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What do you get when you mash up a 1930s cartoon reel, a jazz club’s boogie-woogie piano, and the chaos of a bullet-hell shooter? You get ZOE Begone! , a hand-drawn explosion of ink, attitude, and arcade mayhem that might just be the weirdest—and most delightful—game of 2025. This indie gem, crafted by solo developer Retchy Games , takes the phrase “animated adventure” to a whole new level. You play as Zoe , a rebellious ink-splotch determined to survive against the sinister “Animator,” who gleefully floods the screen with enemies, projectiles, and doodles gone rogue. It’s you versus the pen that drew you—and trust me, the pen fights dirty. Art Attack on Steroids Forget glossy 3D graphics or hyper-realistic lighting. ZOE Begone! looks like it escaped from an experimental film reel circa 1935. Every enemy is hand-drawn. Every explosion looks like someone scratched it directly onto celluloid. It’s messy, chaotic, and beautiful—like a fever dream you can play. And the best part? The g...

The undead are back, and this time the stakes are higher than ever. Activision has unveiled the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies cinematic , and it’s a chilling glimpse into the chaos awaiting players when they step into the Dark Aether. The trailer opens with a high-octane battle atop the headquarters of Project Janus , where gunfire and desperation collide in a fight for survival. But just when the firefight reaches its peak, the ground beneath our heroes splits reality wide open. In a dizzying twist, the survivors are hurled into a nightmarish dimensional rift, plunging headfirst into the twisted horrors of the Dark Aether. This cinematic doesn’t just set the tone—it raises the stakes for the legendary Zombies saga. Fans will meet eight dedicated crew members , each drawn into this interdimensional nightmare for reasons tied deeply to the secrets of Project Janus. Their fates intertwine as the story digs into themes of trust, betrayal, and the unstoppable march of the unde...

Imagine waking up in a strange apartment with no memory, only to discover a chorus of voices in your head, with each one struggling for control. That’s the premise of Everyone Is John , a fast-paced, competitive roleplaying game designed for three or more people with delightfully devious intentions. In this blog post, we’ll dive into what makes this game so memorable, how to set it up, and tips for running sessions that will have everyone laughing (and maybe cursing) in equal measure. What Is Everyone Is John? Everyone Is John casts all players as “Voices” in the mind of John, an otherwise blank-slate man who drifts through the city with no skills or personality of his own. Each Voice has its own agenda, abilities, and a pool of Willpower points to spend on controlling John’s actions. That bidding war drives every scene, turning simple tasks into uproarious struggles for dominance. Game Components and Setup Getting started takes just a few minutes and minimal supplies: paper, pencils,...

Arkane Studios’ Redfall arrived with a storm of hype, promising an open-world vampire shooter full of eerie atmosphere, clever design, and the studio’s trademark storytelling. What players got instead feels like a half-finished experiment, a game torn between ambition and execution. The town of Redfall looks the part, with moody streets, boarded-up homes, and flashes of stylish art direction that hint at Arkane’s pedigree. But once you start exploring, the illusion breaks. The world feels hollow, more like a theme park backdrop than a living place haunted by bloodthirsty creatures. Story beats are scattered and shallow, never gripping you the way an Arkane narrative usually does. Combat is functional but flat. Guns feel generic, and while abilities add some flavor, they don’t mesh into anything truly exciting. Vampires, meant to be terrifying predators, often come across as clumsy targets with broken AI. Missions recycle the same formula again and again, from clearing out safe house...

The Naked Gun franchise has always been about one thing: watching a man in uniform trip, fall, and somehow still save the day. In 2025, that man is Liam Neeson — yes, Taken’s very own particular set-of-skills guy — now playing Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. The result is a comedy that’s equal parts dumb, brilliant, and so absurd you’ll question whether you accidentally inhaled laughing gas in the theater. What makes the film shine is Neeson’s commitment to the bit. His greatest weapon isn’t his fists or his grizzled action-hero presence — it’s his poker face. Watching him deliver nonsense lines with the seriousness of a hostage negotiator is comedy gold. The movie never slows down either, tossing out sight gags, pratfalls, double entendres, and even a running joke involving a rogue tuba. If one joke doesn’t land, another one will be crashing through the door before you can groan. For fans of the original trilogy, there’s plenty to love. The movie winks at its roots with sly callbacks to Lesl...

