Episode 288: the Vigoroth episode of the PokeProblemsPodcast!
First we talk game news: In Pokemon Go, Quality of life updates… that include easier interaction with Zygarde Cells! Soon it will be Poke-Ween! Halloween 2026 Part I starts October 27, Chandelure Super Mega Raid Day is October 31, 2026, and Halloween 2026 Part II last until November 5! The event features new costumed Pokemon and the debut of Shiny Greavard, plus... Mega Chandeluuuuuuuure! PokéXciting! lands at Changi Airport and Jewel in Singapore November 7 and 8, featuring many Pokemon features including in GO! All 27 starters will be appearing IN PERSON as mascots at the events! And a Steel- and Dragon-type adventure is coming November 9 to 13.
Next, we talk events!
Miz Sylver got to host the Cosplay Death Match at the Malden Cosplay Celebration on October 9 while dressed as this year's mascot! If you live in Eastern Massachusetts and you haven't had the chance to check out the Malden Gaming District, you really should! Cool events are happening all the time, like Pokeween at Zenith Comics, which Miz Sylver attended on October 14!
We both went to NYCC 2026! We talk about the dizzying experience that is NYCC; so many incredible panels and cosplay and booths and... so many! One Pokemon related highlight was seeing a special live presentation of BALLS: The Monster-Catchin' Musical Comédy. The full show is debuting on YouTube October 25th! What an incredible show!
The floor was full of awesome booths, including the PacMan Snack Breaks booth and the incredible Dragon Ball booth!
We hosted several events, including the Nintendo x Super Smash Bros cosplay meetup:
Outside the show, we also kept super busy! We visited Kodansha House Pop-up, the CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestra Concert, and made our pilgrimage to Nintendo NYC!
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