Get Your Game On (Transcript)

This is the 14th episode of Sneaky Squadron: Stealthranger.

The Kitinger family had driven their motor home into Los Angeles, California, where the annual gaming event, E3, was about to take place. It was a chance for game developers to show their consumers upcoming gaming titles and gaming hardware, and the Kitinger brothers convinced their parents to stop by so they can check it out. Stan: Thanks for letting us swing by E3 this year, Mom and Dad. I know our ninja training should come first, but we couldn't miss seeing what games are coming out this year. ^^

Lewis: It's not a problem, boys.

Lucy: We always have time to do fun things, right?

Marvin: I know. We're still a family, are we? Judd: (Playing Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity on his Nintendo Switch) Man, I sure hope the games coming out this year will be as good as the ones I got for Christmas.

Stan: Me, too.

Lewis: (Seeing the convention center up ahead, and pulls up in the parking lot) That must be the convention center up ahead.

Everyone then got out of the camper and headed to the building.

Lewis: Gamma, stay in the camper, and inform us in case you detect any Yokai activity.

Gamma: Understood, Master Lewis.

They approach the building, and the security guard asked to see their passes.

Guard: Passes, please?

Lewis: Here you are, sir. (Gives the guard the passes)

Guard: Okay. Enjoy the event!

Lewis: Thank you.

They go inside, and they see various stands showcasing some upcoming titles in the gaming community.

Stan: This is incredible! So, which one shall we check out first?

Marvin: Hey, how about Space Racers 12?

Judd: They've made eleven of these already? Why don't they just have it be an online game and update it all the time?

Stan: I don't know. :shrug:

Lewis: Remember, boys! Don't take too long!

Marvin: We won't, Dad!

The boys went off to check out Space Racers 12. Meanwhile, at the Yokai Headquarters, Madame Misfortune and Luanna were playing a video game as well.

Madame Misfortune: Alright, Luanna! Get ready for my Ultra Combo!

Luanna: Not before I pull mine off first!

Misfortune: Darn! You beat me! Again! ERGH! (Kicks over her seat)

Luanna: Looks like this was your....misfortune. Hehehehe.

Misfortune: That's not funny! :X

Black Horn meanwhile, was listening in.

Black Horn: So, these "video games" get people engaged, huh? Maybe we can make the Stealthrangers so obsessed with gaming, they'll be powerless to stop us! I must let the master know about this. (Heads to the throne room to tell the master and Slugbora about his idea) Sire, I have a new idea on how we can defeat the Stealthrangers.

Yokai Leader: Out with it, Black Horn!

Black Horn: People seem to be obsessed with things called "video games," and I believed that if we use a Yokai monster that can create a video game that's so obsessive, it'll make everyone, including the Stealthrangers, forget what they were doing, making it easier for us to overpower them!

Slugbora: Hmmmmm. That's a very interesting idea. And, I believe I know just the Yokai for the job!

Black Horn: You do? Who is it?

Yokai Leader: I believe I know! Bring forth Yokai Yasha!

Then, a purple serpent-like monster dressed in a military uniform with a video game-theming, and carrying a laser spear that has a video game controller on it appears from the flames.

Major Serpos: Yokai Yasha, aka Major Serpos, reportin' f'duty, sir!

Black Horn: Come with me! I'll take you to where the Stealthrangers are!

Major Serpos: Yes, sir!

Madame Misfortune and Luanna came in to see what was going on.

Misfortune: So, is this our latest monster?

Yokai Leader: Yes it is, Madame Misfortune.

Major Serpos: (Sees the two of them) Ah, Madame Misfortune and Luanna Bunny. Your timing couldn't be more perfect. I'd like you to come with me and General Black Horn!

Luanna: Why?

Major Serpos: I've got a special assignment for the two of you.

Misfortune: Oh, really?

Black Horn: But Major Serpos, they're on cleaning duties after failing a while back.

Yokai Master: They're officially off cleaning duties now, Black Horn!

Black Horn: Oh darn! :X

Madame Misfortune: Oh yes!

Luanna Bunny: We're back, baby!

Major Serpos: Yep. So you will come!

Luanna: Alright! What would you like us to do?

Major Serpos: I'll explain when we get there!

The four of them vanished, and reappeared at the place where E3 was being held. Back inside, the Kitinger boys had just finished playing the demo for the upcoming Quick Vixen game.

