CALIFORNIA – Oct. 15, 2026 – UvsU: You vs You, the dark claymation puzzle platformer, where you play against your past self, launches on PC via Steam on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027, as revealed during IGN Fan Fest. The demo is available now on Steam, with over 350 reviews and a 98% “Very Positive” rating!
In UvsU: You vs You, you play against recordings of your past self in time-loop mind-melting puzzles. Each puzzle consists of multiple loops, where you will switch roles between angel and devil, which have alternating, seemingly conflicting goals. The angel must reach the end and the devil must kill the angel. The twist is that every loop is recorded, and the other characters are all performing your own past actions. The puzzle is only solved when all the characters have met the goal of their loop.
Beyond the puzzle chambers, UvsU: You vs You emphasizes non-linear exploration, environmental discovery, and knowledge-based progression. Inspired by classics like Braid, The Neverhood, Animal Well, and Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee, the game blends tactile aesthetics with mind-bending logic. The narrative is entirely textless, delivered through handmade stop-motion style cutscenes.
UvsU: You vs You launches on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027 on PC via Steam. The game will include language support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified).
There is SO much happening at NYCC 2026. To share it all would be nigh impossible. Here’s just some stuff that you may not know about unless you agressively check instagram, reddit, and search engines.
“For fans of good horror comics, there’s no better place to turn than the IDW Dark imprint.” – Jesse Schedeen, IGN Entertainment
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 5, 2026) – New York Comic Con week has arrived! IDW Publishing will be at the show with can’t-miss signings and exclusives at booth #4551, plus a panel that’ll have the entire industry talking (Friday morning, 11:15am in room 406.2). To celebrate the big show, IDW has at least one major announcement planned for every single weekday. While we can’t spoil any secrets (yet), we can tease there will be big news for fans of STAR TREK, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, horror, and a major reveal we cannot wait to declassify during the panel.
To kick off the week-long celebration, IDW’s infecting its entire publishing line with the ambitious initiative IDW GOES DARK. The best-selling horror print is taking over with a truly sinister selection of new horror comics throughout all of 2027, featuring HELLO KITTY, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, GODZILLA, STAR TREK, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, and new original nightmares from the imprint.
The terrifying takeover with IDW Goes Dark will also feature A QUIET PLACE: RISING TIDES, THE TWILIGHT ZONE, ANY GIVEN SMILE, EVENT HORIZON: PANDEMONIUM, as well as the upcoming already-announced originals FATAL FEST and BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: THE SUMMER AND THE FALL. Fans at NYCC, don’t miss the exclusive ashcans for FATAL FEST #1 and YOU’LL NEVER LEAVE THIS PLACE ALIVE #1 at the IDW booth before they sell out.
“One of my earliest memories is the day I accidentally watched Stephen King’s It when I was nearly 5 years old,” said Heather Antos, Senior Group Editor and lead on the IDW Dark imprint. “One of my first jobs was working in my local haunted house as a teenager. And one of the first comics I ever fell in love with was Hellblazer. We’ve been blown away by the way fans have embraced IDW’s horror books, and this is our opportunity to give them even more of what they love while pushing these characters and worlds into places they’ve never gone before. We’re bringing together incredible creators, iconic licenses, bold new ideas, and the absolute best damn comics we can make– and I cannot wait to see just how dark we can go.”
More details lurk in the shadows for now, but we can tease there will be a spine-tingling surprise for horror fans at the IDW panel this Friday…
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AT 2026 NEW YORK COMIC-CON, WITH SPOTLIGHT ON THE EXORCIST,RIVER, AND
CURRY BARKER’S NEXT FILMANYTHING BUT GHOSTS
Los Angeles, Calif. – Oct. 5, 2026 – Blumhouse Atomic Monster, the home of horror, today announced plans for its annual BlumFest New York Comic-Con session, taking place this Friday, Oct. 9 at the Javits Center in New York City.
Hosting this year’s BlumFest live from the Javits Center is MatPat, the Game Theorists creator whose early deep dives into Five Nights at Freddy’s and the Backrooms helped bring both worlds to the mainstream and made him one of the internet’s leading voices on story and lore. He will welcome a lineup of special guests including Director Mike Flanagan and Star Chiwetel Ejiofor from The Exorcist, Star Jessica Rothe from Josh Giuliano’s River, Multimedia Storyteller Heidi Wong, Director and Atomic Monster Founder James Wan, and Blumhouse CEO and Founder Jason Blum. In addition, the session will feature First Looks, announcements, surprises and giveaways galore.
