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I Beat PRAGMATA — One of My Favorite Games of 2026

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“Have a safe journey, kiddo.” I have officially beaten the main campaign of CAPCOM’s new IP, PRAGMATA , after roughly 175–200+ hours , and I can honestly say this was one of the most memorable gaming journeys I’ve had in 2026. PRAGMATA is the kind of new franchise that reminds me why new IP still matters. In a year filled with major releases, sequels, remakes, and massive established names, this game stood out because it felt like CAPCOM taking a real creative swing. It had a mystery. It had heart. It had atmosphere. It had that feeling of discovering a world for the first time and slowly realizing there is so much more underneath the surface. By the time the credits started rolling, I was emotional, satisfied, and already thinking about where this story could go next. For me, PRAGMATA is easily one of my favorite games of 2026, and absolutely a serious Game of the Year contender . It is not just because of the gameplay or the presentation, but because of the journey itself. After spen...
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DC Studios Just Made Its Animation Future Feel Absolute - New Batman, Krpyto and Joker Shows Announced

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DC Studios had a pretty massive animation news day today, and honestly, this is the kind of announcement that makes the future of DC feel exciting in a completely different way. According to new reports, DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation revealed multiple new animated projects at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, including an adult animated Absolute Batman series , a new Joker anime series titled Joker: Laugh Riot , and a kid-friendly Krypto animated series . The Annecy showcase itself was positioned as a look at the next era of DC animation, with DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation presenting new projects, first looks, and creative insight into where the animated side of the brand is heading. The biggest headline for me is easily Absolute Batman . The Absolute Batman comic has been one of DC’s most exciting modern reinventions of Bruce Wayne. This version strips away the mansion, the endless resources, the butler, and the billionaire safety net, leaving behin...
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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 Review: Peak Game of Thrones Is Back

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House of the Dragon has returned, and Season 3 Episode 1 is nothing other than peak Game of Thrones at its best. After waiting for the next chapter of this story, I went into the Season 3 premiere hoping it would bring back that old Westeros feeling: the tension, the tragedy, the political weight, the family drama, the dread, the fire, and the sense that every choice matters. By the end of the episode, I felt completely pulled back into this world. For me, House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 is a 10/10. This is the kind of premiere that reminds me why this universe still matters so much. It does not feel like a soft return or a slow warm-up. It feels like the show is stepping into the next phase of the Dance of the Dragons with confidence, weight, and purpose. The pieces are moving, the wounds are still fresh, and the world of Westeros feels dangerous again. A Strong Return to Westeros One of the biggest things I loved about this premiere is how quickly it brought me back into the a...
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Toy Story 5 Review – If This Is the End, What a Beautiful Way to Go

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Some movie franchises become more than movies after a while. They become pieces of your childhood, pieces of your memory, pieces of the way you understand growing up, letting go, friendship, imagination, and time. For me, Toy Story has always been one of those stories. So, walking into Toy Story 5 , I had a lot of emotions sitting with me before the movie even started. Excitement, nostalgia, curiosity, a little bit of fear, and honestly, that quiet question a lot of fans probably had: did we need another one? After watching it, my answer is this: maybe we did. Because Toy Story 5 is beautiful. It is powerful, uplifting, emotional, and deeply reflective for anyone who has followed this franchise from the beginning. It understands the weight of what came before it. It understands that these characters are not just toys to the audience anymore. They are old friends. They are symbols of childhood. They are reminders of a time when imagination felt endless, and the world felt smaller, saf...
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Obsession Review – A Creepy, Uncomfortable, and Seriously Effective Horror Story

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I want to start this review by being honest about something: my theater experience for Obsession was rough. Unfortunately, some people in my auditorium were being loud during scenes, talking over the movie, and outright spoiling moments for other people. That kind of thing really hurts a first viewing, especially for a horror movie that depends so much on tension, atmosphere, surprise, and discomfort. It was frustrating, because I had been looking forward to Obsession for a while. But I also try to separate the experience around a movie from the movie itself. And the movie itself? I thought Obsession was very good. This is a creepy, unsettling, emotionally twisted horror film that takes a familiar “be careful what you wish for” idea and pushes it into something deeply uncomfortable. The story follows a hopeless romantic who gets exactly what he thinks he wants, only to realize that desire, control, and obsession can turn into something terrifying. That is where the movie really work...
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Project Wildflower Planned for Later 2029 Novel Release, Short Film Also in Development

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Project Wildflower is officially planned for a later 2029 novel release. This is one of the major upcoming projects currently set for 2029, and I am excited to begin sharing more about where it stands as development continues. Project Wildflower has been quietly growing behind the scenes, and while there is still a long road ahead, the project is moving forward with a clear future in mind. The novel is currently planned for later 2029, giving the story the time it needs to develop properly. This is a project that I want to handle with patience. Project Wildflower is not just being developed as a novel. A future short film is also in development, giving the story another path to come to life visually. The short film script is currently aiming to be completed by Holiday 2026. After that, the project will continue moving through development and planning, with filming currently being eyed for late 2027 or early 2028. As always, timing can shift as the project continues to grow, but the goa...
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Multiple Upcoming Titles Have Officially Wrapped

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  Hello everyone, Carson here with some exciting news. Tonight, I’m happy to confirm that work has officially wrapped on multiple upcoming titles, including new entries, new series, and new standalone projects currently planned for future release. The following titles have now completed development/writing: Vampire Nebula Talking Dinosaurs Project Falcon High STARFALL: Above and Beyond Each of these projects represents a different part of the larger creative future I’ve been building, and I’m incredibly excited to finally begin moving them closer toward release. Official release information, dates, formats, and additional details for these titles will be announced later this year. Thank you all for your continued support. I’m looking forward to sharing more about these projects when the time is right. Stay tuned for future updates here on Carson Kelly Blogs. Carson Kelly
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