recursal/Fanatic-Fandom huggingface dataset:
Up from Theory

## Citation

Leff, Michael. "Up from Theory: Or I Fought the Topoi and the Topoi Won." *Rhetoric Society Quarterly*, vol. 36, no. 2, 2006, pp. 203-211.

## Summary

Leff describes the rise of attention to topical invention early in his academic career, made interesting because of a push for discipline-specific substance upon which to do discipline-specific theory. *Topoi* were proposed as that substance for rhetorical theory, a project that Leff attempted to follow. However, it was too much; as Cicero and Quintillian knew, rhetoric is situational, and attempts to theorize make it abstract and devoid of content. The study of topical invention is appropriate for preliminary practice at rhetoric rather than an epistemic end in themselves, in the same way that a musician might practice scales, but not perform them. This is in opposition to theorists such as Boethius or even Aristotle, who position rhetoric as lesser than dialectic and subject to the same methods of study.

The essay ends with musings on the subject of rhetoric's curriculum and canon. Leff writes: "the outward appearance of the classical rhetoric courses I teach has not changed greatly over the years. Yet, as I have explained, my attitude about the subject has changed quite dramatically, and so have my research interests. I wonder if this is consistent. Is it reasonable to teach most of the same texts after the fall of the theoretical paradigm? Is it enough to reinterpret these texts and to alter the relative weight assigned to them? Or is a more basic and dramatic change necessary to break from the inertia of the older pattern?" (209)

Rhetoric is here established as most particularly a teaching tradition, in opposition to the trend of contemporary academic scholarship, which continues to push for the theoretical. Leff concludes with a call for renewed interest in rhetorical education, bringing along the consideration of a rhetorical curriculum.
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

MK:DD!!'s box art.

***Mario Kart: Double Dash!!*** is a racing game developed and published by Nintendo for the GameCube and the fourth installment of the *Mario Kart* series. The game, while retaining many aspects of previous *Mario Kart* games, introduces a feature that is unique to this entry in the *Mario Kart* series: the two-person karts, hence the title of the game. Two characters handle a single kart, where one character steers and the other deals with items, and they can switch positions if necessary. In addition, the game introduces Special Items, items that are unique to a pair of characters, which is another feature unique to this game.

As with every new *Mario Kart* game, *Mario Kart: Double Dash!!* shows several new features, granting a new style of playing for the users. Apart from that, there are two characters per kart; the number of playable characters was increased to join the race. As implied in various *Mario* series games, *Mario Kart: Double Dash!!* contains many elements to unlock as well. By beating the cups available in every engine level, the player unveils other hidden levels, Karts, and other playable characters in the game.

## Trivia

* The ***Japanese Contest Code*** was, as the name implies, a speed-based contest that existed only in Japan. However, international versions of the game didn't have this code removed, thus being possible to show. This code is now useless in all regions.
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

North American box art.

***Uncharted: Drake's Fortune*** is an action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment exclusively for the PlayStation 3. Originally announced at E3 2006, the title was developed for approximately two years before being released at the end of 2007.

Combining platforming and third-person shooter elements, the game charts the journey of protagonist Nathan Drake, supposed descendant of the explorer Francis Drake, as he seeks the lost treasure of El Dorado with the help of journalist Elena Fisher, and friend and mentor Victor "Sully" Sullivan. *Drake's Fortune* was well received by critics, many of whom cited its technical achievements and its high production values, similar to that of summer blockbuster films. It was later re-released as a Greatest Hits title in America. The series would end up getting three more sequels.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Box art for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

***Mario Kart 8 Deluxe*** is a racing game for the Nintendo Switch. Excluding Virtual Console (as *Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64*, *Mario Kart: Super Circuit*, and *Mario Kart DS* were previously ported to newer consoles through this service), it is the first port of the *Mario Kart* series, being a port of *Mario Kart 8* from the Wii U. It has additional features such as several new characters and features more options for Battle Mode. First hinted at in the Switch's announcement video in October 20, 2016, the game was formally announced as part of the Nintendo Switch presentation on January 13, 2017. The game was released worldwide on April 28, 2017, with much critical acclaim.

The game's Battle Mode is much more similar to that of traditional *Mario Kart* titles, something the original version of *Mario Kart 8* for Wii U didn't have when released. Instead, the Wii U version decided to opt for a Battle Mode that used the normal racing stages as battlefields for the racers, something that was heavily panned by players.

## Cheat Code Differences

There are no differences in the cheat codes between ***Mario Kart 8*** for Wii U and ***Mario Kart 8 Deluxe*** for Nintendo Switch. In this regard, they are virtually the same.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

U.S./European box art for Crash N. Sane Trilogy

The ***Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy*** (***クラッシュ バンディクー ブッとび３段もり*** in Japan) is a platforming video game published by Activision, developed by Vicarious Visions, released on June 30, 2017 exclusively for the *PlayStation 4* and later on *Xbox One*, *Nintendo Switch*, and *PC.* The trilogy consists of remakes of the first three Crash Bandicoot games: ***Crash Bandicoot*** *(1996),* ***Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back*** *(1997),* and ***Crash Bandicoot: Warped*** *(1998)*. The remaster contains a remastered soundtrack, re-recorded dialogue with high definition cutscenes, a unified save and menu system, along with time trials for all three games.

## **Crash Bandicoot: Warped** Cheat Codes

(This is a reference to the original *Crash Bandicoot: Warped*, which contained a *Spyro the Dragon* demo, which required entering the same code.)

