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Christian Hoffer-Journalist

Christian Hoffer

Journalist

September, 2024
Pokemon, Dungeons & Dragons, Pokemon Trading Card Game
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  • 15
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  • 6
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About Christian Hoffer

Christian Hoffer is an experienced games journalist with over a decade of experience primarily in Pokemon coverage and tabletop news. His bylines are found on Polygon, ScreenRant, EN World, and ComicBook. In particular, he has an extensive history in covering the Dungeons & Dragons franchise, and is considered a leading expert in the subject by many in the franchise. He also extensively covers Critical Role and the tabletop industry, with a focus on the intersection of corporate interests, IP stewardship, and the people who balance both competing needs. His multimedia work includes Above the Table, a YouTube channel focused on tabletop news and features.

Author Details

Hoffer is also a bank executive by day and an amateur curler by night. He has a deep love of Ohio sports and bar trivia.

Industry Focus

Pokemon, particularly the video games, card games, and lore. 

Dungeons & Dragons, specifically the industry, lore, and transition from game to franchise.

Latest

Artwork from Extradimensional Crisis
Pokemon TCG Pocket Announces New Expansion, Adding Ultra Beasts to Game

Pokémon TCG Pocket has announced a brand new expansion, with Extradimensional Crisis adding Ultra Beasts to the digital card game.

SR Exclusive Magic The Gathering Final Fantasy 16 Barnabas Tharmr Squall Rinoa
Magic: The Gathering Reveals Two New Final Fantasy Cards

ScreenRant can exclusively reveal two new Magic: The Gathering cards that will appear in the Final Fantasy-themed set next month.

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Several cards from Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals on a background of Mewtwo art
10 Best Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals Cards You'll Want To Add To Your Deck ASAP

Here are the best Pokémon trading cards to emerge from Destined Rivals, the new Team Rocket focused set coming out this month.

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Pokemon Elite Trainer Box - Team Rocket
Pokemon TCG Destined Rivals Elite Trainer's Box Review - Team Rocket Invades

The Pokémon Trading Card Game's newest set brings Team Rocket to the forefront, although the villains are not very powerful in Destined Rivals.

Pokémon TCG Pocket  Ultra Beast Cards
Pokémon TCG Pocket Can't Use Ultra Beast Cards Like Pokémon TCG Does

Pokémon TCG Pocket will be introducing Ultra Beasts soon, but don't expect them to be similar to their Pokémon TCG equivalent!

D&D Spellfire Art
Every D&D Subclass Currently In Unearthed Arcana Playtests

Dungeons & Dragons has over 20 subclasses coming out over the next few months, at least based on current playtests released to the public.

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Forge of the Artificer cover
D&D Eberron: Forge of the Artificer Preorders Are Live, Will Include 5 Subclasses, 18 Backgrounds, 28 Feats, & 20 New Monsters

Dungeons & Dragons has revealed the full contents of Eberron: Forge of the Artificer, including 5 subclasses for the Artificer and plenty more!

Shadows from Dungeons & Dragons
I Don't Understand One Subclass Nerf In D&D's New Unearthed Arcana

Dungeons & Dragons has released a new version of its Shadow Sorcerer, but it feels much weaker than before thanks to tweaks to a core ability.

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Strahd as shown in two different Ravenloft covers
After Seeing D&D's New Unearthed Arcana, I'm Convinced We're Returning To This Fan-Favorite Setting In October

Dungeons & Dragons just released a new Unearthed Arcana playtest that heavily hints at a return to the Ravenloft campaign setting in October.

BWR Rare Pokemon cards
Pokémon TCG's Brand New Rarity Should Be a Permanent Addition

The Pokémon Trading Card Game has a new kind of rare card that looks a lot more visually dynamic than other kinds of rare cards currently available.

pyukumuku from Celestial Guardians and druggidon from Mythical Island
Pokémon TCG Pocket's Biggest Stall Pokémon Was Just Replaced By An Unlikely Source

A staple in most Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket decks could be replaced by a more powerful option that appears in the Celestial Guardians set.

Pokémon TCG Pocket's New Celestial Guardians Shiny Cards
Pokémon TCG Pocket's New Celestial Guardians Shiny Cards Still Don't Fix Their Biggest Problem

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is expanding its Shiny Pokemon card selection, but the new cards feel too generic given their extreme rarity.

Commoners and an ape from D&D
Dungeons & Dragons Has Already Solved The 100 People Vs. 1 Gorilla Question

Dungeons & Dragons provides a common sense ruling on the debate between 100 people versus one gorilla, with people winning out.

Cards from Celestial Guardians set
10 Best New Cards In Pokémon TCG Pocket: Celestial Guardians Set

Here are the ten cards you need to have out of Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket's brand new Celestial Guardians set, which comes out today.

A Close-up of Oricorio's alternate art card
Surprising New Pokémon TCG Pocket Card Uproots Entire Meta Thanks To Celestial Guardians Update

With the release of Celestial Guardians, Oricorio has emerged as a surprising way to shut down dominant decks like Giratina ex and Articuno ex.

Ash Ketchum surprised and looking at Pokemon TCG Pocket artwork
"Awesome Find!" Pokémon TCG Pocket Fan Discovers Hidden Easter Eggs In Cards By Same Artist

An eagle-eyed Pokemon TCG Pocket player discovered a series of Easter eggs in the artwork of Saya Tsurata, which dates back to the game's early days.

New Logan Grimnar Model
Warhammer 40K Shows Off Updated Logan Grimnar Model, More Space Wolves Minis Coming Later This Year

Games Workshop has shown off a second wave of new Space Wolves models for Warhammer 40,000, including their iconic leader Logan Grimnar.

Cards from Fighting-type Mass Outbreak event
Pokémon TCG Pocket Launches New Fighting-Type Mass Outbreak Event, Featuring Powerful Lucario Ex & Other Rewards

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket has launched a new Mass Outbreak event, with players using Wonder Picks to collect Lucario ex and other prizes.

A Rare Candy Card flanked by Celestial Guardians cards
This New Pokémon TCG Pocket Card Will Be A Complete Game Changer

The new Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket set Celestial Guardians will introduce Rare Candy, a powerful new item card that could transform the game.

Promo image of Celestial Guardians
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Celestial Guardians - Release Date, Confirmed Cards, & Set Information

The new Pokemon TCG Pocket set will introduce Pokemon from Pokemon Sun and Moon and also add the first-ever Immersive Art Trainer Card.