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Saturday Morning Nostalgia Turns Deadly: Horror Movie ‘BUDDY’ Getting a Game Adaptation

ModRetro has officially announced Buddy: The Video Game, an 8-bit survival horror title based on the upcoming horror movie BUDDY. Arriving in theaters this month, from Roadside Attractions and Saban Films, BUDDY transforms cheerful preschool television into an unhinged slasher nightmare. Developed by PlayInstinct and published by ModRetro, the accompanying video game is targeted for release later this year on the ModRetro Chromatic platform. It will also be compatible with the classic Game Boy Color. An 8-Bit Nightmare on a Physical Cartridge Buddy: The Video Game translates the movie’s twisted world into a unique retro-cartridge experience. By combining survival horror, visual-novel storytelling, and eerie show-themed mini-games, it allows you to enter his world. Players enter the deceptively bright domain of It’s Buddy! BUDDY, a fictional television mascot, is an aggressively neon-orange unicorn who weaponizes synth-pop tunes to enforce mandatory cheerfulness. The show presents a colorful facade in which children sing and dance. However, breaking character exposes the dark, violent reality

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 20, 2026

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Signs on to Executive Produce the Series Adaptation of the “Payday” Game

The long-gestating television adaptation of the hit video game franchise Payday just picked up some serious muscle. Rap mogul and television producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has officially joined the project as an executive producer. He’ll serve under his G-Unit Film & Television banner, Variety reports. First announced in March 2026, the live-action crime series is being co-produced by Vice Studios alongside game developer Starbreeze Entertainment. The unites heavy hitters from both media and gaming to bring the masked bank robbers to the small screen. While the series has yet to attach a showrunner, writer, or distribution platform. However, Jackson’s involvement signals big ambitions for the adaptation. Known for building Starz’s lucrative Power universe, Jackson aims to push the boundaries of the crime genre, framing the project as a high-energy, globe-spanning heist franchise built on betrayal, conspiracy, and high-octane action. High-Octane Ambitions The Payday gaming franchise is famous for its tactical, crew-based bank robberies, where players don iconic clown masks

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2026

Checking out the new Oakland and Intercept Frames by GUNNAR

Summer may be slowly coming to an end, but summer styles are forever! Our friends at GUNNAR have introduced two new frames that are a love letter to the season! For those not familiar with our friends at Gunnar, they specialize in making glasses that have anti-blue light tech. Screens give off blue light that’s invisible to the eyes but can cause strain and fatigue for them. Gunnar’s glasses help block this light to allow those who look at screens all day to work in comfort. Gunnar’s glasses are used by pro e-sport players, gamers, the military, and even animators at DreamWorks. We’ve seen the Oakland Frames before, but now we’re seeing them in a more vibrant color, Crystal Dusk. These stylish frames now come with the option to look reminiscent of a violet sky after the sun sets at the beach. The Intercept frames have been around for a while as well, and have been given the summer glow-up

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Aug 12, 2026

The Truth Refuses to Stay Buried: Cyber-Noir Detective RPG Kill the Shadow Hits Steam

Reconstruct the final moments of the dead, unravel a multi-decade conspiracy, and decide the fate of Dark Tide City. The atmospheric Chinese cyber-noir thriller game Kill the Shadow is out now. Every city hides its secrets, but Dark Tide City has spent decades burying its dirty laundry beneath neon lights and rain-soaked pavement. Today, developer Shadowlight and publisher Phoenix Games officially launch Kill the Shadow on PC via Steam. This atmospheric RPG combines deep detective work, flexible character progression, and a supernatural crime-scene reconstruction mechanic that lets players watch history bleed back to life. A Detective Bound to the Past Players step into the worn shoes of Lucas. He’s an ex-detective saddled with both a tragic past and a literal monster on his back. Fused with a mysterious entity known as the Shadow, Lucas gains the supernatural ability to view the exact final moments of the dead. While he can’t alter history, he can observe crime scenes precisely as they

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 10, 2026

DLC Review: ‘REANIMAL: The Prisoner’

