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By Justin D Williams I finally had the chance to see the horror movie that friends and the media have been raving about, Curry's Barker's Obsession. This is a movie not just about love going wrong. The movie illustrates how desires can become dangerous, fantasy can become poisonous, and one selfish wish can turn into a nightmare. The story follows Bear, a lonely music store employee with deep feelings for his childhood friend and coworker, Nikki. Bear cannot find the courage

By Justin D Williams Tribeca Festival 2026 is bringing another exciting lineup to its Games section, and this year’s selection looks packed with creative, emotional, weird, and story driven experiences. From CONTROL Resonant: Beyond the Oldest House to Kidbash: Super Legend, ROCKBEASTS, There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, Truck-Kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!, Forever Ago, and more, Tribeca Games continues to show why interactive storytelling belongs next to film, TV,

By Justin D Williams G4’s Code Monkeys was crude, chaotic, pixelated, and completely different from anything else on television. In this retrospective, we revisit the 8-bit adult animated gamer comedy, looking at its production history, story, characters, standout episodes like IPO, and why the show still has cult appeal in 2026. Created during the classic G4 era, Code Monkeys followed the dysfunctional staff of GameaVision, a fictional 1980s video game studio filled with bad

Posted By Justin D Williams Small town hairdresser Gail Daughtry is engaged to her devoted high school sweetheart, Tom. Her life takes a turn when a trip to a book signing leads to Tom meeting – and sleeping – with his "celebrity pass." Reeling from the betrayal, Gail impulsively joins her friend Otto on a trip to Los Angeles, where a psychic convinces Gail that the only way to save her marriage is to "even the scales" with her own celebrity pass: Jon Hamm. Thus begins an ep

Posted By Ashley Williams The cast and crew of the multi-Emmy Award-winning series THE BOYS attended the series finale screening for the fifth and final season at the historic United Theater, in Downtown Los Angeles, ahead of the release of the final episode of the global hit series exclusively on Prime Video. Following the screening, guests attended an after party at the iconic Vibiana honoring the legacy of the series with immersive moments inspired by all five seasons, inc

By Ashley Williams Cineverse’s RetroCrush announced the return of Medabots to the classic anime streaming service, bringing the cult-classic anime back to audiences across North America through a partnership with Discotek Media. RetroCrush will air Medabots on the RetroCrush FAST channel every Saturday and Sunday from 2 –5 p.m. ET beginning June 7, accessible on Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, and VIZIO WatchFree+. RetroCrush also released Night on the Galactic Railroad th

By Justin D Williams Some RPGs become legends, while others quietly slip under the radar. In this video, Imaginative Visions counts down 10 underrated RPGs you should play, from forgotten handheld gems to console cult classics that still deserve more love.

By Justin D Williams With 007 First Light bringing James Bond back to gaming on May 27, 2026, we’re going back into the archives to revisit Daniel Craig’s first Bond game: 007 Quantum of Solace. Released in 2008, Quantum of Solace adapted moments from both Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, with Daniel Craig lending his likeness and voice to the role. But here’s the real question: which version was actually the best? In this retrospective, we compare the PlayStation 2, Play

Posted by Ashley Williams Publisher TOKYOPOP delivers a fun range of new Disney-inspired manga releases for fans and readers of all ages, set for Spring 2026. Catch a box set for PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, a new hardcover edition of TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: THE BATTLE FOR PUMPKIN KING, along with a softcover Spanish edition, EL EXTRAÑO MUNDO DE JACK DE TIM BURTON - BATALLA POR EL REY CALABAZA. Also set for release are English and Spanish special edition

By Justin D Williams Mixtape, the newest narrative-focused adventure from Beethoven & Dinosaur and Annapurna Interactive, grabs attention right away with its style. From the first trailer, it looked like it had everything needed to stand apart: eye-catching animation, a powerful licensed soundtrack, a coming-of-age premise, and that bittersweet mood of friends dealing with the close of an important chapter. Since I enjoy story-driven experiences like Until Then, I went into M

