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Introducing Cranky Kraken Games - Monsters on Board Second Edition Leads the New Publisher’s Lineup

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Founded by lead designer Ivo Neskovic, the independent publisher brings a redesigned edition of the monster-themed strategy game to Kickstarter early 2027. 28 October 2026 — Cranky Kraken Games, a new independent tabletop publisher founded by game designer and digital studio co-founder Ivo Neskovic, today announces its debut with Monsters on Board: Second Edition . Coming to Kickstarter early 2027, the game combines dice drafting, interconnected actions and rival monster parties in a redesigned edition shaped by years of play and feedback. Following the return of the game’s publishing rights to its designers, Monsters on Board enters a new chapter under the publisher founded by its lead designer. It is the first announced release in a broader lineup of games currently in development at Cranky Kraken Games. Welcome Back to Startleton It’s Halloween night, and the Grim Lords are hosting rival monster balls. The essential ingredient is Spook Juice, distilled from human fear, and Startleto...
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Pokémon GO: December Schedule of Events

Niantic has announced the upcoming December Schedule of events.

Research Breakthrough

December 1st to January 1st either Lapras or Unovan Darumaka will be the reward in Research Breakthrough encounters, and catching either will reward bonus XP.

Raids

Legendary 5 Star Raids

Each week in December, there’ll be a Raid Hour event on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. local time featuring that week’s Legendary Raid Boss in five-star raids.

Mega Raids

Update 11/27/2020

Niantic has updated details regarding Mega Raids. Mega Blastoise, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, and Mega Houndoom will all be leaving Mega Raids. Mega Raids will only be featuring Mega Charizard X, Mega Gengar and Mega Abomasnow starting December 1st.
  • December 1st: Mega Abomasnow will be replacing Mega Blastoise.
    • Mega Blastoise will be appearing more frequently in Mega Raids until December 1st.

Normal Raids

Update 11/30/2020

Niantic teased over the last few days a new Pokémon coming to 1 Star Raids as part of the GO Beyond Event, and revealed the Pokémon will be Espurr.

Pokémon Spotlight Hours

Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. local time, and each hour will spotlight a different Pokémon and special bonus.

  • December 1st: Seel and 2x XP for evolving Pokémon.
  • December 8th: Swinub and 2x Stardust for catching Pokémon.
  • December 15th: Explorer Hat Pikachu and 2x Candy for catching Pokémon.
  • December 22nd: Snorunt and 2x Candy for transferring Pokémon.
  • December 29th: Snover and 2x XP for evolving Pokémon.

Events

Other Updates

  • Pokémon tagging will allow you to create different colored tags, apply them to Pokémon, and use them to filter your Pokémon.
  • The Pokémon search function will be updated so when you tap into the search bar, a new screen will appear with recommended search terms, such as Pokémon Type, Region, Buddy Level, Shiny, and more.

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