REVIEW: General Mills Pokemon Berry Bolt Cereal

What is General Mills Pokémon Berry Bolt Cereal? As part of the Pokémon franchise’s 25th anniversary, General Mills has created a cereal to mark the occasion. The Berry Bolt flavored cereal is themed around everyone’s sparky little favorite yellow Pokémon, Pikachu. Berry-flavored, sweetened corn puffs with Pikachu and lightning bolt-shaped marshmallows make up this limited offering. How is it? Much like many special tie-in cereals, this one doesn’t bring anything new or innovative to the t...
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How to catch the legendary Pokemon in Pokemon: Let’s Go

Pokémon: Let's Go gives players a chance to catch awesome Pokémon, including a few legendary Pokémon. Here are a few tips for catching these tough Pokémon.
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The best video game movies of all time

Video game movies have been around since Super Mario Bros. in 1993, and they have had very mixed success over the years. These are the best video game movies.
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Everything we know about New Pokémon Snap

Nintendo finally revealed more info about New Pokémon Snap. From gameplay to pre-order bonuses, here is everything we know about the upcoming Pokémon game.
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Insider Transportation: Uber's plan to stop losing money, auto stocks to bet on, and how to get a Rivian job

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has made a series of bold moves as he tries to pull his company into profitability. AP Photo/Paul Sakuma Ever since Uber burst onto the global stage a few years ago led by the brash Travis Kalanick, scrapping with regulators the world over and winning over legions of fans, one little thing has nagged at its backers: its apparent inability to make any money. Since going public in 2019, Uber has lost money in every quarter.Turning that trend around is the job of Kal...
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New Pokémon Snap Pre-Orders Are Live: Here’s Where To Capture a Copy for Yourself

New Pokémon Snap | $60 | Amazon, Best Buy, GameStopRead more...
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Pokémon ready to go with Katy Perry as muse for 25th anniversary of beloved video game, card franchise

The Pokémon video game and card franchise, founded in part by Nintendo, will begin a celebration of its 25th anniversary with Katy Perry on board.         [Author: USA TODAY]
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Man arrested for counterfeiting 25 popsicle sticks to claim prize

ガリガリ君のポケモンカード当たったよーーー！！！ pic.twitter.com/x7lhD8A07V— はまみ (@tY0iMrkXz9FGpQH) August 9, 2020 A genuine prize-winning popsicle stick A popsicle company in Japan held a promotion that awarded a special rare Pokemon card to lucky people who happened to buy a popsicle with a specially marked stick. — Read the rest
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Man arrested for counterfeiting 25 popsicle sticks to claim

ガリガリ君のポケモンカード当たったよーーー！！！ pic.twitter.com/x7lhD8A07V— はまみ (@tY0iMrkXz9FGpQH) August 9, 2020 A genuine prize-winning popsicle stick A popsicle company in Japan held a promotion that awarded a special rare Pokemon card to lucky people who happened to buy a popsicle with a specially marked stick. — Read the rest
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'Death by Pokémon Go': Study finds that driving while playing likely cost billions in car damage, injuries

Pokémon Go craze hits New York City on July 25, 2016. Mike Coppola/Getty Images Users playing Pokémon Go while driving resulted in a "disproportionate increase in crashes near PokéStops" in an area of Indiana, a Purdue University study found. The study analyzed 12,000 police incident reports in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It concluded that resulting car damage, injuries, and fatalities incurred county-wide costs of $5.2 million. Nationwide, the study estimated costs to range between $2 bil...
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Inside wealthy kids' weird, pricey pandemic purchases, from $1,000 Patagonia fleeces to a $31.8 million T. rex

A wealthy person at the airport wearing Chanel pearls, of course. Matthew Sperzel/Getty Images Wealthy people snatched up bizarre items during the coronavirus pandemic — take, for example, this $31.8 million T. rex, or this $1.9 million pigeon. Many millennials and Gen Zers have also leaned into nostalgia-tinged purchases, stocking up on Patagonia vests that cost up to $1,000 and trading $1 million worth of Pokemon cards. Auction houses and online high-end marketplaces are seeing a recor...
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Rare Pokémon card expected to fetch $350k at auction

