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Dead Space Meets Back To The Future In This Terrifying Horror Game, And It’s Cheaper Than Ever
Cronos: The New Dawn, a horror game developed by Bloober Team, is currently available at its lowest price ever, offering a 60% discount on Steam. The game features an atmosphere reminiscent of Dead Space, strategic combat similar to Alan Wake, and time-travel elements, drawing comparisons to the Silent Hill series.
Cronos: Lazarus Launches on December 3rd, New Story Trailer Reveals The Tracker
Bloober Team has announced that Cronos: Lazarus, the first story DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn, will be released on December 3rd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. A new trailer showcases "The Tracker," a hunter sent by the Collective to confront a former Pathfinder-turned-Warden.
Silent Hill Remake Coming 2027, First Cast Details Leaked
A new leak suggests that the remake of the 1999 horror game Silent Hill, developed by Bloober Team, has been in development since 2022 and is targeting a 2027 release. The leak also provided initial details about the cast.
Cronos: The New Dawn Adds Highly Requested Photo Mode in New Update
Cronos: The New Dawn has received a new free update that adds a highly requested Photo Mode. The update includes various sliders for fine-tuning shots, allowing players to capture their experiences in the survival horror title. A trailer showcasing the new features was released alongside the announcement.
Silent Hill 1 Remake’s Cast to Include Gabriel Fritz, Jade Matthew – Rumor
A report suggests that Gabriel Fritz and Jade Matthew are part of the cast for Bloober Team's Silent Hill 1 remake, though their specific roles are unconfirmed. Bloober Team previously stated development began in October 2025, with Konami confirming the studio's involvement in June 2025.
Star Wars Games Could Get More Interesting As Lucasfilm Looks Beyond The Big Studios
Lucasfilm Games is looking to partner with smaller, independent studios to create a wider variety of Star Wars titles beyond traditional AAA releases. VP Douglas Reilly stated that the strategy involves finding the best partners for specific experiences, not just major publishers, highlighting recent successes like Star Wars Zero Company and Star Wars Galactic Racer. This approach aims to explore diverse genres and fulfill various player fantasies within the Star Wars universe.
Silent Hill Remake Studio Wants to Make Physical Games 'for as Long as Possible'
Bloober Team, the developer behind the Silent Hill remake, has expressed a desire to continue producing physical versions of its games for as long as possible. This statement indicates a commitment to traditional game distribution methods.
"The physical element of gaming will always, always be there": Bloober Team and Broken Mirror Games want to…
Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno and Broken Mirror Games executive director Tymon Smektala express a strong commitment to physical game releases, even as platforms like PlayStation move towards digital distribution. They believe physical media fosters a deeper emotional connection with games and fans. The discussion touches on the future of visual fidelity in games and the potential for other senses to be engaged, particularly with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Onyx: The Dark Grip.
Ex-Dying Light lead wants to find "the next Kojima" in new role at Bloober Team publishing division
Tymon Smektala, formerly of Techland's Dying Light series, has joined Broken Mirror Games, the publishing division of Bloober Team, as executive director. He aims to discover and nurture new horror game creators, potentially finding the 'next Kojima,' and leverage Bloober Team's expertise in the genre. The division is already working on titles like Onyx: The Dark Grip for the Nintendo Switch.
Bloober Team's Switch 2-exclusive heralds "amazing times of GameCube" horror, thanks to "Japanese…
Bloober Team's publishing division, Broken Mirror Games, has secured a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive horror title, Onyx: The Dark Grip. This marks a significant achievement, as Nintendo rarely partners with third-party developers for exclusive horror games. The developers express excitement about bringing back the 'amazing times of GameCube' horror era and highlight Bloober Team's growing reputation, particularly after the success of Silent Hill 2 Remake.
Silent Hill Producer “Looking at A Number of Projects” for Second and Third Waves of Franchise
Konami producer Motoi Okamoto revealed that the company is planning "second and third waves" of Silent Hill projects following the successful launch of the initial three titles. While specific details are scarce, Okamoto expressed satisfaction with the reception of Silent Hill: Townfall and the Silent Hill 2 Remake, and indicated a desire for yearly releases in the franchise.
