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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: Holidays Event

Niantic has announced The Pokémon GO Holidays Event. The event will take place from December 22nd until December 31st and feature costumed Pokémon, a new Ice-type Pokémon, and event-exclusive Field Research, winter-themed avatar items, and bonuses.

Features

  • Pikachu, Delibird, and Cubchoo will have new holiday-themed costumes.
  • Wild Pokemon: Ice-type Pokémon including; Spheal, Snover, and more.
    • Vanillite the Fresh Snow Pokémon will be making debut.
  • 5 km Eggs: Seel, Swinub, Smoochum, Snorunt, Snover, and Vanillite
  • Raids: Alolan Sandshrew, Dewgong, Jynx (including shiny), Sneasel, Swinub, Walrein, Cubchoo, and Cryogonal
    • Mega Abomasnow will be appearing in Mega Raids and will be even more powerful during the event.
  • Event-exclusive Field Research: will reward encounters with Vanillite and Cryogonal.
  • Winter-themed avatar items: Greedent Sweater, Whimsicott Earmuffs, Winter Boots, and Winter Coat.
  • Holiday-themed stickers featuring; Alolan Vulpix, Croagunk, Whimsicott, and more.
  • Event-exclusive boxes will be available in the shop.
  • Event-exclusive AR Mapping task rewards: Abomasnow Mega Energy and encounter Snorunt.

Bonuses

  • December 22nd to December 31st
    • Open 45 Gifts each day
    • Carry 40 Gifts
  • December 22nd to December 23rd
    • 2 times Raid XP
  • December 24th to December 25th
    • 2 times Catch Candy
  •  December 26th to December 27th
    • 2 times Star Piece duration
  • December 28th to December 29th
    • 2 times Lucky Egg duration
  • December 30th to December 31st
    • 2 times Catch Stardust

Special Winter Weekend Event

A special event will be held the weekend of December 26th and December 27th.

Features

  • Raids: Regice returns to 5 Star Legendary Raids.
  • Event-exclusive AR Mapping task rewards: Incense and more.
  • Pokémon attracted to Incense: Delibird, Snorunt, Spheal, Snover, Cryogonal, and Cubchoo.

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