Amnesia: The Dark Descent
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Soma dev's next game, Ontos, delayed to 2027 in order to deliver on studio's "ambitious" visionFrictional Games has delayed its upcoming title, Ontos, to 2027 to accommodate its ambitious vision for the sci-fi mystery game. Originally slated for a 2026 release, the studio cited the game's size, scale, and narrative depth as reasons for the postponement. Ontos, which features actor Stellan Skarsgård, is described as having tactile, systems-driven gameplay and an immersive narrative.
What are we all playing this weekend?Several individuals share their weekend gaming plans, including progress in Cyberpunk 2077 and Dyson Sphere Program. Others are considering playing Penumbra: Overture or Mina the Hollower, with one person opting for Forza Horizon 5 as a palate cleanser.- Skräcken som vägrar svalnaThis opinion piece questions the enduring popularity of horror games, with the author expressing personal bewilderment at why players willingly subject themselves to fear and stress in virtual worlds. Despite enjoying horror films, the interactive nature of games makes the author prefer to be a witness rather than a participant in terrifying scenarios.
- Red Barrels co-founder talks the future of horror, 15 years of Outlast, and what’s next for the franchiseRed Barrels co-founder Philippe Morin discusses the studio's 15-year journey, the evolution of the Outlast franchise from single-player horror to the co-op experience of The Outlast Trials, and the future of horror games. Morin touches on the challenges of game design, the impact of streamers, and the studio's plans for new projects alongside ongoing support for The Outlast Trials.
- Horror Masterpiece Amnesia: Rebirth is out on Nintendo Switch 2The horror game Amnesia: Rebirth, developed by Frictional Games, is now available on the Nintendo Switch. Abylight Studios is the publisher for this release. Frictional Games is known for its work on horror titles like Amnesia: The Dark Descent and SOMA.
This week's Epic Games freebie comes from the Blasphemous team, and it's an underrated strategy gemThe Game Kitchen's tactical stealth horror game, The Stone of Madness, is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store. The game, inspired by the works of Francisco De Goya, features five playable characters with unique abilities and a sanity mechanic that impacts gameplay. This offer is available until Thursday, April 23.
Get every Frictional horror game ever made—Penumbra, Amnesia, and SOMA—for just $15 in this screamingly good…Humble Bundle is offering a collection of Frictional Games horror titles, including the Penumbra trilogy, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, Amnesia: Rebirth, Amnesia: The Bunker, and SOMA, for $15. The bundle is available until April 1, with Steam keys needing to be redeemed by April 1, 2027.
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake review - the best ghost story in gamingFatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake offers a mostly successful reimagining of the classic survival horror title, though it sometimes leans too heavily into action. Despite some concerns about the camera becoming too powerful and trivializing encounters, the remake retains its impressive atmosphere and terrifying moments. New story elements are well-integrated, and the lack of hand-holding is a welcome feature for modern players.
Build up your horror collection in the Frictional Games Humble BundleFrictional Games is offering a Humble Bundle featuring several of its horror titles, including Amnesia: The Bunker, SOMA, Amnesia: Rebirth, Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and the Penumbra trilogy. The bundle is available for £13.44 and includes games with high positive ratings on Steam and Linux support.
Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2) Impressions – 60FPS Performance, DLSS, and Classic Horror Returns — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & GuidesImpressions of Resident Evil Requiem on the Nintendo Switch 2 highlight its impressive performance, targeting 60FPS with DLSS upscaling, and a return to classic survival horror elements. The game features dual protagonists, Grace Ashcroft and Leon, offering distinct gameplay styles that blend methodical horror with action-packed combat, all within a terrifying atmosphere.