You have to wonder how Lovecraft might have reacted if he could see the Cthulhu Mythos now. While revered and respected for its accomplishments, the verbose authors creations have led to plush toys, webcomics and internet memes. Also video games, such as todays example. Fhtagn! – Tales of the Creeping Madness! is a game where you effectively play as the villains, a varied ensemble of characters set in a parody of a Lovecraftian tale. You have a set time before a cosmic horror awakens, and can even assist with its rise for your benefit.
Source: N4G PC Game Review: Fhtagn! – Tales of the Creeping Madness! | Starburst Magazine