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‘Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy’ Is an Expertly Crafted Space Opera That is Constantly Groundbreaking and an All Out Achievement

Published

5 years ago

October 25, 2021

Strap in for one of the most epic gaming experiences this side of Knowhere, y’all. When director, James Gunn dropped Guardians of the Galaxy in theaters it became an instant slice of fried gold. Everything from the tone to action was a new pitch of perfection. It also gave us a world that instantly felt filled out and lived in. With just two Guardians films Gunn made it feel like he had given us space opera lore as full and thought out as Star Wars. Now, Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix repeats the feat of lighting in a bottle by striking the exact same sort of perfection with Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy the game.

The story takes place 12 years after an enormous Galactic War in which the Chitauri caused hell to reign all across the galaxy. You take on the role of Peter Quill. A space pirate that recently separated from his pirate crew, The Ravagers. Following the disbanded Ravagers, Quill puts together the rag tag group of crewmates and self dubs them The Guardians of the Galaxy.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy opens with the team searching for a rare beast to capture in order to bring it to Lady Hellbender. Of course, since this is a team lead by Quill things go sideways really fast and their little hunting trip turns into a fight for everything they know.

Guardians manages to perfectly capture the films’ high flying, radical combat of the films. It can best be compared to the intro to Guardians Vol. 2, in which the team takes their turns at a giant alien. The game does this totally on the fly while being completely organic and smooth. You are controlling Star-Lord and using his Elemental Blasters while throwing in his special Cosmic Powers which is already a really great fluid experience. The game doubles down by allowing you to also give commands to your team in order for them to unleash their own unique special abilities. It’s ridiculously player friendly, and allows you to pair different characters’ attacks together to ultimately give you a very rad formula of butt-kicking and combos. This allows each character to pull their attacks together for devastating special moments where you set off a free-flowing, butt-kicking that has each character landing simultaneous blows.

Guardians of the Galaxy is as epic as Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic with just as rich of a story to tell. Its combat is closer to God of War with hints of the Batman Arkham games. That sort of combat is already all aces, then throw in the earlier mentioned on the fly team command combat, and you have all out rewarding, groundbreaking brawling.

One of the big standout moments in the game comes from the Huddle Up mechanic. This is rewarded to you for doing well in combat. Once the Huddle meter is filled, and activated, it initiates a small cut scene in which the Guardians Huddle Up. During this moment the team lets you know how they are feeling about the current bit of combat. As their leader you have to pick the line of dialogue that pairs with their comments. Succeed and you get the team fired up and perked out to fight. Quill then pushes play on his Walkman and one of his kick-butt tunes plays to rile the whole team, which allows them to perform their special moves repeatedly. If you choose the wrong line of dialogue the team gives Quill a hilarious hard time and doesn’t receive the combat buff. It’s such an awesome moment that is highlighted by this crescendo of ballad 80s rock vocals rising behind Quills pep talk. It’s a great moment that made me stand up from my seat to give an audible “hell yes!” more than a few times. Best, of all these moments never get old, each is welcome and offers a new bit of bickering dialogue.

The controls of Guardians of the Galaxy are an achievement. If you look at all the combat moves available, not to mention the on the fly team combat moves that you have to order your team mate to execute, it can look like its going to be overly convoluted and weighed down. To the contrary though. The controls are incredibly smooth and still have a punch to them that makes the entire thing feel like you are there. Best, of all this is exactly the sort of combat that the team used in the films. It’s awesome to be able to organically feel that cinematic experience in game.

Everything you choose to do and dialogue that you choose to roll with – all effects how the game turns out. Relationships that you nurtured within the team have huge consequences, but again the well-balanced experience doesn’t pull the player down with anything dower that makes you feel like one choice instead of the other might ruin the gaming experience.

Guardians of the Galaxy also got the sentimentality right on the money. Just like in the films, there are touching moments where you can talk to your crew mates about their past, and each of them has a past similar to Quills. Something that hurt them and left them an outsider. Much like the films, it comes down to this bickering motley crüe essentially being a family that nurtures each others outsider sensibilities. They are really nice and well-written moments that put a tear in your eye from time to time, but always with that positive message that they are a family… even if they give each other a hard time while proving it.