By Justin D Williams Michael, the long-awaited biopic starring Jafar Jackson as his uncle, the King of Pop. The movie follows Michael Jackson’s rise from his early days with the Jackson 5 to becoming one of the most influential entertainers the world has ever seen. Most people already know the major beats of the story, yet Michael still delivers an emotional, visually impressive tribute that lands more often than not — even if it never digs quite as deep as it could’ve. The p

By Justin D Williams Take a nostalgic trip back to the beloved 90s PBS kids show that introduced an entire generation to Shakespeare, Homer, Dickens, and more — all through the eyes of one very clever Jack Russell Terrier! In this full retrospective, we dive deep into the magic of Wishbone: the clever storytelling, Soccer the dog’s iconic costumes, the heartfelt Oakdale adventures, and why this show still holds a special place in millennial and 90s kid hearts decades later.

By Justin D Williams Flash Forward was Disney Channel's VERY FIRST original live-action series back in 1995-1997 — and somehow it's one of the most underrated 90s Disney shows ever. Join me for a full retrospective on Tucker & Becca's hilarious (and awkward) adventures through 8th grade, best friends since birth, navigating crushes, school drama, and growing up. If you grew up watching this on Disney Channel (or caught the reruns), this one’s for you. Pure 90s kid nostalgia!

By Justin D Williams In the gaming landscape often dominated by high-octane action or open worlds, Magical Princess arrives with a refreshing reminder that sometimes quiet and intimate storytelling still holds weight. Developed by Neotro Inc. and published by MAGI Inc, this is a character raising simulation that launched on Steam on April 27, 2026, and has captured success with over 100,00 units sold, and it's well deserved. Magical Princess tells the touching tale of fatherh

Posted by Ashley Williams The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is a story-driven action-RPG set in the universe of the same name, with a focus on companions, player choices, and dynamic third-person combat. As a Pinkwater Security mercenary who survives a catastrophic incident on Eros, players must build a team to fight back against Protogen and their deadly experiments. While the game is set in the same universe as the books and show, it focuses on its own story and characters. In the

Posted By Justin D Williams IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios revealed today the title sequence of 007 First Light, during the BAFTA Game Awards ceremony held in London, United Kingdom. The title song is performed by multi-platinum selling and award-winning singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, written and composed by Lana Del Rey & David Arnold, marking the return of the composer to the

By Justin D Williams 2nd EVE launched into Early Access on April 14th, 2026, developed and published by a small self-funded indie studio, Gamer Cloud. Priced at $14.99 on Steam and Epic Games Store. This is a narrative-driven sci-fi action RPG presented as a 2.5D side-scroller with heavy souls-like and tactical combat influences, set aboard the doomed colony ship Argos. The early access has the first three chapters playable at the moment, roughly the opening arc, with a full

By Justin D Williams Spring Anime continues with another series premiere with "Kirio Fan Club." I read the synopsis. Which reads as Aimi and Nami don't have much in common except for one thing: Kirio, the boy they both have a crush on! I went into the show expecting a fun, over-the-top school romcom twist with two best friends. Aimi and Nami are both head over heels for the same classmate, Ken Kirio, turning their daily lives into a nonstop obsession fest. The concept of the

Posted by Ashley Williams FanRoll, a leader in the tabletop gaming space, today announced the official launch of Dungeons & Dragons: Fizban’s Fortune , a new collectible dice collection inspired by the magic and mystery of dragons. The collection is released under a licensing agreement with leading games, IP, and toy company Hasbro, through its Wizards of the Coast division. This dragon-themed collection is named for Fizban, a humble old Wizard who is secretly the great drago

By Justin D Williams I went into the Dead as Disco demo expecting a fun rhythm-action game… but Infinite Disco Mode completely blew me away. This endless mode turns every song into a nonstop neon-soaked beat 'em up experience. Import your own music, perfectly synced combat, stunning visuals, daily leaderboards, and pure style. This mode is seriously addictive.