Things in the real life continue to be stressfull. Focus is on unfortunately mothers recovery from stroke in November. It is a slow and wavy process, mentally and physically. We are trying our best to maintain a life of pop-culture and the everyday, it is a struggle, but here is a new Nerd Notes.
My newest dream obsession is Atlas9 in Kansas City, MO. Introduced to me by Jacob the Carpetbagger, I went into deep dives and would truly love to see this spot in person. Will I? Who knows, but you should check it out. At least watch Jacob’s video to understand my fascination:
And now the Nerd notes, in no particular order other than a history date going back to Dec 5th till Dec 18th, music, games, fun, trailers, etc.
the entire One More Time album is on repeat on my phone when travelling.
The ending of RJ Skinner (City) and team’s weekly official unofficial podcast/interview/skit show was more than wrestling, it was just pure entertainment and it came to a conclusion perfectly.
Amazing that this the International footage was actually found while Baz worked on his stellar film.
The Boys comic had a weird ass ending, I have no clue how the show will end it.
This 2026 VR game looks fascinating.
A book turned into a less than 3 minute animation. A great short but also a celebration and an ad.
One of my most anticipated games of 2026. A new trailer of silliness that aired during Days of the Devs 2025 Game Awards edition
Lobo looks cool.
This Billie Eilish mockumentary looks fascinating.
Joe Brumm and LUDO worked closely with Halfbrick to make this so I’m excited.
One of the coolest games announced at The Game Awards. Bruce Straley is a proven creator.
Look its called Gail Daughty and the Celebrity Sex Pass. Much of The State/WHAS are in it.
NOBODY 2 and NORMAL? Bob on fire!
Killer song.
I do want it that way.
Very curious to see what season 2 brings.
Great teaser.
I heard this song during I Love L.A., its five years old but its new to me and now I’m totally into Baxter Dury.
Luc Besson on this classic?! Yes please.
Guy Ritchie has proven he has a good handle of Sherlock and I’m interested to see what else he does with the “mythology”
This director has not made a bad film.
This is a fever dream.
Just watch it.
If you haven’t watched Sunny Side Down, you need to.
Another banger.
One of my other most anticipated games of 2026 and that came as a total surprise even with FBC being a thing.
I was on the floor. Just listen. Closely.
This is creepy, and sexy, also Michel Franco makes intense stuff.
Investigate, infiltrate and battle aliens using iconic gadgets from the franchise
Gateshead, United Kingdom – December 5th, 2025 – Coatsink are delighted to announce that Men In Black: Most Wanted is available today on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3. Step into the iconic franchise and take on the role of a neuralyzed agent to investigate a hostile alien race that’s established itself across the US.
Based on the Sony Pictures hit film franchise that earned almost $2 billion at the global box office, Men In Black: Most Wanted allows players to become agents. Head out into the field to investigate – from motels, to black markets, to airbases – and make use of a variety of gadgets to solve environmental puzzles and thwart an invasion of Earth. Use the neuralyzer to wipe the memories of civilians and wield iconic weapons from the MIB franchise in combat sections when you find yourself confronted by hostile aliens.
To aid you in your investigations, you will have magnet gloves that allow you to manipulate objects from a distance, the Scout Bug to get access to otherwise unreachable areas and the Omni Scanner which scans valuable data and intel.
“We are thrilled to let players step into the world of Men In Black: Most Wanted today,” said Richard Snowdon, Coatsink CEO. “At Coatsink, we are no stranger to working on iconic franchises, having previously created the Jurassic World: Aftermath series and Transformers: Battlegrounds. Adding Men In Black to that list is a great honour and we’ve worked really hard to capture iconic elements from the series in an experience that blends infiltration, investigation and combat.”
“We’re thrilled to team up with Coatsink to bring Men in Black: Most Wanted to life in VR,” said Lance Sloane, SVP of Virtual Reality at Sony Pictures Entertainment. “Once again, the team has delivered exceptional work with an iconic franchise, and we’re proud to continue pushing the boundaries of immersive storytelling alongside our friends at Meta.”
Also All-American Rejects dropped another single earlier this week:
I have to thank Ben Lee and Ione Skye for reccomending this. I also want to remind you that just like Anthony, Flea is a quality actor
Ian Jones-Quartey, Patrick McHale, Rebecca Sugar, and Pendleton Ward worked on this type of exquisite corpse animated story and I look very forward to it.
Trite action thriller sure, but also cool ass cast and cool looking action. If I get a chance/opportunity to watch this through easy means I will. If I remember.
