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Pokemon card resellers are ruining the hobby, but making my own Pokedex got me back in the game
The author discusses how the rise of resellers has negatively impacted the Pokemon Trading Card Game hobby, shifting the focus from collecting to monetary value. They found renewed enjoyment by setting a personal goal of completing a Pokedex binder using their existing collection and new packs, prioritizing favorite artwork over rare hits.
The Detectorist Guild announced for Nintendo Switch
PQube and Full Stop Studios have announced The Detectorist Guild, a cozy village-life RPG for Nintendo Switch, set for an early 2027 release. Players will explore a British village using a metal detector to find treasures and uncover a local mystery, with features including simulated metal detecting, a nostalgic setting, and a blend of pixel and voxel art.
PC Gamers, come rate my videogame vinyl collection and decide whether it was worth the $$$
This article discusses the author's personal journey and extensive collection of video game and anime soundtrack vinyl records, highlighting titles like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Elden Ring. While acknowledging the enjoyment and ritual of collecting, the author concludes that for most people, it's an expensive and cumbersome hobby compared to digital listening.
One Baldur's Gate 3 fan is on a mission to complete the weirdest collection in the RPG, leaving fellow players with…
A Baldur's Gate 3 player has garnered significant attention on Reddit for their extensive collection of in-game bones, amassing hundreds of various skeletal remains across multiple playthroughs. This unusual hobby has sparked discussion among fellow players, with some sharing their own unique uses for in-game items like ribcages, highlighting the game's capacity for player creativity.
Why Gamers Are the New Comics Collectors: A Practical Guide to Building a Gaming Memorabilia Collection
This guide provides a practical framework for building a gaming memorabilia collection, drawing parallels to the comics collecting hobby. It emphasizes establishing a collecting thesis, understanding what constitutes valuable memorabilia, managing budgets, documenting provenance, and proper storage to preserve items. The article advises focusing on consistency and purpose rather than accumulating everything.
What to Look for in a Pokémon Card Binder: A Complete Buyer's Guide 2026
This buyer's guide provides essential information for collectors on how to choose the right binder for storing Pokémon cards. It covers critical aspects such as pocket type (side-loading recommended), material safety (PVC-free, acid-free), binder design (ringless preferred), page layout, and capacity to ensure cards are protected from damage and preserved for value.
If you're feeling the Pokemon Pokopia FOMO, Collector's Cove lets you explore and farm on the back of a…
Collector's Cove is a cozy farming simulation game where players explore islands and build a farm on the back of a sea-faring creature. Similar to filling a Pokedex, the game focuses on collecting crops, fish, and recipes to expand a Collector's Compendium. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Pokémon Pokopia Review – The Most Surprising Pokémon Spin-Off in Years
Pokémon Pokopia is a surprisingly strong contender for Game of the Year, offering a compelling blend of simulation, crafting, and collection mechanics with a moving narrative. The game features over 300 Pokémon and a vast world to explore, with a mercifully short tutorial and a satisfying gameplay loop. Its visual presentation and music are charming, and it runs smoothly on the Nintendo Switch 2.