## Differences in Trilogy VS. Originals

* Both Crash 1 and Crash 2 contain none of the codes from the original games, as the former now has a normal save system, and the latter has a new way of entering the boss arenas.

* Crash Bandicoot: Warped doesn't contain any code inside of the game, but rather on N. Sane Trilogy's game selection menu.

## Trivia

* Prior to version 1.02, the demo code did not play the trailer. Instead, it simply un-highlighted the Crash 3 options until you stopped inputting the code. This was updated once the *Spyro: Reignited Trilogy* was announced.
	+ This code is now virtually useless however, as there is now an option on the game selection menu in both the PS4 and Xbox One versions that allows you to watch the trailer.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles

Title screen for Sonic 3 & Knuckles

***Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles*** (also known as ***Sonic 3 & Knuckles***) is the 1994 platformer you can play by locking ***Sonic the Hedgehog 3*** onto ***Sonic & Knuckles*** via Lock-On Technology. It's a combination of both games, containing all the Zones from both titles, all three characters, and even some brand new content repurposing other content. Certain liberties aside, this Lock-On title is what the developers intended *Sonic the Hedgehog 3* to become, but time constraints resulted in the two games being separated.

The game has been re-released through multiple compilations as its own game, including *Sonic Mega Collection, Sonic Classic Collection*, and released as a standalone title through Valve's Steam PC service.

In Sonic Mega Collection, it can be unlocked by playing Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic & Knuckles 30 times.

## Cheat Codes

All of the codes provided relate to the original Mega Drive and Genesis releases of *Knuckles in Sonic 2*. Later re-releases or remakes may not have these cheat codes, or the codes may have changed.
"Good Life"

## Citation

Burke, Kenneth. "Good Life." *Attitudes Toward History*. 3rd ed., University of California Press, 1937, pp.256-260.

## Summary

In this essay, Burke describes the characteristics of a "good life," which is necessarily balanced between the physical and the mental. He writes that "There is an over-emphasis upon 'things of the mind,' due partly to snobbism (the insignia of mental work ranking higher than the insignia of physical work)," which can be seen as "a secular variant of the earlier religious duality between 'mind' and 'body'" (257).

Under modern capitalist conditions, Burke pushes back on capitalism's preference for the mind over the body and passion and ambition over sentiment.

He also calls for "Patient study of the 'Documents of Error," which is necessary to avoid "'cultural vandalism'" (259). Crucially, this must not be undertaken in a spirit of contemporary exceptionalism, thinking that we know better than those who came before us because we are more advanced than they.

"Above all, criticism should seek to clarify the ways in which any structure develops self-defeating emphases ('inner contradictions'). It should watch for 'unintended by-products' - and should seek to avoid being driven into a corner in its attempt to signalize them." (259)

-In this statement, I hear some resonances with Steven Mailloux's rhetorical histories, from his book *Rhetorical Power*. Not so much a seeking to debunk, but to understand the ways in which an idea became persuasive and looking for gaps in its proposed theory.
Zemli Boga Re-Stored

**ZemliBoga Restored**(Земли Бога - Перезагрузка) - это модифицированная карта на развитие. В отличие от стандартных карт на развитие от Blizzard, имеет нестандартный баланс. Карта уникальна своей свободной дипломатией, оригинальным ландшафтом, и, конечно же, наличием более 20-ти фракций и 12-ти мест для игроков.

Следуя из названия, на карте присутствует Бог. Он является ботом и создает мелкие , особо не влияющие на мир события.

В зависимости от выбранной вами стороны конфликта и стартовой позиции , на которой вы начнёте свою игру, у вас будут разные условия. Кто-то начинает в настоящей крепости (Силы света ) или на отдельном холме (Силы Тьмы), а кому-то выделили даже свой остров (Древние,Гости). Разработчики этой карты старались сделать каждую фракцию уникальной. И у них это получилось.

Не надейтесь увидеть здесь стандартный баланс от Blizzard. В Землях Бога он полностью переработан. У некоторых воинов отсутствуют требований к потреблению провизии, питаются они воздухом. По умолчанию максимальный лимит войск 300, а расходы начинаются не как обычно (а 30%-ые на 70-ом лимите, и 60%-ые на 150-ом.).

Таким образом, перед нами хорошая, интересная карта с 32-мя уникальными фракциями и свободной дипломатией. В ней присутствует огромный потенциал для всех стадий игры. По данной карте проводятся турниры и устраиваются различные фан-игры в кругу друзей.

Новая версия ожидается в конце июня.

### Старые версии

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### Текущая версия

На данный момент на хост-боте установлена версия Rv23.
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)

Sonic the Hedgehog's US box art.

***Sonic the Hedgehog*** is a platform video game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive (Sega Genesis in North America). Featuring the new mascot of Sega, the titular Sonic the Hedgehog, this game served as the launch title for the famous video game franchise known as the *Sonic the Hedgehog* series.

The game was originally released for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive in North America and Europe on June 23, 1991, with a Japanese Mega Drive release following three days afterward on June 26. Advertising its fast gameplay based on Sonic's extraordinary speed, the concept of a high-speed platform game was unique for its time and solidified the style of gameplay the series would be best known for. Due to the Genesis/Mega Drive's Motorola 68000 processor, the power of the console would allow for faster gameplay, dubbed by some as "blast processing".

