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Open Owl Studios Announces Storyfold: Buried Truths

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The second game in the acclaimed Storyfold series brings players to Sun Haven for a solo narrative mystery of family, secrets, and a town that never lets go. Kelowna, British Columbia — Open Owl Studios today announced Storyfold: Buried Truths , the second title in its innovative Storyfold series of solo narrative adventure games. The highly anticipated tabletop game is officially coming to Kickstarter in November 2026 . The Mystery of Sun Haven Declan swore he'd never go back to Sun Haven. Then his father died, and the case files hidden in his desk followed him home. Some things you don't choose — you just inherit them. Teaming up with local journalist Naomi, Declan digs into his father's unfinished work, a trail of unauthorized investigations that ends with a body at the Triple J Ranch. The town he left without looking back is the one place he can't outrun. A Collaborative Design Storyfold: Buried Truths is being designed by Open Owl Stud...
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Pokémon TCG: 25th Anniversary First Partner Pokémon Set

The Pokémon Company released their 25th Anniversary trailer and press release today, included was the reveal of special Pokémon TCG merchandise featuring the starter Pokémon.

The First Partner Pokémon set will include a special binder featuring the 25th Anniversary Logo that will hold the oversized cards featuring Pikachu and the other first partner Pokémon from the various regions.

The cards artworks are reprints of older cards similar to the art used on the McDonald's promos and will include the original cards set icon and numbering. However unlike the McDonald's cards several are Wizards of the Coast reprints without the original copyright.

The products will be available at participating retailers and hobby shops around the world, as well as Pokémon Center in the US and Canada for $9.99 USD each.

Release Dates

  • February 26th: First Partner Collector’s Binder
    • One oversize binder and one oversize promo card featuring Pikachu. Holds 30 cards.
  • March 5th: First Partner Pack (Galar)
    • Three oversize promo cards featuring the first partner Pokémon of the Galar region—Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble—plus two regular Pokémon TCG boosters
  • April 2nd: First Partner Pack (Alola)
    • Three oversize promo cards featuring the first partner Pokémon of the Alola region—Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio—plus two regular Pokémon TCG boosters
  • May 7th: First Partner Pack (Kalos)
    • Three oversize promo cards featuring the first partner Pokémon of the Kalos region—Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie—plus two regular Pokémon TCG boosters
  • June 4th: First Partner Pack (Unova)
    • Three oversize promo cards featuring the first partner Pokémon of the Unova region—Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott—plus two regular Pokémon TCG boosters
  • July 9th: First Partner Pack (Sinnoh)
    • Three oversize promo cards featuring the first partner Pokémon of the Sinnoh region—Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup—plus two regular Pokémon TCG boosters
  • August 6th: First Partner Pack (Hoenn)
    • Three oversize promo cards featuring the first partner Pokémon of the Hoenn region—Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip—plus two regular Pokémon TCG boosters
  • September 3rd: First Partner Pack (Johto)
    • Three oversize promo cards featuring the first partner Pokémon of the Johto region—Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile—plus two regular Pokémon TCG boosters
  • October 8th: First Partner Pack (Kanto)
    • Three oversize promo cards featuring the first partner Pokémon of the Kanto region—Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle—plus two regular Pokémon TCG boosters

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