A mint condition first edition hologram Pokémon card could sell for $350,000 or more at Heritage Auctions' Comics & Comic Art Auction Jan. 14-15. From Heritage Auctions: The Pokémon Charizard #4 First Edition Base Set Rare Hologram Trading Card (Wizards of the Coast, 1999) PSA GEM MT 10 (estimate: $350,000+) is arguably the hottest card in the entire hobby. — Read the rest
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How Niantic evolved Pokémon GO for the year no one could go anywhere

Pokémon GO was created to encourage players to explore the world while coordinating impromptu large group gatherings — activities we’ve all been encouraged to avoid since the pandemic began. And yet, analysts estimate that 2020 was Pokémon GO’s highest-earning year yet. By twisting some knobs and tweaking variables, Pokémon GO became much easier to play without leaving the house. Niantic’s approach to 2020 was full of carefully considered changes, and I’ve highlighted man...
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How to play Pokémon GO

There has never been a better time to start playing Pokémon Go. Here's everything you need to know before jumping into the increasingly popular mobile AR game.
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Level Up Your Inner Nerd With Pokémon Blue Light Glasses

Jins today launched a new line of Pokémon-themed eyeglasses and blue light blockers. The collection, released in partnership with the Pokémon Company, will feature frames for both children and adults in a variety of designs and colors specific to fan-favorite Pokémon.Read more...
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Whatnot raises $4M as it gets into livestreamed auctions and Pokémon cards

Whatnot, a company I first wrote about back in February, has spent the months since growing rapidly — both in terms of feature set and userbase. This morning the company is announcing it has raised a $4M seed round. Originally focused on being a platform for safely reselling FunkoPop! vinyl figurines, Whatnot has since expanded into other types of collectables, including Pokémon cards, sports cards, and FiGPiNs. Whatnot wants to be the GOAT of collectible toys, starting with Funko Pops T...
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Dr.Fone – Virtual Location (iOS): The best tool to spoof Pokemon Go for iPhone users

Pokemon Go is a very popular AR game. The game was developed by the Pokemon Company in collaboration with Nintendo and Niantic. Niantic is a Google spin-off company that is behind some of the earlier AR games like Ingress.  In general, Pokemon Go is a free game for Android and iOS, allowing players to catch Pokemon hidden in various real-world locations. In the game itself, the game developer provides several items that can be purchased for real money. One of the goals of these paid items (in...
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Ani-Gamers Podcast #149 – Turn on That Good Netcode

David makes his return to the Queue segment to catch up with Evan on the games and anime they’ve been checking out, including the latest Smash Bros. Fighters Pass, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core + R (got that goood netcode), Ghost of Tsushima , the “Crown Tundra” Pokemon DLC, and the Cardcaptor Sakura anime. Topics include: horny gambling, Sekiro vs. Tsushima , and problematic ships. Runtime:  1 hour, 9 minutes Direct Download RSS Feed iTunes Spotify Stitcher Google Musi...
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Illusionist Uri Geller Retracts Ban on Pokemon TCG Kadabra Cards

Famous British-Israeli illusionist Uri Geller who once banned the use of the Kadabra cards from the Pokemon Trading Card game has now changed his mind about the whole issue. The “controversy” revolved around the Japanese name for Kadabra, Yungerer, which is said to be read similarly to “Uri Geller”, and the Pokemon’s staple act of […]
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Uri Geller calls off 20-year ban on Pokémon trading card that 'stole' his 'signature image'

What a spoon Infamous spoon-wrecking genius Uri Geller has lifted a 20-year ban on Nintendo from publishing Pokémon trading cards he claimed appropriated his likeness.…
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Pokemon 25th Anniversary Celebrations Announced

