Nintendo Orders Pokemon TCG Shop To Change Its Name

The Pokémon Trading Card Game had a successful 2025 and continued that momentum into 2026. Last year started with the release of the highly anticipated ‘Prismatic Evolutions’ set, which featured the Eeveelutions, and included popular expansions like ‘Destined Rivals’ and ‘Phantasmal Flames.’ 2026 began with the launch of ‘Ascended Heroes.’ Unfortunately, one Pokémon shop in the New York area faced difficulties, experiencing a robbery and requiring intervention from Nintendo.

Best Open-World RPGs With Living Worlds

Players often complain that open-world games have uninteresting characters who just go through the motions, which can ruin the feeling of being in a real place. That’s why games that do NPCs differently really stand out. But even among those, some games have truly exceptional characters – and they’re becoming increasingly realistic and intelligent.

Best HM Slaves in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen

In Pokémon games, “HM slaves” are Pokémon specifically used to learn Hidden Machine (HM) moves. This frees up move slots on your stronger, battle-ready Pokémon. The ideal HM slave is easy to catch, available early in the game, and can learn several different HMs. Here are some good choices in FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald.

Crypto Crash: Why Can’t It Just Stay Up Like My Mood on a Good Day?

So, short-term Bitcoin whales are now holding about $26 billion in unrealized losses. What a way to wake up! The peak was back on February 6 when it dipped below $60,000, and just like that, losses surged to around $32 billion. These poor souls were probably thinking, “Hey, I’ll just hold it until it goes back up!” Spoiler alert: That’s not how it works. If volatility makes a comeback, we might see these whales flipping out and selling like it’s Black Friday. Talk about an emotional rollercoaster!

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Finale Confirms Major Game of Thrones Theory

In Season 1, Episode 6 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, titled “The Morrow,” it’s made clear that Ser Arlan of Pennytree never officially made Dunk a knight. This means Dunk isn’t a true knight throughout the series. While this detail doesn’t significantly alter the plot of either The Hedge Knight or the show, it does confirm a fan theory that’s been around for 28 years, with George R.R. Martin’s involvement. Crucially, it reveals that the knight Jaime Lannister admired and Brienne of Tarth is a descendant of achieved his legendary status through deception.

Best Free Alternative Games To Minecraft

It’s always fun to explore new games, especially when they capture the same creative spirit as Minecraft. With so many sandbox games available, it can be tough to find something good, and they aren’t always cheap. Luckily, there are lots of excellent free-to-play options that are well-made and enjoyable, offering a fresh experience while still feeling familiar.