BlumFest kicks off at 6:00 PM ET on the Empire Stage at the Javits Center in New York City. The session opens at 5:30PM, and fans are encouraged to arrive early to secure a seat. For more information, check out New York Comic-Con’s website.
NYCC 2026 is going to be here before we know it. My schedule isn’t finalized. It’ll probably change on the fly even. That’s still 4 days away though.
Between the last Nerd Notes and now we have had some seriously tragic passings as well as cult legends. The wrestling industry lost Benjamin “PAC” Slattery, Canada’s Eddie Osbourne, and msot recently NY/NJ indie “legend” Metal Maniac. Painting Legend Peter Max, actor Gerrit Graham (most famous to me as BEEF in Phantom of the Paradise), Duncan Sheik, Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory, actor Dennis Haskins, were personal stand outs,but many more occured in various facets of pop-culture and I am sure more will come.
This week I prepared for Comic Con in my own way with two big days. On eday I went to the Javits Center for a very small show of the White Label Expo. I did networking and tried to get my name out there for marketing expansion beyond. From Javits I walked around Hudson Yards, then down the High Line to Chelsea Market, taking my time along the way doing shopping and taking photos. On Friday I hit up three super exciting pop-ups that were immersive marketing experiences with activities and giveaways. Very comic con like. The first was Newport Beach Club which took place in four different locations set up as if you were doing a day in Newport Beach California. At location 1 you got a photo, a drink, and stickers, location 2 had a beach and taffy, at location 3 there was food and some cool visions and the final location had a ball pit and bath salts. After that was the Angry Orchard x Scream 30th Anniversary which was set up like a video store, they gave full cans of Angry Orchard (unfortunately they had to be drunk there), special flavored popcorn, a photobooth with Ghostface and you randomly got one of various giveaways. The final stop was Tidy Cats – Special Litter Unit, at this activation you got training to be an agent in SLU via identification, getting a portrait of your pet, meeting cats up for adoption and trying to climb through a yarn maze. Kumal Nanjiani greeted you via video at the door. At the end you recveived a mug or a tie and collar for your pet and coupon for litter. These 3 pop ups along with also stopping for food, seeing some live mural painting and visiting the graffiti alley made for the kind of day that has me super excited for next week.
AND NOW the Nerd Notes, first up Movie and TV Trailers.
NYCC will have this show with a major show floor presence and a Empire stage panel. The entire thing drops on Peacock on October 15th.
Before we have a chance to really start missing Gamechanger, the new season Make Some Noise begins tomorrow.
This is just part 1. A greateaser to make you want to watch the show. Also it’s Malina Weissman! (who really isn’t a teen anymore but whatever)
A LITTLE SOMETHING ELSE
You may or may not know that I’m a MEOW WOLF fanatic even with only getting to go to two of the soon to be six and then quickly seven locations as well as a cartoon and a TTRPG (which I was on the Kickstarter for). Here’s some footage of location six.
Here’s a brand new Pixar short!
And I learned of this video from The Endless Adventure vlog about Virgin Voyages. This cartoon is awesome even if yoi never end up on a cruise ship.
AND NOW MUSIC! an ecelctic selection of new stuff.
Video directed by Owen Kline.
Excellent puppet fabrication and animation.
The three videos edited together into one. Tree Forever.
Catch the world reveal of the Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer, new build-up models and collectibles for Star Trek, Spider-Man®, Top Gun: Maverick,Lord of the Rings®, Harry Potter™, Harley Davidson® and Iron Man, and a special booth appearance by actor Karim Diané from Star Trek Starfleet Academy
New York, NY –Fanhome, the leading producer of subscription-based collections, presents a collection of impressive new products set to be unveiled and available for purchase at the 2026 New York City Comic Con, taking place October 8-11th at the Jacob Javitz Center. Not-to-be-missed booth activities and a notable special guest appearance also have been announced.
Unique Build Your Own model subscriptions and collectibles on sale at NYCC!
Fanhome products are inspired by pop culture’s most popular franchises and are engineered to reproduce iconic original designs beloved by collectors with exceptional detail. Subscriptions for many new releases will be on sale – with special convention pricing – and attendees that sign up at NYCC will receive multiple build stages to take home and immediately begin their journey! More details and sign-up information on Fanhome build-up models are available at: https://www.fanhome.com/us.
