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Day 4 Night Studios Unveils Bradley the Badger at The Game Awards — A Bold New Adventure From Veteran Creators of Red Dead Redemption & Mario + Rabbids

A brand-new hero scampered into the spotlight at The Game Awards this week as Day 4 Night Studios officially revealed Bradley the Badger , an inventive action-adventure title blending live-action storytelling, exploration, and freeform puzzle solving. The studio, founded by industry legends behind Red Dead Redemption , Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor , and Mario + Rabbids , is gearing up to deliver a heartfelt, humorous, and deeply meta adventure for PC via Steam, with additional platforms under exploration. Adding an extra layer of star power, Bradley is portrayed in both voice and live-action sequences by award-winning actor Evan Peters ( X-Men , Mare of Easttown , Dahmer , Tron: Ares ), giving the beloved mascot a charismatic mix of warmth, earnestness, and unexpected emotional depth. A Mascot Lost Between Worlds In the world of Bradley the Badger , the brightly smiling mascot once known for classic platforming adventures suddenly awakens in bizarre, half-constructed environments...

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Charges Toward Launch on March 12, 2026

A new zombie-splattering, ’80s-infused co-op shooter drops its release date trailer live at The Game Awards 2025 Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment have officially confirmed that the highly anticipated co-op action-horror shooter John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando will launch March 12, 2026 on PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X|S , and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store . Inspired by the legendary filmmaker’s signature blend of chaos, camp, and creature carnage, the announcement arrived alongside a brand-new trailer packed with undead mayhem during The Game Awards 2025 . Players can pre-order now to secure either the Standard Edition or the feature-rich Blood Edition , both of which include the Leon’s Secret Stash DLC as a free bonus. A Catastrophe Born From Science… and Saved by Misfits Set in a near future gone horribly wrong, Toxic Commando imagines a world where an ambitious attempt to tap into the Earth’s core mutates humanity and the land itself into sludge-soaked ni...

Side Street Deli Brings Flavor, Fun, and Family Together for Bingo Thursday in Valley Head

  If you’re looking for the perfect mid-week pick-me-up, Side Street Deli is serving up delicious bites and big fun this Thursday with their weekly Bingo Night — a growing local favorite that brings together families, food lovers, and anyone who enjoys a good time in a warm, hometown atmosphere. The deli is rolling out its Thursday specials in full force. Today’s featured combo is a crowd-pleasing BBQ, turkey, and bacon panini for just $9.99 , a hearty stack of smoky flavor that’s quickly becoming a customer favorite. Also on the menu is their rich and creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip for $5.99 , perfect for sharing… or keeping all to yourself. Families are encouraged to stop by after school — the deli opens its doors from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. , giving kids plenty of time to enjoy one of Side Street Deli’s holiday treats. The star of the season? Their festive Grinch Float , available for only $3.99 , bringing a little extra magic to every visit. But the highlight of the evening kicks ...

Quantum Threshold VR: The Wheel Remembers - A weaponized chair, rogue AIs, and emergent, high‑moment gameplay. (Game Review)

Quantum Threshold upends VR combat by seating you in a weaponized wheelchair and throwing you into a neon‑soaked, Techno Wraith‑infested dystopia. Engineered from the ground up for seated play, it’s a roguelike shooter that treats accessibility as a core design principle rather than an afterthought, every mechanic is tuned for the chair. You drift through gunfire with momentum‑driven controls, lay down turrets mid‑roll, and chain hacks and grenades into frantic, tactile encounters; what might seem like a limitation becomes a fierce, kinetic identity. The result is a bold, visceral experience where build choices, upgrades, and on‑the‑fly improvisation turn each run into a high‑stakes statement of survival. What it is Quantum Threshold thrusts you into constantly reshaping arenas where every run is a frantic scramble for loot, upgrades, and the next shot at escape. Between runs you return to a gritty hub‑world stronghold where earned salvage becomes permanent upgrades, letting you tail...

Hotel Infinity VR: Walk the Impossible - Turn your living room into an Escher hotel of portals and lifts. (Game Review)

Hotel Infinity invites you to wander a surreal, Escher‑tinged hotel using nothing but your own two feet. Built as a roomscale‑first VR experience from the creator of Manifold Garden, it swaps controller locomotion for physical movement inside a compact 2 m × 2 m play area, letting clever portals, lifts, and folding corridors stitch tiny steps into vast, impossible architecture. The effect is quietly uncanny: ordinary rooms become labyrinthine stages where perspective tricks and seamless transitions make the hotel feel far larger than your footprint, and every turn promises a new spatial surprise. How it plays The core idea is beautifully minimal: you physically walk your play area and the hotel’s architecture unfolds around you. Seamless portals, reconfiguring hallways, and cleverly timed lifts splice together impossible geometry so that a few deliberate steps unlock vast, non‑Euclidean environments. Puzzles are embedded in the space itself; rotate a balcony to reveal a stair, line up...

