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Miami Herald
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘Dark Trip' Teams Up with EvaAI for Bold VR Adventure–Therapy Crossover
iTales VR's experimental VR detective game Dark Trip is pairing its psychedelic, hallucinogenic puzzles with the supportive calm of AI-powered VR therapy-EvaAI-in a first-of-its-kind cross-promotion that bridges euphoria and introspection. Dark Trip has been earning attention as a surreal escape-room experience. Players assume the role of a detective navigating a twisted lab, solving eerie puzzles while under the influence of digital hallucinogens. The game challenges the boundaries of perception with unsettling visuals and mind-bending narrative elements designed to blur the line between reality and drug-induced madness. Now launching in early access via SideQuest and the Meta Store, Dark Trip escalates its psychedelic mysteries with a thoughtfully paired therapeutic counterpart. On the other side of the spectrum, EvaAI offers immersive AI-guided therapy within a virtual sanctuary. Drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, EvaAI supports emotional well-being in a tranquil setting, embracing self-reflection and mental resilience-"a calm and supportive virtual space designed to promote mental clarity and emotional resilience" through interactive guidance. Powered by LikaTwo, developers have woven interactive menus and in-app banners that seamlessly guide players between the contrasting experiences. Dive into the intoxicating intensity of Dark Trip, then decompress in the peaceful environment of EvaAI-all within your headset. This unique synergy aims to expand discovery, offering users both thrilling escapism and therapeutic reprieve. "Dark Trip and EvaAI may seem worlds apart," admits Alexander Nasonov, producer at iTales VR, "but we knew we absolutely had to make it happen." Echoing that vision, EvaAI's product leader, Vladimir Matsel, adds, "Whether you're seeking self-reflection with EvaAI or a thrilling challenge in Dark Trip, this campaign bridges the gap between growth and adventure." This innovative partnership is now live, accessible through SideQuest and Meta Store. Users can move fluidly from puzzle-driven VR madness to AI-based therapeutic calm-all within the same headset experience. Copyright The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
The Independent
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Mythic Quest fans left furious with cancellation of TV series
TV viewers have been left furious after the sudden cancellation of one of Apple 's longest-running shows. It has been announced that comedy series Mythic Quest, starring and produced by It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 's Rob McElhenney, will not be returning after season four. In an unprecedented move, the show's finale, which ended last month on a cliffhanger, is being 'updated' to bring the story to a close. The new ending will be added to the episode later this month. The sitcom, showing the inner workings of a video game studio, was one of Apple's first forays into TV. It received acclaim over its four-season run – and earnt a spin-off, titled Side Quest, which was released earlier this year. 'Endings are hard. But after four incredible seasons, Mythic Quest is coming to a close,' executive producers Megan Ganz, David Hornsby, and McElhenney said of the news. 'We're so proud of the show and the world we got to build – and deeply grateful to every cast and crew member who poured their heart into it. To all our fans, thank you for playing with us. 'To our partners at Apple, thank you for believing in the vision from the very beginning. Because endings are hard, with Apple's blessing we made one final update to our last episode – so we could say goodbye, instead of just game over.' Fans are expressing their sadness over the show's cancellation, and the news has been called everything from 'disappointing' to 'short sighted'. 'This is an insult,' one person complained, with another stating: 'Having your show cancelled and you have to redo the finale because it's now the SERIES FINALE is beyond f***ed up.' Many others questioned whether Apple promoted the show enough. 'Latest victim of the frustrating trend of streaming services not promoting a show at all and then cancelling it. What happened to building and nurturing an audience?' a viewer wrote on X/Twitter 'Particularly puzzling considering the good reviews + the fact that they released a spinoff just last month... McElhenney starred in the series alongside Charlotte Nicdao, Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis, Naomi Ekperigin and F Murray Abraham, who played video game writer CW Longbottom A Rolling Stone report claimed that Abraham left the show after two concerns regarding his on-set behaviour. According to a production source, the actor was allegedly warned to keep away from some of the series's female stars. However, a second incident, which was brought to McElhenney, is said to have resulted in his departure. Abraham issued a 'a sincere and deeply felt apology' after the report surfaced. 'Though never my intention to offend anyone, I told jokes – nothing more – that upset some of my colleagues and as a result lost a great job with wonderful people,' the Amadeus actor told ComingSoon. 'I have grown in my understanding from this experience, and I hope they will forgive me.' At the time of season three's release, McElhenney told Variety: 'It's a bummer to not have Murray in this season. But we recognize that CW is a beloved character and obviously a huge part of the show. So, we made sure that we have a really fitting tribute to him. We definitely address it in a big way.'
