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  • bidding – Do I need more for a “big double” with a minor than a major suit?

    bidding – Do I need more for a “big double” with a minor than a major suit?


    At matchpoints, they’re vulnerable, we’re not. Right hand opponent opens one heart. I would make a (big takeout) double with the following: ♠AKT852 ♡65 ♢AK86 ♣ J. I havd 15 high card points and “distribution” will take me over 16. Over a likely two heart bid from the left hand opponent, I bid two spades.

    But suppose my spades and diamonds were reversed sot that I have, ♠AKT8 ♡65 ♢AK8652 ♣ J. Now I would need to go to three diamonds over two hearts if I doubled first.

    Should I therefore overcall two diamonds directly? Or do I still have enough to make a “big” double? Or could I possibly have too little to double before bidding spades with the first hand?



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  • “Overwhelming demand” for League of Legends TCG Riftbound causes pre-order chaos

    “Overwhelming demand” for League of Legends TCG Riftbound causes pre-order chaos


    It’s safe to say that there’s a ravenous hunger for Riftbound, the League of Legends TCG that’s finally getting an English release this year. Pre-orders went live earlier today, August 4, and within minutes Riftbound appeared to sell out. Fans trying to secure decks and packs of its first set, Origins, also had to fight through checkout issues and crashes on Riot’s website. Now, the company has acknowledged the issues and says that it’ll be “keeping a close eye on market demand” to ensure it gets in players’ hands.

    I remember when Riot first revealed Riftbound (then known simply as Project K) at the tail end of last year. At the time, it was a surprise to see Riot committing to transforming League of Legends into a Magic The Gathering-style card game, but on reflection, it feels like a natural fit. A huge treasure chest of characters, abilities, factions, and storylines to dive into, the world of Runeterra does make sense as a physical TCG.

    The next big question, though, was whether LoL fans (or TCG enthusiasts aware of this universe through either Riot’s multiplayer games or the Arcane Netflix series) would gravitate towards it. Based on today’s events, I can confidently say that yes, they will.

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    For anyone with a Riot ID in good standing, pre-orders for Riftbound Origins went live today, and within minutes there were reports on social media of products being sold out, items being removed from baskets, checkout issues, and general website sluggishness. Within about 15 minutes of pre-orders opening, Riot had taken to X to tell fans that it was “working to resolve issues” with its online store.

    Now, Riot has released a statement promising to improve its pre-order experience after it experienced “overwhelming demand” for Riftbound.

    “We’re humbled by the support and enthusiasm for Riftbound: Origins so far ahead of the English release,” the statement reads. “Due to the overwhelming demand for our preorders, the store experienced extremely heavy traffic which resulted in loading or checkout errors for many of you. The team is looking into potential solutions to make future preorder experiences smoother. We’re also keeping a close eye on market demand for Riftbound and we’ll be working towards increasing supply to ensure that players have reasonable access to the product.”

    League of Legends: A statement about Riftbound from Riot Games

    Riftbound is slated to fully launch on Friday, October 31. Hopefully the process of getting some packs, booster boxes, or decks won’t be as scary as that date suggests.

    For a TCG-inspired experience on your PC, check out some of the best card games. Alternatively, if you’re a regular League of Legends player, check out what’s on sale in the LoL Mythic shop right now.

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  • Grow a Garden value list for every crop

    Grow a Garden value list for every crop


    August 2, 2025: We’ve added the names of new crops from the Grow a Garden trading and cooking update.

    Need a Grow a Garden value list? If you’re wondering if it makes sense to bankrupt yourself by buying that super rare seed you’ve got your eye on, our list of Grow a Garden crop prices should help you out. Though weight, mutation, yield, and growth time all play a part in the value of a fruit, vegetable, or flower, there’s some simple logic to keep in mind.

    New to the world of Roblox horticulture? Check out the latest Grow a Garden codes for some free seeds to get you started. Once you’ve established your allotment, take a peek at the Grow a Garden seeds tier list to see what’s worth ditching once your planting space starts to fill up with valuable perennials.