THQ Nordic surprised fans of the critically acclaimed REANIMAL with the release of the first DLC, titled The Prisoner, which expands the mystery of the main story. In REANIMAL: The Prisoner, players are introduced to two new characters: The Prisoner, a child with a sack over their head and a chain around their neck, and The Soldier, a child dressed like a German soldier from WWI, who appears to have helped the Prisoner escape their confinement. If you played and loved REANIMAL, you’ll love this mysterious tale that takes our little heroes through a nightmarish landscape of urban warfare, with added mechanics not in the base game, such as corpse traveling (yes, traveling through dead bodies), along with riding a motorcycle (which was my favorite part!) What I loved most about this story is that it hits you hard at the end with a massive cliffhanger after giving you a small bit more of what happened during the events of

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Aug 9, 2026

Marta Svetek on Her Scottish Survival Horror ‘Savage Prey’ – Streaming On Demand for 48 Hours

Known globally for her voice work across major video game and film franchises, including Five Nights at Freddy’s, VALORANT, and Battlefield, actress Marta Svetek is taking center stage in the British survival horror feature Savage Prey. The independent thriller celebrates its World Premiere at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival on August 9. Audiences across the United States can stream the film virtually on demand for 48 hours. Svetek doesn’t just star as the main protagonist, Ava; she also served as Executive Producer, contributed to voice direction, and assisted with post-production. This makes her one of the key creative forces behind the project. Written, directed, and edited by David Ryan Keith, Savage Prey was filmed entirely in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. It delivers an intense, character-driven story that blends deep emotional roots with relentless, isolated suspense. Ahead of the premiere, Svetek sat down to discuss the grueling Highland shoot, pulling trees out of roads, and why human craftsmanship still reigns supreme

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 9, 2026

Game Review: ‘Yellowcreek Stories-The Cabin Watcher’

As a writer, you spend a lot of time in isolation, or attempt it, to write with the silent prayers to whatever divine being that’s out there listening, that you’ll be left the f-ck alone. Well, in Carlos Azuaga’s and Jandusoft’s Yellowcreek Stories-The Cabin Watcher, that’s not gonna happen! Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher follows a writer named Terry, who is staying at a remote cabin in the forest to work on his latest novel. Unfortunately, his calming night is interrupted by an escapee with a bloodlust that knows no end. Now, onto the game itself. The controls for Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher are minimal, which I’ll go into more towards the end. The game’s art is interesting, but I fear it may be AI assets; I can’t confirm as the game’s ending credits were sparse, leading to this concern. The game’s soundtrack fits the story as it screams 80s synth. Normally I don’t like games that lack voice-overs,

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Aug 6, 2026

Zombie RPG ‘Stupid Never Dies’ Drops Bombshell News and a Trailer

Listen up, gamers: GPTRACK50, the independent studio packed with veteran action-game devs, has just dropped a massive haul of news for their upcoming, over-the-top action-RPG Stupid Never Dies. From official launch dates and a SEGA publishing deal to “hot tub-ready” zombie companions and pop-punk tunes, here is everything you need to know. The Big Announcements Stupid Never Dies officially launches October 21, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam). A Japanese release follows on October 22. GPTRACK50 has teamed up with SEGA in a worldwide co-publishing agreement to handle global distribution. Meet “Phoenix Zaza Hotfeathers”: A brand-new trailer showcases a mysterious—and absurdly photogenic—entity named Phoenix Zaza Hotfeathers, whom zombie protagonist Davy encounters deep in the dungeon. Friend? Foe? Fashion icon? Watch below and decide for yourself. What Is Stupid Never Dies? Set in a monster-governed subterranean hellscape, this single-player 3D action-RPG puts you in the decaying shoes of Davy. He’s a timid, bottom-tier zombie fighting to revive his frozen