Being rereleased through compilations, it has also been ported and released individually by multiple developers, being a part of Backbone Entertainment's PlayStation 3 releases, and M2's Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch remasters. It has also been extensively remade on the Retro Engine by Christian Whitehead and Simon Thomley for mobile devices, with widescreen support and a plethora of new content.

## Regional Differences

The Japanese version's cheat codes are different from the International releases of the game.

## **International** Cheat Codes

All of the codes provided relate to the original Mega Drive and Genesis releases of Sonic. Later re-releases or remakes may not have these cheat codes, or the codes may have changed.

## **Japanese** Cheat Codes

All of the codes provided relate to the original Mega Drive releases of Sonic. Later re-releases or remakes may not have these cheat codes, or the codes may have changed.

## Trivia

* Due to Sega not wanting to fully credit Sonic Team's developers in the Staff Roll, instead choosing to use nicknames for each developer, Sonic Team decided to include a hidden Japanese credit screen in the "Sonic Team Presents" screen.
	+ The credits screen, in English, translates to "**Program** - *Naka Yuuji*, **Plan** - *Yasuhara Hirokazu*, **Design** - *Ooshima Naoto, Ishiwatari (Jina) and Kataoka*, **Sound Produce** - *Nakamaru Masato*, **Sound Program** - *Kubota Hiroshi and Makino Yukifumi*".
* On all cheat codes containing **C,** the total amount of **C'**s can be input at almost any point in the code.

## ​Gallery

Zone Select.Debug Mode in action.The hidden Japanese credits.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic 3's US box art

***Sonic the Hedgehog 3*** is a platform video game developed by Sega Technical Institute and published by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive (Sega Genesis in North America) on February 2, 1994 in North America, February 24, 1994 in Europe, and May 27, 1994 in Japan. The game was technically the *fourth* main entry in the *Sonic the Hedgehog* series, being released 1 year after *Sonic CD*, but following the events of ***Sonic 2's*** ending.

While *Sonic 2* introduced multiple playable characters in the form of Tails, this was the first entry in the series to include multiple playable characters with unique abilities, giving Sonic the new "Insta-Shield" ability and Tails the ability to fly at any point. This was also the first game include Sonic's friend and rival, Knuckles the Echidna, to the series, along with his ability to glide long distances.

The game was originally meant to be a much larger game, but due to a McDonald's Happy Meal promotion that was set to be released in February of 1994, the game would end up being split into two separate entries, the latter half being dubbed ***Sonic & Knuckles***.

## Cheat Codes

All of the codes provided relate to the original Mega Drive and Genesis releases of Sonic 3. Later re-releases or remakes may not have these cheat codes, or the codes may have changed.

(Genesis Only, Requires Sonic 2)
This is less of a cheat code and more of an exploit, however is still notorious enough and doesn't require code modifying to count. Do note that this could damage your games, console, or both.

## Sound Test Cheat Codes

After entering the **Level Select + Debug Mode** cheat, if you go to the sound test and listen to specific sounds, you'll be able to access certain cheats.

## Trivia

* The reason the alternative method for the Level Select works is due to the fact that the RAM variable that unlocks the level select is preserved when you reset the console. Since Sonic 3 was built on top of the Sonic 2 source code, they share quite a bit of RAM variables.
Route Guano

Route Guano is a highway located somewhere in the Zones. In the album track "Jet‐Star and the Kobra Kid/Traffic Report," Dr. Death Defying claims that Kobra Kid and Jet Star were "dusted on Route Guano." A Route Guano sign can be seen in the background of the "Dr. Death Defying Listening Party," and is featured in the intro video to the Killjoys universe.
Shaun Simon

Shaun Simon (left) with Gerard Way.

Shaun Simon is one of the co-creators of the Killjoy concept (along with Gerard Way) and the co-writer of the comics and Twitter accounts. He and Gerard Way developed the original concept over a period of weeks, searching for inspiration and sharing ideas back and forth. Due to delays, the comics were pushed back and eventually reworked. They were finally published in 2013, with a completely different plot from what was originally intended.

## Twitter Accounts

In addition to co-authoring the comics, Simon also ran several Twitter accounts. In 2014, he revealed that he was behind AgentCherriCola, BobFillmore, GaryLevko, DJHotChimp, and NewsAGoGo.

## References

1. ↑ 2010 interview with Shaun Simon.
2. ↑ 2013 interview with Gerard Way, Shaun Simon, and Becky Cloonan.
3. ↑ 2014 tweet by Shaun Simon.
Sonic Mega Collection

American box art.

***Sonic Mega Collection*** is a video game compilation developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube. It contains twelve-fourteen Sega Mega Drive games (depending on region), mostly those in the *Sonic the Hedgehog* series. An updated version of the game was released for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Microsoft Windows under the title ***Sonic Mega Collection Plus*** which included more games.

## Cheat Codes

The version of *Sonic the Hedgehog* you play is the original Japanese release. However, using cheat codes, you can access two alternate releases of the game; the original American release *(the first official release)*, which features no moving clouds in Green Hill Zone and no flowing water in Labyrinth Zone, and a Japanese-only updated re-release, which patched out the infamous spike glitch.

## Games In The Compilation With Cheat Codes

Along with the previous codes this compilation provides, the games included also have their own list of cheat codes. Note that you'll need to account for button differences from the **SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis** and the **Nintendo GameCube** (or the ***PlayStation 2*** for ***Sonic Mega Collection Plus***) when following these lists.

