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This Horror Game Is Having A Dino Crisis Of A Different Sort
The indie horror game Athanasia, featuring dinosaurs and immersive sim elements, will launch in Steam Early Access for PC on October 19. Developed by Momentum Games and published by Black Lantern Collective, the game traps players in a research facility overrun by time-traveling dinosaurs, with hints of a more sinister threat.
Kill Your God and Become Worthy in Horripilant, Out Now on Xbox And More
The incremental dungeon crawler Horripilant is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Pas Game Studio and published by Black Lantern Collective, the game features over 1000 floors of exploration, combat, puzzles, and gear upgrades, with the ultimate goal of defeating a god.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
Berry Bury Berry Is A Hole Lot Of Console Fun
Berry Bury Berry, a surreal incremental game developed by Get(Color) Games and published by Black Lantern Collective, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for £8.39. The game challenges players to grow berries, make money through upgrades, and eventually bury them in a mysterious hole, offering multiple endings and secrets to uncover. It has already achieved an Overwhelmingly Positive reception on Steam, selling over 250,000 copies.
The Sunday Papers
This article discusses several recent gaming news items and industry reflections. It covers Brenda Romero's autofiction, The Guardian's summer game previews featuring Wrong Organ's Carcass Clad, differing opinions on Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation, and Sean Murray's perspective on No Man's Sky's decade-long development. Additionally, it investigates sexual harassment allegations against indie horror publishers like Critical Reflex and Black Lantern Collective, and touches on the worsening wildfire situation in France.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 17 to 21
This week's "Next Week on Xbox" feature highlights numerous game releases for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between August 17 and 21, including titles available on Game Pass. Notable releases include S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (DLC), Backyard Baseball, The Sinking City 2, and Mortal Shell II, alongside a variety of indie titles across different genres.
Three indie horror publishers faced sexual harassment claims – what comes next?
Three indie horror publishers, Critical Reflex, Dread XP, and Black Lantern Collective, are facing scrutiny following sexual harassment allegations made by former employees and developers. Former Critical Reflex community manager Evelina Zemljic accused CEO Rita Lebedeva and Ted Hentschke, now a co-founder of Black Lantern Collective and formerly of Dread XP, of mistreatment and harassment. While Hentschke and Critical Reflex deny the bulk of the allegations, both companies state they have implemented significant changes to their workplace policies and culture in response to the complaints.
The World’s Gone To Hell, But You Still Have To Go To Work, Just Like In This Horror Game
HR: Human Remains, a first-person horror game with a darkly humorous tone and an aesthetic reminiscent of the original PlayStation era, will be released on Steam on September 22. Developed by DennisCorner and published by Black Lantern Collective, the game tasks players with navigating an office job in a world overrun by demons, featuring multiple endings based on player choices.
Angel Engine Opens The Doors To A Bleak Sci-Fi Horror
Angel Engine, a new horror and simulation game developed by HMS Studios and published by Black Lantern Collective, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £6.69. The game combines unsettling sci-fi elements with surgical simulation, set in a post-apocalyptic future where players take on the role of a scientist involved in a desperate initiative to save humanity.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 27 to 31
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 27th and July 31st. Titles include remakes like Halo: Campaign Evolved, new adventures such as Dispatch and Mistfall Hunter, and various other genres like city builders, RPGs, and puzzle games.
Roll the Dice! Launch the Dice! Blow Up the Dice! – In DOPAMINE, Releasing This Fall
Black Lantern Collective will publish Blast Furnace Games' chaotic co-op title DOPAMINE this fall. The game features physics-based dice rolling where players build contraptions to boost scores, with options for online co-op and sabotaging opponents. DOPAMINE is designed for players who enjoy unpredictable fun and experimenting with mechanics.
Resident Evil Meets FNAF In This Horror Game Arriving Before Halloween
The horror game Fright Train, which blends elements of Resident Evil and Five Nights at Freddy's, is set to release on PC on September 15. Developed by WildArt Games and published by Black Lantern Collective, the game features third-person gunplay, inventory management, mascot-style characters, and a roguelite structure set on a train in Antarctica.
Don't Let It Starve Released
Don't Let It Starve, a horror roguelike bento-builder developed by Eduardo Scarpato and Black Lantern Collective, is now available on Steam for Windows and Linux. The game combines elements of CloverPit with its unique genre blend.
Tetris-esque Horror Bento-Builder Don’t Let It Starve Out Now on Steam!
The horror roguelite bento-builder Don't Let It Starve, developed by Eduardo Scarpato and published by Black Lantern Collective, is now available on Steam for PC. The game challenges players to fill bento plates with Tetris-like food items to satisfy a chef monster, featuring over 120 unique items and multiple difficulty modes. It also includes full Steam Deck and controller support.
Kopernicus: Extraction Is an Upcoming Incremental Horror Game with a Cosy/Gore Feel
Kopernicus: Extraction is an upcoming incremental horror game developed by Black Lantern Collective and Simon Lukasik, set to release on Steam in Q4 2026. Players must survive on an alien planet by managing their base during the day and fighting off creatures born from their fears and memories at night, while also constructing tools and extracting fragmented memories to uncover the truth.
Creator of Bad Cheese Announces Gruesome New Horror Incremental Game Kopernicus: Extraction
Black Lantern Collective and solo developer Simon Lukasik have announced Kopernicus: Extraction, a new incremental horror game set for release in Q4 2026. Players will survive on an alien planet by expanding their base, constructing tools, and extracting traumatic memories, all while facing nightmarish creatures conjured from their own minds. The game features a retro-inspired 2-bit visual style and is developed by the creator of Bad Cheese.
A Worldwide Lineup of Indies Comes to BitSummit PUNCH!
Ukiyo Studios is collaborating with various developers and publishers to showcase over 50 indie games at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto. The exhibition will feature diverse titles ranging from platformers and racing games to mysteries and horror, with unique interactive experiences like playing Graveyard Keeper 2 inside a coffin and No, I’m not a Human with a real door.
Exorcist Hotline Leads 7 Announcements from Black Lantern Collective in the Inaugural Second Wind Games Showcase
Black Lantern Collective revealed seven horror game titles during their inaugural Second Wind Games Showcase. The announcements include the reveal of Exorcist Hotline, console releases for Berry Bury Berry, a June 2026 release for Don't Let It Starve, and new platform announcements for Horripilant. Demos are also available for Fright Train, with HR: Human Remains slated for Q3 2026.
Mina the Hollower, Rain98, and Two Brazilian Horror Games Highlight Ukiyo Studios First Showing at gamescom latam
Ukiyo Studios is attending gamescom latam for the first time, showcasing a variety of indie games including Mina the Hollower, Rain98, and two Brazilian horror titles: Don't Let it Starve and another from Black Lantern Collective. The studio will also feature multiplayer roguelike Box Knight and platformer Croak.
Sucker for Love: Crush Landing Interview at PAX East 2026
In an interview at PAX East 2026, lead designer Akabaka discussed Sucker for Love: Crush Landing, highlighting its blend of romantic and Eldritch horror elements, drawing inspiration from the previous two games. The game will feature new mechanics like dialogue options and multiple endings, with a focus on body horror inspired by "Color Out of Space" and Junji Ito. Akabaka also revealed plans for a final Sucker for Love title that will bring back all previous characters.
