themariobrosdotnet

[themariobrosdotnet]

The mini tins from the pokemon celebrations 25th anniversary expansion. How outrageous

[themariobrosdotnet]

These are some of my favourite Charizard Cards from the Pokemon TCG and if I had to pick a real winner it’s gotta be Crystal Zard from Skyridge (bottom middle). Whats your favourite zard and why?

[themariobrosdotnet]

Latest Pokemon TCG expansion, Chilling Reign lands Friday. Pretty sure this is the best Sword & Shield set so far (and I do include Shining Fates in that). Those alt arts are rivalled only by Gold Secret Snorlax :-D 

Seize the advantage with Pokémon of the frozen lands, including the powerful Ice Rider Calyrex VMAX and Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX—plus the Galarian forms of Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres—in Sword & Shield—Chilling Reign! Phantom hauntings, howling blizzards, and wild battles—expand the realms of your Pokémon strategy with new powers and new possibilities. Press on despite ghostly opposition, and claim total victory in the land of spectral snow with the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield—Chilling Reign expansion!

[themariobrosdotnet]

The Top 3 Pokemon TCG Expansions of the XY Series

“Pokemon - A brand that continues to surge forward in fame and popularity!” 

The Pokemon trading card game (TCG) has fascinated every single gamer out there and makes competition play more accessible to anyone who ever wanted to try this. With the addition of the XY Series, Pokemon again succeeded to draw the attention of gaming enthusiasts worldwide. 

In total, there are 13 XY series of sets, and these were introduced somewhere between December 2013 and September 2016. Out of those 13, here we have compiled the top 3 Pokemon TCG Expansions that one cannot afford to miss. Let’s get into it. 

XY Evolutions

The Pokemon Trading Card Game legacy evolves with XY Evolutions Expansion. This was released on 2nd November 2016 and came with a bang. With the exhilarating power of Mega Charizard - EX, Mega Venusaur - EX, and Mega Blastoise - EX, this expansion restores the very first Pokemon TCG into glory. In addition to this, Evolutions also features some of the wild surprises such as Machamp BREAK, Dragonite - EX, Mega Slowbro - EX, and Ninetales BREAK. This surprise adds a pinch of spark to the trading card games and makes it super exciting for the gamers.

The classic fierce-battling Pokemon and the old-timey trainers are recreated in the XY Evolution Cards. All you have to do is ask professor Oak to begin the game and you are all set to create a benchmark with Pokemon TCG: XY - Evolution Expansion. This mainly includes the following:

More than 100     cards

4 Latest     Pokemon BREAK

A recreation     of the retrograde Pokemon trading cards

12 New     Pokemon-EX along with Mega Evolution Pokemon

XY Evolutions - Theme Decks

Evolutions Expansion came with two theme decks, namely - Mewtwo Mayhem Theme Deck and Pikachu Power Theme Deck. Find out the detailed information about these theme decks here.

Mewtwo Mayhem     Theme Deck

This deck is all set to pass out the chaos! Featuring Onix and Hitmonchan delivering the hits, Mewtwo smacks both body and mind. This themed deck of XY Evolutions includes:

1 Deck Box

2-player     playmat and rule sheet

1 metallic     coin

60 Pokemon     Cards

Damage     counters

1 card     checklist

1 code card     to get this game started online

Pikachu Power     Theme Deck

Pikachu - a little thunderbolt that never gives up is ready to charge up your trading card game. Make your deck extra powerful by adding Raichu and Electabuzz and beat any foe instantly. This features:

60 Pokemon     Cards

2-player     playmat and rule sheet

1 metallic     coin

Damage     Counter

1 Deck box

1 code card     to get this game started online

1 card     checklist

2.                  XY Fates Collide

What if your gaming card can see the future and can shape it to combine two worlds? Surprised?? Don’t be as reality shifts and is reinvented in the Pokemon XY Fates Collide. This expansion was released on 2nd May 2016 and had totally shaken the gaming world. Though the word ‘BREAK’ isn’t mentioned in the name, this is the 3rd edition of the XY BREAK Series. 

It features the card - Mega Alakazam-EX who can see the future and has the ability to turn the tables. In addition to this, you’ll also find the Legendary Pokemon Zygarde that can take too many forms and thus makes the game worth playing. As the name implies, this game joins the two Pokemon worlds and their fates are sealed with each other. 

XY Fates Collide Cards includes:

Over 120     cards

13 New     Pokemon-Ex along with Mega Evolution Pokemon

5 New Pokemon     BREAK

XY Fates Collide - Theme Decks

This XY Series TCG Expansion features 2 theme decks - Sky Guardian Theme Deck and Better Ruler Theme Deck. Let’s find out their detailed information here.

Sky Guardian     Theme Deck

Set the storm of your battle free with Lugia, a legendary Pokemon of the Sea, and burn through the opposition in a flash with the mystic flame of Delphox and fiery wings of Moltrex. 

Battle Ruler     Theme Deck

Add the pokemon of order and control - Zygarde and rule the battle like a pro. Get Battle Ruler Theme Deck of XY Fates Collide Expansion and call down the thunder. With Serperior’s rushing coils and Lucario’s fist of justice, you can easily seize the moment and set your game on fire. 

