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Resident Evil Director Makes Surprising RE Remake Admission
Director Zach Cregger revealed his favorite Resident Evil games, surprisingly ranking the remakes of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 2 at the top. While he has spent more time with the remakes, his preference is noted as a surprise given the original charm of older titles. Cregger is directing an upcoming Resident Evil movie set in Raccoon City.
Louise Blain of Blumhouse Games joins the GamesRadar+ G+RLS podcast as our first guest
Louise Blain, Creative Director at Blumhouse Games, is the first guest on the new GamesRadar+ G+RLS podcast. She discusses her journey into the games industry, why women enjoy horror games, Blumhouse Games' unique approach, and offers game recommendations. Blain brings over 13 years of experience in journalism and the games industry to her role.
Home Alone Anomaly Walkthrough – With All The Anomalies
This guide for Home Alone Anomaly explains the core gameplay mechanics, including completing chores and managing sanity. It details how to identify and deal with various anomalous visitors, offering tips on using CCTV and making critical decisions to survive until 6 AM. The article also lists purchasable items that can provide bonuses.
Phasmophobia’s 13 Willow Street rework keeps the classic layout with a much needed modern twist
Kinetic Games has reworked the 13 Willow Street map in Phasmophobia, preserving its classic layout while introducing modern twists and increased interactivity. The update features a more open entrance, a cat-themed living room and kitchen, a gym replacing the garage, an art room, and a significantly redesigned basement games room with more kiting opportunities. These changes aim to enhance the player experience by reducing frustration and adding new elements for ghost interactions.
Glen Schofield Talks $200 Million Call Of Duty Games, Canceled Vietnam Game, And How Dead Space Came To Be
Veteran game developer Glen Schofield is retiring from day-to-day development and discussed his career, including a canceled third-person Call of Duty game set in Vietnam and the significant budgets of Call of Duty titles. He also shared the story of how he pitched and created the sci-fi horror game Dead Space at Electronic Arts against initial company reluctance.
Dead Space creator and Call of Duty veteran Glen Schofield announces retirement: 'I had a front row seat to one of the greatest creative explosions in history'
Glen Schofield, the creator of Dead Space and The Callisto Protocol, has announced his retirement after 35 years in the video game industry. Schofield, who also worked on several Call of Duty titles, cited the challenges of securing funding for new projects in the current market. He expressed optimism for the future of game development despite industry difficulties.
Dead Space, The Callisto Protocol Director Retires From the Games Industry
Glen Schofield, the creator of Dead Space and The Callisto Protocol, has announced his retirement from game development after a 35-year career. Schofield, who previously worked at Imagineering, Crystal Dynamics, and EA Redwood Studios (Visceral Games), cited difficulties in securing funding for a new horror game project he was developing with his daughter as a factor in his decision.
Unkillable: inside Dead by Daylight's incredible decade of scares
Dead by Daylight celebrates its tenth anniversary, reflecting on its journey from a niche indie horror game to a major live-service title. Creative Director Dave Richard and Executive Producer José Ramos discuss the game's growth, its unique community, and future updates including a visual overhaul and new content like Art the Clown from Terrifier. Despite past challenges with bugs and system stability, Behaviour Interactive remains committed to improving the player experience and expanding the Dead by Daylight universe.
Dead by Daylight's Entity lives off emotions, and I can't stop feeding it
The Entity in Dead by Daylight is sustained not by death, but by the intense emotions experienced by both killers and survivors during trials. Developer Behaviour Interactive revealed that the thrill of the hunt, the highs of escape, and even the despair of defeat all feed this ultimate evil. The article argues that player emotions, mirroring those of the in-game characters, also contribute to keeping the game's core loop alive.
Fright Train Release Date Trailer
A release date trailer has been revealed for the upcoming horror game Fright Train. Further details regarding specific platforms and release timing are expected soon.
Save Up To 80% Off Digital Games In Fanatical’s Red Hot Sale
Fanatical's Red Hot Sale is offering discounts of up to 80% on over 10,000 digital games, with a free game or coupon for purchases over $15. The sale includes titles from the Resident Evil franchise, Stellar Blade, Silent Hill f, Pragmata, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Dave the Diver. Codes are redeemable via Steam and the sale runs until July 10.
PlayStation Store: June 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for June 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. Escape the Backrooms dominated the charts in both US/Canada and EU regions for PS5, while other backroom-themed titles also performed well on PS VR2. The free-to-play charts featured popular titles like Fortnite, Roblox, and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Phasmophobia developers talk 1.0 and ghost rework at Shacknews E4 2026
Kinetic Games developers Daniel Knight and Ana Dukakis discussed Phasmophobia's upcoming 1.0 update, slated for 2027, during an interview at Summer Game Fest 2026. The update will feature a complete overhaul of the horror experience with new audio and visual changes, as well as a rework of all ghost models.
Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror game OD is said to survive Microsoft's culling for the second time now
Despite ongoing major studio and game culls at Microsoft, Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror title OD is reportedly safe. The game, developed by Kojima Productions and published by Xbox Publishing, has survived previous reassessments and continues its development. The project also features collaboration with director Jordan Peele and a notable cast, making it a high-profile title unlikely to be axed.
Phasmophobia delays highly-anticipated 1.0 launch to 2027 as it "prioritises quality over speed"
Kinetic Games has announced that the full 1.0 launch of Phasmophobia has been delayed to 2027, prioritizing quality over speed. The developer cited feedback from recent updates as a reason for the extended development timeline. The game will still receive updates, including a reworked Willow Street map by the end of July and two major quality-of-life improvements.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of a gaming publication share their weekend plans, which include playing Darktide, Red Dead Redemption 2, and various titles purchased during the Steam Summer Sale like Noita and Minishoot's Adventures. Other team members are focusing on outdoor activities like cycling or attending family events, with some experiencing extreme heat.
You Aren’t Prepared For How Scary Phasmophobia 1.0 Is Meant To Be
Kinetic Games provided a preview of Phasmophobia's upcoming 1.0 update, highlighting significant graphical and audio revamps designed to enhance the game's horror elements. The update, slated for the second half of 2027, will feature new ghost behaviors and redesigned maps, including a rework of Willow Street. The developers aim to deliver a more terrifying and immersive experience for players.
Big companies told Hideo Kojima he's 'crazy' for making OD: 'it's something that no one has…
Hideo Kojima revealed that major companies rejected his new horror game concept, OD, deeming it too unconventional. The game, co-written with Jordan Peele and published by Xbox Game Studios, is described by Kojima as a new game system unlike anything seen before. Despite initial skepticism from other companies, Xbox leadership, including Phil Spencer and Asha Sharma, supported Kojima's vision for the project.
Netflix's new horror game taps into your phone for deeper immersion
Netflix has released a new horror game that utilizes players' smartphones for enhanced immersion, allowing them to control elements within the game, such as the hands of star Zoë Kravitz. This innovative approach integrates mobile device functionality to deepen the player's engagement with the horror experience.
Kojimas OD ska ge oss en "överdos av rädsla"
Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror game OD aims to deliver an "overdose of fear" with a new game system designed to push the boundaries of the genre. Despite initial challenges in finding partners due to the concept's novelty, the project has garnered support from Xbox leadership, with Phil Spencer and Asha Sharma expressing enthusiasm for its unique approach.