Marvin: Man, that demo was incredible! I can't wait to get the full game!

Judd: Men, too. I am looking forward to the new levels.

Stan: Yeah, it's gonna be great!

Outside the building, Major Serpos has ordered the Yokai Troopers to program a game so obsessive, the people attending E3 won't stop playing it.

Black Horn: So, what's this plan of yours, Major?

Major Serpos: Well, Black Horn, I've created a Greek mythology-based shooter game called "War of the Gods," and it'll make anyone who plays it so obsessed with it, they won't stop.

Black Horn: And, why do you need Luanna and Misfortune for it?

Then, Madame Misfortune and Luanna come in dressed as Aphrodite.

Major Serpos: Somebody has to lure them to our demo booth somehow.

Black Horn: That is sneaky.

Misfortune: I agree.

Luanna: (Admiring her disguise) I'm glad you thought of it. ^^

Black Horn: Yes. Now, get inside, and be sure to lure any potential players to the booth. It'll be sure to draw the Stealthrangers' attention.

Major Serpos: Yes, sir.

Misfortune: On it!

They went inside to get everything set up. The Kitingers, in the meantime, were about to head for a showroom where a brand new console was about to be revealed when Judd noticed Madame Misfortune and Luanna luring attendants to their booth.

Judd: Hey, bros. Look over there.

Marvin: What is that?

Stan: Looks like a booth for a new Greek mythology-inspired game! Lewis: (Looking over the program) There's nothing scheduled in the program for such a game.

Lucy: What do you suspect this could be about?

Lewis: I don't know, but we should take a closer look at this.

Judd: (Drawing closer) Y'know, I think I agree. They approach the booth, as well as Misfortune and Luanna. Stan: Excuse us, ma'am. But, could you tell us what this is all about? Misfortune: Oh... uh... it's for an upcoming new game that was just announced this morning. It's called "War of the Gods," and it's a Greek mythology-inspired shooter game where you battle the Gods of Olympus. Luanna: We assure you, once you start playing, you won't wanna stop.

Marvin: You won't stop, huh?

Lucy: Do you mean he won't stop for a long while, or ever?

Misfortune: You'll see soon enough.

They head into the booth, and see some people playing demos of the game with figures dressed as Greek soldiers overseeing everything.

Judd: (Sees an open spot) Here's a spot. (Sits down) Let's see how this game is. (Begins playing the demo)

Lucy: Hmmmmm. I don't see why this game is turning such heads.

Lewis: Yeah. Me, neither.

Marvin: Hang on, I think I know. Judd, don't play this game!

But it was too late as Judd was already into the game.

Stan: It's too late. He's already in!

Lewis: What's going on?

Marvin: It seems that this game has caused him to become so obsessed with it, he can't stop playing no matter what we do!

Lucy: Oh, dear! My son!

Judd: (Playing the game) Alright, you hydra! Prepare to get slain! (Starts fighting the hydra in the game)

Stan: Oh, this is terrible! What're we gonna do?

Lewis then noticed that Misfortune was walking off somewhere.

Lewis: We better go follow her and see what's going on.

Lewis, Lucy, Stan, and Marvin walked out and got out their ninja changers.

All Four: Super Change Ninja Changer! (They transformed into their Stealthranger forms)

They then followed Misfortune.

Lucy: Remember, kids! Any slight noise could give us away!

Stan: Got it, Mom!

They then see Misfortune reporting to Black Horn and Major Serpos while some Yokai Troopers were busy making the games.

Black Horn: (Noticing Luanna's missing) Where's Luanna?

Misfortune: She's still luring unwilling victims to play that game! But, we managed to get one of the Stealthrangers hooked on playing it! It's only a matter of time before we get the other four obsessed as well!

Major Serpos: Ha! I knew it would work! The master's gonna be so pleased when he hears about this!

Lewis: I knew it! It's a Yokai plot all along!

Stan: But, Dad, why would a group of Japanese creatures make a game based off of Greek mythology? It doesn't really make sense, if you ask me.

Lewis: I don't know, son. But, we'd better find a way to break this spell. Contact Gamma, and let him know what we found!

Marvin: On it, Dad! (Contacts Gamma)

Black Horn: Now, go back to the booth, and continue luring more victims to the game until further notice!

