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Until Dawn 2 gets January release date and freaky new trailer with Baldur's Gate 3 star embracing his inner Ghost…
Until Dawn 2 is set to release on January 28, 2027, with a new trailer showcasing its horror anthology elements and a team of ghost hunters. Developer Firesprite revealed the release date and pre-order information during a PlayStation State of Play event. The game will challenge players to guide the ghost-hunting YouTubers 'Dead True' safely off Akishima Island.
Spooky Tales – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
The beta demo for Spooky Tales, an anthology horror game inspired by Tales from the Crypt, is now available on Steam. The demo features a seafaring voyage in cursed seas, while the full game will include distinct stories with 1920s pulp dread, Japanese body horror, and mascot horror.
Machine Party Released
Machine Party, an anthology of violent party games, has been released on Steam for Windows and Linux. The game is from the creator of Buckshot Roulette.
Blue Reflection Quartet review: More like a Trio and a half
Blue Reflection Quartet is an anthology collection featuring the original Blue Reflection and its sequel, Second Light, alongside two new entries: Ray and Sun. While the main games offer a compelling take on the dark magical girl genre with traditional RPG gameplay, the collection's new additions are less successful. Ray's adaptation is weak, and Sun, a reconstruction of a mobile game, feels like a lesser curiosity. The collection is a more efficient way to play the main games, but the Switch versions are locked to 30 fps.
Far Cry TV Show Adds Iconic, Veteran Actor Steve Buscemi
Veteran actor Steve Buscemi has joined the cast of FX's upcoming Far Cry anthology TV series, alongside Rob McElhenney and Lizzy Caplan. Executive producers Noah Hawley and McElhenney aim to create a dialogue with the franchise rather than adapt specific game stories, with each season featuring a new cast and setting. The series will be available on FX, Hulu, and Disney+ internationally, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Far Cry TV show adds Steve Buscemi to the cast, and I think he's playing the villain
Steve Buscemi has joined the cast of FX's upcoming Far Cry TV show, with speculation mounting that he will play a villain. The anthology series, helmed by Noah Hawley, will not directly adapt specific games but will explore the franchise's themes of civilization versus savagery. Other cast members announced so far include Lizzy Caplan and Rob Mac.
Curry Barker says he has a "such a cool idea" for Obsession 2, but thinks people would be just as excited for…
Director Curry Barker has a "cool idea" for a sequel to his horror hit Obsession but prefers to wait several years before making it. He is also considering an anthology series based on the film's world and has upcoming projects including a Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie for A24 and a film titled Anything But Ghosts.
Creepshow Crawls Onto PC in August With a New Anthology Horror Game from DreadXP
DreadXP and PHL Games, in partnership with AMC Global Media, announced that Creepshow, an officially licensed video game adaptation of Shudder's horror anthology series, will launch on PC via Steam in August. The game features multiple playable horror stories with an authentic Creepshow tone, blending wicked scares, twisted humor, and comic-book style dread.
Creepshow Crawls Onto PC in August With a New Anthology Horror Game from DreadXP
The officially licensed video game adaptation of Shudder's horror anthology series, Creepshow, is set to launch on PC via Steam in August. Developed by PHL Games with creative direction from Brian Clarke and published by DreadXP, the game aims to capture the signature blend of scares, humor, and comic-book style dread of the acclaimed television show.
UNSEEN: A VR Horror Anthology Coming Soon to Meta Quest and Later to Major VR Platforms
Ronin Game Studio is developing UNSEEN, a VR horror anthology set to launch first on Meta Quest, with other VR platforms to follow. The game features three distinct stories blending psychological horror, cosmic dread, and dark sci-fi, inspired by classic anthology series and haunted attractions. Founder Patrick Haraguti highlighted the studio's focus on immersive storytelling and pushing VR horror boundaries.
Curry Barker says Obsession 2 is possible, but he'd rather make an anthology series and "invite other filmmakers to give their spin" on wishes gone bad
Filmmaker Curry Barker is open to the possibility of an 'Obsession 2' but is more excited about creating an anthology series based on the film's mythology. He envisions each episode featuring a different wish gone wrong, potentially inviting other directors to contribute their unique perspectives. Actors Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette, who star in the upcoming horror film 'Obsession,' have expressed interest in working with Barker again in future projects.
Return to the Renaissance in the Immortal John Triptych Coming to Consoles Later This Year
Akupara Games and developer Joe Richardson announced the Immortal John Triptych, a collection of three critically-acclaimed point-and-click adventure games: Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate. The anthology will feature bonus content, deleted scenes, and quality-of-life improvements, launching later this year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, with a PC DLC also planned.
The Immortal John Triptych, a new collection, revealed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Akupara Games and Joe Richardson Games have announced The Immortal John Triptych, a collection featuring Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, and Death of the Reprobate. The anthology is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2026, with a PC version also planned. It will include new bonus features, deleted scenes, and quality-of-life improvements.
Noah Hawley says his Far Cry TV show won't be adapting any of the games, and is instead betting on an anthology format
Noah Hawley, leading the upcoming Far Cry TV series, has confirmed that the show will not adapt any specific game but will instead adopt an anthology format. Each season will tell a different story, similar to Hawley's approach with Fargo, focusing on civilized people becoming uncivilized in challenging situations. This approach aims to leverage the franchise's nature of releasing distinct stories with each new game.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
The showrunner for the upcoming Far Cry series, Noah Hawley, has confirmed it will be an anthology and will not directly adapt the video games. Separately, the original soundtrack for Crimson Desert has been released.
Far Cry TV Series Won't Adapt Any Of The Games, Showrunner Says
Showrunner Noah Hawley stated that the upcoming Far Cry TV series will not directly adapt any of the existing games. Instead, Hawley intends to explore his own interpretation of the franchise's themes within an anthology format, with each season featuring a new setting and characters. This approach aims to overcome the challenges of adapting video game narratives for television.
Ghost of Yotei star says Sucker Punch is "bold" to "leave behind safety and comfort" to tell new stories with fresh characters, but the actor doesn't know "what might come next"
Erika Ishii, the voice actor for Atsu in Ghost of Yotei, describes Sucker Punch Productions as "bold" for venturing into new stories and characters with each installment of their anthology series. While sad to leave her character behind, Ishii expressed confidence in Sucker Punch's ability to deliver another hit, referencing their past successes with the Ghost series, Infamous, and Sly Cooper.
Horror comedy series Anthology of the Killer is launching on Nintendo Switch today
Hairy Heart Games, Harmony Corp Central Committee, and Catamites have released the comedy horror series Anthology of the Killer on Nintendo Switch. The collection includes all nine games with added features and bonus content, available digitally for $7.99 with a launch discount.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Released
The Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection has been released on PC via Steam, in addition to its console availability. Capcom provided details regarding this anthology release.
13 Prime Video Originals and Hits Worth Streaming Now
Prime Video offers a diverse range of content, including international hits and genre-spanning originals. This list highlights 13 standout titles such as "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," "The Legend of Vox Machina," and various K-dramas and period pieces, showcasing the platform's global appeal and variety.