* *Sonic the Hedgehog*
* *Sonic the Hedgehog 2*
* *Sonic the Hedgehog 3*
* *Sonic & Knuckles*
* *Blue Sphere*
* *Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog 2*
* *Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles*
* *Sonic 3D Blast*
* *Sonic Spinball*
* *Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine*
* *Flicky*
* *Ristar*

## How to Unlock

* Blue Sphere: Play Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic 3D Blast 20 times.
* Knuckles in Sonic 2: Play Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic Spinball 20 times.
* Sonic 3 & Knuckles: Play Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sonic & Knuckles 20 times.
* Flicky: Play Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 30 times. Alternatively, have a *Sonic Adventure 2: Battle* save file.
* Ristar: Play Blue Sphere, Knuckles in Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Flicky 30 times.
Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!

American box art of Spyro 2.

***Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!*** (***Spyro 2: Gateway To Glimmer*** in Europe and Australia, and **スパイロ×スパークス トンでもツアーズ*Spyro & Sparx: Tondemo Tours*** in Japan) is the second game in the original series developed by Insomniac Games.

*Ripto's Rage!* is set in Avalar, rather than the Dragon Realms, where the previous installment was set. The world of Avalar is split up into three homeworlds, all of them named after a season of the year: Summer Forest, Autumn Plains, and Winter Tundra. All three homeworlds feature a certain number of realms, one or two speedways, and a Boss Realm. Avalar's name may have been derived from the legendary island Avalon.

## Cheat Codes

### **Crash Team Racing Demo**

A short demo of Naughty Dog's Crash Team Racing can be found hidden in the Title Screen of Spyro 2.

### **Miscellaneous Cheat Codes**

* Enter codes on the Pause Menu
* Re-input the code to reverse the effects *(Big Head and Flat Mode)*

### **Color Changing Codes**

* Enter codes on the Pause Menu
* Re-input the code to reverse the effects

## Trivia

* Both *Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back* and *Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!* share hidden demos of each other's games on their title screens that require a code to access them.
	+ *Crash Bandicoot: Warped* and *Spyro the Dragon* started this tradition, and the last games to do this would be *Crash Bash* and *Spyro: Year of the Dragon.*

## Gallery

*Black Spyro**Blue Spyro**Green Spyro**Normal Spyro**Pink Spyro**Red Spyro**Yellow Spyro**Big Head Spyro**Flat Spyro*The title screen for the *Crash Team Racing* demo
Sonic & Knuckles

Cover art of Sonic & Knuckles.

***Sonic & Knuckles*** is a 1994 platform game developed and published by Sega, released on October 18, 1994. It is part of the *Sonic the Hedgehog* series and the sequel to *Sonic the Hedgehog 3*. You have the option of playing as either Sonic the Hedgehog or, for the first time in the series, Knuckles the Echidna in their quests to save Angel Island.

Sega Technical Institute developed *Sonic & Knuckles* simultaneously alongside *Sonic 3.* Plans to release the two games as one fell through due to time constraints and development costs. It worked out however, as *Sonic & Knuckles* was the first (and only) SEGA cartridge to feature an adapter that allowed players to connect other Genesis/Mega Drive games to it; *Sonic the Hedgehog 3's* cartridge could connect, creating the almost-original experience, ***Sonic 3 & Knuckles***. *Sonic the Hedgehog 2* could also be attached, allowing players to use Knuckles, and his gliding ability in ***Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog 2***.

## Cheat Codes

All of the codes provided relate to the original Mega Drive and Genesis releases of Sonic. Later re-releases or remakes may not have these cheat codes, or the codes may have changed.

## Trivia

* This is technically the only main Genesis/Mega Drive Sonic title to not feature a Debug Mode through normal means. There are exploits that you *can* do to activate it, however some can cause your game, console, or both to become damaged.
	+ It's also technically a leftover from *Sonic 3 and Knuckles,* so it's a virtually unnecessary action to take other than the novelty of it.
Mario Power Tennis

Mario Power Tennis' GameCube box art.

***Mario Power Tennis*** is a sports game for the Nintendo GameCube and a re-release for the Wii (via the New Play Control! series). It is the fourth installment in the *Mario Tennis* series, and the follow-up to *Mario Tennis* for the Nintendo 64. This game features other four European announcer voices. In this game, Mario and his various friends and enemies meet up to play tennis. Like previous *Mario* sports titles, all the playable characters have incredibly powerful Power Shots.

Players participate in a tennis game, just as its precedents in the Mario Tennis series. To win, the player must score points by hitting the ball into the other side of the court and not making the opponent rebound the ball, just as the traditional way of playing tennis. Players earn 15 points for every shot that is successful and can win the game by earning set, game, and match points by earning 60 points on each game.

## Cheat Codes Differences

The cheat codes between the *GameCube* and *Wii* versions require different inputs, but contain the exact same content.
Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Title screen for Knuckles in Sonic 2

***Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog 2*** is one of the games you can play by locking ***Sonic the Hedgehog 2*** onto ***Sonic & Knuckles*** via Lock-On Technology. Knuckles "breaks barriers" by replacing Sonic and Tails as a playable character, including all of his abilities from *Sonic & Knuckles*. This game is mostly the same as the normal *Sonic 2,* but it has a few changes made to accommodate color changes relating to sprites, altering the title screen, and removing both the 2-Player Mode and Options menu.