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day's Popular Apple TV+ Show Canceled Early, Will Get New Ending
Mythic Quest may have been one of Apple TV+'s first original series, but the streamer is pulling the plug on the gamer comedy after four seasons. Variety was first to report the news that Mythic Quest's fourth season, which aired its finale on March 26, will be its last. But the network is giving co-creators Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, and Megan Ganz (all of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia fame) the chance to give the show's many fans a proper sendoff. An updated version of the season 4 finale, which will feel more like a true ending, will drop on the streaming service next week.'Endings are hard. But after four incredible seasons, Mythic Quest is coming to a close,' said McElhenney, Ganz, and David Hornsby—all executive producers on the show—in a statement. 'We're so proud of the show and the world we got to build, and deeply grateful to every cast and crew member who poured their heart into it,' the trio continued. 'To all our fans, thank you for playing with us. To our partners at Apple, thank you for believing in the vision from the very beginning. Because endings are hard, with Apple's blessing we made one final update to our last episode—so we could say goodbye, instead of just game over.' The workplace comedy followed the lives of the employees of an often dysfunctional video game studio owned by Ian Grimm (McElhenney), the creator of a popular MMORPG titled, yep, Mythic Quest. Though Apple does not share viewership records for its shows, Mythic Quest appears to have been a success. It has a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 97 percent, and recently released an 'expansion pack' spin-off series, Side Quest, that so far seems to have been warmly received. Though Day co-created the series, it took until this most recent season for him to make an appearance on the series. With some extra time on their hands, perhaps this means fans will see the long-anticipated 17th season of Sunny they've been asking for.
The Independent
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
TV fans furious after acclaimed sitcom is suddenly cancelled
TV viewers have been left furious after the sudden cancellation of one of Apple 's longest-running shows. It has been announced that comedy series Mythic Quest, starring and produced by It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 's Rob McElhenney, will not be returning after season four. In an unprecedented move, the show's finale, which ended last month on a cliffhanger, is being 'updated' to bring the story to a close. The new ending will be added to the episode later this month. The sitcom, showing the inner workings of a video game studio, which was one of Apple's first forays into TV. It received acclaim over its four-season run – and earnt a spin-off, titled Side Quest, which was released earlier this year. 'Endings are hard. But after four incredible seasons, Mythic Quest is coming to a close,' executive producers Megan Ganz, David Hornsby, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney said of the news. 'We're so proud of the show and the world we got to build – and deeply grateful to every cast and crew member who poured their heart into it. To all our fans, thank you for playing with us. 'To our partners at Apple, thank you for believing in the vision from the very beginning. Because endings are hard, with Apple's blessing we made one final update to our last episode – so we could say goodbye, instead of just game over.' Fans are expressing their sadness over the show's cancellation, and the news has been called everything from 'disappointing' to 'short sighted'. 'This is an insult,' one person complained, with another stating: 'Having your show cancelled and you have to redo the finale because it's now the SERIES FINALE is beyond f***ed up.' Many others questioned whetherApple promoted the show enough. 'Latest victim of the frustrating trend of streaming services not promoting a show at all and then cancelling it. What happened to building and nurturing an audience?' a viewer wrote on X/Twitter 'Particularly puzzling considering the good reviews + the fact that they released a spinoff just last month... McElhenney starred in the series alongside Charlotte Nicdao, Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis, Naomi Ekperigin and F Murray Abraham, who played video game writer CW Longbottom A Rolling Stone report claimed that Abraham left the show after two concerns regarding his on-set behaviour. According to a production source, the actor was allegedly warned to keep away from some of the series's female stars. However, a second incident, which was brought to creator and star Rob McElhenney, is said to have resulted in his departure. Abraham issued a 'a sincere and deeply felt apology' after the report surfaced. 'Though never my intention to offend anyone, I told jokes – nothing more – that upset some of my colleagues and as a result lost a great job with wonderful people,' the Amadeus actor told ComingSoon. 'I have grown in my understanding from this experience, and I hope they will forgive me.' At the time of season three's release, McElhenney told Variety: 'It's a bummer to not have Murray in this season. But we recognize that CW is a beloved character and obviously a huge part of the show. So, we made sure that we have a really fitting tribute to him. We definitely address it in a big way.'
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mythic Quest Cancelled at Apple TV+ After 4 Seasons — But the Series Finale Will Be Updated With a New Ending
It's game over for Apple TV+'s Mythic Quest: The Rob McElhenney-led comedy set in the world of video games has been cancelled after four seasons, TVLine has confirmed. (Our sister site Variety first reported the news.) The story isn't over for fans yet, though: The series finale 'will be updated with a special new ending, bringing the series to its final chapter,' and the updated finale will begin streaming next week, a source tells TVLine. More from TVLine Surface Season 2 Finale Solves Series' Biggest Mystery Yet - Who Killed Sophie's Mom? Sex Lives of College Girls Fails to Find New Home After Max Cancellation Dave Nemetz Reviews Your Friends & Neighbors: Jon Hamm Can't Shake Don Draper in a Mediocre Rich-Guy Drama 'Endings are hard. But after four incredible seasons, Mythic Quest is coming to a close,' executive producers Megan Ganz, David Hornsby, and McElhenney said in a statement. 'We're so proud of the show and the world we got to build — and deeply grateful to every cast and crew member who poured their heart into it. To all our fans, thank you for playing with us. To our partners at Apple, thank you for believing in the vision from the very beginning. Because endings are hard, with Apple's blessing we made one final update to our last episode — so we could say goodbye, instead of just game over.' Mythic Quest starred McElhenney as Ian Grimm, the creative director of a video game studio who created a popular online role-playing game. Charlotte Nicdao co-starred as lead engineer Poppy Li, with Hornsby as executive producer David Brittlesbee and Danny Pudi as head of monetization Brad Bakshi. Debuting in February 2020, Mythic Quest returned for Season 4 in January, with the original season finale airing Mar. 29. It also spawned a spinoff, Side Quest, that released all four episodes last month. Will you miss playing along with ? What are you hoping to see in the new, revised ending? Share your reaction to the news in a comment below. Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
