Holy crap this looks incredible. I didn’t know how I felt at first when this was announced- although I loved Cage voicing Noir in the first Spider verse movie. I always enjoyed Spiderman Noir and just from looks alone, they nailed the seedy, 1930’s detective vibe perfectly. I love that there’s going to be two options to watch- I’m definitely going black and white myself. I can’t wait to see what villains we’re gonna get and who the main bad of the show will be; Noir Vulture is my favorite rendition, a deranged, cannibalistic serial killer for my personal pick. I’m super excited to see it and that alone is worth a month’s Prime subscription. May the gaming god’s bring you glory.
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Silent Hill Townfall reveal
I promise I’m trying to hop on the Silent Hill bandwagon. I do own the 2 remake and I did play Short Message. A fully first person Silent Hill could be awesome if done right. I really like some of the imagery and music from the trailer. I’m definitely keeping an eye out on this next entry in the infamous town’s history. May the gaming gods bring you glory.
Sovereign Syndicate Playstation 5 Review
Sovereign Syndicate is a Victorian steampunk RPG released by Crimpson Herring Studios, and they were kind enough to send me a copy to check out, which I always appreciate. I am going to handle this review a bit differently, normally I do everything I can to avoid spoilers, but this time, I feel like that isn’t really possible without also failing to describe the game. So what I am going to do is give you my score here and warn you that if you keep reading, I am going to spoil small parts of chapter one. Nothing major, but things you may want to discover on your own. The game, however, is a solid 8/10 and well worth your money.
The game will start you out as Atticus Daley, a minitour with some memory issues who struggles against voices in his head and a huge drinking issue. You will make a decision about your stats and how you were raised before being woken up after a drunken bender by a stranger. This will lead you to your first series of decisions. You will also discover that you have a substantial bounty on your head.
Whether these decisions are successful won’t be decided by dice rolls, but by drawing tarot cards combined with your stats. These stats can be improved by what you do in-game. Moving on from here, you can decide to pick up the sword cane you own or leave it. I chose to pick it up because, honestly, I always wanted one in real life.
After a bit of searching, I ended up underground in an attempt to escape this strange man. I found a uniform I could use to disguise myself from guards, but apparently forcing it on a minitaour was the first but not the last bad decision I would make. This would make a few conversations later somewhat more enjoyable for me, however.
While I won’t go to indepth about my first chapter play through, suffice it to say the strange man was only too happy to let me wander off because I ended up right back with him. Turns out he has a job for me, and my options are work for him, or he will collect the bounty on my head, and he doesn’t really care which it is. I also discovered centaurs are real in Sovereign Syndicate, and they are racist as hell towards minotaurs. The story is amazing, and the characters are absolutely a joy to get to know. The world just feels like a real place. My only real complaint about the game is that the major and minor arcana system is barely explained. Basically, Major Arcana are used to unlock dialogue options and the like, while Minor Arcana take the place or tradional dice rolls. If you need a 15 to succeed at something and your stat is a 5, you need to draw a 10. People unfamiliar with such a system are left rather confused, and I don’t feel the game explains this well enough. The game, however, is a must-buy. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
Talk to Me
You ever play Bloody Mary as kid? You and your friends ever fiddle around with a Ouija Board or dare each other into a haunted house? This movie asks those questions in honestly, the most real playout I can picture. Sometimes we hate to admit it, but we were all dumbass kids once.
Mia is a average teenage girl- plenty of friends, a guy she likes, and she loves to hang out them as normal teens tend to do. During a basement party, one of her friends pulls out what looks a marble hand. Legend has it, if you hold the hand and ask it to “talk to me”, you can become a vessel for the dead-or worse. The game should only last 10 seconds, before the vessel needs to break contact or else you may not come back. Mia, during a game, sees her recently deceased mom and finds herself obsessed with the game. What’s the worst that can happen?
