Carson Kelly Blogs

A personal note on survival, purpose, and building something that reminds people to stay. I created STILL HERE SUPPLY because I needed the reminder myself. That is the honest beginning of this brand. Not a trend. Not a quick merch idea. Not something built because it looked good on a product page. This started because there have been moments in my life where I needed to remember that I mattered too. Some people fight loud battles. Some people fight quiet ones. Some people look fine from the outside while carrying something heavy inside them every single day. STILL HERE SUPPLY was created for those people. It was created for the person who made it through the night and does not know how to explain how hard that was. It was created for the person who is tired but still trying. It was created for the person who needs one more reminder that their life has value. The phrase Still here. Still rising. became the heart of it because it does not pretend everything is perfect. It simply says: ...

Still here. Still rising. The first chapter begins. Today, STILL HERE SUPPLY officially begins. This launch has taken longer than originally planned, but in a way, that feels right. This brand was never meant to be rushed. It was never meant to be pushed out just to meet a date on a calendar. STILL HERE SUPPLY was built from something much deeper than that. It was built from survival. It was built from the heavy days. The quiet nights. The moments where simply staying alive is the victory. STILL HERE SUPPLY is a mental health and suicide awareness impact brand created by me, Carson Kelly, beginning with a limited-edition launch collection available now through the Still Here Supply Store. At the heart of the brand is one message: You matter. Your life matters. Being still here matters. The first collection is designed as a reminder. A reminder someone can wear. A reminder someone can see. A reminder that can exist quietly on a shirt, a hat, a hoodie, or a card and still carry weight. ...

Naughty Dog just gave fans a tantalizing glimpse at what lies ahead — and suddenly, 2027 feels a whole lot more interesting. To close out The Last of Us Day on September 28, 2026, Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann shared a major update on the future of the studio, confirming that two new projects set within the world of The Last of Us are now in the very early stages of development , while also finally establishing when fans can expect to see much more from Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet . And personally? I'm incredibly excited about all of it.

REVIEW CODE PROVIDED BY CD PROJEKT RED  Review Images and Videos Captured on PlayStation 5 Console in Performance mode. Review access for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered was provided by CD PROJEKT RED. All screenshots and gameplay footage featured as part of my coverage were captured by me on PlayStation 5 while playing in Performance Mode. There are some games you play for a few weeks, finish, put down, and eventually leave behind. Then some games somehow become a journey spanning years. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been the latter for me. Before getting into this review, I want to extend a massive thank-you to CD PROJEKT RED for providing me with early access to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and giving me the opportunity to experience and review this new version ahead of release. It genuinely means a lot. And, strangely enough, receiving access to this remaster feels like another chapter in a Witcher journey that I began years ago and still haven't completely finish...

We’re officially one week away from the end of LANTERNS Season 1 , and Episode 7 delivered one of my favorite episodes of the season. I’d probably place this one somewhere around my second or third favorite episode so far. One of the highlights for me was getting a little more backstory surrounding Hal Jordan . Those quieter character moments continue to be one of the things I’ve enjoyed most about this series, and getting additional context for Hal made this episode even more interesting. Kyle Chandler continues to be excellent in the role, while Aaron Pierre has remained fantastic as John Stewart throughout the season. Their characters and their very different personalities have helped carry this story from the beginning. Overall, Episode 7 was simply a lot of fun. It continues building toward whatever LANTERNS has planned for its conclusion while still giving its characters room to breathe. With only one episode remaining, I’m incredibly curious about how everything is going to come...

A review copy was provided for the purpose of this review. All opinions expressed are my own. Every once in a while, a game comes along that immediately catches your attention simply because it doesn't look like everything else on the market. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is absolutely one of those games. After receiving a review code and spending time with the game, I came away genuinely impressed by how much fun I had. MOUSE is weird, stylish, energetic, and most importantly, it has an identity of its own. Developed by Fumi Games and published by PlaySide, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire puts you in the shoes of private investigator Jack Pepper and blends an old-school first-person shooter with a noir detective adventure. But the thing you're probably going to notice first is the presentation. And it's fantastic. A Cartoon Brought to Life The black-and-white, hand-drawn presentation is easily one of MOUSE's greatest strengths. The game takes heavy visual inspiration from the rubber-hose...