Instead of going back as far as the last Nerd Notes way back in October before mother’s stroke I will mostly skip November, but I will see my YT history to see if anything super caught my eye and is still pertinent as of today. Mother’s stroke recovery is still in progress and will continue to be for the forseeable future. I am adjusting to the new life and figuring it out as I can. Please continue to be as patient as you have been and as wonderfully supportive as you;ve been capable from your side of the screen or in the real world where applicable.
First up one of the things I very excited for in 2026 is the MEOW WOLF TTRPG. Sure I don’t have NYC friends to play with at this time but even if all I can do is read it and add to my Meow Wolf library that’s enough for me. Lore lore lore lore lore. https://meowwolf.com/blob/making-of-tavers-ttrpg
Here’s some music:
GAMES
I got to play this early and it is hella fun. Go play it.
This really does look great.
With the recent game remake, the ONLY reason this has any interest from me is because Christophe Gans was behind the helm. So even though it’ll have nothing to shock or even scare, as it was under his eye and creation, it’ll feel something different I can only hope.
WICKED FOR GOOD: A brilliant sequel. I want a full cut of both films. I will sit through that.
BLUE MOON: Ethan Hawe was great in this. It feels again like a play instead of a film. Especially as it all takes place on one night in one location.
CURIOSMOS (Demo): A very simple mechanic of bouncing things into a larger object to see planets grow and evolve, the demo ends just as the game reveals that things are about to get bigger and rowdier but I feel the simple mechanic will stay zenlike while telling a wild story through very adorable graphics. Download and play the demo and Wishlist this one today.
HYMER 2000: A truly creative way to deliver a visual novel with innovative and interesting ways to discover and unlock the story. You must read, you must think you must feel. Explaining the story is very difficult without spoilers, but mainly the thing to know is you are computer repair man sent to shut down a server so that a facility can be properly closed. The game is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch and Playstation.
FIONA & CAKE Season 2: I never really thought they could get more from the Adventure Timeverse, especially a story that felt new and extra and no a retread. We know the future, we know the past, what more could they give us. Adam Muto and team found it and gave us magic.
I LOVE L.A.: Easily hateable characters that you love being funny and sexy. It’s GIRLS on the west coast, cept from someone who is actual super likeable even if their characters are cringey.
My mothers stroke and the upkeep of household and life has made the maintenance of doing full reviews, posting press releases and even creating a Nerd Notes that is more than just a collection of videos without commentary very daunting. I have been gifted keys to games I truly think are worthwhile, seen movies and tv shoes you should see, read comics you should read, and listented to music you should hear. It is difficult for me to say much about any of them, so I am using this space to speak of many of them in short paragraphs or even less and providing links to find out more. Because of coverage issues, there will be multiple posts created.
SAMURAI ACADEMY-PAWS OF FURY: The action combat and the platforming in this seriously fun, plus it looks great. There are some flaws as in hunting for items on the map without a really clear distinction of what you’re looking for and a objective list that seems unclear, but they don’t take away from the enjoyment. Legit very enjoyable and I plan to play more and so should you.
HYMER 2000: A truly creative way to deliver a visual novel with innovative and interesting ways to discover and unlock the story. You must read, you must think you must feel. Explaining the story is very difficult without spoilers, but mainly the thing to know is you are computer repair man sent to shut down a server so that a facility can be properly closed. The game is available on Steam, Nintendo Switch and Playstation.
BIRDIGO: It turns out I am not great at making words via a choose a letter system. I mean I should know this, I always struggled with Scrabble and I’ve never done Wordle. That doesn’t change the fun I have had failing so much at Birdigo that I haven’t finished the first map. I have tried so many times. I KNOW you can do better than me.
THE DREAM COLLECTOR: An interactive art piece with visually enticing images and short poems that definitely capture the mind. I share a screenshot just as a perfect example. It is zen and lovely. If you seek something that is strange, lovely and different, this is for you.
I have seen many many films over the last couple weeks as well as TV. Here’s simple reviews.
PILLION: Funny, dramatic, sexy, evocative. Harry Lighton’s debut adapatation film is a lovely piece and Alexander Skarsgard and Harry Melling deliver brilliant performances.
ANENOME: Daniel Day-Lewis and his son Ronan truly created something interesting here. A play with some strange choices, but at its core is Sean Bean and Daniel truly bouncing off each other in ways where you become engrossed and ends up just at the right time.
THE SMASHING MACHINE: I honesly think we need a version where Benny puts everything filmed back in. The cut scenes display how much Johnson did to become Kerr.
