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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: Secrets of the Jungle Event

To celebrate the announcement of Pokémon The Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, Niantic has announced a special event in Pokémon GO. Beginning on December 14th, Jessie and James will be returning to Pokémon GO, and you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Celebi by completing limited-time Special Research.

Jessie and James & Shiny Celebi

  • A Special Research Story guided by Jesse and James will reward players with a Shiny Celebi encounter.
  • Jessie and James will be returning in their Meowth balloon.
    • Both will also have different Shadow Pokémon
      • Jessie: Scyther (including shiny), Ekans, Stantler
      • James: Pinsir (including shiny), Koffing, Grimer
    • Jessie and James’s Meowth balloon will be appearing more frequently on December 25
  • Jessie and James will appear in snapshots with Wobbuffet (including shiny) and Kantonian Meowth (including shiny) encounters.
  • Free avatar items inspired by Jessie’s and James’s outfits from Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.

Explorer Pikachu

  • Explorer Pikachu (including shiny) will be appearing in the wild and in raids.
  • Pokémon Spotlight Hour: December 15th will be Explorer Pikachu and 2x Candy for catching Pokémon.

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle Pokémon

Pokémon featured in the Movie will be appearing in Pokémon GO.

  • Wild: Hoothoot, Nuzleaf, Drilbur, Cottonee, Dwebble, Durant, and more.
  • Raids: Lickitung, Mawile, Flygon, Rufflet, and more.
  • 5 km Eggs: Igglybuff, Smoochum, Elekid, Magby, Bonsly, and Rufflet (including shiny).

Special Research: Distracted by Something Shiny

Tasks 1/4

  • Transfer 10 Pokémon: Ultra Ball x20
  • Catch 10 Grass-type Pokémon: Nuzleaf Encounter
  • Evolve 3 Grass-type Pokémon: Cottonee Encounter
  • Completion: Diglett Encounter, Stardust x500, 1000 XP

Tasks 2/4

  • Play with your buddy 10 times: Poffin x1
  • Take a snapshot of a Grass-type Pokémon: Combee Encounter
  • Give your buddy 10 treats: Cherubi Encounter
  • Completion: Pinsir Encounter, Stardust x500, 1000 XP

Tasks 3/4

  • Defeat Jessie or James 4 times: Max Revive x5
  • Make 5 Great Curveball Throws: Hoothoot Encounter
  • Hatch 3 Eggs: Whimsicott Encounter
  • Completion: Vibrava Encounter, Stardust x500, 1000 XP

Tasks 4/4

  • Claim Reward: 500 XP
  • Claim Reward: Oddish Encounter
  • Claim Reward: Foongus Encounter
  • Completion: Shiny Celebi Encounter, Stardust x500, 1000 XP

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