Fanhome Welcomes Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Star Karim Diané
Catch actor Karim Diané, who portrays Jay-Den Kraag in the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, for a special booth appearance on Friday October 9th. Celebrate his groundbreaking role as Klingon Jay-Den Kraag and share a special moment with fellow fans. Diane also appears in support of Fanhome’s Star Trek Starships Collection, a premium die-cast fleet of legendary vessels from across the Star Trek universe.
Fanhome collectibles and Build Your Own models for sale at NYCC include:
Star TrekU.S.S. Enterprise Constitution II Class NCC-1701-A Gold Edition
A very special limited-edition release of a 24K gold plated rendition of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-A. The ship measures nearly 10 inches long and includes a 32-page collector’s magazine and certificate of authenticity. Only 48 units will be available.
Spider-ManMasterpiece Collection
A new Fanhome graphic novel collection celebrates one of the most iconic super-heroes from Marvel Comics™ and delivers the Web-Slinger’s most defining adventures and story arcs, from his early wall-crawling days in New York City to his latest high-stakes battles across the Spider-Verse. Each full-color hardcover volume in this specially curated collection runs 120+ pages and features an informative introduction. This subscription will be available for purchase at the convention.
Top Gun: Maverick F/A-18E Super Hornet
Relieve all the action and drama of the blockbuster Tom Cruise movie and celebrate cutting edge American naval aviation with a stunning build-up model of the F/A-18E Super Hornet. The 1:24 scale model measures nearly 30-inches when completed and features a remote-controlled opening canopy and LED illuminated cockpit controls,retractable landing gear, a deployable in-flight refueling probe, foldable wings, adjustable flaps and ailerons, and sound effects for the afterburners. A variety of missile and defense system components are also included that allow builders to customize the weapons load-out. This build-up model subscription will be available for purchase at the convention.
Lord of the Rings Sauron
This large-scale build-up statue stands 33 inches tall when complete and depicts Sauron as he appeared in the War of the Last Alliance in The Fellowship of the Ring. Every aspect of this replica is derived from Wētā Workshop’s original 3D assets and presented with an exceptional level of detail. Builders will note the gold-colored luster of One Ring and Sauron’s high-quality full metal armor and helmet, featuring the elaborate ornamental texture inspired by the thorny brambles of Mordor. Accessories include an adjustable fabric cape and detailed metal weapons. This build-up model subscription will be available for purchase at the convention.
Harry Potter Chess Sets
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher Stone with beautiful officially licensed Harry Potter chess sets featuring custom pieces inspired by the film. Subscribers receive two complete sets – The Knights and The Dragons – along with a sizeable chessboard. Specially designed playing pieces arrive monthly and are loaded with interactive features that enhance gameplay. A pair of magic wands to move the pieces is provided, and players can keep track of time during games with a beautiful replica of Hermione Granger’s Time-Turner™. This build-up model subscription will be available for purchase at the convention.
Harley Davidson Fat Boy
The Fanhome Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy build-up measures nearly 2 feet long (23.5 inches) when completed and precision molded 80 percent die-cast alloy components, rubber tires, chrome metal, and leather accessories, all manufactured with the utmost care to evoke the beauty of the famous motorcycle. The twin gas tanks are emblazoned with the Harley-Davidson logo, and additional features include an LED illuminated headlight, brake lights and turn signals, and a backlit speedometer. The rumble of the 1340cc V-twin Evolution motor is activated with a button and enhances the replica’s realistic appearance. This build-up model subscription will be available for purchase at the convention.
Special Prototype World Reveal and Other Exhibits
Star Wars Imperial I-Class Star Destroyer Prototype Reveal
The Imperial Star Destroyer will be the biggest build-up model released to date by Fanhome and joins the brand’s acclaimed line of Star Wars build-up models. During New York Comic-Con, fans are invited to catch the world reveal of a massive replica of the Galactic Empire’s powerful flagship measuring nearly 3 feet long and set for early 2028 release.
Iron Man Mark 85 Encore Exhibit
A special encore exhibit of the build-up model of the ultimate incarnation of the Iron Man armor as worn by Tony Stark in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame. The Fanhome Iron Man Mark 85 stands nearly 2 feet tall and features a variety of screen accurate details that will make this model a centerpiece of any Marvel fan’s personal collection. Fully articulated and constructed with highly detailed ABS and die-cast metal components, the Mark 85 features a transparent shield accessory and LED illuminated multi-blasters, nano-gauntlet stones, and updated arc reactor.
