Players are once again on the hunt for shiny Pokémon, those incredibly rare, incredibly sought-after variants, in the latest batch of games. And while Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl only just came out today, thanks to leaked early copies a…
Life-Sized Lucario Goes On Sale In Japan For $400
Are you a big Lucario fan? If so, and if you’re in Japan, you can order a large version of the Fighting and Steel-type Pokémon. A life-sized one, to be exact. Read more…
Something Awful Founder Richard ‘Lowtax’ Kyanka Dies At 45
Update 11/11/2021 16:32 p.m. ET: A GoFundMe is collecting money to put toward the wellbeing of the three daughters Kyanka left behind. Here is the corresponding thread on Something Awful. Original story continues below.Read more…
Fortnite Accidentally Gives Away Its Rarest Item, Takes It Back
Earlier today, a bunch of Fortnite players found themselves in possession of the Axe of Champions, one of the rarest items in the game, only to have it snatched away after a few minutes. Fortnite developer Epic Games says the whole thing was a big mist…
A Second Nintendo Store Is Opening In Japan
While you’d think Nintendo would have a slew of official shops in Japan, the Kyoto-based game company only has one. Located in Tokyo, the store, cleverly called Nintendo Tokyo, opened in November 2019. But that is going to change because now, in Novemb…
Feds Say Man Spent Covid Loan On $57,000 Pokémon Card
Vinath Oudomsine, from Dublin, Georgia, has been accused by federal prosecutors of fraudulently applying for a an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). The man claimed to be running a business, but reportedly spent most of the money on a rare Pokémon c…
Here’s What All Those Pumpkins Do In Pokémon Unite’s Big Halloween Patch
Pokémon Unite looks a lot spookier this week, but the Halloween update isn’t purely cosmetic. In addition to new skins and customization options, daily quests and challenges now dole out pumpkins. But the ultimate prize of the event might be a license …
Republican Political Consultant Under Fire For Trolling About Burning Kid’s Pokémon Cards
On Thursday, former Republican National Committee communications strategist Liz Mair expressed disappointment that fetid hellhole Twitter had gotten pretty boring recently. “I’m starting to consider tweeting deliberately crazy and offensive stuff just …
I Have Seen Hell, And It Is Epic Thinking About A Fortnite Movie
“Epic Games is considering launching an entertainment division focused on scripted video programming.” Funny how a sentence can feel both so absurd and yet so inevitable at the same time.Read more…