So there’s a scene where everything goes horribly wrong and it genuinely made Savior and I flinch. It’s raw, it’s intense and goddamn it stayed with me after. The movie has a simple premise and follows through, never really trying to be more than it is. The movie does well at capturing nostalgic teen angst and vibes- a lot of times I felt like I was there with them. Unfortunately, the characters, while feeling like authentic jackass teenagers, are also the worst part. No one in this movie is likable in a very realistic way. There is no hero and I can’t say I felt bad for anyone involved. Otherwise, it is a damn solid solid horror movie worth checking out. May the gaming gods bring you glory.
Nosferatu (2024)
So for the start of 2026, we got ANOTHER remake of Dracula. Why am I mentioning this in my review of the highly acclaimed Nosferatu remake? Well, in lot of ways, Nosferatu was the first mainstream adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel-so much of it follows the plot beat for beat. My money though, I always found Count Orlok more frightening and more terrifying than Dracula. I was incredibly pumped to see what Robert Eggers brought to the gothic vampire tale.
Thomas and Ellen Hutter are young newlyweds that are madly in love and excited to start their lives. Thomas is presented with a business deal that can set them up for a bright future, but must journey to he far off land of Transylvania to meet the wealthy Count Orlok at his castle to seal the deal. Leaving Ellen in the care of good friends, he sets off on the perilous, horrifying journey that fills him with unspeakable dread. Ellen is plagued with terrible nightmares of the Count, who unbeknownst to her, is coming for her as death and hysteria grips their lives. Can the fiendish Count be stopped?
Nosferatu is absolutely stunning to behold. Eggers made damn sure you feel like you’re watching a gothic fairytale play out. Bill Skarsgard’s transformation is nothing short of incredible; I wish we got to see more of his design because Orlok’s look is both beautiful and haunting. The cast is fantastic and bring Eggers’s passion to the movie. While I enjoyed it, I will say the movie is very slow burn. It’s over 2 hours and you do feel it. This also isn’t a movie full of action and gory kills, but instead drama and intense atmosphere. Also, the movie is very dark- literally. Thankfully my place is a basement with very little outside light, because I can see this being a hard watch unless you’re watching this movie in total darkness. My last complaint is the ending feels very disappointing, very anticlimactic given the stakes and scale of Orlok’s reign of terror. In the end, I did enjoy Nosferatu and if you can see in 4k or in theater, I highly recommend jumping on it. While it wasn’t exactly my cup of tea, it’s undeniably a beautiful horror film made by talented, passionate people I do recommend checking out on a dark, cold, winter’s night. May the gaming god’s keep Orlok away.
The Bearer & The Last Flame Now Available for Pre-order on PlayStation 5
Meridiem is pleased to announce that The Bearer & The Last Flame is now available for pre-order on PlayStation 5. The game will also be available on Steam and in physical format, with two editions available on March 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5. Developed by Dark Reaper Studio, The Bearer & The Last Flame is an epic action-adventure dark fantasy game, created by a single developer, inspired by classic Soulslike titles that will immerse you in a world ravaged by death.
Meridiem has been responsible for the design and creation of these physical editions: The Bearer & The Last Flame – Standard Edition for PlayStation 5 which includes the PlayStation 5 game and The Bearer & The Last Flame – The Knight’s Edition, which includes, in addition to the PS5 game, a game guide and a special sleeve.
In the far reaches of the extinct land of men, darkness has ravaged every sign of life. The lost souls of bloodthirsty warriors seek rest in the underworld, where demons of the abyss, the darkest creatures, and soulless sorcerers dwell. Darkness looms over the land, and only faint traces of light remain. There is no solace for life, yet in the high mountains of Selender, a glimmer of hope has emerged.
A living soul has received its charge. Carry the last flame, illuminate the lands of night, and return the fearsome creatures back into the abyss.
Features:
- Relive the essence of classic Soulslike games: experience strategic combat in a world full of mysteries and a deep story told through the environment and the enigmatic characters you encounter on your journey.