Other Fanhome NYCC Booth Activities:
Live Build Up Assembly Sessions
Witness first-hand how Fanhome models are assembled. Join Fanhome’s professional builder throughout New York Comic Con for live build sessions of some of the latest new releases. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert.
Legends of the Multiverse Cosplay Contest
Visit the Fanhome at the booth on Saturday October 10th at 2pm to celebrate iconic characters from across pop culture. This contest invites maximum creativity, participation and visual variety. Don’t miss this opportunity to join the fun and win some awesome prizes from Fanhome!
About Fanhome
At Fanhome we are passionate fans of pop culture, from sci-fi and movies to video games and comics. Our international team of more than 100 people consists of expert creators, editors and writers, product engineers, model makers, communication and marketing gurus, logistic masters and a friendly customer service team. Our combined efforts create original collections, magnificent models, and an outstanding experience for you to enjoy. More information is available at: https://www.fanhome.com.
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“I built this as a lit-hop record in the truest sense: a nineteenth-century author reinterpreted through modern music, made for English teachers and mosh pits alike.”- MC Lars
Photo: Sean Donnelly
LOS ANGELES, CA — October 2, 2026 —MC Lars has released “Amontillado” (ft. Watt White), a musical reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling short story The Cask of Amontillado. Now streaming everywhere, the single offers a preview of the One Year Anniversary Edition ofThe Edgar Allan Poe LP, arriving October 16 via Oglio Entertainment, digitally and on two-disc CD.
With Halloween approaching, “Amontillado” brings Poe’s tale of revenge, deception and a fatal journey into the catacombs into MC Lars’s world of lit-hop, where classic literature meets contemporary hip-hop. The song continues his longstanding exploration of Poe’s work, connecting its dark humor and psychological horror with a new generation of listeners.
Executive produced by Adam F. Goldberg, creator of The Goldbergs, the expanded album collects 19 tracks, adding seven bonus recordings to the original twelve-song release. Those additions include three new 2026 versions and four songs from Lars’s 2012 Edgar Allan Poe EP.
Guests across the collection include Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup, the Dead Milkmen, Watt White, Mega Ran, Rodney Anonymous, Schäffer the Darklord, Lacey Johnson, Ash Tell Em, Christina Rotondo and Worm Quartet. Underground prank-call figures Longmont Potion Castle and Brad Carter of Phone Losers of America also appear on “$3.47.”
The anniversary edition follows the album’s initial delivery to Kickstarter supporters on Halloween 2025. The campaign raised $29,917 from 385 backers, reaching nearly six times its original $5,000 goal.
“I’ve been rapping about Poe since before I had any business doing it,” says MC Lars. “The EP was a sketch. This is the actual building. A year ago I sent it to 385 people who paid for it before it existed, which is the most Poe thing imaginable, except he never got the money.”
For Lars, the connection between music and literature extends beyond the recording studio. In December 2023, he completed a master’s degree in Instructional Science and Technology, developing and evaluating a curriculum that teaches poetry through rap. His capstone research found statistically significant improvements in students’ attitudes toward poetry and retention of the material.
“I went and got a master’s degree to prove that teaching poetry through rap actually works, because I got tired of people calling it a gimmick. It turns out you can just measure it.”
A Stanford alumnus who also studied at Oxford, Lars has been interpreting Poe through music since “Mr. Raven” in the mid-2000s. He released The Edgar Allan Poe EP in 2012, performed “Flow Like Poe” at Carnegie Hall with a live string ensemble for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and gave a TEDxUSC talk connecting Tupac’s death to the final act of Hamlet.
His career has also included touring with Nas, Snoop Dogg, Bowling for Soup and Simple Plan, appearances on the Vans Warped Tour, and the Australian Top 30 single “Download This Song.”
The new release reunites Lars with Oglio Entertainment, which previously released This Gigantic Robot Kills and 21 Concepts (But a Hit Ain’t One). His own Horris Records, founded in 2004, began as an imprint under Nettwerk and Oglio before becoming independent.
Following an August appearance at the Gathering of the Juggalos, Lars will bring his work into an academic setting on October 16, presenting a lit-hop project with Stanford University’s English Department and Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA). The event will feature students from San Jose’s Indigo Middle School performing original raps inspired by “The Raven,” following a residency led by Lars.
“I want a kid to hear this record, get obsessed with ‘The Raven,’ and not realize until later that they did their homework.”
