Since the stock market may be temporarily closed, I bring you guys an update on the black market. This info is fresh intel from our inside man who will only be referred to as 'Crimson Shadow' in order to protect his identity.



The suspects:



Forever King -- On probation. Still trying to find his cape and utility belt after waking up bruised in a dark alley after the Winter Brawl gang massacre. Doesn't remember what happened, but after filing a police report he booked a flight to California and beat up on some unfortunate children in unsanctioned 'money matches' in order to recoup what he lost in the Pennsylvania mugging. Is currently believed to be riding his motorcycle to Final Round along with a dangerous fellow gang member they call "The Doctor". ("The Doctor" is an urban legend, a genius who reportedly turned to a life of crime after losing his mind. He is known to cry profusely shortly before shackling his victims.)



Frantastic -- Wanted. Once a member of law enforcement, an unfortunate encounter with the California gang's ace assassin "Slayer" left him temporarily on life support. Out for revenge, Frantastic is now hired muscle for the tough-as-nails JailBreak gang of 8. After plotting quietly in the shadows for months, he emerged at the Winter Brawl massacre with the express purpose of stepping out from a dark corner and putting Ohio's Forever King out of commission. After reportedly using a clever ruse consisting of a McDonalds chicken sandwich and chocolate shake to catch King off guard, he assaulted him and stole his cape and utility belt, leaving him for dead (apparently the milkshake's freezing temperatures chilled King's hands, leaving him inadequately able to defend himself). Members of King's Ohio gang are said to be 'looking for him' at Final Round.



Tom Brady -- Escaped convict. Was stuck in the Washington Heighs Community Prison ("WashUp" for short) for years but somehow managed to escape, even though the prison warden (Theo) was holding the keys. Was serving a rap for conspiracy to commit (or "Killer Instinct" as they call it on the streets). The gate guard (Viking305) fired multiple shots in his direction, but was unable to subdue him . A 3-pronged sharp metal weapon was found at the scene.



Since escaping jail, Tom has been spotted by security cameras at a gas station in Ohio negotiating with the criminal mastermind "Perfect Legend" in order to carry out a massive theft on a Hollywood Props Factory. Word on the grapevine is that he is hunting the Warden Theo for refusal to give him his share of some stolen items he calls "games". (Authorities suspect Theo of foul play, but have been unable to find dirt on him yet)



Sonic Fox (A.k.a "The Kid") -- Wanted. Has a federal rap sheet a mile long. Most recently fingered for Conspiracy to Hide Illegal Tech even though reports state that he willingly shared it with members of the Philidelphia Underground. Is highly dangerous and extremely unpredictable/volatile -- even other hardened criminals are afraid of him. Spy cameras have shown him playing his violin while stroking a cat and plotting his next 'mark'.



Wound Cowboy (Nicknamed "WoundCowboy") -- Dead. Apparently it was quick, and he was never given a chance to live. A vast FBI sting operation was set up to capture him attempting to use Illegal Tech obtained from a Russian arms dealer he only refers to as "Paulo" at SoCal Regionals. However, the operation was aborted when he mysteriously and inexplicably drowned on his way to the scene (inmates are calling this the "SoCal Screwjob"). Police are currently dragging the bottom of Laguna Beach, but nothing has been found. Detective's Note: The LAPD suspects he may have faked his own death in California in order to take the "heat" off his infamous "Corps" criminal family. Still under investigation.



DevilMaySpy -- Will likely be indicted for Securities Fraud and Money Laundering after SoCal regionals. Was seen in an Ocean's Eleven-style suit bilking players' unsuspecting family and girlfriends out of copious amounts of money at SCR. Currently rumored to employ Empire gang member "K-Brad" as a hired hand (paid for in illicit cash deals), even though they reportedly refuse to acknowledge their association in public. Somehow managed to make off with $5000 in side bets even though no FGC player at the event had more than $1.63 in their wallet. Police are investigating his link with a mysterious criminal leader he refers to as "Uncle Phil". Authorities are plotting a sting operation to nab him for illegal gambling and odds fixing at Final Round.



Zyphox -- Wanted. The ringleader of the Philidelphia Underground -- although he has taken up residence outside the city to avoid detection. Is one of the most vocal members of the NorthEast criminal syndicate, but was not considered a significant target until now (though he was known for making a series of threats, he'd bungled a series of operations and had never carried out a successful attempt prior to the Winter Brawl massacre). Is now considered to be highly dangerous and is also suspected of being in connection with the hit on the Props Factory.



Theo "The Warden" -- Suspected, but currently clean. Was once a cohort of "Slayer" before he reformed to a straight life as a Washington Heights Community Prison warden. He has agreed to work with law enforment officials, who are currently following him in an attempt to catch Tom Brady. Rumors state that he made off big in the SoCal Screwjob, while using inside knowledge to help sink some of his former gang mates. Intelligence shows that Tom will be likely to appear unannounced in Theo's hotel room at an undisclosed upcoming event, in an attempt to barricade him there and reclaim his lost "games". Authorities will be following and monitoring him indefinitely.



