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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.
I’m Begging You To Stop Obsessing Over Player Numbers And Just Enjoy Games
This article argues against the obsessive focus on player counts for multiplayer horror games, particularly licensed titles. It contends that games like Halloween and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre aim to capture the spirit of their source material and coexist with established titles like Dead by Daylight, rather than trying to replace them. The author criticizes the narrative that these games are doomed to fail and highlights that many are still enjoyable experiences despite not being live-service giants.
Halloween Cleverly Carves Its Own Path Through Horror Multiplayer
Halloween: The Game offers a unique take on the asymmetrical horror genre, distinguishing itself from titles like Dead by Daylight with its focus on protecting NPCs. IllFonic's latest title successfully captures the menacing atmosphere of the films, particularly when playing as Michael Myers, with mechanics that encourage stalking and environmental kills. Despite some initial bugs, the game provides an immersive and fun experience for both survivors and the killer.
Halloween: The Game is banned in Australia because incentivized drug use is bad but incentivized ultra-violence…
Illfonic's upcoming multiplayer horror game, Halloween: The Game, has been banned in Australia and New Zealand by the Australian Classifications Board. The ban is not due to the presence of Michael Myers or the game's violence, but rather the incentivized depiction of controlled substance use, specifically marijuana, which grants survivors a gameplay advantage. This decision means the game will not be available for purchase in either country.
Balor Games Partners with IllFonic to Manage Past Game Catalog
Balor Games has partnered with IllFonic to manage the latter's back catalog of games, including titles like Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed and Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game. This collaboration will allow IllFonic to continue supporting its live multiplayer titles while focusing on upcoming projects such as Halloween: The Game. Balor Games, a new publishing label founded by former Humble Games executives, aims to provide long-term stewardship for high-quality independent games.
Free Play Days – Predator: Hunting Grounds, Railway Empire 2, Dragon Ball FighterZ and NBA Bounce
Xbox is offering four games for free play this weekend: Predator: Hunting Grounds, Railway Empire 2, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and NBA Bounce. Railway Empire 2 and NBA Bounce are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members from April 30 to May 3. Predator: Hunting Grounds is available from April 28 to May 4, while Dragon Ball FighterZ is free for all Xbox members from April 30 to May 3.
Arnie Says He'll Reprise His Mortal Kombat Role As Conan The Barbarian On The Big Screen
Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed he is in talks to reprise his iconic roles as Conan the Barbarian, Dutch Schaefer in Predator, and in a new Commando movie. He also discussed the long-gestating King Conan film, which is being helmed by Christopher McQuarrie. Schwarzenegger's character Dutch Schaefer was also featured in the game Predator: Hunting Grounds.