The Pokemon Company, coinciding with the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, has announced special celebrations and events for the upcoming 25th anniversary of Pokemon in 2021. The official announcement of the upcoming 25th anniversary celebrations from The Pokemon Company: The Pokémon Company International teased its upcoming 25th anniversary celebration for the Pokémon brand during the annual […]
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Pokemon Sword & Shield’s Gloria Given British Accent for Pokemon Masters Ex

Pokemon Masters Ex will be inserting another sync pair into the smartphone title to try and maintain player interest, this time selecting female heroine Gloria of the initially despised Nintendo Switch title Pokemon Sword & Shield, though fans may be more intrigued by the fact that she was given a British accent. An introduction video […]
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Pokemon Sword & Shield’s Gloria Given Southern English Accent for Pokemon Masters Ex

Pokemon Masters Ex will be inserting another sync pair into the smartphone title to try and maintain player interest, this time selecting female heroine Gloria of the initially despised Nintendo Switch title Pokemon Sword & Shield, though fans may be more intrigued by the fact that she was given a southern English accent. An introduction […]
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Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals that are available now include a Switch bundle with a free game and 50% off Nintendo exclusives like 'Pokémon' and 'Fire Emblem'

When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. The Nintendo Switch has been the world's fastest-selling console since its debut in March 2017. AP/Koji Sasahara The Nintendo Switch will once again be one of the most sought after products during Black Friday 2020, continuing its reign as the world's bestselling video game console.Multiple retailers are offering a $300 Switch bundle with "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" and three months of Nintendo Switch...
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The Hacked Nintendo Game & Watch Now Plays Pokémon and Zelda Too

After successfully hacking Nintendo’s Game & Watch revival a day before the handheld was officially released, it didn’t lake long for Twitter user ‘stacksmashing’ to figure out how to get alternate games running on the device. They started with Doom, but have since succeeded in getting other retro classics like The…Read more...
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Maker creates a Pikachu from felted wool

This adorable felted wool Pikachu is a delight to watch being made, and the sound effects on the sped up video are a lot of fun. Bonus video: hadmade Strawberry Dog! Image: YouTube / 猫九的羊毛毡 [Cat 9's wool felt]
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Nintendo Switch Online Family 12 Month Membership For Just $19.99 From Target After $15 Black Friday Savings

Nintendo Switch Online Family 12 Month Membership For Just $19.99 From Target After $15 Black Friday Savings You will receive a download link via email once ordered.       Online Play – Battle it out or cooperate with players online in compatible games like Pokémon™ Sword and Pokémon™ Shield, Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe, and […]
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Pokémon GO will bump its max level cap to 50 and add more Pokémon soon

Since launching four years ago, hitting level 40 in Pokémon GO meant hitting the top. You could still keep catching Pokémon and gathering XP, of course — but that shiny level badge wasn’t going up any higher. That’ll change later this month with an update that bumps the cap to 50, introduces new Pokémon, and makes other gameplay tweaks. Here’s whats changing: New level cap: Starting November 30th, the max level in Pokémon GO will now be 50. Niantic tells me that XP you’ve already accumulated ...
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20 fun Advent calendars for kids of all ages

When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Target Kids love Christmas for obvious reasons, and Advent calendars keep the Christmas spirit going in the days leading up to December 25.There are Advent calendars for every age and every interest, so we rounded up a wide variety of calendars to delight toddlers, older kids, and even teenagers.The calendars feature building kits, crafts, activities, books, socks, and more. We even included some r...
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Pokémon Go is getting a big update aimed at its most dedicated players, including raising the maximum level

The level cap is going from 40 up to 50. Niantic Pokémon Go is getting a big new update on November 30th that will raise the level cap from 40 up to 50, while also readjusting the experience system. Going from level 40 to level 50 will require players to not only get a lot of experience points, but also complete certain challenges. That gives even those players who have been with the game since the beginning a lot more to do. Pokémon Go has thrived this year, even amid the pandemic, with S...
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