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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

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Retroware Winter Stream Sale Retro fans looking to stretch their Steam wallets this winter might want to lock in now, because Retroware has officially kicked off its Steam Winter Sale with some serious nostalgia-fueled savings. Running from December 18 through January 5, 2026, the Philly-based indie publisher is offering discounts of up to 30 percent across a lineup packed with modern retro standouts, making it one of the more appealing seaso

By Klep Napier| Wearecritix.com New York Comic-Con 2025 was buzzing, and we had the chance to sit down again with Max Filin , CEO and creator of Rubik’s WowCube, alongside Al Mega of Comic Crusaders . Back at SDCC, we got a glimpse of the concept here in NYC, Max pulled back the curtain further. The WowCube is evolving: same outer shell, but with internal guts redesigned for speed-cubing, an acrylic “unbreakable” shell, ambient dock lighting, and voice interaction baked strai

In a bustling intersection of past and present, the PAX East video game convention in Boston became the fulcrum for a palpable surge of retro gaming affection. The highlight? The much-anticipated Toxic Crusaders video game, heralding a throwback to '90s cartoons with a contemporary twist. Blast from the Past: Toxic Crusaders Revived The resurgence of '90s pop culture has found a new vector in Retroware's latest gaming venture: the Toxic Crusaders video game. Nostalgia has alw

Over the weekend you can expect all kinds of announcements and surprises as Disney celebrates their D23 Expo live online! D23 panel events: -Thursday - Disney plus Day -Friday -Disney & Marvel Games Showcase 1pm PT -Friday - Disney Studios, Pixar & Disney Animation 3:30pm - 5:30pm PT -Saturday - Marvel Studios, Lucas Film, & 20th Century Studios 10am - 12pm PT Stay tuned to us here at CritiX as we will be keeping you up to speed with all the latest news dropping during D23 Ex

PAX East 2022 welcomes renowned video game writer, producer, content creator, voice actor, and charity streamer Alanah Pearce , who will give the Storytime keynote address as the East Coast’s most attended gaming event. Hundreds of publishers, developers, and other exhibitors will come together Thursday, April 21 through Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center for the first time in two years. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required of all

It appears that Netflix is looking to offer more than just TV shows and movies in the future. Netflix confirmed to IGN that it hired a former video game executive to lead a new game development department at the streaming company. Originally reported by Bloomberg , then IGN, Netflix has hired Verdu to be vice president of game development at Netflix. Verdu was previously in charge of bringing developers and games to the Oculus VR ecosystem at Facebook; and at EA, Verdu oversa