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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.
Arc Raiders Prioritized The Game And Its Devs’ Health. It Could Cost Them Dearly.
Embark Studios is shifting Arc Raiders to a less frequent, larger update model, prioritizing developer health over a constant content stream. This pivot, while potentially beneficial for the team, has led to player criticism and a significant drop in concurrent players, raising questions about the sustainability of healthier development practices in the competitive live-service market.
Midsummer Scream 2026 in Long Beach (photos) — MP3s & NPCs
The 10th annual Midsummer Scream event took place at the Long Beach Convention Center, attracting horror and Halloween fans. The three-day convention featured notable guests like John Carpenter, Barry Bostwick, and Darren Lynn Bousman, along with panels, vendors, and attractions. The event also included a special 30th-anniversary Scream panel and a popular Halloween Horror Nights presentation. Next year's event is scheduled for the Anaheim Convention Center.
Photography Games | Game Developer Spotlight Series
Game Developer is hosting a "Photography Week" exploring the genre and its mechanics, featuring new interviews and essays. Topics include how photography games encourage players to notice their surroundings and document experiences. Discussions will cover game design choices, balancing artistic freedom with progression metrics, and applying basic photography tips to improve in-game photo modes.
Obsession star teases Curry Barker's next "buddy comedy" turned horror movie: "It's like if Key and Peele walked into Hereditary"
Director Curry Barker is set to release his next film, 'Anything but Ghosts,' a horror-comedy about fake paranormal hunters that turns genuinely scary. The film, starring Cooper Tomlinson and Barker himself, is in the same universe as Barker's breakout hit 'Obsession,' which has grossed over $370 million worldwide. Barker also has a new take on 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' in development with Universal.
2023 PS5 Action Game Under $5 on PS Store
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a 2023 survival horror action game developed by Sumo Nottingham, is currently available for under $5 on the PlayStation Store. The sale, which offers a significant discount from its original $14.99 price, runs until May 28, 2026. The game requires PlayStation Plus for online play and supports remote play features on PlayStation 5.
Director of A24's Texas Chainsaw Massacre says the franchise "went the complete opposite direction than it should have gone", as he teases his "brutal", emotional reboot
Director Curry Barker has revealed his plans for A24's upcoming Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot, aiming for a brutal and emotional take that honors the original 1974 film. Barker expressed a desire to explore the darker aspects of the family dynamic, promising a fresh yet familiar approach to the franchise. His upcoming horror film, Obsession, is set to release on May 15.
"They're not good enough," joke devs behind the "self-feeding" horror giant still in the Steam Top 50 while Friday the 13th, Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Evil Dead multiplayers rot
Developers behind the long-standing asymmetrical survival horror game Dead by Daylight attribute its continued success to strategic choices and player freedom, contrasting it with the struggles of newer titles like Evil Dead: The Game and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. They suggest that while licensed games offer deep dives into universes, Dead by Daylight's flexibility with original content and collaborations allows for broader appeal and sustained engagement.