The game has been re-released through multiple compilations as its own game, including *Sonic Mega Collection, Sonic Classic Collection,* and brought to mobile, as Knuckles was implemented into the Taxman and Stealth remake of *Sonic 2*.

A version of *Sonic 1* locked onto *Sonic & Knuckles* is rumored to have been originally planned as a '*Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog' Lock-On title*, but was cancelled in favor of a full version of ***Blue Sphere***. Simon "Stealth" Thomley would make a ROM hack of this concept in 2005, and would eventually become an official reality in the Taxman and Stealth remake of Sonic 1.

It can be unlocked by playing 20 times of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic Spinball in Sonic Mega Collection.

## Cheat Codes

All of the codes provided relate to the original Mega Drive and Genesis releases of *Knuckles in Sonic 2*. Later re-releases or remakes may not have these cheat codes, or the codes may have changed.
Draculoid

Photograph of a Draculoid by Neil Krug.

A Draculoid is a Better Living employee tasked with eliminating Killjoys and protecting Battery City from threats. In Gerard Way's original sketch, they were described as "flashy" and "arrogant" people who "love to party." In the comics, the Draculoid mask actually sucks out their souls, leaving an empty shell behind. Dracs often prowl the Zones, looking for Killjoys to eliminate to fulfill their daily quota.

## Appearance

Draculoids typically wear white suits, black gloves, and Dracula masks. In the videos, the masks are not uniform, and many different styles are shown. Dracs also carry white ray guns.

## "Draculoidization"

"Draculoidization" is the process of turning a living or dead person into a Draculoid. The process is simple--simply place the mask over the person's head, and their soul and personality are instantly removed. Better Living claims that it does not know what happens to the souls once removed from the body.

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the comics.
2. ↑ Shown in the "Na Na Na" and "SING" videos.
3. ↑ Shown in the comics.
Sonic Heroes

Sonic Heroes' PC box art.

***Sonic Heroes*** is a 2003 platform video game in the *Sonic the Hedgehog* series, developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox and PC. It was first released on December 2003 in Japan and on the following year in other countries. As part of the PlayStation 2 classics program, the PlayStation 2 version was re-released for the PlayStation 3 via PlayStation Network on September 2012 in Europe and January 2014 in Asia. It is noted for being the first *Sonic* game to be released on Sony and Microsoft consoles.

This game differs from other *Sonic* games by allowing the player to take control of one of four teams, each with three characters, who each have unique abilities to use. The game received mixed reviews from critics but it performed commercially well, becoming a million-seller and making the best-selling lists for all three of its original platforms.

## Console Differences

The cheat codes for Sonic Heroes are different for each console, due to the difference in buttons for each controller.
Jimmy Urine

Jimmy Urine at the Killjoys costume fitting.

Jimmy Urine is the frontman of Mindless Self Indulgence and an actor who has appeared in various small roles. He played a lead Draculoid in the "Na Na Na" and "SING" videos. He also had a cameo as a listener during the "Dr. Death Defying Listening Party."

## External Links

Jimmy Urine on Twitter

Jimmy Urine's website

## References

1. ↑ Mentioned on Wikipedia.
2. ↑ From Jon Rivera's blog.
Exterminator

Photograph of an Exterminator by Neil Krug.

An Exterminator is a Better Living employee who is tasked with eliminating Killjoys and protecting Battery City. Exterminators are typically ranked higher than Draculoids, though they have similar duties. Like Draculoids, Exterminators wear black-and-white outfits, along with masks that completely cover their faces.

## Appearance

Exterminators typically wear white pants and shirts, black bulletproof vests, black gloves, and a full head covering with the Better Living logo where their face should be. They can carry plain white ray guns or more advanced, specialized weaponry.

## References

1. ↑ Shown in the music videos and comics.
C.A.T.

The girl and the C.A.T. as they appear in the comics.

The C.A.T. is a surveillance device that resembles an ordinary cat. The C.A.T. belongs to the girl in the comics; unknown to her (and everyone else), the C.A.T. is secretly tracking their moves and sending video footage back to The Director. Better Living then uses this information to their advantage.
Frank Iero

Frank Iero as Fun Ghoul on the cover of Kerrang! magazine.

Frank Iero is the former guitarist of My Chemical Romance and the current frontman of several projects, most notably Frank Iero and the Patience. He played Fun Ghoul in the Danger Days music videos and toured with My Chemical Romance on the World Contamination Tour and Honda Civic Tour.

## External Links

Frank Iero on Twitter

Frank Iero on Instagram
Grace Jeanette

Grace Jeanette on the set of the "Na Na Na" video.

Grace Jeanette is an actress and singer. At the age of ten, she played the girl in the "Na Na Na" and "SING" music videos. She also appeared in promotional materials like posters and album covers. She performed a cover of "Na Na Na" that was uploaded to My Chemical Romance's official YouTube channel.

## External Links

Grace Jeanette on Twitter

Grace Jeanette on Youtube

## References

1. ↑ Grace Jeanette sings "Na Na Na" by My Chemical Romance
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (Album)

The album cover, featuring the Killjoy symbol and a photograph by Frank Iero.

*Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys* is the fourth and final album by My Chemical Romance. While the album has no linear story, it offers insight into the world of the Killjoys. The songs tackle a variety of subjects, including rebellion, sacrifice, spirituality, romance, and death. The album received generally positive reviews from critics.