3.                  XY BREAKpoint

Released on 3rd February 2016, XY BREAKpoint Expansion presents the battle between the twin worlds. Along with the Shiny Mega Gyarados-EX, more Pokemon are driven into the rift from time to time like Luxray BREAK, Greninja BREAK, and Mega Scizor-EX. They all have immense powers and are enough capable to mend the rift and save both of the worlds from a collision. With this expansion, Pokemon does BREAK again in style.

Compared to the predecessor, this expansion of the XY series has a better pull rate for the booster pack. This pack gives your collection a boost and takes your game to new heights. In XY BREAKpoint Cards, you’ll find:

More than 120     Cards

11 New     Pokemon-EX together with 2 Mega Evolution Pokemon

5 New Pokemon     BREAK

XY BREAKpoint - Theme Decks

This expansion comes in two theme decks - Wave Slasher Theme Deck and Electric Eye Theme Deck. Find out the details here.

Wave Slasher     Theme Deck

Get this deck now and slash your foes in the battle arena. Call Greninja and Slowking at any time flow like water and bend like grass while playing this trading card game. 

Electric Eye     Theme Deck

A playable 60-card theme deck features lightning-type Pokemon including Luxray and the powerful Electivire. Aptly named, this deck allows you to command the gleaming eyes of Luxray and stare down your rival with hypnotic mastery. Like all other theme decks, it also includes - a luxury deck box, a custom coin, damage counters, TCGO deck access code, and one 2-player mat. 

Final Words:

Unarguably, Pokemon TCG gave the fans an interesting way to enjoy their favorite gaming brand. These above-mentioned expansions, be it Evolutions, Fates Collide, or XY BREAKpoint, are out of the box and feature a unique thrill that spellbinds the players and leaves them with the desire for more. 

[themariobrosdotnet]

Ancient Warrior Game Characters

Games are an essential part of life, and many people have learned to embrace them. They give you a chance to develop and grow your imagination, thus improving your reasoning. Ancient game characters were invented a long time ago when people first thought of creating games and have only become better with time. After every few years, there are warrior characters that develop so that they can be more relevant to the new generation and relate more to their lives. For ancient warrior games to become better, there must be experts working on them, and over the past few years, they have improved immensely.

Anyone who has been playing the games can tell you that they are the best. The warriors have been evolving since the games were invented, and new ideas come up each day. The new generation of gamers can live through different timelines when they take time to play and compete in the games. Ancient warrior game characters have been equipped with new weapons and gadgets that are not too modernized that they would look inaccurate, and that can serve different purposes in the game. A lot of imagination goes into making the costumes, and the experts involved in improving the games must have a vast knowledge of the history of the games and the timelines. These days, ancient warrior games can be played on phones and other gadgets that make gamers get the ultimate experience. The graphics are updated to the best versions, and the warrior game characters appear better looking and more natural on the screens.

 The Past Challenges of E-sport Games

Most people love watching and taking part in sports and games. These days, esports have been accepted as one of the ways people can participate as they compete for various trophies. There are a lot of challenges E-sport games have been through and they have managed to get past some of them. Some of the challenges of E-sport games are:

• Many underage gamers spend money irresponsibly and are challenging to control on the internet.

• Most of the tournaments might be fake, and they can hardly be distinguished from the real ongoing ones.

• Many E-sport games have been termed 'nerd games' and this mentality has made it difficult for other people to embrace the games.

However, E-sports has managed to overcome some of these challenges by coming up with measures to help control the games. There is an age limit in some tournaments that require a lot of money, and the gamers must verify that they are old enough before they bet on the games. E-sports has gained a lot of players and they have learned the difference between fake tournaments from the training they go through before they participate. Betting has become the best way for the industry to make money since many people take part in it. The numbers have increased over time, and more games are developing for people to bet on, increasing the industry's finances significantly.

[themariobrosdotnet]

An official Super Mario stamp collection from Japan.

[themariobrosdotnet]

Awezum Super Mario World inspired poster.

[themariobrosdotnet]

A really nice artwork of Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 for Game Boy, by Leonardo Cirius.

[themariobrosdotnet]

The artwork from a Super Mario Bros jigsaw puzzle from 1991. Can’t work out if Bowser looks Warty, or if Wart looks Bowsery?

[themariobrosdotnet]

Daisy and Luigi take the boys for a few hours!

[themariobrosdotnet]

The Koopa’s are fighting, why aren’t you? a Mario universe recruitment poster in a world War 2 style by Fernando Reza.

[themariobrosdotnet]

When Baby Mario and Baby Luigi were first introduced to Kart Racing.

[themariobrosdotnet]

A topps trading card featuring 3 stickers: Pauline “The Beautiful Girl”, Donkey Kong with a cold and a Jumpman themed phone

[themariobrosdotnet]

A topps trading card from 1982 featuring Jump Man “The Brave Carpenter” and Donkey Kong.

[themariobrosdotnet]

A Super Mario World themed popcorn machine from Japan, image from Superplay Magazine Issue 34 published in 1995.

[themariobrosdotnet]

That time when Yoshi got detention.

[themariobrosdotnet]

Yeaaah, itsa supah mario Lemonade!