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February 15, 2026

Cult-Classic ’90s Horror Game Comes To Steam With Bizarre Title

Myst was a groundbreaking title that showcased the potential of CD-ROM technology, leading to increased interest in PC multimedia and the emergence of new development teams. Major Hollywood figures recognized the impact of gaming on commercial entertainment, although their focus on full-motion video sometimes missed the mark. A notable collaboration between Time Warner Interactive and poet William S. Burroughs resulted in the game The Dark Eye, originally launched in 1995, which blends point-and-click adventure with a unique narrative experience. Players explore a manor filled with family secrets and stop-motion interpretations of Edgar Allan Poe’s stories, enhanced by claymation puppets and Burroughs’ narration. The game is being re-released on Steam under the new title Edgar Allan Poe’s Interactive Horror: 1995 Edition due to trademark issues with the original name. The revival of The Dark Eye reflects a trend of nostalgic PC games becoming more accessible through official releases on platforms like Steam. Starting Sunday, gamers can acquire the rebranded title on Steam.

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December 11, 2025

‘Minecraft’ & ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ Filmmakers Board Tim Blake Nelson & Mireille Enos Pic ‘On The End’

Filmmaking duo Jared and Jerusha Hess will serve as executive producers for Ari Selinger’s feature film debut, On The End, which stars Tim Blake Nelson and Mireille Enos. The film won Best Narrative Feature and Best Actress for Enos at the Rome International Film Festival. It tells the story of Tom, a mechanic from Montauk, who faces challenges from the town of East Hampton while developing a relationship with Freckles, another outcast. The film is produced by Wise Child Studios and Red Barn Films, with Submarine Entertainment handling sales. The cast includes James Badge Dale, Lois Smith, Anna Chlumsky, Desmin Borges, Matthew Maher, Glenn Fleshler, Michelle Hurd, and Sawyer Spielberg. On The End premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and has been showcased at the Hamptons International Film Festival, Woodstock Film Festival, and Newport Beach Film Festival, receiving positive reviews.

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August 2, 2025

A Minecraft Movie Had A Clever Callback To A Steven Spielberg Movie

"A Minecraft Movie" includes a reference to "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" in its opening scene, where Jack Black's character, Steve, shapes mashed potatoes into a mineshaft, reminiscent of a pivotal moment in Spielberg's film. Director Jared Hess has acknowledged the influence of Steven Spielberg's films on his work, particularly praising "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" as a "perfect film." The movie is now available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, digital HD, and streaming on HBO Max.