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Target’s New ‘Pokémon’ 30th Anniversary Drawing Is A Must-See For TCG Fans

  • Target’s raffle for the six-pack bundle is open until 11 November.
  • The bundle costs $31.99, compared with a reported $67 resale price.
  • Entrants roll into later rounds automatically if they are not selected.

Target has opened a raffle for Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary Booster Bundle, giving collectors a chance to buy it without competing against retail bots. The drawing runs until 11 November, and selected entrants can choose whether to complete their purchase. The bundle contains six packs and costs $31.99, above…

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Poll: Which Zelda: Ocarina Of Time HUD Option Is Your Favourite?

  • The Switch 2 game has three HUD options.
  • Normal shows the most information.
  • Master removes the HUD and prompts.

The Switch 2 version of *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time* offers three HUD settings, letting players choose how much information appears on screen. A poll asks players which option they prefer, reflecting a choice between visible guidance and a cleaner, more immersive view. Normal displays the…

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Shigeru Miyamoto: “There are two types of games – well-made games and interesting games”

  • Miyamoto argued games need more than polish.
  • Mario 64 proved Nintendo could make solid 3D action games.
  • Ocarina of Time became a landmark, with a Metacritic score of 99.

Shigeru Miyamoto said Nintendo should make games that are both well made and interesting, warning that polish alone was not enough. In a 1996 interview, he felt the company’s focus had shifted towards execution and away from the innovation that had helped define its games. He said the…

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How to get the Hookshot in Ocarina of Time

  • Visit Kakariko Village as adult Link.
  • Race Dampé’s spirit to win the Hookshot.
  • The cave exit leads to the windmill.

Adult Link gets the Hookshot in Kakariko Village after opening the Door of Time. The tool is needed to reach the Forest Temple and solve other required puzzles, though the game’s clues to its location can be easy to miss. Go to the graveyard and pull back Dampé’s…

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All amiibo rewards and drops in Ocarina of Time

  • Zelda amiibo provide random items already unlocked in the game.
  • Each unique amiibo can be scanned once a day.
  • Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo are due in 2027.

The Ocarina of Time remake lets players scan Zelda-series amiibo for useful item drops, offering a way to replenish supplies during a journey. The feature becomes available after some progress, and each unique amiibo can be scanned once per day. Most Zelda amiibo give random items the player…

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Silksong physical editions confirm free content packs and 2026 expansion

  • Silksong’s booklet confirms multiple free content packs.
  • Sea of Sorrow is still planned for 2026.
  • Physical editions include a Pharloom map and art booklet.

Early copies of the physical editions of Hollow Knight: Silksong reveal that Team Cherry plans to release multiple free content packs, in addition to its Sea of Sorrow expansion. The booklet offers the clearest confirmation yet of further post-launch content, extending the game’s future beyond the announced expansion.…

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Clair Obscur is a “good example” of why Mass Effect 5 doesn’t have to cost $200 million, former BioWare lead says

  • Norman says a new Mass Effect could cost far less than $200 million.
  • Clair Obscur reportedly had a budget under $10 million.
  • EA’s control of the franchise complicates the prospect of a sequel.

Former BioWare designer Christina Norman says Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 shows a new Mass Effect could be made for far less than $200 million. Her comments challenge the idea that Mass Effect 5 would need a huge budget to meet fans’ expectations, amid uncertainty about the franchise’s future…

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James Gunn is out at DC Studios, as former Marvel exec takes over under Skydance

  • Gunn and Safran leave DC Studios on 1 December 2026.
  • Former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham will lead DC’s slate.
  • *Man of Tomorrow* is scheduled for 9 July 2027.

James Gunn and Peter Safran are leaving their roles as co-heads of DC Studios on 1 December 2026, with former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham taking over. The move puts DC’s film, television and animation slate under new leadership, while leaving the future direction of projects launched during Gunn…

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Marvel Rivals’ newest hero tease seems to confirm new X-Men member, plus latest round of leaks

  • A teaser points to Nightcrawler joining Marvel Rivals.
  • Season 11 begins this Friday.
  • Leaks suggest more heroes may arrive in 2027.

A brief *Marvel Rivals* teaser showing Jeff the Landshark vanish in purple smoke alongside the word “BAMF!” strongly signals that X-Men hero Nightcrawler is joining the game. The hint arrives ahead of Season 11, which is due to begin on Friday, and gives more weight to reports about…

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‘Resident Evil’ Officially Removed From 2,500 Theaters After Hitting Final Box Office Milestone

  • The film’s cinema count fell by 2,559 in its eighth week.
  • It has debuted on premium video-on-demand platforms.
  • Reviews have made it the best-reviewed video-game adaptation.

The new *Resident Evil* film has lost 2,559 cinemas as it enters its eighth week, following its debut on premium video-on-demand services. Its theatrical run appears to be nearing an end after the film passed a likely final global box-office milestone, despite setting franchise records and earning strong…

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