Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
The holiday season is now just a few months away, and to many that leaves a lot to look forward to. With a vast assortment of highly-anticipated game releases just around the corner, the wait can feel almost agonizing. A good way to make that wait feel shorter is to…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
It’s easy to say that Gen I is the most popular of any group of Pokémon, and even in that group there are standouts. We’re practically drowning in Eevee related merchandise at this point, and the starters are a common sight for sure — but right there with them is…
After my weekend of lines, panels, and convention exclusives at San Diego Comic-Con, the thing I keep going back to is just how much good it did my sweet tooth. At the Nintendo Gaming Lounge, a table was set up with different types and flavors of candy from an all…
Funko’s latest A Day with Pikachu addition has arrived at the Pokémon Center’s online store! After waiting all July for the page to go live, the sale listing was finally made available today. Wave Goodbye to Summer! Surf’s up for Pikachu at the end of the sunny season, but…
Eevee fans, it’s time to get excited — the North American Pokémon Center has added a whole bunch of new items themed to your favorite cute Normal-type and its evolutions! The new series of products is bringing an extra charming theme our way this time, too, as everything is styled…
If you’ve been following us, then you’ll know that this isn’t the first time we’re covering the Instagram account @miscellaneousmao. The person behind this account is a brilliant baker and Pokémon fan, and at its core, the account is a wonderful place for them to showcase their skills as a…
Cartoon Network’s action-packed OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes will be getting a visit from some video game icons early next month… As announced at San Diego Comic-Con, Sonic the Hedgehog and his buddy Tails will be heading to Lakewood Plaza Turbo and teaming up with the ever-optimistic K.O. in a…
While San Diego Comic-Con officially opens up to the public today, some lucky attendees were able to get access to the show floors a wee bit early yesterday — and our very own Ricky Berg was one of those people! He headed to the off-site Nintendo Gaming Lounge during Preview…
I’ve been going to San Diego Comic-Con for years now, and every time I attend I make sure to swing by and see what Nintendo’s brought to the show. This year their main focus is a fitting one, being the upcoming Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. At their…
Leave it to the Pokémon Center to keep the cuties coming, as they’re now on the fifth wave of these collectible finger puppets. This time around, Hoenn’s the main focus, though a couple of Legendary guests throw that pattern off. Have a look for yourself: Included from the Ruby…
Well, we all knew this was coming! That’s right, Funko Trainers: The Squirtle Pop has officially been announced today. Via Twitter, Funko shared the usual promo image showcasing the Water-type ‘mon in all its vinyl glory. Feast your eyes on the newest pocket monster to enter the toy scene: With…
Konami is the latest company to announce its foray into the world of mini consoles, confirming that Hudson’s classic PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 console will be turning tiny just ahead of E3 2019 last month. At the time we only knew of a handful of games, but now Konami has confirmed the…
Get ready to sport your favorite Pokémon, Trainers! The Pokémon Center has added seven spinner pins to its online store, with the collection featuring the seven regions’ starters. Nudging the side of the dual-layered Poké Ball pin will cause the layer underneath to spin quickly, revealing all three starters from…
