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I tore through my supply ofPaldean Fatespacks the second they showed up this week, I just couldn’t get enough. I’ve still got 151, Paradox Rift, and even some Obsidian Flames packs just lying around for a rainy day, but with Paldean Fates, I’ve been absolutely ravenous. Hidden Fates is still my favorite Pokemon TCG expansion of all time and, whileI had some initial reservationsabout the diminishing returns of dipping back into the Shiny well once again, The Pokemon Company’s plans for its third Shiny-themed expansioneventually won me over....

I don’t care for Death Stranding. Like many,I bounced off it almost violently, giving it multiple chances but ultimately ending up glaring at my television, feeling frustrated and angry because I wanted to know what I was missing. It disappointed me how much I disliked it, because its “Strand Game” concept is undeniably interesting. A lot of the game’s ideas are compelling to me: its setting, visual metaphors, and cast all speak to my identity as a sci-fi lover....

Pokemon Scarlet & Violetis pretty much done now in terms of DLC, and it all culminated in a prologue that was essentially one big Mystery Gift event. By receiving the Mythical Pecha Berry Gift and taking it to Moussui Town, we all got to experience a final ending to Pokemon Scarlet & Violet that allowed us to capturea new Mythical Pokemon in Pecharunt. It was definitely the most impressive Mystery Gift event we’ve had from Game Freak over the years, and it’s led to calls from Pokemon fans for Game Freak to start bringing back the more in-depth Mystery Gift events we had in the earlier games....

Pokemon Gois no longer the phenomenon it once was, but its remaining players are numerous and dedicated. I was gutted when theRemote Raid Pass scandallast yearsplintered my local community, but larger cities and online spaces are still populated by avid fans hunting that elusive shiny or newly released Cetoddle. I still log on occasionally, despite the fact that an aversion to Master League has stopped me from levelling up for the best part of a year and few of my IRL acquaintances still play....

Pokemonproved it can collaborate with just about anything and cause a stir when it announced a crossover with the Van Gogh Museum. Revealing a line of products inspired by the iconic Dutch artist’s work, Pokemon fans were so eager to get their hands on a promotional Pikachu card that replaced Van Gogh with Pikachu in the former’s famous self-portrait,it caused a frenzy at the museum storethat led to the card being removed from sale at the store....

Quick Links Though it’s maybe not what you might always expect from a Pokemon game, the series is no stranger to heavy-hitting narratives. Stories of parental abuse (this one comes up a lot, actually), wanting to change the world to accommodate the downtrodden, and debating the very nature of what makes us human. Heavy stuff! That is shown in many ways across the games, from bits of flavour text to hidden scenes, andScarlet and Violetintroduce a new twist to its rendition of time travel in the Indigo Disk....

Since you’re reading an article aboutPokemon TCGsets that have been reduced in price, you don’t need me to tell you collecting them can be an expensive hobby. I’ve been spending money onPokemoncards since the late ’90s and still appreciate and take advantage of any opportunity I have to buy them for less. Best Buy is your best spot for that this Black Friday weekend with a number of different sets and booster pack options on sale for 30 percent less than usual....

This article contains spoilers for Slay the Princess. Slay the Princess is, by necessity, a pretty twisty game. I say “by necessity” because the game’s premise is so simple that, if it merely followed it to its logical conclusion, it would be over in five minutes. As the visual novel begins, you are in a forest. A narrator tells you that you are here to slay a princess chained in the basement of a nearby cabin....

There are certain genres of film that started as a sub-genre but became so popular, so iconic, that they grew into something all of their own. One of the best examples is the vampire movie, originally part of the horror genre. They’ve gained such popularity and breadth of content that they now stand by themselves, with enough great examples to shake a stake at. We thought it was time to brush the cobwebs off these coffins and take a look at some of the best vampire movies ever made....

There are a lot of aspects that go into making an excellent video game, and one of the most important is having thrilling boss battles. Thanks to how dynamic gaming is, there are so many diverse ways to pull off an excellent boss battle, and 2023 was filled with some of the best in years. Whether you’re battling a brand new boss or taking on one that’s been causing trouble for years, the year was filled with more great action than most were able to experience....

Summary Minions are the lifeblood of anyHearthstone Battlegroundsbuild, but some of them are more important than others. These are the minions that make or breakyour entire buildwhen you find them thanks to their sheer power. If you see one in the Tavern or triple into it, you’ll be tempted to drop everything and switch to an entirely new strategy. Here are ten minions that can (and often do) easily warp the Battlegrounds around themselves....

Summary When it comes to things for you to find across theAlan Wakeseries, you’ll find that it’s not a lake, but an ocean of collectibles for you to search for. Each game in the series has plenty for you to look for, usually withan associated achievementfor a whole set. Most of them are tchotchkes that do little but trigger that satisfying bleep-bloop of an achievement being unlocked, but some of them give you deeper insight into the world of Alan Wake....

Finding the best defendersEA Sports FC 24Ultimate Team has to offer can be difficult, but these players are top-tier choices that will be mainstays in your side. From the best center backs to the most versatile fullbacks, these defenders will add a different dimension to your game. Whether you believe the best defender in EA FC 24 is the ultimate shutdown player or offers a balance between offense and defense, these players will meet your needs....