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American McGee Interview: Dreadful Land, Plushie DreadfulAmerican McGee, known for American McGee's Alice and Alice: Madness Returns, discusses his return to the game industry with Dreadful Land and his plushie line, Plushie Dreadful. He reflects on how his personal aesthetic became a brand and the evolving landscape of indie game marketing, from studio-centric branding to game-centric studio branding. McGee is also exploring licensing his Dreadful Land intellectual property for future game development.
Why so many game developers don't want to use generative AIMany game developers express strong reservations about using generative AI, citing ethical concerns, environmental impact, copyright issues, and job security risks. Despite some executives championing AI as a tool for efficiency, a significant portion of the industry views it as unproven, potentially harmful to creativity, and undesirable by players.- NEW BLOOD INTERACTIVE PLEDGES $100,000 USD TO MAKE-A-WISH INTERNATIONALNew Blood Interactive has donated $100,000 USD to Make-A-Wish International, raised through their 12 Year Anniversary Sale. The initiative saw 10% of proceeds from games and merchandise go towards granting wishes for children with critical illnesses. This marks the largest donation Make-A-Wish International's 'Infinite Wishes' program has received.
Tenebris Somnia launches October 16The survival horror adventure game Tenebris Somnia is set to launch on October 16 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Switch 2. Published by New Blood Interactive and developed by Saibot Studios, the game features retro 2D gameplay combined with live-action cinematics.
Tenebris Somnia gets October 2026 release dateTenebris Somnia, developed by Andrés Borghi and Saibot Studios and published by New Blood Interactive, is set to release on October 16, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game blends retro pixel art with live-action cutscenes, following a woman haunted by nightmares that begin to bleed into reality. Players will explore, solve puzzles, manage resources, and combat creatures in this survival horror experience.
Day Of The Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition 2026 – Everything RevealedDay of the Devs presented 20 indie titles at Summer Game Fest 2026, showcasing a diverse range of genres and developers. Highlights included release dates for Screenbound and the 1.0 launch of 33 Immortals, alongside new looks at Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, and Super Yooka-Laylee Kart.
Day of the Devs 2026 - everything announced in the big Summer Game Fest indie showcaseDay of the Devs showcased a variety of indie games, including Blood Dungeon, Tenebris Somnia, Mr. Records, 33 Immortals, Dreadmoor, Threads of Time, N Plus Infinity Times Two, Into the Unwell, Bub, Lazy River, Prove You're Human, Ithaca, Screenbound, Shot One Fighters, Apple Crumble, Slap Out of It, Super Yooka-Laylee Kart, Into the Fire, Trine 6: Together in Time, and When Sirens Fall Silent. Several titles received release dates or new gameplay details, with many heading to PC and consoles.
Tenebris Somnia announced for Nintendo Switch 2, SwitchTenebris Somnia, a 2D retro survival horror adventure game featuring live-action cutscenes, is set to launch in 2026 for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Saibot Studios and published by New Blood Interactive, the game aims to blend classic survival horror elements with a distinct 8-bit or 16-bit aesthetic.- 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.
Women-Led Games and Latin American Games Showcases Return This Summer with a Sizzling Display of Updates and RevealsThe Women-Led Games and Latin American Games Showcases will return on June 4th, ahead of Summer Game Fest, to reveal updates and news for various indie titles. The Latin American Games Showcase will feature 80 titles including Shade Protocol and Colorbound, while the Women-Led Games Showcase will highlight games like Soulframe and We Were Here Tomorrow, hosted by Briana White, Rebecca Ford, and Megan Everett.
After 5 years in early access, one of Steam's best-rated shooters goes on sale one last time before a price increase: "Don't say we didn't warn you!"New Blood Interactive announced that the retro FPS Ultrakill will increase its base price on Steam to reflect its substantial content additions, including the recent LAYER 8: FRAUD update. This marks the first price hike since 2022, with a final sale currently active before the increase.
Zelda: Twilight Princess PC port forced to change its name, and for once Nintendo has nothing to do with itThe unofficial PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, previously known as Dusk, has been renamed Dusklight due to a trademark conflict with the FPS game Dusk. The developers of the port and New Blood Interactive, the publisher of Dusk, reached a mutual agreement to avoid confusion. New Blood Interactive has also offered some Dusk Switch keys to the Dusklight community and hinted at a potential crossover.
Blood West DLC “Scavengers” launches this summerPublisher New Blood Interactive and developer Hyperstrange have announced that the stealth first-person shooter Blood West will receive new downloadable content titled "Scavengers" this summer, launching on June 3rd. This DLC will introduce an endless roguelite mode to the game, featuring familiar characters and challenges. Blood West is currently available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Dave Oshry, CEO of New Blood Interactive, will never uninstall Doom from his PC, and has over 488 hours in Fallout 76:…New Blood Interactive CEO Dave Oshry discusses his PC gaming habits, highlighting Doom as a game he'll never uninstall and Fallout 76 as the game he has the most hours in. He shares his passion for CRPGs and FPS games, and details upcoming updates for titles like Fallen Aces and Gloomwood.- Faith: The Unholy Trinity Launches on PS5 April 9, 2026New Blood Interactive and Airdorf Games announced that their pixel horror compilation, Faith: The Unholy Trinity, will launch on PlayStation 5 on April 9, 2026. The game, which features exorcisms and combat against cultists, was previously released on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
- FAITH: The Unholy Trinity coming to PS5 on April 9New Blood Interactive and Airdorf Games announced that the pixel horror game collection FAITH: The Unholy Trinity will be released on PlayStation 5 on April 9. The collection features the original FAITH game along with two new chapters.
Devil May Cry 5, Blood West, Hell Is Us Ratings Indicate Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Releases – RumorRatings for Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition, Blood West, and Hell Is Us have appeared for the Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting upcoming releases. While publishers Capcom, New Blood Interactive, and Nacon have not officially announced these titles for the platform, their appearance on rating boards indicates potential new game announcements. The exact release dates for these games on the Nintendo Switch 2 remain unknown.- Nvidia DLSS 5 is "gen AI bullsh*t" that "looks like sh*t" says Dusk developer New BloodDave Oshry and David Szymanski of New Blood Interactive, developers of Dusk and Iron Lung, have strongly criticized Nvidia's new DLSS technology, calling it 'gen AI bullshit' and stating that it 'looks like shit'. Their comments express significant dissatisfaction with the visual quality and underlying technology of Nvidia's latest AI upscaling offering.
- ALANAH PEARCE LAUNCHES CHARRED PICTURES, A CREATOR-FIRST PRODUCTION COMPANY FOCUSED ON VIDEO GAME ADAPTATIONS FOR FILM AND TELEVISIONCreator Alanah Pearce has launched Charred Pictures, a new production company focused on adapting video game intellectual property for film and television. The company aims to collaborate closely with original developers to maintain authenticity and creative vision. Initial projects include adaptations of the upcoming horror game "Dead Take" and the survival horror trilogy "Faith: The Unholy Trinity."
- Issues and ActivismThe CEO of New Blood Interactive has called for industry action against Nvidia's DLSS technology, suggesting that developers should refuse to collaborate with Nvidia to "cripple their sales and tank their stock price." This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the impact of DLSS on game development and sales.