referred to in the finale). As the scene ends, we hear Billy and Tommy begging for help.

With Billy and Tommy seemingly vanished, along with Wanda’s memory-created version of Vision, at the end of the series, this seems to point to the idea that parts of her sons remain alive somewhere in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Or should that be Multiverse? We know that Scarlet Witch will be a part of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and the projection of her reading is a callback to scenes in the original Doctor Strange film, in which Stephen Strange learned magic while his body slept.

Perhaps Wanda’s interest in Strange will be in learning how pass through between realities in search of her children. This could also be a link to the widely-held theory that Mephisto will become a part of the MCU in its latest phase. While the demon lord wasn’t revealed to be WandaVision’s Big Bad, we have seen what could be a reference to him in the trailer for the Loki series. Given Mephisto has a penchant for collecting souls, perhaps Billy and Tommy have become part of his collection – which would explain why they’re begging for help, too.

But before we get to any of the above, we still have the good old-fashioned action of The Falcon and Winter Soldier to come, with the series starting on Disney+ on March 19.

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WandaVision Snuck In An Expert-Level Stan Lee Easter Egg

The MCU is filled with Easter eggs and references. Some are hints of things to come, some are just fun winks. Some, though, are tributes. One of these tributes slips in during the credits to WandaVision, and it goes by in a flash. WandaVision director Matt Shakman revealed the Easter egg in an interview with Screen Rant.

“I mean, there are certainly some that folks have noticed that are important,” Shakman said. “A certain license plate, perhaps, in an opening title recently. We have to honor Stan Lee, of course.”

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To see it for yourself, pop into WandaVision Episode 7–the one that starts out with the Office-style credits–and fast forward to just before 4:12. That’s when the Easter egg appears. The license plate itself simply reads “WANDA” in all caps, but its the number above that that we’re interested in: 122822.

That six-digit number, it turns out, is the shortened version of Marvel icon and Scarlet Witch co-creator Stan Lee‘s birthday, which was December 28, 1922.

WandaVision is an intentionally self-aware show, where even the show’s characters get invested in the show Wanda has created for herself, so these kinds of Easter egg moments are all over. A few seconds later, a true blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment comes when the text changes from just saying “Wanda” to “I know what u are doing Wanda,” hinting at the sharp turn the show is going to take at 28 minutes, where we find out who was messing up everything (it was Agatha all along, of course).

The WandaVision series finale (or is it a season finale?) drops overnight tonight, hitting Disney+ on March 5 at the bright and early hour of 12AM PST.

Titmouse’s 5 Second Animation Festival Is Digital This Year

You know Titmouse’s animation. They’ve worked on Rick and Morty, Big Mouth, Metalocalypse, Legend of Korra, a dozen Marvel and DC animated projects, Venture Bros., and more. What you might not know about is the studio’s annual “5 Second Day” animation festival, which you can attend this year since it’s going digital for 2021.

The studio describes the yearly event as “a day when the studio closes so staff can make whatever project is swimming around in their heads.” Titmouse has been running the festival since 2008, and in that time animators at the studio have created more than 1,000 5 Second Day cartoons.

To give you an idea of what you’re in for, here’s the trailer for the studio’s 2019 5 Second Day:

Normally held in person, 5 Second Day is going all digital this year. The festival kicks off tomorrow–Friday, March 5–at 6:30 PM PST, when all the submitted cartoons become available for viewing. If you drop $5 to get a ticket, you’ll have 53 hours and 30 minutes to begin watching the content, and then 24 hours after you begin watching to finish, similar to how digital rentals work. This probably isn’t one to watch with your kids. Despite the fact that Titmouse has worked on some seriously cute stuff, the event is as likely to include a few NSFW shorts as it is to feature cute animated dogs.

To see what the studio behind some of your favorite animation is up to for this year’s festival, you can pop over to the Titmouse website’s 5 Second Day landing page.

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Razer Iskur Gaming Chair Now Comes In Sleek All-Black Design

Razer’s pricey ergonomic gaming chair, the Iskur, launched last October, offering a black-and-green design with the Razer logo on the front and back of the headrest. Now, fans looking for a plainer design have another option to consider: Razer announced today that the Iskur will now be sold in all-black in addition to the black-and-green design.

Available for $500 on Razer’s website, the Razer Iskur’s all-black model is the exact same chair decked out in sleek black synthetic leather. The green accents along the side of the chair are now gone, and the Razer logos are a subtle black. The best part: The “For Gamers, By Gamers” slogan printed on the front side of the chair’s seat is now black as well. Though this particular feature was never super noticeable due to its location on the chair, I’m still not the biggest fan of the text being there at all. It’s nice that the aspects of this chair that scream “GAMER” are now minimized for those who want something a little more understated.

The all-black Razer Iskur is the same chair with a more subtle design.
The all-black Razer Iskur is the same chair with a more subtle design.