- Choose from various characters: forge your destiny in this unforgettable adventure. Select your hero from different characters originating from unique worlds.
- Challenging difficulty: master a combat system where every strike matters. Face demanding enemies with mechanics that reward precision, strategy, and constant learning.
- Variety of enemies across different environments: confront a vast range of unique creatures, night beasts, demons, and soulless undead, each designed to exploit your weaknesses.
- Memorable enemies and bosses: prepare for epic battles against terrifying creatures and colossal guardians. Each encounter is a unique challenge filled with tension and reward.
- Choose your fighting style: customize your strategy with an arsenal of over 200 unique weapons. Master melee combat, ranged attacks, or the arcane power of magic.
- Explore the vast landscapes of Hyperborea: traverse dungeons, caves, and castles in an epic medieval fantasy adventure.
The game will feature an original soundtrack composed by Francisco Arroyo, bringing a fresh and distinctive musical style to the experience.
The Bearer & The Last Flame will be released in physical format in two editions for PlayStation 5 and digitally for PlayStation 5 and Steam on 6 March 2026.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
So you know Dark Souls, Elden Ring, and Bloodborne but do you know of FromSoftware’s (arguably) most challenging masterpiece of them all? After almost a year playing on and off, I do.
Sekiro tells the story of Wolf, a shinobi in ancient Japan tasked with protecting his lord, Kumo, a young boy plagued with a great and terrible curse. Dragon’s Blood- immortality. They’re are forces that want eternal life and will go to any length for it. After losing his arm and his lord to a rival, Wolf is resurrected and granted a special prosthetic from a mysterious sculptor that can be fitted with deadly and useful attachments. With his new arm, Wolf must embark on a epic quest to save his lord and stop this curse…
Is Sekiro a Soulsborne game- one of gaming’s hottest debates. Honestly, I’m torn but ultimately believe it qualifies. Sekiro is easily the hardest of the group I’ve played. It requires intense focus, creativity, patience, and Jedi fast reflexes. I’ve gotten my ass kicked and pulverized harder in my 60+ hours in Sekiro than I did my 100+ hours in dark souls 2 and multiple playthroughs of bloodborne but after it was all done, I felt true accomplishment I’ve rarely gotten in gaming. The game flows incredibly well and can be extremely challenging without ever really feeling like bullshit (I’m looking at you Souls 1 and 2). Swordplay is fast, responsive and thrilling. Stealth is smooth and easy. The platforming has a few rocky moments but mostly is solid overall and adds alot of depth to combat and exploration. Visually, the game is utterly breathtaking with stunning color and environments. The bosses are memorable, especially Genichiro, The Guardian Ape, and Ishinn the Sword Saint; Ishinn is hands down one of my favorite final bosses.
In the end, I think Sekiro beats Bloodborne as my favorite Fromsoftware game and like Bloodborne, I consider it a masterpiece. Like all the games in the category, it won’t be for all. Especially, and I cannot stress this enough, if you aren’t good at parrying- I don’t recommend this game if you aren’t a parry god or able to learn. If you are, then you’re in for a divine treat. May the gaming gods bring you glory.
28 Years Later
It’s no secret I went insane when I found out this long awaited awaited sequel was actually coming. It was my most anticipated movie of of 2025 even. In a year of surprises like Sinners and Fantastic 4: First Steps , I was sure Years was going to be a legendary following to a masterful trilogy…
28 Years have passed since the Rage virus has run rampant through the UK and neighboring areas. Spike and his family live in a small island off the mainland, separated by a natural bridge only accessible between tides. On his twelfth birthday, Spike and his dad must partake in his right of passage and go hunting for supplies on the mainland full of starved infected who are evolving and the madmen who thrive against them. Spike and his father narrowly escape their trip, but Spike must risk another trip in search of the only Dr who can help his ailing mother. How far can the boy go for love?
