Halloween: The Game
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Celebrate Halloween By Getting Five Spooky Mystery Games For Under $7
Fanatical is offering a Halloween-themed bundle with five Steam keys for under $7, featuring a chance to receive triple-A titles like Silent Hill: Townfall and Halloween: The Game. The bundle includes a mix of horror, paranormal mystery, dark fantasy, and cosmic dread games, providing spooky experiences for PC players.
Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts
Bulkhead's Wardogs topped Newzoo's September PC revenue charts, achieving significant success within three weeks of its Early Access launch. Marvel's Wolverine also performed well, ranking fourth on console revenue charts and high on year-to-date spend. Several other new releases and updated titles like Halloween: The Game, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Bodycam also featured prominently in the top rankings.
PS5 Horror Game Gets Free Map & DLC Today on PlayStation Store
IllFonic and Gun Interactive have released a free new map, "Tower Farm," for their PS5 horror game Halloween: The Game, inspired by Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. The update also includes paid DLC packs for character skins and costumes, with the new map available to all owners. The game, based on John Carpenter's 1978 film, launched on September 8, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for September 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Wave makes the top 5
Circana has released the top-selling video games in the U.S. for September 2026, with Marvel's Wolverine taking the top spot. New releases like Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuted at #4 and #7 respectively. The report also details the overall best-selling games of 2026 so far, led by NBA 2K27.
Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2
Marvel's Wolverine topped US game sales in September, marking the highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2. PlayStation 5 hardware sales saw significant year-over-year growth, leading the market despite overall content spending declining. Other notable new releases included EA Sports FC 27 and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.
GTA 6 has not massacred video game sales this year as everything sells well
Despite the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6, the video game market has seen strong sales across numerous titles. Games like Control, Onimusha: Warlords, and Marvel's Wolverine have all achieved significant sales milestones, indicating a healthy and diverse market. This suggests that the industry can support multiple successful releases simultaneously, challenging the notion of a zero-sum game for player attention and spending.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 10, 2026 – Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] debuts
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 10, 2026, shows Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III] debuting at #5, with sales split between Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond remains on the chart at #13, while EA SPORTS FC 27 holds the top spot.
Sony appears to be testing PlayStation Store credit offers when you buy certain games
Sony appears to be testing a new rewards program on the PlayStation Store, offering wallet credit bonuses with the purchase of certain games. This initiative, observed with titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker, could be connected to a previously discovered 'Wallet Credits' app and mirrors similar strategies used by Microsoft on the Xbox Store.
Video Games Are Having an Absolutely Insane Run Right Now
The video game industry is experiencing an exceptionally strong period with a high volume of diverse and high-quality releases. Despite initial concerns about release date congestion, the past several weeks have showcased a remarkable variety of games across genres, from major AAA titles to innovative indie experiences. This trend suggests that the industry can support a large number of releases, offering players an abundance of choices and reinforcing the idea that there can indeed be too much of a good thing.
Comparing Games Like Halloween To Dead By Daylight Doesn’t Make Sense, Illfonic Says
Illfonic's Chief Creative Officer Jared Gerritzen argues that comparing their game Halloween: The Game to Dead by Daylight is fundamentally flawed, likening it to comparing cricket to baseball. He emphasizes that Illfonic creates bespoke experiences tailored to specific horror franchises, unlike the more generalized approach of other games in the genre. Gerritzen also defended Illfonic's track record, highlighting that none of their published games have shut down.
Steam Week in Review: This indie publisher released 29 terrible-looking Steam games in a single day—will they make…
Indie publisher Hard Shark Games released 29 early access games on Steam in a single day, many of which appear to be asset flips using Unity templates. Despite the low quality and minimal player counts, the article suggests the publisher may still be profitable due to the low cost of Steam store pages and recoupable fees.
Halloween the Game crossplay and cross-progression explained
Halloween the Game supports crossplay, allowing players on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC to play together. However, the game does not feature cross-progression, meaning progress, unlocked items, and player levels are not shared across different platforms.
Halloween: The Game's launch is "only the beginning," but IIIFonic isn't ready to reveal what comes next
IllFonic has stated that the launch of Halloween: The Game is just the beginning, with more content planned for the future. While the studio is not yet ready to reveal its roadmap, Chief Creative Officer Jared Gerritzen hinted at potential expansions. The article also touches on the game's performance on PC handhelds like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally, suggesting optimizations are needed.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 11: Blizzcon 2026
This weekend's PC gaming deals include sales on World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, free titles like Astral Ascent and Luftrausers, and discounts on various new releases across multiple storefronts. The Steam Programming Fest is also ongoing, featuring computer-themed titles.
New PS5 Action Game in Hit Franchise Gets Great PlayStation Store Rating
Halloween: The Game, a new PlayStation 5 action title from Illfonic, has received a strong player rating of 4.34/5 stars on the PlayStation Store within its first day of release. The game combines survival horror and stealth elements in an asymmetrical multiplayer format, similar to Illfonic's previous titles.
Halloween: The Game is Out Now, Day-One Patch Addresses Balancing and Gameplay Issues
Halloween: The Game has launched with a day-one patch addressing numerous balancing and gameplay issues. The update includes improvements to civilian escapes, NPC pathing, challenge tracking, and stamina mechanics for both Michael Myers and civilians. Cross-play matchmaking has also been fixed, and early access players are receiving free Perk Points.
Halloween The Game Is Now Available on PC and Consoles | Invision Game Community
Halloween The Game, an asymmetrical stealth horror title based on John Carpenter's franchise, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by IllFonic and published with Gun Interactive, the game features a single-player story campaign exploring Michael Myers' origins and a 1v4 multiplayer mode where one player as Michael Myers hunts four survivors. The game is built with Unreal Engine 5, aiming to recreate the atmosphere of Haddonfield with dynamic elements and interactive systems.
Halloween: The Game Review | TheXboxHub
Halloween: The Game faithfully recreates the iconic horror film, offering an authentic experience with Michael Myers. While the single-player campaign serves as a brief tutorial, the core of the game lies in its tense 1 vs 4 asymmetric multiplayer. Despite some janky edges and performance issues, the game provides a bloody good time with plenty of potential and accurate recreation of the Halloween universe.
Long-Awaited PlayStation 5 Action Game Is Finally Out Today
IllFonic and Gun Interactive have released Halloween: The Game, an asymmetrical horror title inspired by John Carpenter's film, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game features a 1v4 multiplayer mode where one player controls Michael Myers and four players are survivors, alongside a single-player story mode.
My top tips for playing Halloween the Game well on either side
This guide provides tips for playing Halloween: The Game, covering strategies for both the civilian survivors and the killer Michael Myers. It details how to utilize NPCs, call for police and Sam Loomis, explore the map effectively, and manage Michael's unique skills to improve your chances of survival or success.