Every so often, a game comes along with a premise so bold you just have to play it. I Am Your Beast is one of those titles. On paper, it promises to let you step into the mind of a brutal, highly trained assassin who’s equal parts John Wick and a fever dream from a 90s action flick. With its cel-shaded visuals, synth-drenched soundtrack, and unapologetic violence, this game should have been a cult classic in the making. Unfortunately, it claws at greatness but never quite sinks its teeth in. Beast Mode, Sort Of The moment-to-moment gameplay has flashes of brilliance. The gunplay feels snappy, the melee attacks pack a satisfying crunch, and the comic book-inspired art direction gives every level a distinct personality. The slow-motion takedown mechanic—where you chain kills together like a deranged ballet—works beautifully when it clicks. For a few glorious moments, you really do feel like an unstoppable predator. But then the cracks start to show. Enemy AI is laughably bad at time...

Ahren Belisle doesn’t “take the mic” so much as he reprograms the room. The Canadian comic—best known from America’s Got Talent —performed a one-night headlining set at Huntsville’s Levity Live on Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:00 p.m. and turned a packed weeknight crowd into co-conspirators in his very particular brand of mischief. Belisle’s hook is famous by now: he delivers his stand-up through a mobile text-to-speech voice, a choice that sharpens his timing into razor-clean beats. Every line lands with computer-perfect cadence, and the intentional delay between his silent smile and the synthesized punchline creates a delicious tension—then a bigger laugh. When he slow-rolls a tag, you can feel the whole room leaning in, waiting for the phone to “say the quiet part out loud.” The set’s rhythm is deceptively playful. Belisle toggles between sly autobiographical bits and twisty, almost puzzle-box premises, each one engineered for that extra beat of surprise. He’s particularly l...

TEMPEST RISING UNLEASHED  Fans of old-school real-time strategy are eating good this week. Saber Interactive’s publishing arm 3D Realms, together with Knights Peak and developer Slipgate Ironworks, have dropped a meaty new patch for their hit RTS Tempest Rising —and it’s not just bug fixes. The Triple Threat Update is here, and it’s loaded with features pulled straight from the community’s wish list. Three Armies, One Battlefield The headline feature? Tempest Rising now lets you dive into 3v3, six-player clashes , meaning bigger armies, bolder strategies, and way more explosions on screen than ever before. Think of it as RTS chaos turned up to eleven. RTS on Your Own Terms Not everyone wants their matches to feel like a caffeine-fueled sprint. The new Pause and Game Speed Adjustment Tool finally gives single-player generals full control. Slow down the action to savor your build order perfection, or speed things up when you’re grinding out resources like a pro. No Bots, No ...

If you’ve ever wished you could step into your grandma’s kitchen and smell fresh biscuits baking while bacon sizzles in the skillet, Ole Towne Café in Ardmore, Alabama, is the next best thing. Tucked along Main Street, this little diner doesn’t just serve food—it serves nostalgia. Walking in, you’re greeted with that small-town charm you just can’t fake. The walls are lined with country décor, the coffee flows like a friendly neighbor’s gossip, and everyone seems to know everyone else. Even if you’re new in town, you’ll feel like family after your first cup of coffee. The menu is straight out of a Southern comfort cookbook. The catfish plates are fried to crispy perfection, the hamburger steaks come smothered in gravy that tastes like Sunday supper, and the breakfast plates are legendary—big fluffy pancakes, biscuits as big as your hand, and hash browns that come golden and crispy. And let’s not forget dessert. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, save room for the pies. Ole Towne Café d...

If you’ve ever driven through Hazel Green and missed Everlina’s Southern Cooking, well, bless your heart—you’ve been missing out on some of the best soul food this side of Alabama. This cozy little spot isn’t trying to be fancy. It’s not serving up kale salads or truffle anything. Nope. Everlina’s is all about fried catfish so golden it could win a beauty pageant, collard greens simmered until they practically sing gospel, and sweet tea that could put Coca-Cola out of business. Walking in feels like stepping into a family reunion you didn’t know you were invited to. The owner often greets guests at the door, and within seconds you feel less like a customer and more like a cousin who just came home from out of town. The vibe is warm, welcoming, and just the right amount of “come sit down and eat, sugar.” And oh, the food. Let’s start with that catfish—crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and seasoned with just enough love to make you want to write home about it. The beef tips com...