No idea if it was a publicity stunt but I'm not sure.

coindesk.com/the-8-biggest-bombshells-from-the-secs-kik-ico-lawsuit
This article shows a few points uncovered through Kik's lawsuit including showing that Kik was losing money back in 2017 (cost $3 million per month to run), and no-one wanted to buy it presumably for that reason. As a result they decided to create and focus on a cryptocurrency, Kin, to keep themselves profitable and keep Kik Messenger afloat.

However this year the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) sued Kik alleging that they conducted an “illegal $100 million securities offering" saying they sold Kin tokens to US investors without properly registering the currency. As a result of all of the above Kik said they were shutting down Kik Messenger so they could afford to fight the lawsuit.

edition.cnn.com/2019/10/19/tech/kik-messenger-saved/index.html
However, a buyer finally stepped in - Kik was bought by one of its holders, MediaLab, so Kik Messenger won't be shut down anymore. However as one might expect a company wouldn't just buy something that was losing money and let that continue without changes, which is why they're going to introduce ads into Kik to cover the costs of running it. However they also say that they will develop Kik to be faster, more reliable, and remove bugs apparently.

tl;dr Kik was losing money and the company got into legal trouble so that's why they were shutting down Kik, before MediaLab bought Kik and are going to introduce ads to it to make up for the running costs.

Hellboy (the original)

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass.

Mega Man ZX Advent.

New trailer showing a few Gigantamax forms:



A Gigantamax-capable Pikachu is obtained when you have save data for Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu.
Electric-type attacks used by Gigantamax Pikachu will change to G-Max Volt Crash, which not only deals damage but also paralyses all opponents, including Ground-types. This Pikachu cannot evolve.


A Gigantamax-capable Eevee is obtained when you have save data for Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee.
Its G-Max Move is G-Max Cuddle which turns all Normal-type moves into the move and infatuates any Pokémon of the opposite gender. This Eevee cannot evolve.


Fire-type attacks used by Gigantamax Charizard will change to G-Max Wildfire, which will also continue to deal damage for four turns to any Pokémon that isn’t Fire type.


Bug-type attacks used by Gigantamax Butterfree will change to G-Max Befuddle, which can also inflict poison, paralysis, or sleep.


A Meowth capable of Gigantamaxing is available from launch until January 15th 2020 as a special early bonus gift.
Normal-type attacks used by Gigantamax Meowth will change to G-Max Gold Rush, which inflicts confusion and scatters coins all over the field to give you extra money after battle.

Galarian Ponyta has been recently revealed. It is a pure Psychic type and is exclusive to Pokemon Shield. It can have the abilities Run Away or Pastel Veil, which presents itself and its allies from being Poisoned and cures ally Pokemon of Poison when switched in.

Another update I forgot to add until now:

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Farfetch'd in the Galar region can evolve into Sirfetch'd. It's a pure Fighting type and learns the moves Retaliate and Meteor Assault, and also has the ability Steadfast. It's exclusive to Sword version.



Cramorant is a Flying/Water type cormorant Pokemon. It has the ability Gulp Missile - when it uses Surf or Dive it will return with a kind of catch in its mouth, possibly a variety of catches such as a fish, which it will spit out at its opponent when it gets damaged.

Polteageist is a Ghost-type tea Pokemon, and has the Weak Armor ability.

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There is also a new feature in these games called Pokemon Camp, which replaces Pokemon Amie/Refresh. You can play with your Pokemon here, and you can also make and feed your Pokemon different types of Curry.



Alcremie has multiple forms called 'Flavors' which change their color and decorations.