I’ve been using the Iskur for a few months now and wrote about the experience in our recent Razer Iskur review. Quite frankly, it’s one of the most comfortable chairs I’ve ever sat in. The Iskur is notable for its dynamic lumbar support system, which features a built-in curve that can be extended up to 26 degrees to match the entire curvature of your lower-middle back. Because it’s fully attached to the chair, the Iskur’s lumbar curve is sturdy and secure, so it won’t shift around like a separate lumbar pillow would. The ability to find the proper angle to support your entire back is a benefit that can’t be overstated. If you’re someone who sits all day for work or during long gaming sessions, having proper ergonomic support is crucial, and the Iskur is simply the best gaming chair on the market that we’ve tested that’s designed for this purpose.

A closer look at the all-black Iskur vs. the original design
A closer look at the all-black Iskur vs. the original design

The Razer Iskur’s biggest drawback is its hefty price tag. At $500, it’s in a similar price range as Secretlab’s Titan series chairs, but it doesn’t get the regular discounts that those do. You’re paying a considerable chunk of change here, but if you’re someone who sits for the majority of the day and struggles with lower back pain, the Iskur is definitely worth considering. Though I’ve only had it a few months, the Iskur feels like it was designed to last, with multi-layered synthetic leather that withstands daily wear and tear and high-density foam cushions that haven’t shown signs of sinking down over time.

The Iskur is featured in our guide to the best gaming chairs for 2021, but if you’re looking for something a little cheaper, we have recommendations for budget gaming chairs as well.

Diablo 2 Resurrected Will Carry Over Save Data From Original Release

Turns out if you’re still playing 2000’s Diablo II or still have access to your save in that game, you’ll be able to transfer your progress into the upcoming Diablo II: Resurrected remaster. It all seamlessly transfers over.

“Yes, keep your old save files,” Diablo II: Resurrected producer Matthew Cederquist told IGN. “Back when we were working on [the remaster], we wondered if the old save files would work, so we kind of shoved it in, and it worked! So yes, your local single-player save files will carry over.”

As revealed at BlizzConline 2021, Diablo II: Resurrected will feature a toggle that allows you to switch back and forth between the remaster’s updated graphics and the original game’s visuals. So you could port your original Diablo II save into the remaster and then switch to the original game’s visuals and it would be like you never switched games. Why? Because you can.

Diablo II: Resurrected will launch for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Xbox One, PS4, PC, and Switch later this year. The remaster is being made by Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 developer Vicarious Visions, recently folded into Blizzard Entertainment.

Now Playing: Diablo II Resurrected Reveal Trailer | BlizzCon 2021

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Apex Legends Chaos Theory Devstream Reveals Ultimate Ability Callout, Explains Wattson’s New “Selfish” Ability

Respawn has released a new Apex Legends devstream to further explain the changes being made in the upcoming Chaos Theory event. The devstream also reveals what looks to be an upcoming change to how ultimate abilities may work, an adjustment that wasn’t touched on in the Chaos Theory patch notes.

At 13:36, Bangalore’s ultimate ability finishes charging and you see a prompt pop up for her to say, “My Ultimate is Ready!” So it looks like this next update will add in new voice lines that allow you to call out when your ultimate ability is fully charged and ready to go. This is an awesome addition; we love that Respawn keeps implementing new conversational quips that make it easier to “talk” to teammates without ever having to use a mic.

As detailed in the patch notes, a big part of the Chaos Theory update is rebalancing the defender characters–Wattson and Rampart get buffs while Caustic and Gibraltar get nerfs. Wattson’s change is the most interesting of the bunch, as she now passively heals her shield. In the devstream, Respawn explains this is being done to finally make Wattson a little more “selfish.”

“Wattson still finds success at high level play,” Apex Legends live balance designer John Larson said on the devstream. “As far as competitive is concerned, I’m curious to see if we’ll see more usage from her given the Caustic changes. But for all of us who are not competitive players, a reason her pick rate is low could be because she doesn’t have much ‘selfish’ power.”

Wattson is one of the few characters in Apex Legends who doesn’t possess a passive, tactical, or ultimate ability that allows her to more easily get a kill. Even her fellow defenders possess offensive potential (especially Caustic), making Wattson the only pure defender in the game. She’s there to help her team win, not score kills for herself. So this new buff is a nice reward for all the folks who main Wattson.

And speaking of Caustic, the devstream responds to fans’ long-time request for Respawn to add some form of differentiation in the gas created by a friendly Caustic and enemy Caustic. Respawn has seen fans clamoring for it, but the team feels like it can’t enact such a change because it would alter the in-match meta in a negative way.

“I often see requests for a quality-of-life change to create a color differentiation for friendly and enemy gas,” Larson said. “Right now, the biggest hesitation that teammates have when fighting in gas is when two Caustics are involved. With differentiation, it only encourages teammates to play in gas even more, actually making [Caustic] stronger. All gas should not be easier or fun to fight in unless you’re Caustic, and that’s by design.”

Chaos Theory kicks off on March 9, the same day that Apex Legends releases for Switch.

Now Playing: Apex Legends Chaos Theory Collection Event Trailer

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