Kristine Salo Kristine Salo

Gotta Catch ‘em All: The Pokémon that Defined my Childhood - Part 2.

So, did you take a guess? Who’s your favorite?

My favorite …

It’s Sylveon.

That’s the quick answer, at least. Seriously, I love Sylveon. I think it was a Pokémon made purely for me. It’s a pretty, pink, ribbon fairy-dog. Or fairy-cat? Who knows. What kind of animal it’s supposed to be doesn’t matter. What matters is that I love it and think it’s actually the perfect Pokémon.

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Kristine Salo Kristine Salo

Why We Hope You Choose Your Local Game Store over a Big Box or Online Store

Valkyrie’s Loft, like all good Local Game Stores (LGS), offers unique advantages over big box or online stores. The main reason, and one that is near and dear to our hearts, is our community. We have lived, learned, played, volunteered, and loved living here for over a decade, so deciding to combine those aspects into a business was a compelling one.

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