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Fortnitemares 2026 Full Collab List & Dates
Fortnitemares 2026 has launched, featuring collaborations with horror games like Five Nights at Freddy's and Hollow Knight, as well as movies such as Nightmare on Elm Street. The event includes themed outfits and accessories, with a detailed schedule of upcoming content releases for various franchises.
Silent Hill: Townfall is the first horror game to make me feel bad for using a shotgun
The article discusses how Silent Hill: Townfall subverts expectations by making the player feel remorse for using a shotgun against its 'widow' enemies. The author reflects on how the game's narrative and characterization of Richard, despite his evil actions, prompt a moral examination of the player's own choices and the cyclical nature of violence.
Spelhelg! Flammor, klingor och gammelskräck
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, ranging from finishing campaigns in titles like Control: Resonant and Gears of War: E-Day, to diving into horror games such as Alone in the Dark and Welcome to Elderfield. Others are looking forward to cyberpunk experiences in Nivalis Nights and Dune: Awakening, or continuing with games like Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Assassin's Creed Mirage.
There's something even scarier than Huggy Wuggy in the Playtime toy factory this weekend
The open beta for Mob Entertainment's multiplayer horror game, Escape from Playtime, is now live on Steam and available to play all weekend. Players take on the role of toys trying to escape a factory while being hunted by monstrous toys, including the new character Miss Delight. The developer emphasizes that this is a playtest seeking feedback for the game's development.
Jobs roundup: October | Code Wizards Group appoints Catherine Bygrave as head of commercial
Several key figures have moved into new roles within the games industry. Michał Platkow-Gilewski was promoted to VP of global communications and marketing at CD Projekt Red, while Catherine Bygrave was appointed head of commercial at Code Wizards Group. Other notable appointments include Daniel Smith as executive producer at Playground Games, Gero Micciché as lead producer at 2K and Hangar 13 Games, and Tymon Smektala as executive producer at Bloober Team's Broken Mirror Games.
To celebrate September 30, the day the cop inside of Leon Kennedy died, here's my most traumatic encounters in…
This article discusses traumatic moments experienced by the author within the Resident Evil series, coinciding with the anniversary of Leon S. Kennedy's ordeal in Raccoon City. Memorable encounters include the giant fetus from Resident Evil Village, the grotesque appearance of Marguerite Baker in Resident Evil 7, the relentless pursuit of Mr. X in Resident Evil 2, and the tragic fate of Emma Kendo in Resident Evil 2.
Former Dying Light franchise lead joins Bloober Team horror imprint Broken Mirror Games
Tymon Smektala, former franchise director at Techland, has joined Bloober Team as executive director for its horror imprint, Broken Mirror Games. He will oversee creative direction and portfolio for the imprint, assisting with ongoing projects like Saw: Genesis and Onyx: The Dark Grip, while also seeking new horror game partnerships. Smektala previously spent over 13 years at Techland, known for the Dying Light and Dead Island series.
Fright Train is the best Call of Duty Zombies alternative I've played in ages, despite starring a dog
Fright Train is a unique survival shooter where players control Doug Barker, a dog soldier on a procedurally generated train in the Antarctic, battling zombies and environmental hazards. The game excels with its deep inventory management and tactical pocket system, offering a compelling alternative to Call of Duty's Zombies mode, despite its B-movie aesthetic and occasional eccentricities.
The Resident Evil Movie Wasn’t The Main Force Behind RE Games’ Recent Sales Boost
Recent sales boosts for Resident Evil games were primarily driven by discounts offered before the release of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, rather than the film's box office performance. While the movie saw a modest bump in game sales, pre-release discounts on titles like Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 on PlayStation 5 had a more significant impact. Analysts suggest that future releases like Resident Evil Veronica could benefit from better transmedia integration.
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.
How to open the auxiliary lines in Part 6 of Silent Hill: Townfall
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to solve the auxiliary lines puzzle in Part 6 of Silent Hill: Townfall. It details how to obtain the key from the command center, access the auxiliary room, and interpret the clues from the floppy disk to correctly set the levers.
First Impressions: The Division 2’s Echoes of Central Park might be great, but it doesn’t show its hand very fast
First impressions of The Division 2's Echoes of Central Park DLC reveal a strong horror atmosphere and intriguing narrative setup, but concerns remain about underdeveloped gameplay features like companions and potentially unfinished mechanics. While the spooky vibes and story hooks are promising, the core gameplay loop and companion AI felt uninspired in the preview build.
Could the PC Gamer team survive Silent Hill: Townfall?
The author reflects on their ability to survive the fictional world of Silent Hill: Townfall, concluding that while they might make it under certain circumstances, the rest of the PC Gamer team might not fare as well. The piece uses the game as a springboard for a lighthearted discussion about survival in horror scenarios.
To celebrate Silent Hill: Townfall's release I ranked all my coworkers based on whether I think they could actually…
A PC Gamer writer explores the likelihood of surviving Silent Hill: Townfall, ranking coworkers based on their perceived ability to navigate the game's challenges. The author considers factors like prior experience with horror games and the specific demands of Townfall's monsters and puzzles.
Horror game hiding is my personal nightmare, but Silent Hill Townfall's CRTV vision gives me just enough confidence…
The author, who typically dislikes horror games with hiding mechanics, finds Silent Hill: Townfall's CRTV device offers a compelling twist on the genre. This unique tool provides enemy proximity alerts and visual cues, mitigating the fear of being caught off guard and making the game's tense stealth sequences more manageable and engaging.
Silent Hill: Townfall Is The Franchise’s Answer To Alien: Isolation, And It’s Already On Sale
Silent Hill: Townfall is being praised for its atmospheric horror gameplay, drawing comparisons to Alien: Isolation and Resident Evil 7. The game is available at a discounted price of $37.49 on Steam through Fanatical, offering a 25% saving at launch.
The producer behind Cregger's Resident Evil film is working on an unnamed Silent Hill project and players are…
Roy Lee, producer of the critically acclaimed Resident Evil film, is working on an unnamed Silent Hill project. While details are scarce, fans are expressing concern, particularly regarding director Christophe Gans, whose previous Silent Hill adaptation was poorly received.
Snabbkollen: Spelar du skräckspel?
A survey asks players if they engage with horror games, two years after a similar poll. The results show that 29% of respondents actively play horror games, 39% play them occasionally, and 31% avoid them entirely. This comes as Konami continues to release new Silent Hill titles.
Jag hatar skräckspel i VR
The author expresses a strong dislike for horror games experienced in virtual reality, finding them too intense and personal compared to traditional screen-based horror. While enjoying horror as a genre and specific titles like Alien: Isolation and Resident Evil 7, the immersive nature of VR makes the experience overwhelmingly frightening and unpleasant, leading to a desire to avoid it.
Silent Hill: Townfall review - hauntingly perfect
Silent Hill: Townfall is a hauntingly perfect addition to the series, praised for its gripping gameplay, intriguing characters, and a story that lingers long after completion. The game masterfully balances familiar Silent Hill themes of guilt and isolation with contemporary issues of mass tragedy and communal loss, offering multiple endings for players to discover. Its multi-protagonist system, sparse resources, and clever puzzles create a constant sense of dread, making it one of the best horror games of all time.
