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By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com In our Limited Run Games interview , At PAX East 2026, we made it a priority to get hands-on with one of the most interesting players in the physical gaming space right now: Limited Run Games. With major titles like Marvel Maximum  heating up and a brand-new Masters of the Universe  game on the horizon, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect, especially with Amazon MGM’s Masters of the Universe  film set to hit theaters June 5. So natural

By Klep Napier | wearecritix.com Horror has officially entered its shared-universe era. Music, film, conventions, gaming, live events. The walls between them are dissolving. And now, according to an exclusive report from Dread Central’s Brad Miska , Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas has been cast in the upcoming Halloween  video game. Let that settle in for a second. Michael Myers. Haddonfield. A modern asymmetric horror game built for next-gen consoles. And Spencer Cha

Toy Fair 2026 delivered what it always does: innovation, imagination, and the next wave of products shaping how kids learn and play. Among the high-tech gadgets and nostalgic toy revivals, one booth stood out for a very different reason. Marcus Blackwell, founder and creator of Make Music Count, introduced a product that blends education, music, and pop culture in a way that feels both timely and transformative. Turning Math Into Music Make Music Count is a creative learning

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Prison City  is officially back in action. Indie publisher Retroware  and developer Programancer have dropped a massive free update for their modern retro side-scroller, delivering major gameplay refinements, new combat mechanics, and expanded content for players across all platforms. Version 1.0.4.0 is available now, and if you have not stepped back into Detroit’s dystopian mega-prison lately, now is the time. A Major Gameplay Upgrade This is

The K-Pop Demon Hunters toy era has officially begun. During this year’s Nuremberg Toy Fair, Mattel and Hasbro unveiled a massive 2026 toy lineup inspired by the film’s high-energy performances, bold fashion, and supernatural monster-hunting action. It’s a full-on fandom expansion that brings music, style, and play together, delivering exactly what fans have been asking for across dolls, collectibles, role play, and game night staples. Mattel is leading the charge by translat

The gaming industry is reacting to tragic news following the death of Vince Zampella , a pioneering developer best known for his role in shaping some of the most influential video game franchises of the last two decades. Zampella was killed Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Angeles Crest Highway in Southern California. He was 55. Zampella was a former CEO of Infinity Ward , the studio behind the blockbuster Call of Duty   franchise. The series went on to become on