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New PS5 Zombie Shooter Out Today on PS Store
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a cooperative zombie shooter developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, is now available for PlayStation 5. The game features up to four-player co-op and utilizes Saber's Swarm Engine. It is offered in Standard and Blood Editions, with the latter including a season pass and cosmetic pack.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando review - from the director of The Thing
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a competent co-op shooter that, despite its association with the acclaimed director, feels like an Xbox 360 era throwback. While the music and gunplay are solid, and the siege and vehicle sections are fun, the game suffers from unoriginal ideas, underdeveloped abilities, and a weak script. It offers a reasonably priced diversion for friends looking for a new co-op experience, but its connection to John Carpenter is limited primarily to the soundtrack.
Docked Interview – Lessons Learned, Management Gameplay, Console Performance, And More
Saber Interactive's game director Sergei Hlistov and producer Vasiliy Bogucharskiy discussed their upcoming port management simulation game, Docked. They detailed the game's story-driven solo focus, the eight launch vehicles, financial management aspects, and the progression of the in-game port. The developers also shared insights on console performance targets for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S, as well as their thoughts on the PlayStation 5 Pro and PSSR technology.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Interview – Hordes, Boss Fights, Nintendo Switch 2, And More
Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits discusses John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, detailing its advanced Swarm Engine for massive enemy hordes, unique special enemies like the Skunk and Stalker, and event-style boss fights. The interview also covers the significant role of vehicles, drawing on expertise from SnowRunner, player progression systems, mission structure, performance targets for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and the potential for a Nintendo Switch 2 version.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando review: Steering through the apocalypse
Saber Interactive's zombie shooter John Carpenter's Toxic Commando offers enjoyable co-op gameplay, though its scope is limited. The game provides a decent experience for players looking for cooperative apocalyptic fun.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Metal Eden, and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium on March 17th
Sony announced new titles for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers arriving on March 17th, including Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Metal Eden, and Persona 5 Royal. The update also features Astroneer, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, EA Sports Madden NFL 26, and Tekken: Dark Resurrection for Premium members.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for March: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Persona 5 Royal and more
Saber Interactive's chief creative officer Tim Willits teased a highly anticipated, unannounced game that he has previously turned down twice. The article also mentions that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Persona 5 Royal are among the new titles being added to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for March.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Review - New Song, Old Beat
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a competent but unremarkable co-operative shooter that offers a brief campaign and familiar gameplay mechanics. While it features solid gunplay, 80s synth vibes, and interesting zombie designs, its first-person perspective hinders its swarm technology, and the mission design and narrative are repetitive and threadbare. The game is best enjoyed with friends, as single-player with AI companions is a compromised experience.
Fighting off massive zombie hordes in Toxic Commando gives me the Left 4 Dead rush, though it struggles to sustain the thrill
Toxic Commando offers satisfying zombie-slaying action and fun vehicle combat, reminiscent of Left 4 Dead and World War Z. However, its limited use of unique class powers and a relatively short nine-mission campaign raise concerns about long-term replayability and grind appeal, despite competent AI bots on lower difficulties.
DISCOVER THE HEART OF HELLRAISER IN NEW DEVELOPER DIARY VIDEO FOR CLIVE BARKER’S HELLRAISER: REVIVAL
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games released a developer diary for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, showcasing how the team is capturing the essence of the iconic horror franchise. The survival-horror action game is set to launch later this year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, featuring Doug Bradley as Pinhead.
Doug Bradley-led Hellraiser: Revival developer diary explores "strong and powerful" story and Cenobite powers
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have released a new developer diary for Hellraiser: Revival, featuring actor Doug Bradley reprising his role as Pinhead. The diary explores the game's strong narrative, drawing inspiration from Clive Barker's original novella and the first two films, and hints at the powerful Cenobite abilities players will wield. The horror game is set to launch later this year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
The realistic port sim game, Docked, is now available for PC and consoles
Saber Interactive has announced that its realistic port simulation game, Docked, is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game allows players to experience the life of a port worker.
The realistic port sim game, ‘Docked’, is now available for PC and consoles
The port management simulation game 'Docked' is now available on PC and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Saber Interactive, players take on the role of a lead operator tasked with rebuilding a devastated port after a hurricane, mastering the use of eight different large machines.
New Hellraiser: Revival Trailer Shows How You'll Use The Rubik's Cube From Hell To Fight Cenobites
A new trailer for Hellraiser: Revival showcases the Genesis Configuration, a puzzle box that allows players to fight Cenobites using iconic powers. Developer Saber Interactive revealed that this tool, similar to the Lament Configuration, can summon Cenobites, bridge worlds, and alter reality. The game will feature voice acting from Doug Bradley as Pinhead and is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
John Wick and Space Marine 2 Dev Teases Coolest IP Ever Its Had to Turn Down Twice
Tim Willits, chief creative officer at Saber Interactive, revealed that he has turned down the opportunity to work on a highly anticipated intellectual property twice. He stated that revealing the IP would shock the world, but did not disclose its name.
Docked Review – The Crane Game
Docked is a single-player simulation game from Saber Interactive that focuses on operating heavy port machinery, primarily cranes, to move cargo and improve Port Wake. While the game offers in-depth crane controls and a sense of mastery, its narrow scope and repetitive tasks, along with a simple story, limit its long-term appeal. The PlayStation 5 version experiences some minor performance issues, including long load times.
Dragon Age Lead Says Including World State Reactivity Felt Like It Was ″Irrelevant Or Not Enough″
Tim Willits, chief creative officer at Saber Interactive, discussed the challenges of incorporating world state reactivity in Dragon Age, feeling it was ultimately insufficient. He also teased a highly desirable intellectual property he has previously declined to work on twice.
Docked Review - Thumb Culture
Saber Interactive's new simulation game, Docked, puts players in charge of their own docking business. The developer is known for previous vehicle-based simulator titles such as SnowRunner and RoadCraft.
Docked Review - Thumb Culture
Docked, a new port management simulation game from Saber Interactive, is now available on Xbox Series X|S. Players take on the role of lead operator to rebuild a family business after a hurricane, mastering the use of eight different colossal machines.
Data indicates Sony's PS5 ports are losing audience share on PC, but only because of release timing
Saber Interactive is set to release Docked, a new vehicle-based simulator game where players manage their own docking business. The developer is known for previous simulator titles such as SnowRunner and RoadCraft. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5.
