Hellraiser
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"This has got to be the most awesome toaster ever": Saber on building upon hits like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits stated that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was a pivotal success that changed how the studio approaches game development and how they are perceived. He indicated that the studio is in a strong position, able to turn down more licensed game opportunities than they accept, and plans to continue working on adaptations of existing properties like Hellraiser and World War Z, noting the success of the latter may even inspire a new movie.
Alongside its own big successes, Saber Interactive is sticking with indies - here's whySaber Interactive's Tim Willits and Todd Hollenshead discussed the studio's commitment to supporting indie games, even as they work on their own larger titles like Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2. They highlighted lessons learned from working with smaller teams on games like Bus Bound and The Knightling, emphasizing the importance of focused game design and proper scoping. Saber Interactive aims to continue partnering with independent developers in the future.- Saturday MultiplexThis article rounds up recent official trailers, including one for a Hellraiser-themed escape room on Steam's closed playtest and a gameplay teaser for Lords of the Fallen 2.
Hellraiser PS5's Latest Trailer Is Too Gruesome for Sony's YouTube ChannelA trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 5 game Hellraiser, showcasing its violent Genesis Configuration mechanic, was censored on Sony's YouTube channel due to its gruesome content. The game, inspired by Clive Barker's work, features combative puzzle box elements and supernatural abilities. While an official release date is unconfirmed, it is expected before Halloween.- QuoteworthyThe extreme horror game Hellraiser has received its ESRB rating, with developers stating that no content was removed. Separately, a co-founder of Call of Duty alleged that Activision pressured Infinity Ward to develop a game about Iran invading.