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 5, 2026

Jurassic World Evolution 3 Drops the “Crocodilia Coast” DLC This Month

Frontier Developments, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, has officially revealed the next major expansion for Jurassic World Evolution 3. The Crocodilia Coast Pack arrives on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S on August 11, 2026. It’s bringing a terrifying new tier of semi-aquatic predators and coastal customization to your park. Headlining the pack is the franchise’s very first prehistoric crocodilian: the massive, ambush-hunting Deinosuchus. Five New Prehistoric Species Arrive Park Managers can look forward to introducing five distinct prehistoric species—complete with full family units, unique behavioral interactions, and stunning new visual traits: Deinosuchus: The crown jewel of the pack. This giant ancient crocodilian lurks beneath deep waters, waiting to drag unsuspecting prey into a devastating, bone-crushing deathroll. Postosuchus: A terrestrial, armor-plated relative of modern crocodiles featuring an intimidating jaw packed with dagger-like teeth. Desmatosuchus: Proof that not every crocodilian relative was out for blood. This heavily armored herbivore sports a shovel-shaped snout and impressive spike defenses. Styxosaurus: This

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 5, 2026

Henry Cavil is Gearing Up for Two ‘Warhammer 40,000’ Projects!

If you thought Henry Cavill (The Witcher, Superman, Highlander) was going to settle for just one trip to the grim darkness of the far future, think again. On top of the flagship live-action series, Hollywood’s favorite mega-nerd is behind a new animated series. Variety reports that Prime Video is also officially developing a standalone animated “Warhammer 40,000″ series. And naturally, Cavill is executive producing this one too. From Anthology to Full-Blown Series The animated project is spinning directly out of Amazon’s late-2024 video game anthology Secret Level. The Warhammer 40,000 episode sent the fanbase into absolute hero-worship overdrive. Dave Wilson is co-creating and directing the new project alongside co-creator John Orloff, with heavy-hitting backing from Amazon MGM Studios, Blur Studio, and Games Workshop. “Secret Level wasn’t conceived simply as an anthology. It was designed as a launchpad for larger stories,” said co-creator and director Dave Wilson. “The response to the Warhammer episode was extraordinary… This series gives us the opportunity

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 4, 2026

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Saturday Morning Nostalgia Turns Deadly: Horror Movie ‘BUDDY’ Getting a Game Adaptation

ModRetro has officially announced Buddy: The Video Game, an 8-bit survival horror title based on the upcoming horror movie BUDDY. Arriving in theaters this month, from Roadside Attractions and Saban Films, BUDDY transforms cheerful preschool television into an unhinged slasher nightmare. Developed by PlayInstinct and published by ModRetro, the accompanying video game is targeted for release later this year on the ModRetro Chromatic platform. It will also be compatible with the classic Game Boy Color. An 8-Bit Nightmare on a Physical Cartridge Buddy: The Video Game translates the movie’s twisted world into a unique retro-cartridge experience. By combining survival horror, visual-novel storytelling, and eerie show-themed mini-games, it allows you to enter his world. Players enter the deceptively bright domain of It’s Buddy! BUDDY, a fictional television mascot, is an aggressively neon-orange unicorn who weaponizes synth-pop tunes to enforce mandatory cheerfulness. The show presents a colorful facade in which children sing and dance. However, breaking character exposes the dark, violent reality

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 20, 2026

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Signs on to Executive Produce the Series Adaptation of the “Payday” Game

The long-gestating television adaptation of the hit video game franchise Payday just picked up some serious muscle. Rap mogul and television producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has officially joined the project as an executive producer. He’ll serve under his G-Unit Film & Television banner, Variety reports. First announced in March 2026, the live-action crime series is being co-produced by Vice Studios alongside game developer Starbreeze Entertainment. The unites heavy hitters from both media and gaming to bring the masked bank robbers to the small screen. While the series has yet to attach a showrunner, writer, or distribution platform. However, Jackson’s involvement signals big ambitions for the adaptation. Known for building Starz’s lucrative Power universe, Jackson aims to push the boundaries of the crime genre, framing the project as a high-energy, globe-spanning heist franchise built on betrayal, conspiracy, and high-octane action. High-Octane Ambitions The Payday gaming franchise is famous for its tactical, crew-based bank robberies, where players don iconic clown masks