    Grow a Garden value list

    Below is a complete list of the average selling price of every crop in Grow a Garden you can still obtain as a seed from the shop, seed packs, and time-limited shops and chests:

    Crop Average value
    Carrot 22
    Strawberry 19
    Blueberry 21
    Orange Tulip 792
    Tomato 35
    Corn 44
    Daffodil 988
    Watermelon 2905
    Pumpkin 3,854
    Apple 266
    Bamboo 3,944
    Coconut 2,670
    Cactus 3,224
    Dragon Fruit 4,566
    Mango 6,308
    Grape 7,554
    Mushroom 142,443
    Pepper 7,577
    Cacao 10,456
    Beanstalk 18,788
    Ember Lily 71,533
    Sugar Apple 55,658
    Burning Bud 79,254
    Giant Pinecone 77,143
    Maple Apple 83,457
    Spiked Mango TBD
    Hinomai 87,112
    Soft Sunshine TBD
    Zen Rocks 179,440
    Zenflare TBD
    Taro Flower 131,443
    Serenity 33,385
    Monoblooma 26,404
    Elder Strawberry 98,432
    Enkaku TBD
    Sakura Bush TBD
    Lucky Bamboo 4233
    Dezen TBD
    Grand Tomato TBD
    Tall Asparagus TBD
    Tacofern TBD
    Sugarglaze TBD
    Veinpetal TBD
    Twisted Tangle TBD
    Crown Melon TBD
    Jalapeno TBD
    Artichoke TBD
    Onion TBD

    Note that these Grow a Garden crop values are based on those from the in-game Sell counter and the NPC who runs it. It does not reflect the price you should expect another player to pay when trading.

    They reflect the base price of the produce, either observed by us or approximated by adding the increased value that comes with its average weight to its minimum possible value. Check out our Grow a Garden mutation list to factor in mutation multipliers.

    Also note that many Grow a Garden seeds produce crops for as long as they’re planted. This makes almost every seed profitable over a long period.

    If a crop sells for a price close to the cost of its seed, it likely only produces a single crop before disappearing. This makes their profitability difficult to guarantee unless planted in anticipation of a weather effect, event, or with a tool (like a sprinkler or wand) in mind.

    Bored of waiting for your beanstalk to sprout? Take a look at the best Roblox games we’ve found over the years, or the best Minecraft seeds to set up a garden in a similar sandbox game. And if you’re looking for a slightly different take on the horticultural experience, the best farming games could be worth a shot.



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  • The best Destiny 2 Hunter build for The Edge of Fate

    The best Destiny 2 Hunter build for The Edge of Fate


    Destiny 2 didn’t make things easy for Hunter mains over the last year or so, but The Edge of Fate changes that with one meta build standing out thanks to the absurd levels of survivability it offers. This game-changing loadout has been made possible by the new armor tiers, which have been introduced in the new expansion, introducing a range of powerful effects.

    The trade-off is that with buildcrafting being more complex than ever, it’s also more difficult to figure out what you should be using. So many systems have changed in The Edge of Fate, it can be a little overwhelming. To help you out, we’ve broken down the specifics of a build that excels in everything from entry-level content to the toughest Mythic missions.


    The Escapist recaps

    • Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate released on July 15th, 2025.
    • The expansion kicks off a new saga for Destiny narrative, called ‘the Fate Saga’.
    • Hunters has always been the nimble Guardians, able to do massive damage and jump around the battlefield in order to avoid damage
    • While perhaps not as strong as Titans currently, there are still many viable Hunter builds that are well worth your time to consider. 
    • Last year, Prismatic released, which takes elements from all subclasses and mixes them. Since then, it’s been very meta across all three classes.

    Best Destiny 2 Prismatic Hunter Build: Liar’s Handshake

    Liar’s Handshake Exotic gauntlets in Destiny 2 with armor perks and stats
    Liar’s Handshake is a classic melee-based Hunter exotic. Image credit: Bungie

    One of the biggest problems with a lot of Hunter builds in Edge of Fate is that they lack survivability, especially when compared to what Titans and Warlocks have to offer. This can make them tricky to take into harder content, something that you’ll need to do to get higher-tier loot.

    This meta build looks to solve this by utilizing Liar’s Handshake, an incredibly strong Hunter Exotic that not only empowers Arc melee attacks but also heals you after scoring melee final blows. While this Exotic is powerful enough on Arc builds, it becomes even better when paired with Prismatic.

    Not only does this combination work great for dealing with tanky combatants, but it also makes you incredibly durable. With the build detailed below, you’ll have access to a ton of healing, invisibility, Woven Mail, and even decoys, giving you endless options to stay alive and complete just about any content.

