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Can you name the horror games these deeply unpleasant bathrooms are from?
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify 14 horror games based on images of their unpleasant bathrooms. It highlights the common trope of unsettling bathrooms in horror titles and encourages players to test their knowledge within a 12-minute time limit.
The Scariest Game Of The Year Is This Demo For A Game That Isn’t Coming Out
DarkStone Digital has released Playable Archive, a free demo on Steam, which contains the unfinished work from the canceled Paranormal Activity: Threshold game. The demo offers a 30-45 minute first-person camcorder experience where players solve occult puzzles. Despite the cancellation due to Paramount not giving the developers more time, the demo is highly praised for its scary atmosphere and sound design, suggesting future potential from the studio.
Why a 21-year-old coder finally ported the real P.T. to PC: 'That something so influential could eventually become…
Programmer Lorean Xavier has successfully ported the influential horror game P.T. to PC, allowing it to run natively on Windows and Linux without copyrighted assets. This fan-made project aims to preserve the original experience while adding modern graphical features and mod support, addressing concerns about the game's limited availability since its delisting in 2015.
Hideo Kojima shares native PC port of P.T., leaving the modder who made it "speechless"
Hideo Kojima has acknowledged a native PC port of the "playable teaser" P.T., created by modder LoreanXavier. The port aims to make the once-inaccessible game playable on modern systems, with Kojima himself retweeting the modder's announcement. This fan-made effort is praised for its 1:1 accuracy to the original codebase, preserving a significant piece of gaming history.
Hideo Kojima Acknowledges Fan-Made P.T. Port That Runs Natively on PC
Hideo Kojima has acknowledged a fan-made port of P.T. that allows the horror experience to run natively on PC. This fan creation makes the game accessible to a wider audience, moving beyond its previous limitations on PlayStation 4.
How Silent Hill Lost Its Way and Found It Again
The Silent Hill franchise has undergone a significant revival, moving from a period of inconsistent releases and cancelled projects to a successful comeback spearheaded by new titles like the Silent Hill 2 Remake, Silent Hill f, and Silent Hill: Townfall. Konami's strategy of betting big on the franchise with multiple external studios, each bringing a unique vision, has successfully recaptured its psychological horror roots and innovative spirit, suggesting a bright future with potential for annual releases.
Diskutera – Vilket spel har skrämt dig mest?
This article discusses which video games have been the most frightening for players, referencing specific moments and games like Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and Alien: Isolation. It also touches on scary moments in non-horror titles such as Half-Life 2 and Subnautica, inviting readers to share their most terrifying gaming experiences.
Every Silent Hill game ranked from worst to best - from 1999 to 2026
This article ranks all Silent Hill games from worst to best, including upcoming titles like Silent Hill f and Townfall. While Silent Hill 2 is considered the series' pinnacle, many entries, including Silent Hill: Ascension and Book of Memories, are heavily criticized for poor execution and deviation from the series' core horror elements. Upcoming games and the Silent Hill 2 remake show promise for the franchise's revival.
Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid Spiritual Successor Physint Will Now Be Published by Xbox Instead of Sony
Hideo Kojima's upcoming game Physint, considered a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, will now be published by Xbox instead of Sony. This partnership also includes the horror game OD and expands to film and television projects.
Despite what some people say Hideo Kojima has not wasted his career - Reader's Feature
This reader's feature argues that Hideo Kojima has not wasted his career, highlighting the variety in his past games such as Metal Gear, Death Stranding, and the influential horror demo P.T. The author praises Kojima's risk-taking and inventiveness, expressing anticipation for his upcoming projects like Physint.
Hellraiser: Revival Is a Horror-Action Game That Borrows from Resident Evil and P.T. | IGN Preview
Hellraiser: Revival is a new horror-action game that draws inspiration from Resident Evil and P.T. The game aims to blend survival horror elements with action gameplay, aligning with the themes of the Hellraiser series.
Death Stranding Director is Afraid of the World Going Fully Digital After PlayStation’s Announcement
Hideo Kojima has expressed concerns about Sony's move towards digital-only game releases on PlayStation, fearing that individuals will lose ownership of their digital data. He cited the delisting of P.T. as an example of how digital content can become inaccessible. Kojima's new horror game, OD, is in development for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Hideo Kojima's fears resurface as PlayStation ends physical games: "Eventually, even digital data will no longer be owned by individuals on their own initiative"
Hideo Kojima has voiced concerns about the shift to digital-only games, echoing sentiments from 2021 about the potential loss of ownership. He fears that access to digital media, including games, could be revoked due to global events or publisher decisions, citing the delisting of P.T. as a prime example of digital game unavailability.
Kojimas OD ska ge oss en "överdos av rädsla"
Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror game OD aims to deliver an "overdose of fear" with a new game system designed to push the boundaries of the genre. Despite initial challenges in finding partners due to the concept's novelty, the project has garnered support from Xbox leadership, with Phil Spencer and Asha Sharma expressing enthusiasm for its unique approach.
Hideo Kojima says OD goes "beyond the limit of 'scariness'" for video games, but if you chicken out there's a system to help you "keep going"
Hideo Kojima stated that his upcoming game OD aims to surpass the scariness of existing video games, incorporating a unique system to help players persevere through intense fear. While details remain scarce, Kojima emphasized his desire to push horror boundaries in this single-player experience, drawing parallels to the fear-inducing nature of P.T. and contrasting it with games like Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 7 Biohazard.
New look at Hideo Kojima’s next game teases horrifying P.T. vibes and Hunter Schafer creeping
A new look at Hideo Kojima's upcoming game suggests a return to horror elements reminiscent of P.T. The preview also features actress Hunter Schafer, hinting at her involvement in the project.
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The game P.T. is highlighted as the most expensive on Steam, costing $1,000 despite its extremely short 10-minute playtime. This situation sparks discussion about game pricing and value.
Silent Hill: Townfall Looks Like The Closest Thing We’re Getting To P.T.
Silent Hill: Townfall is being developed by No Code and published by Annapurna Interactive, with a release planned for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game is drawing comparisons to the canceled P.T. due to its atmospheric horror and psychological themes.
Game Preservation Matters: Why Classic Games Are Disappearing | TAG
A significant portion of classic video games, estimated at 87% released before 2010, are no longer commercially available due to delisting and lack of preservation efforts. The US Copyright Office's denial of a petition for remote access for researchers highlights a systemic issue, with the industry lobbying group ESA actively opposing preservation. Organizations like the Video Game History Foundation and GOG are working to combat this cultural catastrophe, advocating for legal reform and offering DRM-free options.
Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima is "not running out of ideas anytime soon," Higgs actor says, but wouldn't blame him if he wanted to leave the series behind
Actor Troy Baker, who worked on Death Stranding, stated that Hideo Kojima is still full of creative ideas and not running out of them anytime soon. Baker mentioned Kojima's prolific career, including the Metal Gear Solid series, P.T., and Death Stranding, and noted his upcoming projects OD and Physint.
