What a weird year 2019 was for professional wrestling. WWE’s NXT brand finally started gaining the recognition it deserves as a major player in the industry, while Smackdown jumped to a new network and All Elite Wrestling–fronted by the Young Bucks, Cody (Don’t Call Him Rhodes), and Kenny Omega–launched its first weekly TV series and PPV events.
With such a crowded wrestling space, you might think it would be hard to note the best PPVs of the year. After all, WWE is practically presenting them bi-weekly at this point. However, the cream always rises, and that’s exactly what happened in the pro wrestling world. There were dozens of PPVs this year, but we–the GameSpot wrestling nerds–have picked out the eight best that you should set time aside to make sure you watch.
Take a look at our favorite pay-per-views of 2019 below. While, yes, WWE is well-represented, there’s a couple entries in there that might just surprise you. Then, while you get ready for somehow even more wrestling in 2019, take a look back at our favorite moments of 2019.
Streaming services that dominated the pack in 2019
We’re living in the dawn of a golden age of streaming, and while there are a lot of different services currently on the market, there are a few that stand way ahead of the pack. With HBO Max, Peacock, and Quibi entering the streaming fray in 2020, it’s going to get very crowded.
For this best streaming service list, we’re focusing on the six best from this past year. These are services that upped their game during the past year, offered users unique and new experiences, and proved to be the best of the best in 2019. It doesn’t matter if it’s a catch-all service like Hulu or a service that caters to a specific group like DC Universe, each of these were judged on their own merits the past year.
So let’s take a look at some of the best streaming services from 2019 and what made them so great, starting with number six.
For a better look into entertainment for 2019, make sure to check out the best and worst reviewed movies of 2019. And if you’re looking ahead to 2020, check out our looks at the Biggest Movies, TV shows, and Anime to watch next year.
Pokemon Go‘s annual holiday event is back for another year. This year’s event runs through January 1 and gives players around the world a chance to catch some holiday-themed Pokemon, complete exclusive Field Research tasks, and even add a few new Gen 5 monsters to their collections.
Throughout the holiday event, Ice-type Pokemon such as Sneasel, Delibird, and Snorunt will appear in the wild much more often than normal. You’ll also have your first chance to catch Cubchoo, the adorable polar bear cub from Pokemon Black and White, as well as a Shiny version of Snover.
Those aren’t the only special Pokemon available during the event. You may also run into holiday versions of Pichu, Pikachu, and Raichu. On top of that, you may encounter another new Gen 5 Pokemon, Cryogonal, when you use Glacial Lures, and you can hatch Alolan forms of Sandshrew and Vulpix from 7 km eggs.
On top of the increased Pokemon spawns, Niantic has rolled out a set of event-exclusive Field Research tasks. Team Rocket has also added a few new Shadow Pokemon to their teams, including Shadow Delibird. Finally, wintry avatar items like a Stantler sweater and headband are now available in the Style Shop. You can read more about the holiday event on the Pokemon Go website.
In other Pokemon Go news, Niantic recently rolled out a new Buddy Adventure feature for Pokemon Go. The Gen 5 Legendary Virizion is also still available in the game until January 7, and the first Community Day of 2020 is set for Sunday, January 19. You can catch up on more Pokemon Go developments below.
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If you are looking for last-minute gift ideas, it’s hard to go wrong with a Disney+ subscription. With stellar shows like The Mandalorian, and a vast collection of Disney films (from The Apple Dumpling Gang to The Incredibles), there is no shortage of great content to explore.
These 12-month subscription cards require an email address, so make sure you have the email address of the recipient ready. If you don’t, head over to Disney Stores or “select Disneyland and Walt Disney Stores” to pick up a physical card, which costs the same and also redeems for 12 months of Disney+.
The great Emperor Palpatine returns as promised in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. So how’d he pull it off? Well, we’d be honored if you would join us while we break this down.
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