"Astronout" -- Con artist. Member of the "Pallet Town Henchmen" gang. Is wanted for forging documents and falsifying records to pass himself off as an Astronaut. Has never set foot in a space vehicle and is mostly seen carrying out minor robberies at community pools. Not considered a high-level threat, but is under investigation as his crimes are becoming bolder and more dastardly as of late. Also, he owes me money.



Wonder Chef -- Is considered to be the criminal ringleader of the California drug trade. Wanted in connection with supplying a pipeline of narcotics to a dangerous and highly feared gang member nicknamed "Slayer". Authorities stationed agents at the scene in SoCal in order to catch him at the site of a rumored gunfight with Atlanta Kombat's "Tre Pound"; but the fracas never ensued. Reports are that he may have been the victim of a hit by 16 Bit at the scene of the SoCal Screwjob, but according to intercepted communications he survived and is alive and well. May be hard to apprehend because he reportedly never leaves his fortified base of operations somewhere deep in California.



"Blind Ducky" -- Caught. A gang partner of WoundCowboy's who was nabbed when he surfaced in eastern New York after attempting to escape the botched operation in SoCal. Currently serving time in the Washington Heights Community Prison, but is still believed to still be highly dangerous and is being watched intently. Also wanted in connection with a bizarre undercover Japanese "alternative services" ring. After the Tom Brady incident, the warden Theo will be placed under close watch in case he attempts to break Ducky out.



Detective's note: After finding himself in need of protection after the SoCal Screwjob, Ducky is reputed to be joining the dangerous street unit known as C.O.R.N.



"Tyrant" -- Caught in the crossfire at the SoCal Screwjob. Was buried on Wednesday.



"Slayer" -- Wanted. Is reportedly looking to make "retribution sacrifices" after falling victim to the botched SoCal operation. Is extremely dangerous and is known to carry out targeted, sporadic killings with no identifiable link or connection between them. As Slayer is the West Coast's most feared and vengeful hitman, authorities have been placed on high alert and are looking for him to resurface in a payback attempt at the underground illicit fight club they call "Wednesday Night Fights".



Denzell Terry -- Wanted. Is reportedly hard to spot, as he only surfaces from his rumored Las Vegas hideout once or twice every few years. One of the most skilled members of the entire criminal underground, Denzell is often seen wearing a hood or shades to mask his identity and rarely announces his crimes before committing them. He is protected by his brother and fellow partner in crime "MIT", also referred to as the "Gate Keeper". MIT is the front man for the brothers' operations and is often seen naming marks and participating in beef with rival gang members on a shady underground criminal network nicknamed "TestYourMight".



16 Bit -- Wanted on Federal charges for negligence of duties relating to the federal stock market. Indicted for Insider Trading but has failed to appear at his scheduled court date. Suspected mafia involvement with a man he calls "Tony". Also suspected of harboring a kidnapped child he calls "Tommy" and passing him off as his biological son. Members of his Chicago Ghosts cohort of ruffians carry extremely suspicious and indimidating monikers like "Saucy Jack", "Donkey Disk", "Panty Christ", and "Jim". ("Panty Christ" is wanted on separate charges for robbing and burning a Victoria's Secret on Michigan Ave. while wearing face paint and reportedly screaming "You're fired!").



Detective's Note: Authorities have attempted to catch 16 Bit's partner, the marksman "Slips" on several occasions. Their undercover agent forged a deal with "Paulo" the Arms Dealer to substitute Slips' weapons with gimped and ineffective firearms; but somehow it failed to work (even though it's how they nabbed "Ohio" Mario Sako last year). Agents who were overwhelmed at the scene reported hearing only a few shots fired, but were mysteriously stuck down by something they refer to as "footsies". The "footsies" weapon is under investigation (it is believed to be quite powerful and said to be used by a small group of criminals who have migrated from Capcom, California or a tiny and currently desolate town called Namco Missouri) but detectives believe it may make an appearance at Final Round.



"Uncle Phil" -- Wanted level: highest. One of the most dangerous, most mysterious, most feared, and hardest to capture members of NJ's JailBreak gang. Wanted for leading the Winter Brawl massacre and making off with more than $1000 in cash, including the $250 a government informant supplied in order to lure him to the scene. Also wanted on conspiracy charges after somehow announcing he would win NC's "The Fall Classic" gaming tournament days before the event. Was originally slated to be part of the sting at Final Round, but may be changing his plans after word broke of an alleged hit job set up by Pig of the Hut. Was thought to be locked away forever in the Washington Heights Community Prison but is suspected of using a Helix Fossil and the "footsies" weapon to escape.



"FGC Secret Donor" -- Wanted. Identity unknown. Is also suspected of bankrolling criminal operations all across the country using large amounts of cash and counterfeit bills. Is suspected of having connections with The JailBreak gang, the Chicago Ghosts, the California Drug trade, and numerous others. Authorites believe that they may be able to bring down the the entire criminal network if he is apprehended. Most recently, Federal Agents have been dispatched to Final Round after reports that he may be in connection with operations in Atlanta. He is suspected of running a 'Weekly Scraps' fight club as a cover to funnel money in small increments to wanted gang member "Pig of the Hut". Wanted level: highest priority.