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 18, 2026

Checking out the new Oakland and Intercept Frames by GUNNAR

Summer may be slowly coming to an end, but summer styles are forever! Our friends at GUNNAR have introduced two new frames that are a love letter to the season! For those not familiar with our friends at Gunnar, they specialize in making glasses that have anti-blue light tech. Screens give off blue light that’s invisible to the eyes but can cause strain and fatigue for them. Gunnar’s glasses help block this light to allow those who look at screens all day to work in comfort. Gunnar’s glasses are used by pro e-sport players, gamers, the military, and even animators at DreamWorks. We’ve seen the Oakland Frames before, but now we’re seeing them in a more vibrant color, Crystal Dusk. These stylish frames now come with the option to look reminiscent of a violet sky after the sun sets at the beach. The Intercept frames have been around for a while as well, and have been given the summer glow-up

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Aug 12, 2026

The Truth Refuses to Stay Buried: Cyber-Noir Detective RPG Kill the Shadow Hits Steam

Reconstruct the final moments of the dead, unravel a multi-decade conspiracy, and decide the fate of Dark Tide City. The atmospheric Chinese cyber-noir thriller game Kill the Shadow is out now. Every city hides its secrets, but Dark Tide City has spent decades burying its dirty laundry beneath neon lights and rain-soaked pavement. Today, developer Shadowlight and publisher Phoenix Games officially launch Kill the Shadow on PC via Steam. This atmospheric RPG combines deep detective work, flexible character progression, and a supernatural crime-scene reconstruction mechanic that lets players watch history bleed back to life. A Detective Bound to the Past Players step into the worn shoes of Lucas. He’s an ex-detective saddled with both a tragic past and a literal monster on his back. Fused with a mysterious entity known as the Shadow, Lucas gains the supernatural ability to view the exact final moments of the dead. While he can’t alter history, he can observe crime scenes precisely as they

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 10, 2026

DLC Review: ‘REANIMAL: The Prisoner’

THQ Nordic surprised fans of the critically acclaimed REANIMAL with the release of the first DLC, titled The Prisoner, which expands the mystery of the main story. In REANIMAL: The Prisoner, players are introduced to two new characters: The Prisoner, a child with a sack over their head and a chain around their neck, and The Soldier, a child dressed like a German soldier from WWI, who appears to have helped the Prisoner escape their confinement. If you played and loved REANIMAL, you’ll love this mysterious tale that takes our little heroes through a nightmarish landscape of urban warfare, with added mechanics not in the base game, such as corpse traveling (yes, traveling through dead bodies), along with riding a motorcycle (which was my favorite part!) What I loved most about this story is that it hits you hard at the end with a massive cliffhanger after giving you a small bit more of what happened during the events of

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Aug 9, 2026

Marta Svetek on Her Scottish Survival Horror ‘Savage Prey’ – Streaming On Demand for 48 Hours

Known globally for her voice work across major video game and film franchises, including Five Nights at Freddy’s, VALORANT, and Battlefield, actress Marta Svetek is taking center stage in the British survival horror feature Savage Prey. The independent thriller celebrates its World Premiere at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival on August 9. Audiences across the United States can stream the film virtually on demand for 48 hours. Svetek doesn’t just star as the main protagonist, Ava; she also served as Executive Producer, contributed to voice direction, and assisted with post-production. This makes her one of the key creative forces behind the project. Written, directed, and edited by David Ryan Keith, Savage Prey was filmed entirely in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands. It delivers an intense, character-driven story that blends deep emotional roots with relentless, isolated suspense. Ahead of the premiere, Svetek sat down to discuss the grueling Highland shoot, pulling trees out of roads, and why human craftsmanship still reigns supreme

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 9, 2026

Game Review: ‘Yellowcreek Stories-The Cabin Watcher’