Laser Dance VR: Turn your living room into a spy film (Game Review)

Laser Dance , from the creator of Cubism, is a polished mixed‑reality party game that turns any living room into a cinematic laser obstacle course. Players shuttle between two buttons at opposite ends of the play area, navigating sequences of laser patterns that intelligently adapt to your room’s size, shape, and mobility settings. The mechanics are instantly approachable; duck, dodge, crawl, and weave; but the layered patterns and timing demands make mastery a satisfying challenge. The result is a social, sweat‑friendly experience that’s perfect for quick party rounds, competitive score chases, and repeatable, room‑aware fun. How it plays • Core loop : Move, dodge, duck, and crawl through evolving laser formations to hit the finish button; each level strings together distinct patterns that demand different body shapes, tempos, and timing, turning simple runs into rhythmic, full‑body challenges. • Adaptive design : Levels intelligently map to your room’s footprint and furniture layout ...

Cave Crave VR: The Cartography of Caverns - Realistic and fictional caves become navigable puzzles. (Game Review)

Cave Crave is a VR spelunking sim that forgoes cheap jump scares in favor of slow‑burn atmosphere and tactile exploration. It drops you into painstakingly realized real and fictional caves where the environment is both map and puzzle; every ledge, choke point, and yawning chasm demands careful reading and deliberate movement. The game turns basic tools; your headlamp, chalk marks, hammer, and ice axes; into meaningful choices, so progress feels earned rather than handed to you. The result is an immersive, physical experience that rewards patience, route‑planning, and a steady nerve in the dark. What you do • Explore : Venture into painstakingly recreated real caves, including a respectful Nutty Putty tribute with an audio guide by rescuer Brandon Kowallis, and a roster of fictional systems; each cave offers unique geometry, hazards, and secrets to uncover. • Navigate : Overcome steep faces, claustrophobic squeezes, and yawning chasms through deliberate route‑finding, precise swings, a...

MONOPOLY GO! Launches Spellbinding Harry Potter Collaboration With All-New Magical Maps and Features

Fans of MONOPOLY GO! and the Wizarding World are in for a magical surprise. Scopely has officially launched a brand-new, limited-time collaboration inspired by the Harry Potter films, transforming the global hit mobile game into an immersive, wizarding adventure now through February 4 . Beginning today, players—known in-game as “Tycoons”—can step into a reimagined universe where every corner of MONOPOLY GO! celebrates iconic characters, locations, and magical moments from the beloved franchise. Explore Hogwarts, Diagon Alley & More With New Seasonal Maps For the first time ever, players can journey through fully themed Seasonal Maps . These visually rich boards include: Hogwarts Castle Diagon Alley Festive Hogsmeade Village Each area is packed with magical details and interactive elements that blend MONOPOLY GO!’s signature charm with the atmosphere of the Wizarding World. Choose Your Hogwarts House With New House Crest Shields Players can now represent their favorite...

Amazon Prime Members Can Now Get a $250 Gift Card Instantly With the Prime Visa — Just in Time for Christmas Shopping

Amazon is offering one of its most generous credit card promotions yet, giving Prime members a simple way to boost their holiday budgets. For a limited time, anyone approved for the Prime Visa will instantly receive a $250 Amazon gift card — with no minimum spending required . The elevated bonus is $100 higher than the card’s usual welcome offer, and the best part is that the gift card is delivered immediately upon approval , allowing shoppers to use it right away for Christmas gifts, décor, or last-minute essentials. Instant $250 Gift Card With Approval Most applicants receive a fast decision, and once approved, the $250 credit automatically appears in your Amazon account. This means you can start shopping instantly — even before the physical card arrives. The Prime Visa also provides instant access , so cardholders can begin earning rewards immediately on Amazon and Whole Foods purchases. Why the Prime Visa Is a Strong Choice for Holiday Shopping For Prime members, the card h...

Booze & Baes: Naughty or Nice Single Edition Returns to The Camp This Thursday

  Looking to make a holiday connection—or maybe just find out whether you’re feeling naughty, nice, or a little of both? The Camp is turning up the festive flirtation this Thursday, December 11 at 7 p.m. with the return of Booze & Baes: Naughty or Nice Edition , a playful holiday-themed singles night packed with good vibes, good drinks, and maybe even your next holidate. Hosted by the ever-charismatic Dray Laborde , the night features music by DJ Caddie , date-night prizes , and all the twinkling décor you need for the perfect holiday photo op. Seasonal cocktails and a warm, lively atmosphere make it the ideal spot for breaking the ice—or melting it entirely. One of the highlights of the night? Slide deck presentations. Yes, really. Guests are invited to nominate a single friend who needs a push into the dating scene. Put together your funniest, most convincing pitch and email it to cody@octohospitality.com . Only 10 presenters will be selected, so get them in fast. For th...