IT-WELCOME TO DERRY: Once episode 5 hits you’re just woooooo. the first 4 are amazing though, these young kids pull you in, the adults are also great. The gore, the world building, everything is just so good.
and finally a MUSIC RECC:
AEROSMITH x YUNGBLUD – ONE MORE TIME is absolutenly a wonderful ep. 4 new songs and a mix of Aerosmith classic that hits different on this album then its original version, while evoking both the original feels and new ones.
LONDON, ONTARIO – Nov. 14, 2025 – Digital Extremes hosted its monthly SoulframeDevstream, inviting both newfangled and devoted players to become a Founder in the free 12th Preludes (Pre-Alpha) update arriving Tuesday, Nov. 25, on PC. Discover four Founders path options, encompassing exclusive weapons, armour, bird cosmetics, a Warframecrossover skin for use in the sister game’s latest update, The Old Peace, and more. Cast gazes yonder toward the Soulframe Founders website to soon discover full details and pricing in the coming days. The studio also teased future plans for Preludes 12, including a new weapon type, adjustments to difficulty settings, and improvements to new-player onboarding.
“Founders is the next major step for Soulframe, welcoming anyone to join us in building something truly special,“ said Geoff Crookes, Creative Director. “During our Pre-Alpha period, Preludes, we’ve built upon new ideas entirely from scratch and begun to craft a meaningful, strong foundation for a world that offers something important missing from our everyday lives: hope. Soulframe is meant to become a home for redemption, while feeling grounded and patient for everyone who plants their roots here. For those who have long wished to support Soulframe from its roots, this is an invitation to do so from the beginning.”
Highlights from Soulframe Devstream 11 include:
Take a sneak peek into some of the latest Soulframe Preludes 12 update improvements:
Wield new ways to ward the wilds from corruption with the latest weapon grip type, the Greatsword.
New player onboarding will receive a significant rework, making it easier for players to know how to start new Fables and track progress in the journal.
Upon journey’s beginning, discover Grandfa’s Hut where all three starting Pacts can be tested before committing to their designated Pact and Enclave.
Traverse and chart paths on the map more easily with clearer marker placements for important destinations and fast travel with Wevetseeds.
Seek out a new elixir dubbed The Cogah to challenge The Agari, a class of sub-bosses roaming the overworld, to a more difficult rematch, and earn new rewards.
Deepen player connections with wildlife with new Totems and Runes offering more specialization per weapon type.
Prepare for new free content to sweep across the world of Alca for Preludes players soon:
Zenith, a dale seer camel who has gone unnoticed by the Ode, has joined the Nightfold, offering Founders path options in-game, among other goods and wares.
March forward against the odds in Siege Encounters, a side-quest-style mission found at various enemy-filled forts. Force out the Ode occupation, take down sub-bosses waiting within, and bring down the signifying balloon laying claim to the territory.
After Siege Encounter completion, the new infamy rating system increases or decreases depending on how the mission is approached, persisting with the player into the next Siege.
Jennifer English (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) will be joining the Soulframe cast soon as a new character, Alora, the Empress of Eldveil, teased via concept art and personal video.
Forge a pact to leave a permanent mark on the Soulframe’s world and development by becoming a Founder:
Choose between four Founders paths and embody the Virtues of Courage, Spirit, and Grace:
Choose the path of a brave fighter as “Wyld Tethren,” a willpowered mage as “Wyld Oscelda,” or a rogueish archer as “Wyld Sirin.” These options are outfitted with an exclusive character Wyld Pact, main weapon and sidearm, armour set, talisman, dye Hues, bird cosmetics, Arcs (premium currency), two extra Preludes invite codes, among other benefits like the “Envoy’s Sphere Sword Skin” for use in Warframe.
Encompass all three paths to embody the first Wyld Envoys as a “Paragon.” This ultimate option includes all the benefits of other Founders paths in addition to an exclusive Paragon Greatsword and an additional allotment of Arcs (premium currency), Armor Bestitching items, and 10 Preludes invite codes.
Etch thine name onto the plaques of history in the Eternium Garden, a zone for Envoys to plant their exclusive Founder flora and become honored evermore in Soulframe’s history as one of the first who set forth on this journey.
Sequel to the Color-Based Puzzle Shooter Will Land on PC and Consoles to Celebrate the 10 Years Anniversary of the Franchise!
Las Vegas, NV – November 13, 2025 – Pixel Maniacs™ and PM Studios™ are thrilled to announce the official global launch date for its vibrant and challenging puzzle-shooter,ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard. The game will be released across all major platforms – PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store) digitally, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch™2 both digitally and in retail on February 12th 2026. Pre-order are now open for the retail versions.
ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard expands upon the award-winning mechanics of its original hit title, challenging players to navigate complex, achromatic set of rooms & corridors using the signature ChromaGun to shoot and mix primary colors. These colors manipulate the environment, activate doors, and neutralize colorful enemy drones. The sequel introduces smarter puzzles, advanced color physics, new hazardous environmental elements, and a gripping new narrative that delves into the origins of the Chroma Technology and the mysterious corporation behind it. Players will face their toughest color-mixing challenges yet in the most mind bending 3D environment.
“We’ve taken everything the fans loved about the original – the witty dialogue, the fiendishly clever puzzles, and the saturated aesthetic – and dialed it up to 11,” said Benjamin Lochmann, Founder and CEO of Pixel Maniacs. “Dye Hard is bigger, bolder, and requires a level of color coordination and spatial reasoning that will test even the most seasoned puzzle enthusiasts. The team is eager to watch the most insane full game speedruns from the community!”
“ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard expands the creative spectrum of our portfolio with a bold, brainy experience that stands apart from anything else we’ve launched.” states Michael Yum, CEO of PM Studios. “We’re proud to offer a retail edition for a game this inventive – it’s something every fan of clever design should want to have as part of their physical collection.”
About ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard
ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard is a first person puzzle shooter about colors. Players use the titular ChromaGun to paint walls and droids, and droids are magnetically attracted to walls of the same color. Between deadly floor tiles, angry droids, and subtractive color-mixing, players get to solve tricky logic puzzles wrapped in a comedic story about friendship, redemption, and the multiverse.
Game features
A one-of-a-kind tool – The ChromaGun: Wield the titular “ChromaGun,” a versatile paint-gun used to shoot primary colors onto surfaces and objects, mixing them to manipulate the environment.
Magnetoid Chromatism: Master the key mechanic of “Magnetoid Chromatism” – a proprietary concept where Droids and other objects are magnetically attracted to walls of the same color.
Multiverse Puzzles: Travel through time and space across different dimensions and parallel universes, each introducing new physics and increasingly complex mechanics.
State of the art accessibility: Pixel Maniacs developed a unique accessibility game mode overlaying symbols on colored objects to help color blind players to enjoy the game too! With this well thought feature, ChromaGun 2 Dye Hard won the Horizon Award for Technical Innovation at GG Bavaria 2025!
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We post the press release and trailer below with interest and intrigue but also trepidation, as the game truly looks far from finished, shows only mouse and keyboard controls and looks like if someone wanted to remake BULLY but didn’t really have the skills so had to build upon existing engines made for wannabe game devs, but I have hope yet and want to one day say this game is too fun to ignore.
A new look at the nostalgic, rule-breaking coming-of-age adventure from Refugium Games.
[November 10, 2025] – Refugium Games has unveiled a brand-new story trailer for Agefield High: Rock the School, offering a deeper dive into the game’s coming-of-age narrative and rebellious teenage spirit that is inspired by the raunchy teen comedies of the era. Featuring updated character models and improved facial animations, the trailer brings the story’s core trio — Sam, Kale, and Axel — to life. Check out the latest trailer below!
Set in the year 2002, Agefield High: Rock the Schoolfollows Sam Tatum, the new kid in town, and his two friends as they refuse to graduate as nobodies. With graduation on the horizon and the weight of expectations closing in, they decide to flip the script — throwing caution (and every school rule) to the wind in a final bid to leave their mark. Between overbearing parents, pervy teachers, and a smug school rival dead set on ruining their plans, these teens are ready to push back, break rules, and rock their last months of high school on their own terms.
With its punchy humor, saturated colors, and early 2000s pop-punk energy, the trailer captures the game’s defiant tone — a nostalgic, heartfelt ode to teenage mischief, rebellion, and friendship.
Key Features:
Cinematic Gameplay: Follow a branching narrative through a series of missions with different endings.
A Fully Simulated School System: Attend (or skip) five different class types, including English, Math, Geography, Music, and German.
Explore a Small-Town Sandbox: From bike shops to tattoo parlors, the world of Agefield is filled with places to discover and decisions to make.
Side Hustles and Mini-Games: Complete a variety of side missions and activities like prank calling and lawn mowing to earn cash and unlock items.
Customize Your Look: Buy clothes, accessories, bikes, hairstyles, and more to express your style and stand out in the halls.
Authentic Early 2000s Vibes: A pop-punk soundtrack, springtime setting, and vibrant color palette create an atmosphere that’s as loud and rebellious as your teen years.
Currently in development, Agefield High: Rock the School is scheduled to release for PC via Steam, with console versions planned for a later date. Players can wishlist the game on Steam now to stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates.
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