As a writer, you spend a lot of time in isolation, or attempt it, to write with the silent prayers to whatever divine being that’s out there listening, that you’ll be left the f-ck alone. Well, in Carlos Azuaga’s and Jandusoft’s Yellowcreek Stories-The Cabin Watcher, that’s not gonna happen! Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher follows a writer named Terry, who is staying at a remote cabin in the forest to work on his latest novel. Unfortunately, his calming night is interrupted by an escapee with a bloodlust that knows no end. Now, onto the game itself. The controls for Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher are minimal, which I’ll go into more towards the end. The game’s art is interesting, but I fear it may be AI assets; I can’t confirm as the game’s ending credits were sparse, leading to this concern. The game’s soundtrack fits the story as it screams 80s synth. Normally I don’t like games that lack voice-overs,

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Aug 6, 2026

Zombie RPG ‘Stupid Never Dies’ Drops Bombshell News and a Trailer

Listen up, gamers: GPTRACK50, the independent studio packed with veteran action-game devs, has just dropped a massive haul of news for their upcoming, over-the-top action-RPG Stupid Never Dies. From official launch dates and a SEGA publishing deal to “hot tub-ready” zombie companions and pop-punk tunes, here is everything you need to know. The Big Announcements Stupid Never Dies officially launches October 21, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam). A Japanese release follows on October 22. GPTRACK50 has teamed up with SEGA in a worldwide co-publishing agreement to handle global distribution. Meet “Phoenix Zaza Hotfeathers”: A brand-new trailer showcases a mysterious—and absurdly photogenic—entity named Phoenix Zaza Hotfeathers, whom zombie protagonist Davy encounters deep in the dungeon. Friend? Foe? Fashion icon? Watch below and decide for yourself. What Is Stupid Never Dies? Set in a monster-governed subterranean hellscape, this single-player 3D action-RPG puts you in the decaying shoes of Davy. He’s a timid, bottom-tier zombie fighting to revive his frozen

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 5, 2026

Jurassic World Evolution 3 Drops the “Crocodilia Coast” DLC This Month

Frontier Developments, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, has officially revealed the next major expansion for Jurassic World Evolution 3. The Crocodilia Coast Pack arrives on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S on August 11, 2026. It’s bringing a terrifying new tier of semi-aquatic predators and coastal customization to your park. Headlining the pack is the franchise’s very first prehistoric crocodilian: the massive, ambush-hunting Deinosuchus. Five New Prehistoric Species Arrive Park Managers can look forward to introducing five distinct prehistoric species—complete with full family units, unique behavioral interactions, and stunning new visual traits: Deinosuchus: The crown jewel of the pack. This giant ancient crocodilian lurks beneath deep waters, waiting to drag unsuspecting prey into a devastating, bone-crushing deathroll. Postosuchus: A terrestrial, armor-plated relative of modern crocodiles featuring an intimidating jaw packed with dagger-like teeth. Desmatosuchus: Proof that not every crocodilian relative was out for blood. This heavily armored herbivore sports a shovel-shaped snout and impressive spike defenses. Styxosaurus: This

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 5, 2026

Henry Cavil is Gearing Up for Two ‘Warhammer 40,000’ Projects!

If you thought Henry Cavill (The Witcher, Superman, Highlander) was going to settle for just one trip to the grim darkness of the far future, think again. On top of the flagship live-action series, Hollywood’s favorite mega-nerd is behind a new animated series. Variety reports that Prime Video is also officially developing a standalone animated “Warhammer 40,000″ series. And naturally, Cavill is executive producing this one too. From Anthology to Full-Blown Series The animated project is spinning directly out of Amazon’s late-2024 video game anthology Secret Level. The Warhammer 40,000 episode sent the fanbase into absolute hero-worship overdrive. Dave Wilson is co-creating and directing the new project alongside co-creator John Orloff, with heavy-hitting backing from Amazon MGM Studios, Blur Studio, and Games Workshop. “Secret Level wasn’t conceived simply as an anthology. It was designed as a launchpad for larger stories,” said co-creator and director Dave Wilson. “The response to the Warhammer episode was extraordinary… This series gives us the opportunity

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 4, 2026
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