    Abilities, Aspects, & Fragments

    Destiny 2 Prismatic Hunter subclass screen with abilities, aspects, and fragments
    This build will give you survivability, which can be hard to come by on Hunter. Image credit: Bungie

    Weapons & Exotics

    Choir of One Exotic auto rifle stats and perks screen in Destiny 2
    The Choir of One is an excellent, all around Exotic, that is almost always useful. Image credit: Bungie

    Here’s our suggestion for every weapon you should consider using with this Hunter Build:

    Kinetic: The ideal Kinetic weapon is a Strand primary that has access to Swashbuckler. For example, Better Devils, Breachlight, and Qua Nilus II will all get the job done. Alternatively, any Spread Shot Hand Cannon with One-Two Punch works great to empower Liar’s Handshake.

    Energy: Choir of One is one of the best Exotic weapons and an exceptional fit on this build. It provides high damage, impressive versatility, good ammo economy, and grants a reliable source of Invisibility via Stylish Executioner if you have the Destabilizing Rounds catalyst unlocked.

    Heavy: Any meta Void heavy weapon will suffice, as the only priority is to make the most of element-specific armor mods like Void Siphon, Void Ammo Generation, and Void Weapon Surge. Some strong options include Commemoration, Edge Transit, Falling Guillotine, and Mistral Lift.

    Best Armor Set & Stat Priority

    • Armor Set: Bushido (Brawler)
    • Stat Priority: Melee > Class > Grenade > Weapons > Health > Super
    Bushido Vest chest armor in Destiny 2 showing perks and build stats
    The new set bonuses are really useful in The Edge of Fate. Image credit: Bungie

    The Bushido armor set is excellent, with its Iaido set bonus healing you after any final blow with a freshly drawn or reloaded weapon. This provides an extra level of sustain that can be triggered at will, and it only requires two Bushido armor pieces.

    While not as important, Unfaltering Focus can be useful too. Requiring four Bushido armor pieces, it reduces incoming damage after final blows using a Bow, Shotgun, or Sword. The main benefit of this becomes apparent when used alongside a Shotgun with One-Two Punch or with a Sword in activities like Crota’s End and Pit of Heresy.

    As for stat priority, Melee is by far and away the most important stat on this build. A high melee stat shortens Combination Blow’s cooldown and increases its damage, allowing you to finish off targets and heal up with ease. For this reason, you’ll want to prioritize using armor pieces with the Brawler archetype where possible.

    Otherwise, aim for a Class stat of at least 50 and then use any remaining stat points on Grenade. Having a reasonably high Class stat is essential, as it allows Focusing Strike to refresh Gambler’s Dodge’s cooldown after every final blow, which is essential to upkeep this build’s core gameplay loop.

    Armor Mods

    Destiny 2 Liar’s Handshake Prismatic Hunter build layout with mods, armor, weapons, and artifact perks
    Here’s what the build looks like with all fragments. Image credit: Bungie

    Gameplay Loop

    Destiny 2 gameplay using the Liar’s Handshake build against a Servile Hobgoblin
    This build will have you tearing through enemies across difficulties. Image credit: Bungie

    To make the most of this build, you’ll want to follow this gameplay loop, which aims to maximize survivability by making the most of the chosen Exotic, abilities, and weapons:

    By combining the healing benefits of Liar’s Handshake, Orbs of Power, and the Bushido armor set, you will be able to stay topped up on health. Throw in this build’s reliable source of Invisibility, Woven Mail, and the constant decoys, and you become an unkillable Guardian who can clear even the toughest content on offer.

    What’s great about this build is that it is by no means reliant on the seasonal artifact. None of the available artifact mods are needed at all, although the likes of Shieldcrush, Shoulder to Shoulder, and Elemental Coalescence help make you even tankier.

    Ask The Escapist 

    Are there other builds that are great for Hunters?

    Yes. Solar Celestial Nighthawk Hunters are always going to be great when it comes to boss damage, and there are also several strong Arc builds that can provide some interesting utility.

    Should you play as a Hunter over a Warlock or Titan?

    What class you play as is very subjective. Hunters can provide a lot of damage and utility, so they are often useful in most situations, and their mobility undoubtedly makes them very fun to play.

    When will the next expansion launch?

    After The Edge of Fate, the next expansion, Renegades, is expected to launch on December 2, 2025.