## Track Listing

The track listing is as follows:

1. "Look Alive, Sunshine"
2. "Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)"
3. "Bulletproof Heart"
4. "SING"
5. "Planetary (GO!)"
6. "The Only Hope For Me Is You"
7. "Jet-Star And The Kobra Kid/Traffic Report"
8. "Party Poison"
9. "Save Yourself, I'll Hold Them Back"
10. "S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W"
11. "Summertime"
12. "DESTROYA"
13. "The Kids From Yesterday"
14. "Goodnite, Dr. Death"
15. "Vampire Money"

## Connection to Danger Days

While the album has no linear storyline, the album references several concepts that are close to the heart of Danger Days, including rebellion, death, and sacrifice. The songs are interspersed with spoken tracks from Dr. Death Defying as he gives the listeners updates on the Zones. "Jet-Star And The Kobra Kid/Traffic Report" claims to report the deaths of Kobra Kid and Jet Star; however, the characters are alive (only to die again) when the "SING" video takes place.

## Special Edition

A few special editions were released, most notably the "California 2019" special edition. In addition to the album, this box set contained a mask and ray gun, a set of bad luck beads, a book of photography, and *The Mad Gear and Missile Kid* EP. The set sold for $69.99 plus shipping. No longer available from the band's official website.

## References

1. ↑ Noted on Wikipedia.
2. ↑ Posted on Livejournal.
Jon Rivera

Jon Rivera on the set of the Listening Party.

Jon Rivera is an artist, writer, and director who worked with Gerard Way on the Danger Days concept. He assisted in writing, art direction, and filming for the "Na Na Na" and "SING" music videos, and wrote and directed the "Dr. Death Defying Listening Party." He also helped production designer Jason Fijal build the "carnival" for the Record Release Party. To help promote the album, he co-wrote the Dr. Death Defying Twitter account with Gerard Way.

## External Links

Jon Rivera on Twitter

Jon Rivera's Website

## References

1. ↑ Posted on Jon Rivera's blog.
2. ↑ 2014 tweet by Shaun Simon.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy

Box art for Spyro Reignited Trilogy

The ***Spyro Reignited Trilogy*** is a platforming video game published by Activision, developed by Toys for Bob, released on November 13th, 2018 for the *PlayStation 4* and *Xbox One.* The trilogy consists of remakes of the first three Spyro the Dragon games: ***Spyro the Dragon*** *(1998),* ***Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!*** *(1999),* and ***Spyro: Year of the Dragon*** *(2000)*. The remaster contains a remastered soundtrack, re-recorded dialogue with high definition cutscenes, a unified auto-save and menu system, and general enhancements overall.

## Miscellaneous Codes

* Enter any of the codes on the Pause Menu to activate them. A chime should play when successfully input.
* Re-input the code to reverse the effects.

## Toggle Permanent Superflame (Spyro 2 only)

In Spyro 2, for completing the game 100%, you obtain a permanent superflame upgrade that carries over to all save files of Spyro 2, similar to a New Game+ Mode. However, you cannot get rid of it on any save without deleting the original save file you unlocked it in. Using this cheat is the only way to toggle it on and off within Spyro 2.

* **Xbox One:** **Left, Right, Left, Right, RB, RB, RB, RB, X**
* **Switch: Left, Right, Left, right, R, R, R, R, Y**
* **PC: A, D, A, D, E, E, E, E, Right Click**

## Differences in Trilogy VS. Originals

* All Teleport Cheats have been removed in favor of a unified Sparx teleportation function in the Guidebook.
* All codes are the same throughout each of the three games (Superflame excluded)
* No demo codes for ***Crash Bandicoot: Warped***, ***Crash Team Racing***, or ***Crash Bash*** are used.
Party Poison's Mask

The mask as it appears in the comics.

Party Poison's mask is an iconic symbol of Killjoy culture. The mask was famously worn by Party Poison in the "Na Na Na" video. The mask also had a minor role in the comics, being passed around through multiple characters until it finally ended up with the Phoenix Witch. Gerard Way found the mask at the Funghoul costume shop in New Jersey.
DJ Hot Chimp

DJ Hot Chimp as she appears in the "SING" video.

DJ Hot Chimp is a Killjoy who appeared briefly at the end of the "SING" video. She drives the van that arrives to rescue the girl from Battery City. Very little is known about the character, but some information about her personality can be gleaned from her Twitter account. She is associated with monkeys and jungle imagery.

## Appearance

In the "SING" video, DJ Hot Chimp is shown wearing gloves, sunglasses, a helmet, and a pink jacket. In one of NewsAGoGo's videos, a character (presumably her) is shown wearing a chimp mask.

## Portrayal

In the "SING" video, she is played by Kristan Morrison (wife of Grant Morrison, who plays Korse.) On Twitter, she was portrayed by Shaun Simon.

## External Links

DJHotChimp Twitter account

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## References

1. ↑ Shown in NewsAGoGo's video.
2. ↑ 2014 tweet by Shaun Simon.
Ultra Vs

Left to right: Val, the girl, Vaya, and Vamos.

The Ultra Vs are a gang of Killjoys working several years after the death of the Fabulous Four. The gang consists of Val Velocity, Vaya and Vamos, Volume, and Vinyl, as well as additional unnamed characters. The gang has little--if any--organization, with Val serving as their unpredictable leader.