Throughout the game, Star-Lord is constantly finding hidden junk. These bits of junk range from being right in your face and impossible to miss, to off the beaten path and totally hidden. They are worth seeking out. The junk can be used by Rocket to craft perks for Quill. These perks range from Extended health to a charged up Elemental Blaster shot that can stagger enemies and do massive damage. There are a good number of these and each is worth getting… especially if you, like me have an obsessive need to complete the game one-hundred percent. While looking for junk off the beaten paths, you might also find hidden outfits for your team of Guardians. The outfits are really cool. Each calls back to clothes or looks that these characters had in previous issues of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy comics.

The more you battle and the better you do at battle; the more XP you will find yourself owning. These bits of XP assist in unlocking new skills. Each character has three tiers of skills to unlock. These are the special moves that you command your team to use during combat. When paired together in different combinations, they can result in devastating damage to your enemies. Plus, when chained together the combat looks really cool.

Quills Elemental Blasters have a life of their own. These suckers put the cherry on the combat sundae. The further you progress, the more powers the blasters will gain. These take that aforementioned group combat to the next level, by adding elements like wind, which allows you to pull enemies directly to you. This helps in situations when you are being blasted at by snipers while trying to take on the other 50 bad guys doing everything they can to end you. The design of the Elemental Blasters is seriously the stuff of nerd dreams. I would put these suckers on the list of imaginary must haves up with the ranks of lightsabers. Trust me, they are that rad.

The base crew is made up of the lovely faces from Gunn’s films. Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Groot and of course the ever literal and deadly, Drax. Don’t worry though the game is full of surprises and easter eggs. There are a lot of very cool appearances that are outside the box character casting… with a few truly legendary characters thrown in for awesomely good measure.

It wouldn’t be Guardians of the Galaxy without Peter Quill’s Walkman and selection of amazing 80’s tunes. Eidos Montréal Square Enix doesn’t let us down. The track list in game takes you from Motley Crüe’s Kickstart my Heart to Flock of Segal’s I Ran. It’s a larger than life bit of tunes that give the game its own signature bit of fuel.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a space epic that perfectly captures Gunn’s cinematic universe and builds and improves on it. This is the flarkin’ best game of the year. A totally rad experience that is constantly getting better with each chapter. Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix expertly crafts a masterful space opera that is as heartwarming as it is butt-ass. Don’t miss out on this flarkin’ game, y’all.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy arrives Oct. 26 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Nintendo Switch, GeForce Now, Microsoft Windows.

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Paranormal Games: Red Door, Yellow Door

Published

6 months ago

November 3, 2025

Waylon Jordan

Let’s play a game: Red Door, Yellow Door

Also Known As Doors Of The Mind

Spooky games that border on the paranormal are a mainstay at slumber parties around the world. From light as a feather, stiff as a board… to the classic Ouija board, we’ve all played at least one, but there are others out there, perhaps less well known, and one of the spookiest is Red Door, Yellow Door. Doors of the Mind

What is Red Door Yellow Door?

Sometimes this paranormal game is called Doors of the Mind or Black Door, White Door, and well, any other combination of colors, you can think of.

Red Door, Yellow Door takes two to play. However, it’s perfect for a late-night audience of scared teens, so it’s no surprise that it’s made a resurgence in recent years.

The Game Rules

The rules are simple, but the outcome could be dire, or so the urban legends claim. One player is the guide, and the other is the subject.

The guide sits on the floor, cross-legged with a pillow in their lap.
The subject will then lie on the ground with their head in the guide’s lap and their hands raised in the air.
The guide should, at this point, begin to massage the subject’s temples in a circular motion chanting, “Red Door, Yellow Door, any other color door” over and over again, joined by any witnesses to the game. Doors of the Mind
As the subject slips into the trance, they will find themselves in a room in their mind and at that point, they should lower their arms to the floor signaling the guide and any witnesses to stop chanting.

The game has officially begun.

At this point, the person acting as the guide will begin to ask questions to the subject in order to get them to describe the room. Any witnesses should be silent so that there is no sound except for the voice of the guide and the voice of the subject answering the guide’s question.

red door yellow door game — Red Door, Yellow Door Paranormal Game

The instructor might ask what colors the doors to the room are, how they feel about the doors, and instruct them to go through varying doors into other rooms.