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  • Microtransactions are good for you and don’t you forget it, as publisher tells us they are “fun”

    Microtransactions are good for you and don’t you forget it, as publisher tells us they are “fun”


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    Oh Ubisoft, I have been dining out for over a year on quoting that throwaway comment from one of their execs that we need to get used to the idea of not owning our games anymore. Of course, we should merely enjoy them as a contract between equal partners that can be whipped away from one side (us, obviously) at any time (for backstory, check out the Stop Killing Games Movement).

    I was concerned, though, that it might be getting stale, and I was worried I wouldn’t get any new meme-worthy material anytime soon.

    Step forward the most unlikely of sources – the Ubisoft financial report. A PDF destined to be a dry read that nobody cares about, really. That is, until the MP1st website spotted a gem hiding away in all the numbers.

    “Our monetization offer within premium games makes the player experience more fun by allowing them to personalize their avatars or progress more quickly, however, this is always optional.”

    Oh, so it’s for us? Stupid. Of course. I shouldn’t expect an $80 purchase to be fun enough; I should expect to open my wallet further to make it more “fun”. Maybe I can keep the fun going by constantly paying more?

    Do you want to Add Fun to basket?

    Oh, come on. It’s fun to pay to change the clothes on my character. Everybody thinks that.

    I think we would all have more respect for companies and their microtransaction tactics if they just came out and said, “Look, guys, we need to make more money to continue to make you games that you enjoy.”

    I’d be relatively cool with that. Even though I don’t really believe there is a place for paid-for skins and the like in single-player games anyway, I think it’s ridiculous. At least we could stop dressing it up and move forward.

    In a world where loot boxes are definitely not gambling, and don’t for one minute think they are – you can check out the fuss Blizzard has caused with Hearthstone’s gambling mechanics of late – companies continue to extract as much extra cash out of players as they can by upselling this nonsense, mainly to those who can afford it, but sometimes to those that can’t, and that is the concern.

    While it might be true that the majority of microtransactions are all funded by people with more money than sense, I have had to have enough conversations with my kids to suspect that it’s not just mine that are being targeted with this stuff, and find it attractive.

    Mecha Break is another game to fall foul lately of seeing the cash signs ahead of providing a game that could be amazing, and more and more games seem to set out to put things they know players will want behind extra purchases.

    Fun is now a premium service

    The constant drain on funds is going to become an issue as the asks keep getting bigger. It’s not just buying a game and maybe paying for skins for a little more “fun”; it’s that on top of the Netflix subs, the Prime subs, the Spotify subs, etc. Something has to eventually give.

    In the same report, Ubisoft highlights that it believes Star Wars Outlaws failed to meet sales expectations due to a declining interest in the Star Wars franchise.

    I somehow doubt it is anywhere close to being that simple. Maybe we are misunderstanding what the word “fun” actually means.


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  • Destiny 2 dev apologizes for missing details in The Edge of Fate patch notes

    Destiny 2 dev apologizes for missing details in The Edge of Fate patch notes


    Bungie has apologized for the missing information in its Destiny 2 The Edge of Fate patch notes, and promised that it’s trying to get these details out as soon as possible. Players are reporting plenty changes that need to be addressed in the game, which they’ve had to end up guessing at due to a lack of official confirmation. There’s no exact timeframe for when Bungie will get the info out just yet, but the team at least assures that it never intentionally brings “stealth nerfs” to the game.

    On Tuesday July 15, Bungie released the Destiny 2 update 9.0.0.1 patch notes. These were some of the biggest the studio has ever published, covering The Edge of Fate expansion, new Portal feature, Seasonal Hub, gear changes, and more. One of the best FPS games on PC has completely changed, and the patch notes need to fully reflect that.

    That said, players have been noticing that the notes don’t completely show some of the free Steam game‘s biggest alterations. So the community has been making lists of what’s different in the game, especially around the Warlock Destiny 2 class. That’s why principal communications manager Dylan ‘dmg 04’ Gafner is addressing the missing patch notes, and outlining what Bungie plans to do.

    “For the last few days, teams have been reviewing player reports and auditing changes to identify gaps in our patch notes article. We’re looking to get details out ASAP on the missed notes, and seriously – many apologies here,” Gafner writes.

