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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...

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Fighting and Psychic Max Raids

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The Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area have now shifted in Pokémon Sword and Shield. With this, the Normal and Dragon-type Pokémon have left the boosted raids and various Fighting-type and Psychic-type Pokémon have been added including Machamp and Orbeetle.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Skwovet Weekend Max Raid Event Returns

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The Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area have now shifted in Pokémon Sword and Shield. With this, the Normal and Dragon-type Pokémon have temporarily left the boosted raids.  Skwovet  (including shiny)  and other Pokémon have been added including Cherubi, Amoongus, Shiinotic, and Greedent. This event runs until January 10th.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: January Season 14

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Ranked Battles January 2021 Season (Season 14) is now under way in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. The Ranked Battles January Season will follow the Series 7 regulations . Legal Pokémon Galar Pokédex No. 001–397 Isle of Armor Pokédex No. 001–210 Crown Tundra Pokédex No. 001–209  Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Latias, Latios, Uxie, Mesprit, Azelf, Heatran, Regigigas, Cresselia, Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus, Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye, Litten, Torracat, Incineroar, Popplio, Brionne, Primarina, Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini, Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Celesteela, Kartana, Guzzlord, Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka, and Blacephalon All Gigantamax Pokémon that are eligible to participate may be used Season Rewards Master Ball Tier Gold Bottle Cap ×3 600 Battle Points Dynite Ore ×30 Armorite Ore ×30 Ultra Ball Tier Gold Bottle Cap ×1 300 Battle Points Dynite Ore ×10 Armorite Ore ×...

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Normal and Dragon Max Raid Event

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The Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area have now shifted in Pokémon Sword and Shield. With this, the Fire & Ice-type Pokémon have left the boosted raids and various Normal-type and Dragon-type Pokémon have been added including Gigantamax Snorlax and Gigantamax Duraludon. This event runs until January 31st.

Pokémon Players Cup III Announced

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After the success of Players Cup I and Players Cup II , The Pokémon Company has announced Players Cup III.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Dragon King Cup Now Available

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The Online Tournament for Pokémon Sword and Shield Dragon King Cup is now available for Trainers who registered for this event.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Fire and Ice Max Raid Event

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The Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area have now shifted in Pokémon Sword and Shield. With this, the Bug & Poison-type Pokémon have left the boosted raids and various Fire-type and Ice-type Pokémon have been added including Gigantamax Lapras and Gigantamax Centiskorch. This event runs until December 30th.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Skwovet Weekend Max Raid Event

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The Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area have now shifted in Pokémon Sword and Shield. With this, the Bug and Poison-type Pokémon have left the boosted raids and Skwovet (including shiny) and Fall Themed Pokémon have been added including Cherubi, Amoongus, Shiinotic, and Greedent. This event runs until November 22nd.

Pokémon Anime: Pokémon The Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

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With the release of Vivid Voltage today, the official title for the upcoming Japanese release of Pokémon The Movie Coco has been revealed as Pokémon The Movie Secrets of the Jungle in English. In the trailer we can also see they renamed Coco to Koko. The movie is slated to release in 2021.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Zarude Distribution

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Yesterday it was announced that Zarude with Cape would be given to Pokémon The Movie Coco attendees. Today we learn that GameStop in Germany, Austria and Switzerland will be distributing the normal version.

Pokémon Anime: Zarude with Cape Given to Coco Movie Attendees

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Attendees of the upcoming Pokémon The Movie Coco in Japan will also receive a Dada Zarude (w/ cape/scarf) for Pokémon Sword and Shield in addition to the previously announced Coco TCG card . Unlike the Shiny Celebi and Zarude that were obtained by digital code for pre-ordering tickets, this will require you to be at the movie theater similar to past movies and promotions.

Players Cup II Livestream Schedule

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The Pokémon Company International has announced the streaming schedule for the Players Cup II . The events will be streamed on their official YouTube and Twitch  or  Twitch (TCG) channels starting at 11:00 a.m. PST until 7:00 p.m. PST.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Pokémon Unavailable in the Game or DLC

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With the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield players have been upset that not all Pokémon from previously generations would be added to the game. With the Expansion Pass DLC announcement, players received hope that all their favorite Pokémon would be returning. Now that both The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra have been released we now know that there are still 234 Pokémon that are not available in the game.

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Bug and Poison Max Raid Event

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The Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area have now shifted in Pokémon Sword and Shield. With this, the Ghost & Dark-type Pokémon have left the boosted raids and various Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon have been added including Gigantamax Butterfree and Gigantamax Garbodor. This event runs until November 30th

Pokémon Sword and Shield: Spooky Max Raid Event

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The Wild Area has now shifted in Pokémon Sword & Shield for a special limited event. From October 29th until November 1st, Ghost and Dark Pokémon have left raids and Pokémon that are spooky have started to appear. Cofagrigus, Trevenant, Mimikyu, Polteageist and Gourgeist (including shiny) will appear in Raid Dens.

How To Get the Galarian Legendary Birds in Pokémon in Sword & Shield The Crown Tundra

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Showing how to get the Legendary Bird Trio, Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, Galarian Moltres in the new  Sword and Shield The Crown Tundra  Expansion. Something not mentioned in my video is I saw somebody setup Camp in the Wild Area where Zapdos might appear and when you leave camp he might spawn on top of you. If you want to get all the new Pokémon check out the  Legendaries, Mythicals, and Ultra Beasts guide .

How To Get Regigigus in Pokémon in Sword & Shield The Crown Tundra

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Showing how to get the Legendaries Regice, Registeel, Regirock, Regieleki, Regidrago and Regigigas in the new  Sword and Shield The Crown Tundra  Expansion. If you want to get all the new Pokémon check out the  Legendaries, Mythicals, and Ultra Beasts guide .

Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Crown Tundra Version Exclusive Pokémon

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Just like every other Pokémon game and the Isle of Armor, the new expansion The Crown Tundra also has Version Exclusives. This means that certain Pokémon will only show in the wild and in Dynamax Adventures on either Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield.

How To Get COSMOG, SOLGALEO & LUNALA in Pokémon in Sword & Shield The Crown Tundra

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Showing how to get Cosmog in the new  Sword and Shield The Crown Tundra  Expansion. Cosmog's final evolution is specific to your versions game. Evolving Cosmoem in Sword will get you Solgaleo and in Shield you will get Lunala. If you want to get all the new Pokémon check out the  Legendaries, Mythicals, and Ultra Beasts guide .

How To Get SPIRITOMB in Pokémon in Sword & Shield The Crown Tundra

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Showing how to get Spiritomb in the new Sword and Shield The Crown Tundra  Expansion. Spiritomb is one of the Pokémon that require a quest to obtain and is needed to complete your Crown Tundra PokéDex, this video will take you through the steps to obtain the Forbidden Pokémon. If you want to get all the new Pokémon check out the Legendaries, Mythicals, and Ultra Beasts guide .