The subject is encouraged to answer all questions honestly until the guide decides to end the game, but there are some warnings and signs of danger to keep in mind.

Dangers To Keep In Mind Doors of the Mind

According to Scary for Kids:

If you encounter people in the room, it may be best not to interact with them. They may be evil and try to trick you.
If you find yourself in a room full of clocks, leave immediately. Clocks can trap you.
You can go wherever you want, but it is safer to go up than down.
Light things and light colors tend to be better than dark things and dark colors.
If you should find yourself trapped in a room, you must try to wake up. If you don’t, you might be trapped forever.
If you die in the game, you will supposedly die in real life.
If you encounter a man in a suit who makes you uncomfortable, end the game immediately.
If the guide is having a hard time waking the subject from the trance, they should shake them roughly to bring them into wakefulness.

Sounds creepy, right?!

The whole point of the Red Door, Yellow Door, seemingly, is to explore the inner workings of your own mind and to also understand that there are also dark sides to everyone.

Some of the things you might encounter inside the game may be those very things about yourself that you don’t wish to face.

Have you ever played Red Door, Yellow Door or any variation of this spooky game? Let us know in the comments!

This article has been updated. it was originally posted in February 2020.

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Red Door, Yellow Door: The Paranormal Game Explained

If you’re into paranormal games and challenges, chances are you’ve heard of Red Door, Yellow Door. This creepy game has been circulating online for a while now, and it’s gained a reputation for being one of the most unsettling and mysterious experiences you can have.

But what exactly is Red Door, Yellow Door, and how does it work? In this article, we’ll delve into the history and mechanics of the game, and explore some of the most popular variations and interpretations.

The Basics of Red Door, Yellow Door

The origins of Red Door, Yellow Door are shrouded in mystery, but it’s believed to have its roots in ancient folklore and ritualistic practices. The game is typically played by two or more people, with one person acting as the “guide” or “leader” and the others as “explorers.” The guide sits behind the explorer(s), who lie on the ground with their heads in the guide’s lap. The guide then begins to hypnotize the explorers, leading them into a trance-like state.

Once the explorers are sufficiently entranced, the guide instructs them to imagine a red door and a yellow door in their minds. The explorers are told to choose one of the doors and “enter” it in their minds, visualizing themselves walking down a long, dark hallway. Along the way, they may encounter various entities or experiences, depending on the variation of the game being played.

Some versions of Red Door, Yellow Door involve exploring a haunted mansion or encountering ghostly figures. Others involve traveling through a maze or facing off against supernatural entities like demons or witches. The guide may provide prompts or directions to the explorers, or they may be left to their own devices to explore the imaginary world.

The Risks and Rewards of Red Door, Yellow Door

Part of the appeal of Red Door, Yellow Door is the sense of danger and risk involved. Some players believe that the game can lead to actual supernatural experiences, and that the entities encountered in the game can follow them back into the real world. Others see it as a purely psychological exercise, a way to explore their own subconscious and confront their fears and anxieties.

Regardless of your beliefs about the paranormal, it’s important to approach Red Door, Yellow Door with caution. Hypnosis can be a powerful tool, and it’s possible to experience unintended side effects like headaches, dizziness, or disorientation. It’s also important to establish clear boundaries and guidelines before playing, and to have a trusted guide who can help you navigate any unexpected situations.

Step-by-Step Guide to play Red Door, Yellow Door

We found a nice step-by-step guide to playing Red Door, Yellow Door on WikiHow:

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‘Stream: The Player’s Cut’ Turns the Tables on Gaming

Published

9 months ago

August 22, 2025

Piper St. James

Stream: The Players Cut is the most recent project announced by Fuzz on the Lens Productions. This tabletop game is based off of their 2024 horror movie Stream, featuring David Howard Thornton.

Fuzz on the Lens is the production company behind the hugely successful Terrifier series. For Players Cut, the production company has teamed up with nERD bOX and Red Duke Games.

nERD bOX doesn’t just have their finger on the pulse of the horror community, they influence it. Home to the largest collection of Terrifier content on the web, bOX launched the Terrifier 3 popcorn bucket campaign… and won!

The third partner in this diabolical trinity to bring Stream: The Player’s Cut to life is Red Duke Games. Red Duke is no stranger to bringing fresh ideas to life. With a reputation for having a taste for the different and unexpected, Stream: The Players Cut appears to be nothing less!