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    “I’ve said it before, but we never intend to ship ‘stealth nerfs’ in Destiny 2. I understand this has happened a few times before, too – and it stands to show that a few of our processes need improvement. We would be completely out of our minds if we thought we could slip something under the rug without players noticing. We’re committed to clear and honest comms, and never wish to deviate from that. This was one of (if not the) longest patch notes submissions we’ve had, and while we hoped we had every bullet buttoned up, we fully acknowledge we missed on some big ones here.

    “I don’t have a specific timeline yet on when we’ll get the exacts out. Warlock changes are a big one, but there’s more we’ll be getting straightened out too. Some exotic ammo backpack changes were also not detailed enough – we had notes on how ammo was changing all up with a broad rebalancing line, but no specific bullets for things like Queenbreaker.”

    Destiny 2 Edge of Fate missing patch notes

    From what I’m seeing online, The Edge of Fate and Destiny 2’s systematic changes have split the community. Some find the Portal quite messy, for example, but I appreciate how it breaks up the PvE and PvP activities you can do. I think the newest expansion makes now the ideal time to jump in, even if the game can still be a nightmare to navigate at times. If you want to dive in now, we’ve got the cheapest deal for The Edge of Fate we could find online.

    If you’re thinking about diving back into the game with The Edge of Fate, we’ve got all the best Destiny 2 settings and Destiny 2 system requirements, to make sure your rig is up to the task.

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  • The rest of July is awesome for Game Pass with huge titles including Grounded 2 set to arrive – here’s what’s coming your way

    The rest of July is awesome for Game Pass with huge titles including Grounded 2 set to arrive – here’s what’s coming your way


    Grounded 2

    If you are a Game Pass subscriber, you’d better start clearing your calendars and storage space for the next few weeks, as Microsoft has dropped a list of games that you are not going to have time to play, all of which are arriving before the end of the month.

    As ever, some are going to get your attention more than most, and we will give you the full list in a moment, but first let’s cherry-pick some of what has caught our eye.

    Grounded 2

    Grounded was a really great game. Its setting, writing, and gameplay all appealed deeply to gamers like us who grew up watching movies where kids got shrunk and put into mild peril. Movies such as Inner Space and Big were staples of our entertainment, and Grounded took us back to a time when that all seemed possible.

    Grounded also became a little infamous for being one of the first games to cross the Xbox exclusive divide and enter the enemy camps of Nintendo and PlayStation.

    Grounded 2‘s Day One release will follow a similar path, being available only on Xbox and PC at launch.

    It’s going to be very cool, and we can’t wait to play this one.

    RoboCop: Rogue City

    Not new by any means, and with standalone DLC on the horizon as well, RoboCop: Rogue City caught everybody by surprise by being great, and also doing a fantastic job of recreating one of our favorite 80s movies. With appearances by original actors and a game that didn’t fall into the trap of just making another twitch shooter, RRC was really fun, and finding a new audience on Game Pass is its deserved reward.

    Farming Simulator 25

    Giants Software can do little wrong when it comes to Farming Simulator. Its audience is nailed on, and the size of it is mindblowing. Now, after healthy sales, it is obviously deemed the right time to spread the word further, so get your crops sown before the winter sets in and relax to the sounds of your combine harvester.

    Games coming to Game Pass in July’s Wave 2

    Outside of those three, we have the return of the excellent High on Life, which was a Day One game back in the day before leaving the service. That’s back from today, and we also have new Souls-like, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, which looks beautiful but challenging.

    Here’s the full list of what to expect between now and the end of the month.

    Date Game Available On
    July 15 High On Life Game Pass Standard, Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Console, Cloud, PC)
    July 17 RoboCop: Rogue City Game Pass Standard, Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Console, Cloud, PC)
    July 17 My Friendly Neighborhood Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Console, Cloud, PC)
    July 18 Back to the Dawn Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Console, Cloud, PC)
    July 22 Abiotic Factor Game Pass Ultimate (Console)
    July 23 Wheel World Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Console, PC, Cloud)
    July 24 Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Console, PC, Cloud)
    July 29 Grounded 2 Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Console, PC, Cloud)
    August 1 Farming Simulator 25 Game Pass Ultimate, Standard, PC Game Pass (Console, PC, Cloud)

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  • Summer Games Done Quick 2025 helps raise over $2.4 million for charity

    Summer Games Done Quick 2025 helps raise over $2.4 million for charity


    SGDQ 2025 has raised an eye-watering $2.4 million dollars for charity, as speedrunners from various videogame disciplines have once again successfully come together to do some good. The in-person event continues to grow every year, with plenty of runs still worth checking out now that it’s over. This time, we saw indie hits such as Blue Prince and Balatro join the likes of Sekiro and Monster Hunter Wilds, offering up a little bit of everything.