## Life and Background

The Vs are led by Val Velocity, an unpredictable young man with growing paranoia. The girl has several interactions with the Vs after they meet at Tommy Chow Mein's store. The Vs live in an area called the Nest, an old house built near Destroya. Several unnamed characters also live in the house, but it's unknown if they're considered to be part of the gang or not. Most of the Vs don't take life too seriously, and are often shown playing video games, trying on makeup, etc.

## Portrayal

Gerard Way had this to say about the creation of the Vs:

> My friend Dennis had a copy of A Clockwork Orange and he’d already seen it once, and he was like ‘we need to watch this.’ I was sleeping over his house — and I think we were literally 15 — and we watched it. I remember my first reaction to that film was very similar to my reaction to Taxi Driver or my first reaction to Watchmen, where you just immediately gravitate toward Rorschach in Watchmen or Alex from Clockwork. And then you start to get older and realize that character wasn’t a hero at all; they’re really bad people who didn’t do anything heroic.
>
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> When you’re exposed to that as a youth, you misconstrue stuff. Sometimes you literally only take it on the surface, and you see any strong action that’s done with conviction as the right action, and you start to realize later on in life that just because you felt strongly about it, it doesn’t mean it was the right thing to do. And that’s one of my feelings that I tried to inject into The Killjoys, especially with the characters of The Ultra-Vs. (Shaun and I said) ‘let’s literally make these characters 15-year-olds watching A Clockwork Orange, just pulling all the wrong shit from it.’
>
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## References

1. ↑ Shown in the comics.
2. ↑ 2013 interview with Paste magazine.
Ray Toro

Ray Toro as Jet Star. From a photoshoot with Kerrang! magazine.

Ray Toro is the former guitarist of My Chemical Romance and a current solo artist. He played Jet Star in the Danger Days music videos, and performed with his bandmates on the World Contamination Tour and Honda Civic Tour. In 2014, he donated his Jet Star helmet to a charity auction.

## External Links

Ray Toro on Twitter

Ray Toro's website
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (16-bit)

U.S. box art.

***Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine***, also known as ***Dr. Robotnik and His Mean Bean Machine*** in some European countries, is a falling-block puzzle video game in the series developed by and published by Compile for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. Released in North America and Europe during the late 1993, the game is based on the Japanese puzzle game *Puyo Puyo*. *Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine* is also one of the few spin-off games in the *Sonic* franchise to take place in the *Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog* cartoon universe, which aired during the game's release.

The core gameplay of *Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine* is derived from the Japanese Mega Drive port of the original *Puyo Puyo* arcade game, but with altered visuals and rearranged music tracks. Here, the player takes the role of Has Bean, whose mission is to rescue the kidnapped citizens of Beanville and defeat Dr. Ivo Robotnik. *Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine* later received a separate 8-bit version for the Sega Game Gear in 1993 and Master System in 1994, which featured similar gameplay and additional modes. The game has also appeared in some compilations and was re-released on the Wii's Virtual Console and Steam.

## Password System

The password system is accessed through the Continue selection. There, you'll input different types of beans to access the desired stage:

* **R** = Red Bean

* **Y** = Yellow Bean
* **B** = Blue Bean
* **P** = Purple Bean
* **G** = Green Bean
* **C** = Clear Bean (Garbage)
* **H** = Has Bean (Carbuncle)
Party Poison

Photograph of Party Poison by Neil Krug.

Party Poison was a member of the Fabulous Four, a group of Killjoys who fought against Better Living. With the rest of the Four, he helped raise the girl until his death in Battery City in 2019. In the years after their deaths, he and the rest of the Four became legends in the Zones, admired by younger Killjoys and immortalized in posters and merchandise. In fandom lore, Party Poison is a popular character, with countless pieces of fan art and fan fiction made to celebrate this iconic Killjoy.

## Life and Background

Very little is known about Party Poison's life. It's known that he was friends with Dr. Death Defying and Cherri Cola, and helped raised the girl along with the rest of the Four. While he was portrayed by an adult in the music videos, the comics establish that the Four were actually teenagers when they died. Party Poison was killed personally by Korse when the Four broke into Battery City to save the girl. After his death, Party Poison and Four were revered as heroes in the Zones. Years later, Val Velocity dyed his hair red in an (unsuccessful) attempt to co-opt Party Poison's image.

## Appearance

Party Poison was known for his bright red hair, blue Dead Pegasus jacket with red-and-white detailing, yellow ray gun, and iconic yellow mask with blue sequins. He occasionally wore a Mousekat head with a breathing tube. He was also shown wearing goggles and a checkered bandana.

Party Poison's symbol was a pill inside a circle, with an X beneath the pill. This symbol was printed on the back of his jacket.

## Portrayal

Party Poison's outfit was designed by Gerard Way, who also played the character in the music videos. He chose red hair because it was the "color of irritation". Gerard Way also ran a Twitter account for the character around the time of the album's release.

Party Poison was not shown in the comics except for a few brief glimpses during a flashback scene. He played a major role in both the "Na Na Na" and "SING" music videos.

## Gender

Party Poison's gender has been the source of speculation for many fans. Gerard Way has said that while people can imagine the character however they choose, he did not personally interpret Poison as non-binary.

## Gallery

Gerard Way's original sketch for Party Poison.Screencap of Party Poison in the "Na Na Na" video.Party Poison's ray gun.