Misfortune: Yes, sir! (Returns to her post)

Gamma was in the trailer when he got the call.

Marvin's Voice: Gamma, you there?

Gamma: Yes, Master Marvin! What is it?

Marvin: Judd has been hooked into a game about Greek Mythology, and we found out that Black Horn and Misfortune are behind it.

Gamma: Oh my! That's unfortunate! I'll see if I can process any data on how we can break their hold over Master Judd, and defeat this new threat!

Marvin's voice: Please, hurry! Misfortune and Luanna are luring in more people attending E3 as we speak.

Gamma: Right! But, who's the Yokai doing all this?

Marvin's voice: He's called Major Serpos. Find out how we're gonna defeat him!

Gamma: Affirmative! (Begins processing data on how to defeat Major Serpos)

(Cuts back to the Stealthrangers)

Marvin: Gamma is getting the data right now.

Lewis: That's good, Marvin.

Stan: But what are we to do in the meantime?

Lucy: We keep a close eye on Misfortune and Luanna. And, see how Judd is doing. There's gotta be some way to get him, and everybody else, free from this game.

Lewis: Does anyone have any ideas?

Marvin: (Thinking) Maybe we can unplug the game from its power source, and sever the connection.

Lewis: I'm not sure. Because one: we don't know what the power source is. And two: they might be expecting us to do that.

Stan: Then we'll just have to give them the element of surprise. Marvin, while you go search for the plug, I'll create a diversion.

Marvin: That sounds like a good plan, Stan.

Lewis: Very well, then. Your mother and I will keep Misfortune and Luanna distracted while you do so.

Stan: Okay, Dad! Now, let's go!

Stan and Marvin sneak off to find the plug while Lewis and Lucy return to E3 to distract Misfortune and Luanna. Major Serpos was pushing the Yokai Troopers around to keep the game going.

Major Serpos: I ain't orderin' you to slack off, soldier! Now, get back to work! Double-time!

And they peddled much faster.

Major Serpos: The things they will do to try and get out of doing work.

Black Horn: I tell ya. It's really difficult to find work these days. Even part-time work. While they were still talking, Stan and Marvin snuck around to find the power source for the game. Marvin: There's gotta be some here that can indicate a power source of some kind. Stan: Don't worry, bro. We'll find it. I just hope Mom and Dad are doing a good job distracting Misfortune and Luanna. Back at E3, Misfortune and Luanna were still drawing some patrons to their booth, when Lewis and Lucy appeared to confront them. Misfortune: My, it's two of the Stealthrangers. Luanna: Would you like to try out "War of the Gods"? We promise that once you get hooked, you'll never wanna stop playing. Lucy: No way, Luanna! We know it's you and Madame Misfortune! Lewis: Yeah, and we're here to put a stop to your operation, as well as rescue our son! :fight:

Luanna: I don't think so!

She then got out a portable device and turned on a game.

Lewis: Don't look, honey! (Looks away)

Misfortune: (Sheds her disguise) Maybe this will make you give in! (Charges at Lewis and Lucy, and starts fighting with them)

They fought back against Misfortune while trying not to look at the game. Just then, a young giraffe boy comes by to look at the fight.

Giraffe Boy: Cool! A Stealthrangers performance!

Then, more people starting gathering around to watch the fight, thinking it was part of E3.

Lucy: People, this isn't a performance! We're the real Stealthrangers!

Owl Man: How do you know?

Misfortune: How about this? (Launches an attack at the man)

Owl Man: (Nearly gets hit) Point taken! Let's get outta here!

Everyone then leaves, and Lewis and Lucy continue fighting with Misfortune.

Misfortune: What do you say we take this outside? (Teleports outside the building)

Lewis: Gladly!

Then, Lewis and Lucy disappear in a puff of smoke, and confront Misfortune just outside the building.

Lewis and Lucy: Stealth Blaster! (Obtains their Stealth Blasters and fire at Misfortune)

Misfortune: (Gets knocked back a little bit) Ugh. Looks like I'm gonna need some help!

Then, Luanna appears out of her disguise, along with some Yokai Troopers in their Greek soldier disguises.

Luanna: And, help you shall receive!

Lucy: No matter. We can take on all of you! Right, dear?

Lewis: Right!

Misfortune: We'll see about that! Attack!

