Official Cyberpunk TCG Begins Kickstarter Wave 1 Fufillment September 3, 2026
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Several months ago, the guys over at Weirdco announced their plans to launch an official Trading Card Game based upon the game Cyberpunk 2077. It went on to be one of the most successful funding events in Kickstarter history. Today, I’m happy to confirm that Weirdco has started their first wave of reward fulfillment and here’s what the chooms who backed the game can expect to arrive within the next few days!
To celebrate the impending official launch of the game, Weirdco will be hosting an official live stream of the game tomorrow at Noon. Kickstarter backers are encouraged to watch, as there will be an opportunity to earn an exclusive Rebecca card for backers!
UPDATE: We filmed a part 2!
Wave 2 rewards are expected to ship in Q4 2026.
Cyberpunk RED Free DLC Overview August 4, 2026
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I’ve recently become obsessed with Cyberpunk RED, the original Pen and Paper RPG that served as the prequel to the multiplatform hit Cyberpunk 2077. After picking up a copy of the game’s core rulebook (CR3001), perspective GMs may be itching to learn more game mechanics and scenarios, and perspective players may be interested in new weapons and gear. I’ve got great news for both of you!
The game’s publisher, R. Talsorian Games, have released a free DLC expansion EVERY month since 2020. They have added more than just the ability to reprint character sheets, players can download information about new weapons and cyberware, and Game Masters can also get detailed rules for how to predict weather, handle dating, or witness a roller derby! So let’s take a closer look at what is out there, and what you can do with it!
You can find a complete list of all available DLC for Cyberpunk RED and other games from R. Talsorian Games here. These DLC are completely canon, and you are welcome to bring them to the table alongside your character if your GM allows it!
If you’re interested in playing Cyberpunk RED, check with your friendly local tabletop shop!
Mind of Maniac – Adding Immersive Smells to Gaming July 2, 2026
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It’s been a while since we speculated on the future! Today, Maniac talks about a segment of gaming immersion that is ripe for a revival in the new VR gaming era, the sense of smell. In this unscripted video, he talks about the importance of smell, what is currently possible with modern technology, and how he thinks it could be implemented into modern gaming.
Fatal Fury – The Ultimate History Collector’s Edition Unboxing May 31, 2026
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We make it no secret we are a huge fan of the classic SNK and Neo Geo fighting games. However, as gamers who happen to live in North America, we admit it has been exceptionally difficult to discover any kind of merchandise based upon SNK properties for sale, even at our local Japanese import shops. Thankfully, the gang at Bitmap Books have the official SNK license, and have been able to release several FANTASTIC reference quality coffee table art books on the history of SNK, including the Neo Geo platform, Metal Slug and King of Fighters.
Last week, Bitmap Books just released their latest SNK focused coffee table art book, Fatal Fury – The Ultimate History. This book focuses on the history of the Fatal Fury franchise, which started on the Neo Geo arcade platform in the early 90s. It talks about every game (including the latest, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves).
Recently, we got our copy of the Collector’s Edition of the book and discovered it arrived packaged in a way that Bitmap Books is truly known for. Let’s take a look at what we ordered in an unboxing video produced in glorious 4K HDR.
If you’re curious about the book, you can check out the non-collector’s edition here. If you’re curious about the history of Bitmap Books, we did a retrospective video on them a few months ago and you can watch it here.
Bawls Review – Ten Years Later April 29, 2026
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It’s been ten years since Maniac was joined by his (now) wife Princess Angel and the lovely Gypsy Jenn to review several flavors of Bawls, a high-caffeinated soda that has long been a staple of gaming culture. Since then, a lot of changes have taken place. We decided to get the band back together and see what we think of it.
Due to some very minor adult language used in the video, we’ve decided to put an 18+ restriction on this video. Please enjoy!
If you’re interested in watching the Bawls documentary we referenced in the video, you can check it out here.
A Gamer Reviews a Couch – Bob’s Leather Sofa January 13, 2026
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We’re bringing back our gamer reviews where a gamer reviews the kind of products everyone has. Today we’ll be talking about something we all have, a sofa! Well, you know we’re not going to be content with just any sofa, because this is a sofa we’re planning to use while gaming and movie viewing in Virtual Reality!
So what kind of sofa served our needs? Watch and find out!
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Blu-Ray Boxed Set Unboxing December 15, 2025
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When Cyberpunk: Edgerunners began streaming on Netflix in 2022, it restarted a massive interest in the Cyberpunk franchise. Copies of the Cyberpunk 2077 video game and Cyberpunk RED tabletop RPG saw a boost in sales,
However, up until two months ago, if you did not have access to Netflix, you had no way to watch Cyberpunk: Edgerunners in the United States. Earlier this year, a physical Blu-Ray disc boxed set including all ten episodes of the series,as well as several extra goodies, was announced. It sold out almost entirely based upon its initial preorders, and has been on backorder for the past month. Now, its sole supplier, the Crunchyroll Store, has restocked it for Black Friday, and I was able to snag a copy for myself!
So now that we have it, we need to take a look at the goodies that are included with it that make this a collector’s edition. Join me and let’s see what’s in the box!
Pokémon Legends Z-A Unboxing October 18, 2025
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Maniac finally got his hands on this year’s major Pokemon game release, Pokemon Legends Z-A. The game has been released for Nintendo Switch as well as the Switch 2. We’re going to be unboxing the Switch 2 version, as well as the preorder promotional item that was offered by Best Buy. Let’s take a look.
Pokémon Legends Z-A is out now for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Apple Vision Pro: What We Love vs What We Never Got October 7, 2025
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It’s been nearly two years since the release of the Apple Vision Pro, and we felt the time is ready to finally provide our thoughts about it. In short, this is the kind of device that we’ve waited our whole lives to exist, but there are still a lot of things that can be improved about it. To start with, many products and features that were initially announced for it have still not been released to this day.
So, what do we think of this product that we’ve been using since day one? What accessories do we prefer to use with it? What do we think could be improved about it? Watch the video below for our full review.
Donkey Kong Bananza Unboxing July 19, 2025
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Nintendo released the first Donkey Kong game in nearly a decade, and it’s an incredible exclusive title that perfectly showcases the power of the Switch 2. Let’s see what’s in the box!
Donkey Kong Bananza is out now for Nintendo Switch 2.
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