    Summer Games Done Quick 2025 has officially raised $2,436,614 for Doctors Without Borders, a charity dedicated to supporting victims of disasters and armed conflict. To raise money, speedrunners ran through some of their favorite games live, while anyone watching could donate to support them and put their money towards specific goals. Some of the best PC games of all time made an appearance, alongside some I don’t think anybody expected.

    One of my favorite runs was for Blue Prince, where ‘RadRingtail’ managed to put us all to shame by beating it in a measly two minutes. That wasn’t all, though, as two runners also faced off in a Blue Prince bingo run, where they had to complete a random selection of objectives in order to win.

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    Runner ‘cloiss’ also managed to beat Balatro in just under an hour, absolutely annihilating the game’s RNG at a pace I’m frankly jealous of. Then there’s AEW Fight Forever, where the audience perfectly understood the assignment by bringing a boatload of energy and signs to the run. Whether you’re a professional wrestling fan or not, this one is definitely worth a look.

    If you’d rather watch a speedrun with lightning-fast skills, the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice showcase is for you. ‘Mitchriz’ beats all bosses and minibosses without using any glitches, and it’s one you’ll sweat simply just watching. There are plenty other runs worth your time, however, so I’d recommend going to the Games Done Quick YouTube channel and checking out the backlog.

    Don’t forget you can also check out the best free Steam games available today, alongside the biggest upcoming PC games you need to watch out for.

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  • Minecraft is giving away a pack of five Superman themed skins for free

    Minecraft is giving away a pack of five Superman themed skins for free


    While you can painstakingly recreate your favorite videogame, comic, or movie character yourself in Minecraft, sometimes you just want the convenience of grabbing a skin pack from the marketplace. If you’re lucky, you may even find some freebies, and in celebration of the new Superman movie, Minecraft has just released yet another free skin pack for you to take advantage of. Containing five skins depicting core characters from the movie, including Superman himself, it’s available to grab right now.

    With iconic Warhammer 40k player – I mean, actor – Henry Cavill stepping away from the Superman suit, it’s time for David Corenswet to take up the mantle. Releasing this weekend, the new Superman movie will, ironically, be going toe to toe with A Minecraft Movie to be one of this year’s biggest new releases. Despite the competition, Mojang is down to celebrate the return of Superman on the big screen with some new Minecraft skins.

    Conveniently called the ‘Superman Skin Pack,’ it contains incredibly detailed skins for Superman, Lois Lane, Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, and the Green Lantern, with the designs based on their appearance in the new film. Put together by the prolific team at Oreville Studios, the titular hero himself is definitely the highlight, but if you’re a particular fan of these other DC characters then you’re in for a treat as well.

    The Superman Skin Pack is available to claim for free from the Minecraft marketplace right now. Head here if you want to grab it.

    Minecraft: A promo image showing off Superman themed skins in Minecraft

    It sounds like this is just the beginning for Mojang’s support of the Superman movie. “Stay tuned for the Superman DLC coming soon!” the developer teases in an announcement post. While this will likely involve splurging some Minecoins, rather than getting everything for free, this will no doubt be of interest to all you DC fans out there.

    This is all coming off the back of a rather momentous occasion for Minecraft – the debut of copper golems. Once a Mob Vote loser, these cute little bots are now one of the most helpful additions the game has seen to date. Plus, copper is now a gear tier for armor, tools, and weapons, giving newer players more options when it comes to enhancing their items.

    For more, check out our guides to the best Minecraft seeds and best Minecraft mods to take your experience to the next level.

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  • Frozen discard pile for Canasta


    For the initial meld with the pile frozen, what are the rules for picking up the discard pile? If the minimum meld is 120, is the meld plus two naturals needed to pick up the pile, or just two naturals and a wild card and be able to use this as part of my meld. I have always played that in order to pick up the pile I need the meld plus a natural pair in order to pick up a frozen pile, but just lately I’ve seen it where the person was able to pick up the frozen pile with 2 naturals plus wild card while the pile is frozen. Which version is correct?



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