A new chapter for NIGHTMARES EDGE begins this October. I’m excited to officially announce the NIGHTMARES EDGE Store , a new online home for products inspired by the world and stories of NIGHTMARES EDGE. The store will officially launch October 1, 2026, at 12:00 AM local time , kicking off the month with another way to experience and support the NIGHTMARES EDGE universe. From products inspired by the series to digital releases including ebook editions, the NIGHTMARES EDGE Store is being created as a dedicated destination for the franchise. This is only the beginning, and I’m looking forward to expanding what is available through the store over time. The launch also comes at an exciting time for NIGHTMARES EDGE. NIGHTMARES EDGE PART IV has now been officially announced for October 23, making October a major month for the series. There will be plenty more to share as we get closer to launch, including looks at products and other additions coming to the store. The NIGHTMARES EDGE Store o...

The nightmare returns. Today, I’m excited to officially unveil NIGHTMARES EDGE PART IV, the fourth mainline installment in my NIGHTMARES EDGE series, arriving Friday, October 23, 2026. Written and created by Carson J. Kelly, NIGHTMARES EDGE PART IV begins an entirely new nightmare. Part IV introduces a new cast of characters from vastly different walks of life whose paths become intertwined after encountering mysterious tribes connected to witchcraft and forces they cannot begin to understand. What follows will take NIGHTMARES EDGE somewhere darker. This chapter brings the series into a haunting world inspired by feudal Japan, combining supernatural horror, dark fantasy, mystery, witchcraft, violence, survival, and psychological terror.

 With only a couple episodes left in LANTERNS Season 1 , Episode 6 continues to prove just how much potential this series has. Coming off what I thought was one of the strongest episodes of the season with Episode 5, I was very curious to see whether Episode 6 could keep that momentum going. And thankfully, it did. This was another really good episode. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre continue to carry the series incredibly well as Hal Jordan and John Stewart, and I’ve really enjoyed watching their characters and the larger mystery continue to develop as we move closer to the end of the season. At this point, one of the biggest things I’m feeling is just how happy I am to have the Green Lantern side of DC back in live action. There is still so much potential here. The mythology, the characters, the Corps, the larger universe there are plenty of directions this story could continue exploring beyond Season 1, and I really hope we eventually get the opportunity to see that happen. For n...

Five episodes into LANTERNS , and I think we may have just gotten the best episode of the season so far. Episode 5 really worked for me. Everything that has been building throughout these first few weeks feels like it is beginning to come together in a much bigger way, while at the same time creating even more questions about where this story could possibly go next. And honestly, that is probably my favorite thing about this episode. I genuinely have no idea where LANTERNS is heading from here. The series has spent its first several episodes establishing its characters, mystery and larger direction, but Episode 5 feels like the point where things start becoming even more exciting. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre continue to be fantastic as Hal Jordan and John Stewart, and their performances remain one of the biggest strengths of the series for me. Their different personalities and approaches continue to make their dynamic incredibly fun to watch. The pacing also really worked for me thi...

Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival has been on my radar, but after experiencing the PC demo, I can comfortably say that my interest in the game has grown considerably. I absolutely loved this demo. One of the biggest things that stood out to me was how it seemed to pull together elements that reminded me of several of my favorite games from the last decade. There were moments where I felt shades of Resident Evil and Outlast , particularly through the atmosphere, tension, exploration, and horror. And strangely enough, I even got a little bit of Far Cry from certain aspects of the experience. Obviously, Far Cry isn't a horror franchise, but something about the movement, environments, gameplay flow, and overall feel reminded me of it at times. Blending those kinds of elements together with a much darker horror experience made the demo feel familiar without simply feeling like a copy of something else. The atmosphere was easily one of the biggest highlights for me. It feels grimy, ...

Today, I wanted to share an important update regarding UNDER SHADOWS and its upcoming release. UNDER SHADOWS was originally scheduled to release on September 25, 2026 . After taking some time to reconsider the timing and everything surrounding the project, I have made the decision to officially delay its release. UNDER SHADOWS will now release in Fall 2027. This was not a decision I made lightly. September 25 had been part of my plans for UNDER SHADOWS for quite some time, and I had been looking forward to finally sharing the project this fall. Unfortunately, circumstances throughout the year changed considerably, and ultimately I decided that moving the release rather than trying to force it into its original window was the right decision. I know that Fall 2027 represents a significant delay, especially compared with the original September 2026 release. However, I would much rather give UNDER SHADOWS a new home on the calendar than release it simply because an older date said that I ...