Expect plenty more Silent Hill over the next few years, as Konami has plans for 'second and third waves' of new games in its revived horror series
Konami plans multiple 'waves' of new Silent Hill games, with producer Motoi Okamoto expressing relief at the positive reception of recent titles like Silent Hill 2 Remake, Silent Hill f, and Silent Hill: Townfall. Despite past challenges, including the cancellation of Hideo Kojima's Silent Hills, Konami is committed to reviving the horror franchise with ongoing projects.
Konami is already thinking about the next wave of Silent Hill games
Konami producer Motoi Okamoto revealed that the company is already planning future Silent Hill projects beyond the initial wave of announced titles. He expressed satisfaction with the reception of recent games like Silent Hill: Townfall and emphasized the importance of continuing the franchise with strong psychological horror narratives and varied gameplay experiences.
Silent Hill boss says Konami planning more new games for years to come
Konami is planning to release new Silent Hill games annually, with producer Motoi Okamoto confirming that projects beyond the current wave are already in development. Following the successful releases of Silent Hill 2 remake, Silent Hill f, and Silent Hill: Townfall, the next title will be a remake of the original 1999 game. Konami is collaborating with various studios like Bloober Team and NeoBards Entertainment to bring diverse experiences to the franchise.
Onyx: The Dark Grip Composer Focused on “Evoking a Sense of Unease” But “With Elements of Hope”
Composer Jan Borysewicz discussed his approach to the music for Bloober Team's upcoming game, Onyx: The Dark Grip, aiming to evoke unease with elements of hope rather than pure horror. He believes the score would fit well in a feature film, and Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno expressed excitement about the collaboration. The game is set to launch in 2027 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Jobs roundup: October | Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott voted chair of UKIE
Several key appointments have been made across the UK games industry. Harvey Elliott, CEO of Playstack, has been voted chair of UKIE, succeeding Maria Sayans. Murray Pannell joins Steel City Interactive as head of publishing, while Dean Anderson leads MV&P's APAC partnerships. Catherine Bygrave is the new head of commercial at Code Wizards Group, and Michał Platkow-Gilewski has been promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red.
Jobs roundup: October | Code Wizards Group appoints Catherine Bygrave as head of commercial
Several key figures have moved into new roles within the games industry. Michał Platkow-Gilewski was promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red, while Catherine Bygrave was appointed head of commercial at Code Wizards Group. Other notable appointments include Daniel Smith as executive producer at Playground Games, Gero Micciché as lead producer at 2K and Hangar 13 Games, and Tymon Smektala as executive producer at Bloober Team's Broken Mirror Games.
Former Dying Light franchise lead joins Bloober Team horror imprint Broken Mirror Games
Tymon Smektala, former franchise director at Techland, has joined Bloober Team as executive director for its horror imprint, Broken Mirror Games. He will oversee creative direction and portfolio for the imprint, assisting with ongoing projects like Saw: Genesis and Onyx: The Dark Grip, while also seeking new horror game partnerships. Smektala previously spent over 13 years at Techland, known for the Dying Light and Dead Island series.
Saw: Genesis försenas till nästa år
The asymmetrical horror game Saw: Genesis has been delayed and is now slated for an early access release in the first quarter of 2027. Publisher Bloober Team and developers Broken Mirror Games and Anshar Studios cited the need for more development time to create a game worthy of the Saw film franchise.
How Silent Hill Lost Its Way and Found It Again
The Silent Hill franchise has undergone a significant revival, moving from a period of inconsistent releases and cancelled projects to a successful comeback spearheaded by new titles like the Silent Hill 2 Remake, Silent Hill f, and Silent Hill: Townfall. Konami's strategy of betting big on the franchise with multiple external studios, each bringing a unique vision, has successfully recaptured its psychological horror roots and innovative spirit, suggesting a bright future with potential for annual releases.
