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Bloober Team's Cronos: Lazarus Leaks Ahead of This Week's ShowcasesBloober Team's upcoming content, potentially titled Cronos: Lazarus, has leaked ahead of official announcements. The title appeared in an IGN article, suggesting it could be a new game or DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn. Further details are expected during Summer Game Fest showcases this week.
Cronos: Lazarus Will Be Revealed on June 6th-7thBloober Team's survival horror title Cronos: Lazarus is set to be officially revealed during IGN's upcoming showcase on June 6th-7th. This follows earlier reports and speculation about the game's existence, which is believed to be a sequel or spin-off to last year's critically acclaimed Cronos: The New Dawn.
Games Inbox: Is Forza Horizon 6 the best game of 2026?Readers discuss the potential of Forza Horizon 6 to be a game of the year, Xbox's franchise management, and the peculiar reveal of Unreal Engine 6. There's also praise for Resident Evil Requiem's innovative horror elements and design, with comparisons to other entries in the series.
Silent Hill 2 devs tease mystery Switch horror game you can't 'replicate' on PS5Bloober Team is developing a new horror game exclusively for Nintendo platforms, with CEO Piotr Babieno teasing its potential to leverage unique Switch hardware features for immersive experiences. The studio aims to create a distinct horror title for Nintendo, drawing inspiration from classic horror games released on Nintendo consoles. This project, codenamed Project M, is described as having a smaller budget than their other titles and is distinct from the Silent Hill 2 remake.
Bloober Team CEO Hypes Up The Switch 2's Potential For HorrorBloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno is teasing the potential of the Nintendo Switch 2 for unique horror game experiences, suggesting its features could influence design in ways not possible on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox. He hinted that the company's new subsidiary, Broken Mirror Games, is working on a mysterious title called 'Project M' that may be a Switch 2 exclusive.
Bloober Team’s Project M to be “uniquely Nintendo” and use Switch 2 in way others “simply wouldn’t be able to replicate”Bloober Team's CEO Piotr Babieno discussed their upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Project M, aiming for a "uniquely Nintendo" horror experience. He highlighted the potential of the platform's features beyond raw power to influence game design and atmosphere in ways other consoles cannot replicate.
Cronos: The New Dawn wins Best Polish Game at the Digital Dragons AwardsCronos: The New Dawn by Bloober Team was the biggest winner at the Digital Dragons Awards, taking home the Polish Game of the Year award. The event celebrated the best of Polish game development, with other notable nominees including Techland's Dying Light: The Beast and 11 bit studios' The Alters.
Using GameChat Will Actually Boost Pragmata's Performance On Switch 2A new method utilizing Capcom's GameChat feature has been discovered to boost the performance of Pragmata on the Nintendo Switch 2. By shrinking the GameChat display, the game's resolution is reduced, allowing for frame rates to increase from around 47-53fps up to a stable 60fps. This performance quirk appears to be specific to Capcom's RE Engine games.
Konami Successfully Revives Silent Hill with Strong Sales for 2 Remake, FKonami has announced significant sales milestones for its revived Silent Hill franchise. Silent Hill F has sold over two million units since its launch, while Silent Hill 2 has been played by over six million players. The publisher is further supporting the franchise with upcoming titles like Silent Hill: Townfall and a remake of the original Silent Hill.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Surpasses 6 Million PlayersBloober Team's Silent Hill 2 Remake has surpassed six million players across sales and subscription services as of April 24th. The survival horror remake, released in October 2024 for PlayStation 5 and PC, with an Xbox Series X/S release in 2025, features overhauled gameplay and updated environments compared to the 2001 original. Bloober Team is also developing a remake of the first Silent Hill.
The 30 Best Video Game RemakesThis article ranks the 30 best video game remakes, distinguishing them from remasters by their comprehensive rebuilding of original titles. It highlights how remakes blend nostalgia with modern sensibilities to appeal to both veteran and new players, showcasing examples from various developers like Square Enix, Capcom, and Nintendo across multiple platforms.
With Silent Hill 2's source code still MIA, a dedicated fan has decided to restore the game's CGI renders: 'Takayoshi' Sato's work was incredible for its time'A fan is restoring the original CGI renders for Silent Hill 2, as the game's source code is lost and an official remaster seems unlikely. While the fan uses an AI upscaler, they manually edit the images in Photoshop to maintain quality and avoid an "AI look." This project aims to preserve a part of the classic game in the absence of official efforts.
Gamescom Dev 2026 announces first speakers and sessionsGamescom Dev has announced the initial speakers and sessions for its upcoming conference in August, featuring over 50 confirmed speakers from prominent studios like Sucker Punch Productions, Compulsion Games, and Riot Games. The event, formerly known as Devcom Developer Conference, will host around 220 sessions and has seen a record number of exhibitor registrations.
Grab a free The Traveller skin in Fortnite when you buy Cronos The New DawnPlayers can obtain the "The Traveller" skin in Fortnite for free by purchasing the upcoming game Cronos: The New Dawn on the Epic Games Store. Alternatively, the skin can be bought directly in Fortnite for 1,500 V-Bucks. Bloober Team's CEO, Piotr Babieno, expressed excitement about the collaboration, highlighting the opportunity to introduce a darker character into Fortnite's vibrant universe.- Hell Smasher | Reveal Trailer | New roguelite action-clickerIndie developer Random Games Generator has released the reveal trailer for Hell Smasher, a roguelite action-clicker game where players embody an Evil Sorcerer. The game, set to launch in December 2026 for PC with a price tag of approximately $5.99 USD, features a skill tree, minion recruitment, and a dark comic art style.
Is Fortnite Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAGData suggests Fortnite's reputation for toxicity is more nuanced than commonly perceived, with lower rates of identity-based harassment compared to other competitive shooters. While age-driven trash talk and skill-gap frustration are prevalent, especially in modes like Ranked, Epic Games has implemented moderation tools and default communication settings to mitigate harm, particularly for younger players.
More Cronos: The New Dawn Content Incoming, Teaser SuggestsBloober Team has teased potential new content for their survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn through cryptic social media posts. Separately, the developer confirmed that the game's protagonist will be added as a skin in Fortnite on April 21st. Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno also commented on the studio's focus on meaningful player experiences amidst their current seven-project workload.- Cronos: The New Dawn Studio Teases Mystery Announcement: “The Future Holds More Answers”Bloober Team has teased a new announcement related to their sci-fi survival horror title, Cronos: The New Dawn, with cryptic messages hinting at future answers and a possible connection to in-game elements. Despite no plans for a sequel and the game's respectable sales, the studio is expanding its leadership and has multiple projects in development, suggesting this new content might be handled by a different team.
- Roadmaps and PlansBloober Team has expanded its leadership team as the studio is now actively developing seven horror titles. This move signals a significant ramp-up in the company's output within the horror genre.
Layers Of Fear Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch 2Meridiem will release a physical edition of Layers of Fear: The Final Masterpiece Edition for the Nintendo Switch on September 18, 2026. This edition includes both Layers of Fear and Layers of Fear 2, all DLC, a lenticular postcard, and an art book. The game features immersive first-person gameplay, interwoven stories of creators, and rebuilt visuals with HDR and ray tracing.