Do You Even Nerd?

08/13/2026

If you haven’t opened Pokémon GO recently, now is the time!

Yesterday a timed research challenge appeared for everyone that gives you a Master Ball and a guaranteed 100% Mewtwo with a unique background.

Pro-tip: The Mewtwo from research is a guaranteed catch, so DO NOT waste your Master Ball on it! Save that bad boy for a Galarian Bird or a roaming legendary.

08/07/2026

When was the last time someone asked you who your favorite Pokemon was? If it wasn’t today here’s your chance!

08/05/2026

Time for some nuggies and choccy milk!

Several iconic Pokémon, including Pikachu and Eevee, unite for a special 30th anniversary collaboration with McDonald's this month. Read more! 👇

08/04/2026

What could it mean? 🤔

Pikachu, standing by! 🚀

We’re partnering with the ESA - European Space Agency (ESA) for World Space Week 2026! More information is coming soon.

08/04/2026

What does it say about someone whose favorite video game and favorite movie are both tragedies where every single hero dies in the end?

Honestly, I don’t even know how to answer that question. But in my opinion, Rogue One and Halo Reach are an absolute masterclasse in storytelling.

What makes them so great is that if you’re a fan of either universe, you actually know how the story has to end before you even press start or buy a movie ticket. Yet, both do such an amazing job of building hope and pulling you into a false sense of security, making you think that somehow, against all odds, everyone will be okay.

And then, one by one, they meticulously break your heart by taking down your entire crew.

Halo Reach came out first back in 2010, and to this day I still don’t understand how some people hated its story or gameplay. Part of me genuinely wonders if the writers of Rogue One took some inspiration from how Reach handled Noble Team.

Maybe I ‘m just finding an interesting connection between two of my favorite franchises, but the thematic similarities are there.

How y’all think Halo Reach and Rogue One compare as tragic prequel stories?

07/31/2026

Here are my photos and my personal take on the Pokémon Fossil Exhibit! (If you want to be surprised when you go, don’t click through the photos!)

If you’ve been a fan of the franchise for a long time or are brand new to the world, you are going to have a total blast. It hits all the nostalgia marks right on the head!

The pairing of life size Pokémon models with real world dinosaur fossils to show what inspired each creature is an awesome touch, and the models themselves are top notch quality. Now with that being said, it is a bit pricey. General museum admission is $30, plus an $18 add on ticket for the exhibit. But if you plan to spend the entire day exploring the whole Field Museum, it is 100% worth it!

A few helpful perks and details to keep in mind:

You get an exclusive commemorative card upon entering the exhibit.

Your exhibit ticket unlocks access to the official gift shop.

Merchandise is capped at 5 items per ticket, with certain rare items limited to 1.

If you play Pokémon GO, there are a few fun in game bonuses active while you walk around!

The gift shop is on the expensive side, but that is expected for exclusive museum pop ups. Overall, I am so glad I went! If you want to make the trip to Chicago, the exhibit is open at the Field Museum all the way through April 2027.

Have you planned a trip to see the Pokémon Fossil Exhibit?

Photogrographer: Me! Clinton Bales

07/30/2026

Less Than 24 Hours Until Spider-Man: Brand New Day!

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t incredibly excited for this one!

Obviously, I am stoked to see Tom Holland return as Peter Parker, but throwing Mark Ruffalo's Hulk and Jon Bernthal's Punisher into the mix are huge standouts for me. That dynamic alone is going to be wild to see on the big screen!

I definitely have my own theories on who the big bad is, but I’m keeping that to myself for now.

Coming right before Avengers Doomsday, this film definitely has huge shoes to fill. But with Destin Daniel Cretton at the helm, my hopes are sky high. Shang-Chi had easily some of the absolute best choreographed fight scenes in the entire MCU, so I cannot wait to see his grounded, action packed take on Spider-Man.

Are you seeing Spider-Man Brand New Day this opening weekend? What are you most excited to see, the Punisher team up, the Hulk crossover, or the street level fight choreography?

07/28/2026

More Pokemon fun coming up!

The journey isn’t over yet!

Mark your calendar for : Mega Finale on September 5–6, 2026.

https://pokemongo.com/newst/gofest2026-finale-save-the-date

07/27/2026

Got to check out the Pokémon Fossil exhibit at the Field Museum this past weekend in Chicago! It was a total blast!

Here are just a few quick photos from the trip. I will be posting some of my higher quality professional shots along with a full review later this week.

The way they pair real prehistoric fossils directly with iconic Pokémon models is incredible to see up close!

Has anyone else had a chance to go and catch the exclusive promo Pikachu yet?

07/24/2026

Pokémon GO Has Lied to Us All!

It’s a Zorua in Wooloo clothing!

It sits there pretending to be just a harmless video game, when in reality all it actually is, is a workout app, a mob grinder, and a local tour map pointing out interesting places I would have never noticed in my regular day to day life.

It makes me furious that I can hit my daily recommended amount of steps while capturing some of my absolute favorite fictional characters. And don’t even get me started on some of the cool local monuments and hidden gems I have discovered just from spinning PokéStops!

I am so outrageously misled that I cannot wait until I hit max level and complete my Pokédex so I can finally put this app down for good.
..At least until Tuesday morning when the next weekly event drops.

Has anyone else been completely fooled into walking a healthy amount every day and discovering cool new spots in your town?