Misfortune, Luanna, and the Yokai Troopers start fighting with Lucy and Lewis. Back with Stan and Marvin, they looked around, and eventually found something that looked like a power source.

Stan: Maybe this is it, Marvin!

Marvin: We must hurry and unplug it!

Stan: You don't need to tell me twice.

They both pulled on the plug, but they couldn't pull it out.

Stan: URGH! It's not coming out!

Marvin: Most plugs are very easy for one person to pull out alone, but this one is too strong for two!

Stan: (Struggling) It's time like these that make me wish we had Judd with us! Voice: Well, maybe we can give you a hand. Stan: Gee, thanks. That would be very much apprecia... (Turns around to see Major Serpos and Black Horn standing right behind them) Uh-oh! Black Horn and Major Serpos! Black Horn: It looks like we got ourselves a couple of saboteurs! Major Serpos: Well, what do you runts have to say for yourselves? Stan: Uh.. Marvin: (Thinks of something quick) Just five things: WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?!? (points behind Black Horn and Major Serpos) As they looked behind them, Stan and Marvin disappear, leaving behind straw dummies with their Ranger suits on them. Major Serpos: I don't see anythi... (sees the dummies) Blast! They got away! Black Horn: They couldn't have gotten far! C'mon! They run off to look for Stan and Marvin, and they reappear in the hideout. Stan: Wow, Marvin! I can't believe they fell for the oldest trick in the book.

Marvin: I know. But how can we pull that cord out?

Stan: I know! If only Gamma could contact us soon!

Just then, some Yokai Troopers started to attack them.

Marvin: We'll worry about that later. Right now, we gotta defend ourselves!

They began fighting with the Yokai Troopers. During the fight, Stan gets word from Gamma.

Stan: Gamma, I hope you've got good news!

Gamma: (On the other end) I do, Master Stanley! I ran some data on Yokai Yasha, and it turns out that you have to knock his helmet off his head, and destroy it! That way, everyone who was under the spell would be freed, and they'll want enough to do with the game!

Stan: Sounds great!

Stan that ran over to Major Serpos and aimed at the helmet.

Major Serpos: Not so fast! (Aims his laser spear at him, and fires) Stan quickly dodges the laser blasts, and throws his shurikens at the helmet, knocking it off Major Serpos' head. Stan: Now's my chance! (Pulls out his Stealth Blaster, and aims it at the helmet) Major Serpos: Oh no you don't! (Charges at Stan, and thrusts his spear at him) Stan kept dodging Major Serpos' strikes while trying to get to the helmet. He eventually manages to get to the helmet, fires his Stealth Blaster at it, and destroys it. Major Serpos: NO!!! When that happened, everyone who was in the booth had the spell lifted, and they, including Judd, have had enough of the game. Judd: Holy cow! How long was I playing this demo! (Looks at his watch) TWO HOURS?!? Jeez, I've lost track of time! (Notices that the rest of the family was missing) Hey! Where's the rest of the family?

Judd ran out looking for his family when he suddenly saw Stan and Marvin outside fighting against Major Serpos.

Judd: Oh no! It's a Yokai attack! I better get in and help! (Gets out his Stealth Changer) Super Change Stealth Changer! (Transforms into Stealth-Yellow)

Judd hurried outside to assist his brothers.

Judd: Bros, I'm here! I must have been under a spell set up by this monster. :(

Marvin: You got that right, Judd.

Stan: Good to have you back. :)

Judd: It's good to be back.

Major Serpos: You may have broken free from my spell, but you'll never stop me from getting more suckers obsessed with my game!

Judd: We'll see about that! (Uses his ninja speed to strike at Major Serpos multiple times)

While he was fighting with Major Serpos, Black Horn attacked Stan and Marvin, and started fighting with them.

Black Horn: Do you ever give up?

Stan: Not a chance, Black Horn! And, I think I know how we're gonna shut off the game.

Black Horn: (Gulps) You do? :worried:

Stan: You bet! Marvin, help me push him back!

Marvin: You got it, bro!

They then push Black Horn back towards the plug that was powering the game.

Stan & Marvin: (Pulling out their Stealth Blasters, and firing them at Black Horn)

The blast sends Black Horn flying into the plug, destroying it along with the game's power source. When that happened, the game shut down, and the booth collapsed entirely.

Black Horn: Drat! Our video game plan is ruined!

Stan: Way to go, bros!