Four episodes into LANTERNS , and I'm continuing to really enjoy this series. Episode 4 is another very good chapter that keeps the story moving while giving us more of the characters, relationships, and larger mystery that have kept me interested throughout the season. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre continue to be fantastic as Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Their performances remain one of the strongest parts of the show for me, and I've really enjoyed watching their dynamic grow throughout these first four episodes. The pacing continues to work well, too. The series is taking its time with certain pieces of the mystery without making things feel stagnant, and there is still plenty here that has me wondering exactly where everything is ultimately heading. We're now officially halfway through Season 1, and I'm happy with where things stand. Episode 1 gave us a strong beginning, Episodes 2 and 3 continued building on that foundation, and Episode 4 keeps the momentum going....

PlayStation’s September 2026 State of Play and State of Play Japan double feature is officially in the books, and after spending several hours watching, reacting, and talking about everything that was shown, I can safely say that I had a really good time with this one. Was everything I predicted there? Definitely not. Were there a few announcements I really wish we had gotten? Absolutely. But that’s part of the fun of these showcases. You go into them with a giant list of possibilities, hopes, and wild predictions, and then you get to see what PlayStation actually has waiting behind the curtain. And overall, I thought this was a fun show.

Metro returned during today’s PlayStation State of Play with one of its biggest updates yet. 4A Games officially announced that Metro 2039 will launch February 4, 2027 , while also debuting the game’s first console gameplay captured on PS5 Pro. The footage follows the game’s new protagonist, The Stranger , after emerging from the Metro tunnels and entering the ruined surface of Moscow. The Stranger is a former Spartan with a dark history and a much more brutal approach than some of the series’ previous heroes. Metro 2039 remains a single-player, story-driven first-person shooter, blending the exploration, survival, stealth and combat that have long defined the franchise. The State of Play gameplay showed players managing radiation and survival equipment while choosing how to approach dangerous encounters with firearms, stealth and other tools. 4A Games also confirmed that its proprietary 4A Engine is once again powering the experience. Both PS5 and PS5 Pro will support ray tracing and...

Square Enix officially closed today’s PlayStation State of Play with a massive look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation — and now we know when the trilogy ends. Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches April 8, 2027 for PlayStation 5. Revelation serves as the third and final chapter of the remake trilogy that began with Final Fantasy VII Remake and continued with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Today’s extended gameplay presentation showed just how much larger the final adventure is becoming. The iconic Highwind airship will play a major role in exploration, allowing the party to travel across an enormous open world from the skies. Chocobos return as well, including Piko, who can grow stronger alongside the party and assist in both traversal and combat. Combat is also evolving. Revelation introduces the Function-Integrated Tactical Suitwear system — FITS . Players can equip specialized outfits that alter both character appearance and combat abilities. Square Enix detailed four different FITS cla...

PlayStation’s massive September 3, 2026 State of Play double feature has officially wrapped. After a few days of anticipation, predictions, and speculation, PlayStation delivered both its traditional State of Play and State of Play Japan presentations back-to-back, showcasing more than 30 games across the two broadcasts. There were new game reveals, release dates, gameplay demonstrations, expansions, PlayStation Plus additions, accessories, and some genuinely major announcements. I also hosted my own live co-stream throughout the event, which stretched into a huge morning of PlayStation coverage. If you missed either presentation, here is a rundown of everything PlayStation announced.

The nightmare continues early next year. During today’s PlayStation State of Play, Firesprite officially confirmed that Until Dawn 2 launches January 28, 2027, for PlayStation 5 . The sequel follows Dead True , a team of paranormal-investigation YouTubers whose search for supernatural stories eventually brings them to Akishima Island. Before that journey begins, the crew investigates Blackwood Sanitorium and the tragic events that occurred there 12 years earlier, providing a direct connection to the history of the original Until Dawn. Firesprite has partnered with AdHoc Studio , the team behind Dispatch, to help craft the story. Once again, decisions sit at the center of the experience. Relationships, conversations and seemingly small choices can radically alter what happens and who survives. The new trailer offered several examples of these decisions, from characters choosing different paths while searching for missing friends to considerably darker situations in which survival can de...

Grand Theft Auto VI is taking over more than just our PS5 screens this November. During today’s State of Play, PlayStation revealed two new limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by Grand Theft Auto VI . Players will be able to choose between the Grand Theft Auto VI White Limited Edition and Grand Theft Auto VI Black Limited Edition . Both controllers draw heavily from the atmosphere of Vice City.

We are officially in the final countdown. Insomniac Games debuted the Marvel’s Wolverine Launch Trailer during today’s PlayStation State of Play, giving us one more major look at Logan before release. The trailer highlights Logan alongside several of his allies, including the telekinetic Jean Grey and members of Team X , while teasing additional friends, enemies, and action from his upcoming journey. And thankfully, we do not have to wait long. Watch the official Marvel's Wolverine launch trailer below!