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I was burned alive in Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, and I've never been so glad to suffer in a shooter
A preview of Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, a horror shooter developed by Saber Interactive, highlights its faithfulness to the source material's themes of pain and pleasure. The demo showcased intense combat using the Genesis Configuration and disturbing imagery, with the game set to release on October 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Persona 6 looks like a horror game, and I couldn't be happier
The teaser trailer for Persona 6 suggests a significant shift towards the horror genre, a direction the author enthusiastically supports. While previous Persona games have touched on dark themes and featured horror-like enemies, the new trailer's sinister imagery and body part montages indicate a more direct embrace of horror elements. This potential evolution could elevate the series to new heights.
Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 – Broken Things (Xbox Review) | Invision Game Community
Poppy Playtime Chapter 5: Broken Things continues the series' tradition of mystery and unsettling atmosphere, delving deeper into the decaying Playtime Co. factory. While the game excels in horror and sound design, offering improved performance on Xbox Series X|S, its core gameplay loop of exploration, puzzles, and chase sequences feels repetitive and lacks significant evolution.
Deadhead: Autorail – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Deadhead: Autorail is a single-player, non-linear horror game where players take on the role of a railway employee on a haunted train lost through time. The game features modular world generation, branching narratives, and a blend of point-and-click adventure with simulation mechanics. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Paizo Inc to Release Limited Printing of 13 Omens: Preview Edition at Gen Con 2026
Paizo Inc will release a limited printing of the 13 Omens: Preview Edition at Gen Con 2026. This 64-page book offers an early look at the new tabletop RPG, featuring playable rules and a scenario called 'The Haunting of Hollybrook Inn'. The game introduces a unique dice mechanic with 'Omen Dice' that increase danger as play progresses.
Co-Op Cooking Horror Happy’s Humble BURGATORY Arrives on Steam Next Month
Happy's Humble BURGATORY, the co-op cooking horror game from Scythe Studios and tinyBuild, is set to launch on PC via Steam on July 16th. The game expands on the universe of Happy's Humble Burger Farm, featuring 1-4 player cooperative gameplay where players must manage a fast-food restaurant while avoiding a monstrous mascot. Unique mechanics include voice chat sensitivity that can alert enemies or alter the environment, and over 35 gameplay modifiers that change each run.
Little Nightmares III – The Backstage: Meet the Puppeteer
The first chapter of the 'Secrets of the Spiral' DLC for Little Nightmares III, titled 'The Backstage,' introduces the Puppeteer and her workshop. Players will control Low and Dime as they navigate this new area on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S to rescue their friend Alone from the Puppeteer's clutches, utilizing light-based mechanics to overcome her hypnotic gaze.
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.
BrokenLore: FOLLOW Review | TheXboxHub
BrokenLore: FOLLOW is a prequel first-person horror game that delves into the personal struggles of Anne, focusing on themes of body image and family relationships. While visually and audibly impressive with strong narrative elements, the reviewer found it less resonant than its predecessor, BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW, feeling more like an interlude than a full installment. The game is available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Dead by Daylight celebrates its 10 year anniversary by adding the most sought after horror icon and teasing 'a…
Dead by Daylight celebrated its 10th anniversary with a fan event featuring new announcements, including the addition of Jason Voorhees and the first Indigenous Survivor, Shane Wiigwaas. The game will also receive a significant visual overhaul with updated character models, environments, and dynamic weather systems, alongside plans for new game modes and community-driven content.
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 Review | TheXboxHub
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 offers a narrative-heavy experience with a focus on puzzle-solving over scares, though the final act delivers significant reveals. The chapter continues the story directly after the previous installment, introducing new characters and exploring Huggy Wuggy's past. While the lengthy puzzle sections slow the pacing, the chapter's conclusion provides satisfying fan service and sets up future installments with a cliffhanger ending.
Dead by Daylight movie officially greenlit at Blumhouse, but still no word on which horror icons could appear
Blumhouse has officially greenlit a Dead by Daylight movie, with Thordur Palsson set to direct. The film, based on the popular multiplayer horror game, is expected to begin filming in 2027. While no cast has been announced, fans have been speculating about potential actors for survivor and killer roles.
Dead by Daylight 10th anniversary marked with new character, map and major game improvement reveals
Behaviour Interactive celebrated Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary by revealing future content and improvements. The game will receive new characters like Jason Voorhees and the first Indigenous survivor, Shane Wiigwaas, along with new maps and game modes. A significant visual overhaul is planned for 2027, and the game will introduce a robust modding suite for the community.
Dead by Daylight Delivers an Unforgettable 10th Anniversary Celebration
Behaviour Interactive celebrated the 10th anniversary of Dead by Daylight with major reveals including new chapters featuring Jason Voorhees, Shane Wiigwaas, and Art the Clown, alongside collaborations with Iron Maiden, Ice Nine Kills, The Walking Dead, Silent Hill, Scooby-Doo, and Diablo. The developer also announced ambitious plans for 2027, including a visual overhaul, new game modes, and sandbox modding tools. A Dead by Daylight film is also in development with director Thordur Palsson.
Invariant is a Antarctica based horror coming from a former Serious Sam dev
Faros Game Studio, founded by former Croteam developer Josip Makjanić, is developing Invariant, a first-person horror game set in an Antarctic research facility. Influenced by The Thing, Half-Life, and F.E.A.R., the game tasks players with surviving dangerous creatures and uncovering the mystery behind the facility's collapse. A release date has not yet been announced.
Hideo Kojima shares big praise for Apple TV's surprise hit Widow's Bay
Game developer Hideo Kojima has praised the Apple TV+ series "Widow's Bay," calling it incredibly good and binge-worthy with excellent pacing and a perfect balance of horror and humor. He recommended the show to fans of Stephen King and horror, comparing it to "Jaws" and "Twin Peaks." Kojima's positive review was influenced by a recommendation from Guillermo del Toro.
Lucky Break Demo Release
A free demo for the slot-machine roguelike game Lucky Break is now available on Steam, with the full release scheduled for August 2026. Developed by Ian Durra, the game combines elements of addiction, horror, and gambling, tasking players with paying off mob debts by playing a cursed slot machine.
ATTENTION: SCP Foundation Demo is opening today! 👁️
A free demo for the horror survival game SCP Foundation: Universe Horror is available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22. Players are encouraged to test the demo, manage resources, and provide feedback on the survival mechanics within the SCP-inspired facility.
Evil Dead Burn had a scene so violent it was cut to get an R-rating: "The director’s cut will be way more…
Director Sébastien Vaniček revealed that a scene in the upcoming horror film Evil Dead Burn was too violent to receive an R-rating and had to be cut. While the theatrical version will still contain significant gore, Vaniček plans to release a more brutal director's cut at a later date. The film follows a grieving woman who encounters Deadites at her in-laws' home.
A Dead by Daylight movie is in the works at Blumhouse
Blumhouse has announced a film adaptation of the popular asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight, with Thordur Palsson set to direct. This marks Blumhouse's continued involvement in video game adaptations, following their success with Five Nights at Freddy's. The movie is expected to explore the game's lore and the origins of its original characters and the mysterious Entity.