28 Days Later was noting sort of a masterpiece. 28 Weeks Later fell off a bit by the end, but was still a pretty damn good sequel. 28 Years is one of the most conflicting movies I’ve seen in recent memory. I genuinely love and hate this movie, and honestly can’t debate you either way.
This movie has an incredible cast. Alfie Williams, steals the show as Spike; I can see him going very far in the future. Everyone brings their A game. Visually the movie is gorgeous. The color pops naturally, no bullshit filters. Th scenery is breathtaking. I liked that there is some inspiration from Day of the Dead in that this story is genuinely an epic and a point is how the infected are naturally evolving over time. The story at it’s core is fantastic and full of heart I haven’t experienced since the first time I played the original The Last of Us ; I did get teary eyed at the end.
Danny Boyle, who directed the the first movie, wanted to be different this time around. Unfortunately not all those choices worked. This movie hits you with a lot quickly. There are jarring cutaways that reminded me think of House of 1000 Corpses . Most of the kills are filmed in a way that reminded me of a Call of Duty kill-cam. The blood is comically over the top at points. The music choices can be rattling as hell. The pacing feels rushed in the first half hour. There’s a lot of plot threads that feel useless, including the opening, that serve the follow up films more. The ending, while good for a laugh and some blood, is pure sequel bait which admittedly I’m both excited for but also irritated with. I really can’t argue if you tell me the ending pissed you off.
In the end, even writing this review, I’m totally conflicted on this movie. I loved things about it but absolutely hated others. It is wildly unique from it’s predecessors and delivers a hell of an experience- whether it’s to your liking or not. I absolutely think it should be watched but just know you may not get what you expected. May the gaming gods bring you glory.
The Mummy 2026 trailer
Well, it’s that time again everyone! Another Mummy remake (this time thankfully not trying to launch a cinematic universe like The Mummy (2017) ) This time, I have no clue what director Lee Cronin is going for. Seriously, I had to watch this very same trailer multiple times and had no idea what the hell I was looking at. It’s definitely my first head scratcher of 2026. May the gaming gods bring you glory.
The Playground: Child of Divorce
I hope everyone had a fun, safe, happy New Year. I took another trip to The Playground for mine. Child of Divorce is the disturbing prequel to Aron Beauregard’s splatterpunk hit I didn’t know I want or needed.
The year is 1993 and Geraldine Borden’s macabre magnum opus is under construction. But after a heated swing with young Matthew Cookson went awry, Geraldine and her compatriot, Fuchs, see there’s a road ahead. In the meantime, she ordered Fuchs to build a separate structure, a prototype, ordering her broken adapted son Rock, and Fuchs to abduct a unlucky set of children. Confused, hunted by a nightmare with little explanation, who will survive the first Playground, and what will be be left of them?
Prequels are normally cursed to be inferior to the originals. Sometimes forced, sometimes bloated by needless explanations, sometimes they are decent stories twisted and mangled to fit a mold. Child of Divorce actually avoids all these pitfalls. The book improves immensely from the first. My biggest complaint from the first, the structuring, has been smoothed out, flowing much more naturally. The children themselves are flushed out a lot more and written more three dimensionally; I was much more invested in these kids and their story arcs, feeling truly saddened and impacted when they met a horrible fate. I loved the set up. Mildred, who hunts the children and keeps them moving, truly freaked me out and I tip my hat to Beauregard for making a stalker enemy that is truly nightmare fuel. The book stands really good as a standalone, only nodding to the first a few times. It is a quick read that fits perfectly, not being too short or long. The only downside I can think of was some of the games didn’t resonate with me as much and the dodgeball room utterly confused the hell out of me towards the end. In the end, I loved this book. Hell, it’s one of my favorite prequels. Can I recommend it? Yes, but do your research because there is a massive set of triggers in this book- if the cover upsets you, this book isn’t for you, and like last time, it is a scene from the book and there are disturbing pictures inside. Personally, I loved it, and I think it was captivating, grim, creepy as hell horror story I’d recommend, especially if you loved the first. May the gaming gods bring you glory.
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