Marvin: We sure showed them!

Major Serpos: It isn't over yet! Time to grow giant! (Some lightning surrounded Major Serpos and he grew to giant size)

Black Horn: I'll leave you to it, Major! (Disappears back to Yokai Headquarters)

Stan: Oh, boy! Looks like he's leveled up!

Marvin: If only Mom and Dad were here!

Meanwhile, Lewis and Lucy were still dealing with Misfortune, Luanna, and the Yokai Troopers when they saw Major Serpos stomping through Los Angeles.

Lucy: (Kicking down the last of the Yokai Troopers) Well, that takes care of them!

Lewis: (Points at Major Serpos) And, good timing, too! Look!

Major Serpos: (Using his laser spear to blast some buildings)

Lewis: Seems to be a good time to take on the Stealth Shogun forms!

Lucy: Agreed!

Lewis & Lucy: Stealth Shogun Change! (They then assume Stealth Shogun forms and jumped into the battle field)

Stan, Marvin, and Judd: Stealth Shogun Change (They assume Stealth Shogun forms as well)

Major Serpos: Aw, some new players have joined the game! Well, time to give you all a game over! (Fires his laser spear at them)

They quickly dodged the blast, and started fighting him head-on.

Judd: Let's see you take on multiple players! (Multiplies himself into various copies)

Then, the Yellow Stealth Shogun's circled around Major Serpos!

Major Serpos: Which one is the real one?

He attacked one, but he couldn't hit it.

Major Serpos: Nope! Not that one!

He kept attacking each one until the real one punched him right in the jaw.

Judd: You're up, Dad!

Lewis: (Sheds his disguise as a skyscraper, and roundhouse kicks Major Serpos)

Major Serpos: (Dropping to the ground, and gets back up) Cheap shot!

Lucy: Not as cheap as this! (Leaps up into the air, turns into a butterfly, and flies down on him)

Major Serpos: Ach!!!

Marvin: Let me at him! (Summons some throwing stars, and throws them at Major Serpos)

Major Serpos: (Getting knocked back by the stars)

Stan: (Gets out the ninja sword) Stealth Ninja Final Strike! (Strikes at Major Serpos)

Major Serpos: AAAAAH! (Falls and explodes and turns into a star going up into the sky) All I wanted was a great career as a video game developer!

Stan: Yeah! Ninja victory!

Later on, the Kitinger family returned to E3 to see a special reveal for a new game before going to get some lunch.

Lewis: Well, I hope you all learned a valuable lesson about being obsessed with a certain video game, Judd.

Judd: I sure have, Dad. Video games aren't everything. Sometimes, if you play too long, you might lose track of time.

Stan: Although for me, anytime I played video games when I was younger, time stood still....until dinner.

Marvin: Very funny, Stan.

Judd: Whatever this new game is going to be, I may lay off the video games for a while. Maybe even after it comes out.

Lucy: That's a good idea. Besides, you might want to catch up on your ninja training to pass the time.

Lewis: Good idea, dear.

Lucy: Thank you.

Then, a presenter came on stage to unveil the new game.

Presenter: May I have your attention, please? Because of recent events, we at PlayTronic have decided to make a game centered around the new team of heroes that have been seen across America as of recently. So, here is the trailer for "Sneaky Squadron: Stealthranger: The Game."

Then, a trailer plays showcasing gameplay of the Stealthrangers traveling across America battling various Yokai, and rescuing some civilians in the process. It showed off some features the game has like customizable weapons, alternative costumes which they called "ninja disguises," and online multiplayer. The trailer ends with a possible release date, and the presenter returns to the stage.

Presenter: The game is made to honor the Stealthrangers, and their quest to battle these strange creatures that have been popping up lately, and is set to be released in October of this year. Free content is available for those who pre-order the game beforehand. So, Stealthrangers, wherever you are, I hope you'll be honored to have this game made.

The Kitinger family was surprised.

Stan: Well, uh... that was unexpected. But, kinda neat.

Lewis: Likewise.

Judd: I can't wait to play it.

Everyone just stood at him with surprise.

Judd: As soon as I've taken enough time off.

Then everyone else laughed, Judd did as well.

Lucy: Well, it's been a real game-changing day for all of us.

Stan: It certainly has, Mom.

They continued laughing as the presenter started taking questions from the audience about the game.

To Be Continued...