About Stream: The Players Cut

Stream: The Players Cut takes the horror and blood infused movie and merges it with a survival based tabletop game.

There are three different ways to play. You can choose to kill and hunt participants for points, just as Players 1, 2, 3, and 4 did in the movie. Perhaps you’re feeling lucky. If so, you can place bets for money as the most strategic killer in the game. Lastly, you can participate in the party mode. This is where live audience wagers occur.

A Bright Future for Fuzz

First with Terrifier and now with Stream, Fuzz has accumulated a passionate following of devoted fans. These are not just any ordinary fans, these are fans that make things happen. Most notably, the showing of support for Terrifier 3 made it the highest grossing unrated film ever! The film’s budget was a mere $2 million, but it raked in $50 million worldwide!

Fuzz on the Lens is the little production company that could. So much has been spawned from their highly successful movies. From fan driven merchandise, to a Terrifier house at Halloween Horror Nights 2025, and now their venture into the gaming world, Fuzz keeps growing.

Yet perhaps their greatest accomplishment isn’t in a physical form such as a Halloween attraction or licensed costume. Remarkably, Fuzz on the Lens has created a horror culture of ravenous fans that has not been seen since the 1980’s! Rock on, Fuzz.

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TEASER: New ‘Halloween’ Game Coming From the Same Devs as ‘Friday the 13th’

Published

9 months ago

August 20, 2025

Timothy Rawles

We just got word that a new asymmetric video game based on the original Halloween movie is coming out in 2026. It’s being developed by the same team that released Friday the 13th: The Game. That game, now defunct and without servers, was shut down last January. It had a rough start and contained glitches, but once everything was ironed out, it became a fan favorite.

It might be time to rejoice with this new Halloween game. We have provided the press release and trailer below so you can find out more about it:

IllFonic honors the iconic 1978 film on PC and consoles in its latest creation coming in 2026.

Lakewood, CO – August 20, 2025 – Halloween, the asymmetric stealth horror game with single and multiplayer modes from developer and publisher IllFonic, co-published by Gun Interactive, and in partnership with Compass International Pictures and Further Front will stalk its way to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and Epic Game Stores in 2026, as revealed today on Future Game Show Live from gamescom.

Step into the chilling world of John Carpenter’s genre-defining film, now transformed into a suspenseful one-versus-many stealth horror experience. Put on the iconic mask to become the ultimate slasher, Michael Myers, stalking and executing the citizens of Haddonfield one by one, or striving to thwart Michael Myers’ plans as Civilians determined to save the unaware townsfolk before it’s too late.

Stick to the shadows as Civilians, seeking out Haddonfield residents to warn them and searching for a way to contact the authorities. As Michael Myers, give them a reason to fear the dark and cut the phone lines to prevent the police from ruining his favorite holiday. Whether playing solo in story mode, against bots offline, or facing others in online multiplayer, each mode rewards stealth, strategy, and skillful play.

Staying true to the original film, IllFonic masterfully recreates the eerie atmosphere of Haddonfield across multiple maps and authentic locations. With a haunting ambience and score inspired by the legendary movie, Halloween brings the terror home in a new experience that will keep both old and new generations looking over their shoulders.

“Working with Compass International Pictures and Further Front has been a dream,” said Charles Brungardt, CEO and Co-Founder of IllFonic. “As rights holders of the film and producers on the game, they’ve shared incredible insights to help us stay true to the soul of the 1978 film. Their tremendous passion for Michael Myers has pushed us to craft something that fans of the franchise will truly appreciate.”

“We are very excited to have partnered up with the great team at IllFonic to finally bring the definitive digital version of Halloween and Michael Myers to video game fans everywhere,” said Malek Akkad, President of Compass International Pictures, Inc.

“Gun Interactive is proud of our friends at IllFonic on their newest project Halloween. As longtime peers within the world of horror, we are excited to lend a hand to their team as needed to see their vision come to light. Seeing them pour all their efforts into honoring an IP near and dear to so many horror fans, we’re happy to help ensure players get to experience the world of Halloween that they’ve built. We can’t wait to see folks in Haddonfield,” Gun Interactive shared.

Halloween will unleash Michael Myers onto Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and Epic Game Stores in 2026.