System Shock
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Nightdive deletes social posts for System Shock 2 anniversary for Nintendo Switch 2
Nightdive Studios has deleted social media posts announcing the upcoming Nintendo Switch release of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. The reason for the removal is unclear, but speculation suggests potential issues with porting the game to Nintendo's latest platform. The studio is also known for its work on other remasters and a new sci-fi remake using Unreal Engine 5.
The classic Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri from 1996 has a surprise update from Nightdive Studios
Nightdive Studios has released a surprise update for the 1996 classic Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri, originally developed by Looking Glass Studios. The update includes a new all-in-one launcher, replaces DOSBox with DOSBox Staging, adds cloud save support, and ensures compatibility with macOS Intel and Apple Silicon. This update aims to bring the game up to modern standards without a full remake.
MandaloreGaming’s System Shock Remake Review Highlights the Remake Renaissance
Influential critic MandaloreGaming's review of System Shock Remake has reignited discussions about the quality of modern remakes and the importance of game preservation. The review highlights Nightdive Studios' careful approach to updating the classic immersive sim, balancing fidelity to the original with necessary modernizations.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Enter and Exit the Gungeon, Untitled Goose Game, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new deals, including the lowest prices ever for games like Enter the Gungeon, Exit the Gungeon, and Untitled Goose Game. The sale includes a wide variety of titles, with discounts on many popular and indie games.
“Whoa, that looks cool!” or… upcoming indie games you may not have heard of – GTOGG’s picks – GTOGG
This article highlights several promising upcoming indie games that may have flown under the radar. Featured titles include Project Shadowglass, a love letter to immersive sims; Silver Pines, a survival horror metroidvania; and HABROMANIA, a quirky point & click adventure with a dark secret. Other notable mentions are Am I Nima, a psychological horror game with a unique premise, and The Bagman, a retro-style stealth horror adventure inspired by Clock Tower.
Warren Spector’s Thick as Thieves Drops PvPvE for Co-op Focus
Warren Spector's upcoming stealth game, Thick as Thieves, has shifted its development focus from PvPvE multiplayer to a co-op and singleplayer experience. This pivot aims to recapture the essence of classic stealth games like Thief, with the development team at OtherSide Entertainment believing this direction better suits the genre and player expectations. While the original PvPvE concept was intriguing, the team is now prioritizing a more traditional stealth experience that can be enjoyed with a friend or alone.
Nightdive's Larry Kuperman retires after 25-year career in games: 'We never looked at games as products'
Larry Kuperman, Vice President of Business Development at Nightdive Studios, has announced his retirement after a 25-year career in the games industry. Kuperman, who was instrumental in Nightdive's game preservation efforts and the System Shock 2 remaster, cited personal losses and a desire to support new industry entrants as motivations for his decision. He plans to remain active with the International Game Developers Association.
Assassin's Creed to Minecraft: Shadows over this week's... | TAG
Reports suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 may feature an easily replaceable battery due to EU regulations, potentially extending to Joy-Con controllers. Meanwhile, Death Stranding 2 is performing well on PC, prompting Sony to reconsider its PC port strategy, while CD Projekt Red remains coy about a potential Witcher 3 expansion.
After one of Blood's best mods added a new episode in January, another brilliant spin on Monolith's shooter…
Nightdive Studios has released Death Wish 2.0, a significant overhaul of the classic first-person shooter Blood, for PC. This update, available for Blood: Fresh Supply owners and as a free download via ModDB, adds a new fourth episode, bringing the total map count to 48, alongside a custom soundtrack and new cutscenes. Nightdive also re-announced their upcoming project, Sin: Reloaded.
System Shock Update Brings Big Upgrades to Switch and Switch 2
Nightdive Studios has released the System Shock Parity Patch v2.1, significantly upgrading performance for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The update enhances game stability and visual improvements, with the Switch 2 achieving up to 1440p at 60fps docked. Producer Justin Khan highlighted the patch as a culmination of lessons learned and team dedication over the remake's development.
System Shock 2.1 Update Brings Massive Improvements To Performance
Nightdive Studios has released update 2.1 for System Shock and System Shock 2, significantly improving performance across all platforms, with a particular focus on the Nintendo Switch. The patch addresses bugs and enhances frame rates and resolutions, aiming to provide a more polished experience for players.
System Shock 2.1 update out now, big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch improvements
Nightdive Studios has released version 2.1 of System Shock, bringing performance, content, and feature parity across all platforms, with significant improvements for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The update enhances performance, stability, and visuals, targeting 30FPS on current Switch models and 60FPS on the Switch 2.
Project Shadowglass – se läckert gameplay i pixlig 3d
Project Shadowglass is an upcoming immersive sim combining stealth and role-playing elements set in castle environments. The developers have released new gameplay footage and aim to launch an early demo version this year, drawing inspiration from titles like Thief, Deus Ex, and System Shock.
Project Shadowglass Drops New Gameplay Trailer at the Future Games Show 2026
Project Shadowglass, developed by Starhelm Studios, released a new gameplay trailer at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026. The game is described as a love letter to immersive first-person stealth sims like Thief, Deus Ex, and System Shock, featuring a unique 3D pixel art rendering approach. The trailer showcases the game's visual style and hints at its narrative about a thief in an oppressive seaside kingdom, with the game available on Steam.
Rooftops are jumped, skulls are thumped and a man falls on his wet bum in Thief-esque Project Shadowglass' latest trailer
Starhelm Studios has released a new trailer for their pixel art immersive heist sim, Project Shadowglass, showcasing stealth gameplay inspired by Thief, Deus Ex, and System Shock. The game is set to receive a demo in 2026 and is available to wishlist on Steam.
One of the Legend of Grimrock designers is making a spaceship puzzler inspired by System Shock
Antti Tiihonen, a co-founder of Almost Human and designer of Legend of Grimrock, is developing a new spaceship puzzler called Reconfigure. The game, inspired by System Shock, blends puzzle, RPG, and FPS elements, with a limited playtest now available on Steam. Tiihonen's solo label, Hapatus Ltd, is publishing the title, which features block-based environments and logic puzzles.
Upcoming Horror Games of 2020 and 2021
This article provides a comprehensive list of upcoming horror games scheduled for release in 2020 and beyond. It details various titles across different platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, highlighting their genres, developers, publishers, and unique features.
