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Episode 21: Critical Guest May 31, 2020

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This week we take a walk on the villain's side with special guest, Steve (Vardaen) from Critical Encounters! We talk more in-depth on our Hulk spoiler, what we have been playing, and look more closely at the modular encounter sets from the Green Goblin scenario pack. Excelsior!

Intro

Marvel Musings with Matt

Daily Bugle Newsroom Marvel Champions AMA Our Hulk Spoiler!

Gameplay Corner

Main Topic: Green Goblin Modular Sets

Outro

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Episode 20: Make the Call - Developers Assemble! May 15, 2020

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We've got two very special guests this week: co-designers for Marvel Champions Caleb Grace and Michael Boggs! We talk about design decisions, Hulk and Dr. Strange, The Rise of the Red Skull campaign box, and even get a couple of spoilers. Thank you so much Caleb and Michael for joining us! Excelsior!

Intro

Marvel Musings with Matt

Daily Bugle Newsroom

Main Topic: Developer Interview!

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Episode 19: Spy Games May 01, 2020

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You've activated my prep card! This week we dive into the newest hero pack: Black Widow! We review her cards and give our impressions of this super-spy. Does she qualify for a mission of taking down villains, or is this episode her burn notice? Excelsior!

Intro

Marvel Musings with Matt

Daily Bugle Newsroom Critical Encounters Podcast

Gameplay Corner: Black Widow

Main Topic: Black Widow Card Review Hall of Heroes

Outro

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Episode 18: Pictures of Spider-Man Apr 17, 2020

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It's time to be heroic. It's time to take on a challenge. In this episode, we discuss heroic mode! We talk strategy, deck-building, and how many times it has kicked our butts. Is it possible to end such evil endeavors? Excelsior!

Intro

Marvel Musings with Matt

Daily Bugle Newsroom

Gameplay Corner: Heroic Mode

Main Topic: Heroic Mode

Outro

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Episode 17.5: EEEEEEEEEEEE!! Apr 07, 2020

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It's finally announced! The first campaign expansion for Marvel Champions: Rise of the Red Skull! Join us as we give our hottakes on this highly anticipated product announcement. With two new heroes and five new scenarios, there's a lot to discuss. Also, the best flavor text to ever be on a card.

Intro

Marvel Musings with Matt

Hero Reviews

Villain Reviews

Campaign Mode Thoughts

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Episode 17: 73 Coasters and a Special Guest Apr 03, 2020

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This week we continue our Villain Busters series with the Wrecking Crew! How do they fair against the might of Marvel's heroes? We also get in another round of deckbuilding and have a very special guest...Excelsior!

Intro Special Guest Interview!

Marvel Musings with Matt

Daily Bugle Newsroom Heroic/Rookie Article

Gameplay Corner: Wrecking Crew

Main Topic 1: Wrecking Crew

Main Topic 2: Live Deckbuild

Outro

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Episode 16: Hammer Time Mar 20, 2020

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The mightiest Avenger has arrived to Marvel Champions! In this episode, we review the new player cards in the Thor hero pack. Are these cards worthy of your deck, or should they be cast out into the bike spokes?

Intro

Marvel Musings with Matt

Patreon Update!

Daily Bugle Newsroom TC Asmodee Interview

Gameplay Corner

Main Topic: Thor Player Card Review Hall of Heroes Patreon

Outro

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Episode 15: Deck-celsior Academy, Waffle Tactics Edition Mar 06, 2020

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The crew comes together on one of the most important discussion in the history of humanity: what is better Pancakes or Waffles? We discuss the updated Rules Reference Guide, and the concept of "tempo" and how to think about learning to strategize in this game.

Intro

Marvel Musings with Matt

Daily Bugle Newsroom Hulk Announcement Article Hulk Reveal Livestream Rules Reference Update

Gameplay Corner

State of the Game

Main Topic: Tempo/General Gameplay Tips

Outro

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Episode 14.5: Hulk Hottakes Mar 05, 2020

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Hulk has come crashing into Marvel Champions as a hero! In this hot-takes episode, we gush over the green goliath and his gargantuan cards!

Intro

Thoughts on Stream/Article

Card Review

Outro

Episode 14: Villain Busters - Green Goblin Feb 21, 2020

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Welcome listeners to Deck-celsior's second round of Villain Busters. Join us as we take on the Risk associated with handling Green Goblin's Mutagen Formula in order to get you guys ready for this fights. We also give our opinions on the quality of the scenarios. What works? What doesn't? And how OP is Hysteria?

Intro

Marvel Musings with Matt

Daily Bugle Newsroom

Gameplay Corner

Main Topic: Green Goblin Scenarios

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