USA Today

Huggy Wuggy’s Reign: How Poppy Playtime Became a Global Phenomenon

From plushies at retail stores to YouTube videos and Halloween costumes on the streets, Poppy Playtime character Huggy Wuggy’s terrifying likeness has become impossible to ignore. And he’s not alone.
Gematsu

Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 launches February 18 for PC, ‘in the months ahead’ for consoles

Chapter 5 will launch for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on February 18, followed by unspecified consoles “in the months ahead,” developer Mob ...
Wane

Here’s the deal with ‘Huggy Wuggy’ and what parents need to know

COLORADO SPRINGS — A Wisconsin sheriff’s office is warning parents about a video game character that could scare children if accidentally viewed. Over the weekend, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s ...
Rolling Stone

Parents Are Freaking Out Over Huggy Wuggy, a Janky Blue Bear With Razor-Sharp Teeth

There’s nothing that parents of small children love more than giving kids unfettered access to phones and iPads — then freaking out over what kinds of age-inappropriate content they may be seeing on ...