## References

1. ↑ Mentioned by Vaya and Vamos in the comics.
2. ↑ Dr. Death Defying references him multiple times on Twitter.
3. ↑ Mentioned in the comics.
4. ↑ Shown in the "SING" video.
5. ↑ Mentioned in Gerard Way's introduction to the special hardcover edition of the comics.
6. ↑ 2017 tweet by Shaun Simon.
7. ↑ Posted on Twitter (and shared on Tumblr.)
Killjoy Slang

Killjoy slang is a colorful, futuristic style of slang that has become a hallmark of Dr. Death Defying's speaking patterns. Other Killjoys have been shown using slang, including Vaya and Vamos, but the slang is typically associated with Dr. Death Defying's radio show. He also used slang frequently on Twitter. He addressed his listeners as "motorbabies," described positive situations as "shiny," and talked about "ghosting" Draculoids, among other things. Many fans have incorporated the slang into their own fan fiction and headcanons.

## External Links

Danger Days Dictionary (includes slang and definitions)

## References

1. ↑ Dr. Death Defying's Twitter account.
Show Pony

Photograph of Show Pony.

Show Pony is a flamboyant roller skater who Dr. Death Defying considers to be one of his closest friends. On Twitter, Pony was a constant presence in Dr. Death Defying's life; he also appears in the "Na Na Na" video as his assistant. Pony's flashy clothes and sassy attitude have made him a popular character among fans, with countless fans cosplaying and making fan art for the character.

## Life and Background

On Twitter, Show Pony appeared to be Dr. Death Defying's closest friend--he was frequently mentioned as his friend and partner in the rebellion. In the "Na Na Na" video, Show Pony skates to Dr. Death Defying's shack and hands him a vinyl record to play. He was also briefly glimpsed at the end of the "SING" video, wearing a leather jacket over his usual outfit.

While Pony never canonically "speaks," he appears to be flashy, flamboyant, and effeminate. On Twitter, he seemed to enjoy simple pleasures, like jack-o-lanterns and jacket shopping.

## Appearance

Show Pony wears roller skates, polka-dotted tights, a skimpy top with the word "NOISE" printed on the front, and a blue helmet decorated with white polka dots. Pink makeup is smeared over his right eye.

## Portrayal

Show Pony was played by Ricky Rebel, a singer and dancer. As Pony was the first character seen in Art Is The Weapon, he was essentially the fandom's first introduction into the world of Danger Days. Fans also caught a glimpse of the character in one of the Zone Surveillance videos uploaded before the album's release. Ricky Rebel (as Show Pony) appeared at the Record Release Party and performed a dance routine before the show.

Despite the character's popularity, he was completely absent from the comics. He is seen briefly in a single panel: an old photograph with Pony, Cherri Cola, and Dr. Death Defying. Aside from that, the character is never mentioned.

## References

1. ↑ Shown on Twitter.
2. ↑ Shown in the "Na Na Na" video.
3. ↑ Shown on Twitter.
4. ↑ Shown in the "Na Na Na" video.
5. ↑ Shown in the "SING" video.
6. ↑ Shown in the "Zone Surveillance 1D" video.
7. ↑ Fan video of Show Pony dancing at the House of Blues.
Mousekat

Party Poison wearing the Mousekat head. Photograph by Neil Krug.

Mousekat is a cartoon character from Battery City. In cartoon form, the character resembles Mickey Mouse. In the Zones, Party Poison can be seen wearing an oversized Mousekat head of unknown origin. The Mousekat logo can be seen on various props and merchandise, including T-shirts.

## External Links

BLI Presents - MOUSEKAT in "The Miracle Worker"

## References

1. ↑ Seen in the cartoon "The Miracle Worker."
2. ↑ Seen on Polyvore.
Wolfblood Beach

Wolfblood Beach is a location that Dr. Death Defying referenced on Twitter, claiming that "[p]opping nitros near Wolfblood Beach will break more than your heart, it'll get you ghosted." The location was also referenced on the Better Living website:

> *Battery City has been seeing some sunshine these past few weeks. Ultra violet consumption is at an all time high, leaving the power drought a supposed thing of the past. So if youre thinking of heading to Wolfblood Beach this weekend, get an early start as experts are expecting record attendance.*
>
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The exact location of the beach is unknown.

## References

1. ↑ 2010 tweet by Dr. Death Defying.
2. ↑ From the archived version of the Better Living website.
Tommy Chow Mein

Tommy Chow Mein as he appears in the comics.

Tommy Chow Mein is a major supplier in the Zones. On Twitter, he was portrayed as an opportunist who played off both sides to make a profit. In the comics, he runs a store out of a motel. His character is associated with insect imagery and boxes of Chinese food.

## Life and Background

On Twitter, he claimed that he "Quit [his] old gig to SELL, SELL, SELL!" He took advantage of the open market in the desert to sell the strange and unusual things that he found in the Zones, including weapons, radio equipment, and empty patches of wasteland. In the comics, the girl enters his store looking for food; when she finds Party Poison's mask, she buys that instead. Dr. Death Defying promotes his business on his radio show.

## Appearance

In the comics, he stands out from most Killjoys by wearing a suit and tie. He appears older than most Killjoys and has a relatively neater appearance.

## Portrayal

His character was active on Twitter, often promoting his sales and interacting with fans. He often metaphorically described himself as an insect. On rare occasions, he tweeted other characters like Cherri Cola and Dr. Death Defying.

## References

1. ↑ 2010 tweet by Tommy Chow Mein.
2. ↑ Shown in the comics.
3. ↑ 2010 tweet by Tommy Chow Mein.