Mr. Raven (2012) featuring the Dead Milkmen — 3:12
The Edgar Allan Poe LP (Special One Year Anniversary Deluxe Expanded Edition)arrives digitally and on two-disc CD October 16, 2026, via Oglio Entertainment.
UPCOMING APPEARANCES
October 3 — Syracuse, NY — Official Retro Gamer Con Afterparty, with Schäffer the Darklord
October 4- Baltimore, MD- Poe Fest International
October 10 — Kingston, NY — O+ Festival 2026, with Lucero, Matt Pond PA and more
October 16 — Stanford, CA — CCRMA Stage, lit-hop performance and education event with Indigo Middle School students and Stanford faculty
Nickelodeon is bringing the ultimate celebration of kid-ness to New York Comic Con 2026 with its larger-than-life “FUN-ERGY FACTORY” experience. Created for fans of all ages, the immersive booth will power up NYCC’s 20th anniversary with interactive activations, can’t-miss photo opportunities, and plenty of Nickelodeon’s signature fun.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 8 – Sunday, Oct. 11.
WHAT: Nickelodeon is inviting fans inside its FUN-ERGY FACTORY at New York Comic Con, bringing the brand’s signature spirit of play to life inside its interactive booth (#1523) on the convention center floor. Kids of all ages can power the experience through interactive challenges, immersive moments and must-share photo opportunities inspired by Nickelodeon’s beloved franchises, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
AT THE “FUN-ERGY FACTORY”:
Fans will work together to generate “fun-ergy” through interactive challenges that build toward the ultimate playful payoff–a nearly 20-foot-tall Slime Surge.
“Enter the Splat,” a tactile fully immersive environment where fans can (literally) step into Nickelodeon’s iconic world and capture surprise photo and video moments.
Enter the World of TMNT with a sewer lair photo op alongside the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
In celebration of Nickelodeon’s frightfully fun premieres and themed specials airing throughout October, kids who visit the booth dressed in costume on Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11, can pick up an exclusive Nicktober Hallo-Scream trick-or-treat bag, while supplies last.
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The preservation brand from Alliance Entertainment (Nasdaq: AENT) brings NYCC-exclusive Handmade by Robots figures from Marvel and Alien, preserved soundtrack vinyl from Batman, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars, plus a nine-foot photo op and a free figure on opening day
Alliance Authentic brings six NYCC-exclusive Handmade by Robots figures to New York Comic Con (Oct. 8 to 11), each preserved in a numbered run of 100. The booth also features numbered runs of preserved soundtrack vinyl, including exclusives from Batman ’66, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars. In the Crystal Palace, the Javits Center’s main lobby, fans can step inside a nine-foot-tall Alliance Authentic collectible box and share their own fandom with followers everywhere.
The brand made its Comic Con debut in San Diego this summer, where Nerd News Social called it “the collecting platform for a new generation.”
At the booth: popmarket #4415, Javits Center
* Nine-foot photo op. Fans can step inside a life-size Alliance Authentic collectible box in the Javits Center’s Crystal Palace.
* Free figure on opening day. Attendees can claim a free Handmade by Robots Ghost Face glow-in-the-dark micro figure while supplies last.
* NYCC Handmade by Robots exclusives. Six Comic Con figures, each preserved by Alliance Authentic in a numbered run of 100:
Alien Xenomorph (glow in the dark)
Bob’s Burgers Kuchi Kopi (translucent lime)
Marvel Deadpool (X-Force)
Marvel Iron Man (gold plated)
Marvel Red Hulk
Marvel Venom (blue)
* NYCC vinyl exclusives. The Ultimate Vinyl Collectible™ comes to Comic Con with five soundtracks, each preserved by Alliance Authentic in a numbered run:
Batman ’66 TV soundtrack, numbered run of five
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone soundtrack, numbered run of two
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring soundtrack, numbered run of [X]
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Japanese pressing, numbered run of [X]
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Japanese pressing, numbered run of [X]
* More preserved figures. The booth also carries Ghost Face, Godzilla, Thor, Snoopy, SpongeBob SquarePants, R2-D2, and C-3PO from Funko and Handmade by Robots.
“Vinyl and CDs are collectibles just like trading cards and anything else people collect,” CEO Jeff Walker told Billboard about the brand’s launch during the current physical music boom. “That is why people say, ‘I have a vinyl collection,’ or a CD collection. It has always been a collectible.”
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