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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket: Mega Rising Announced

Get ready to witness some incredible Mega Evolutions with the release of "Mega Rising" on October 30th, featuring new booster packs and stunning ex cards that make Mega Gyarados, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Altaria, along with others, feel like they're stepping out of your screen!

Bruno Pferd · 2 min read

Pokémon TCG Pocket: Mega Evolution Boost with Gyarados, Blaziken, Altaria

On October 30th, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will launch its new Mega Rising expansion, centered on Mega Evolution Pokémon. At 7:00 AM Portugal continental time, the expansion will introduce three new booster packs: Mega Gyarados, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Altaria. The expansion features new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, showcased in the official trailer, which appear to pop out of the screen. Collectors can also look forward to other cards, including Mega Absol, Mega Pinsir, and Mega Ampharos. The complete Growlithe art is also expected to be a sought-after addition.

In Case You Missed It

As we conclude our exploration of Netflix's latest offerings, don't miss Bruno Pferd's recent analysis, "Netflix: This Week's Releases Featuring Cult Films and a Highly Anticipated New Release" (published October 20th), where he delves into the diverse lineup awaiting viewers this week, from cult classics like "The Blair Witch Project" to the much-anticipated thriller "A House of Dynamite," starring Rebecca Ferguson. Meanwhile, Marcus Thompson invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of Villa Shinju through its captivating soundtrack, now available for streaming on major platforms like iTunes and Spotify. Composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto with 54 tracks, it allows you to experience every note of Magatsu's battles and Villa Shinju's tranquil moments, accompanied by a fascinating speedpainting video featuring one of the game's artists bringing Towa and her companions to life in time with the music. And in a surprising turn of events, Saudi Arabia has pumped $1 billion into SNK, the legendary game developer behind classics like Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, under the helm of Erick Feig, former Lionsgate head honcho. This investment aims to birth Arena SNK Studios, reimagining SNK's iconic franchises for modern audiences through big-budget films and animated series. So if you're a fan of these cult classics or curious about Saudi Arabia's cultural ambitions, Jonathan Dubinski's report on October 18th is a must-read at Saudi Arabia Injects $1 Billion to Make 'The King of Fighters' Movies with Former Lionsgate Head.

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