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Star Trek: Shadow Frontier announced by Bloober Team
Bloober Team, known for horror titles like Layers of Fear, has announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier. The game will feature Ro Laren, voiced and motion-captured by Michelle Forbes, stranded on a hostile sentient planet. It is set to release soon on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Check out all the Frosty Games Fest 2026 reveals and premieres
Frosty Games Fest 2026 showcased a variety of upcoming and recently released games from Australia and New Zealand. The event featured premieres, announcements, and updates on locally developed titles, including "A Pocket Full of Slagford," "Cloudlings," "Cooking For MA!," and "Echo Zero."
Celebrate ANZ games with all the demos from Frosty Games Fest
Frosty Games Fest, an event celebrating Australian and New Zealand developers, has concluded, highlighting numerous game demos available for players. Featured titles include the turn-based RPG Apathema, the Lovecraftian adventure Apothecurse, the collectathon RPG Fishing Echoes, the story-rich horror game Janet DeMornay Is A Slumlord (and a witch), the sci-fi strategy roguelite Management In Space, the physics roguelite Slayblade, and the cozy idle game The Isle of Lost Bees. All showcased games are currently available on PC via Steam, with Janet DeMornay also slated for PlayStation 5.
‘Halloween: The Game’ Haunts Future Games Show with First Bloody Glimpse at Single Player Experience
IllFonic revealed the single-player story mode for Halloween: The Game during the Future Games Show, detailing its narrative structure and gameplay mechanics. Digital pre-orders are now available for the Standard and Deluxe editions, with the game launching on September 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Bloober Team revealed action-adventure horror Star Trek: Shadow Frontier
Bloober Team has revealed Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a mature, story-driven, third-person action-adventure horror game. The title features Lieutenant Ro Laren, voiced by Michelle Forbes, and is set to explore a dangerous alien planet. Bloober Team aims to blend its signature psychological thriller elements with the Star Trek universe.
Backrooms Cetak Rekor Jadi Film Terlaris A24 di Amerika Utara
The psychological horror film Backrooms has become A24's highest-grossing film in North America, projected to surpass $100 million at the domestic box office. Directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, the film originated from popular YouTube Shorts and a creepypasta series, drawing a significant Gen Z audience.
PS5's Until Dawn 2 Has Been in Development for At Least 4 Years Already
The PlayStation 5 exclusive Until Dawn 2 has been in development at Firesprite for at least four years, with actor Dacre Montgomery joining the project in 2022. The game is slated for a 2027 release and will feature a ghost hunting group called Dead True. While the premise is intriguing, questions remain about the market's appetite for the franchise given Supermassive Games' recent output.
Silent Hill 2 remake studio is back with more sci-fi horror, and this time it's taking Star Trek to a mysterious, hostile world
Bloober Team, known for the Silent Hill 2 remake, has announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a sci-fi psychological thriller set for release next year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game features Michelle Forbes reprising her role as Ro Laren, who crash-lands on a hostile planet filled with twisted creatures and a mysterious entity. Bloober Team also has other projects in development, including a Silent Hill 1 remake and a new Layers of Fear game.
Silent Hill 2 remakers Bloober Team are boldly going where few horror devs have gone before in Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a "psychological thriller" starring Ro Laren
Bloober Team, known for Silent Hill 2 and Cronos: The New Dawn, is developing Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a psychological thriller set on an uncharted planet. Players will control Ro Laren, voiced by Michelle Forbes, as she encounters hostile creatures and a mind-altering entity. The game is scheduled for a 2027 release and is a collaboration with Paramount Games Studio.
Halloween: The Game’s Scary New Story Trailer Shows Michael Myers Finding His Mask And Knife
A new story trailer for Halloween: The Game has been released, showcasing the single-player mode where players embody Michael Myers. The trailer highlights how Myers acquires his iconic mask and knife. The game will feature a six-chapter campaign and a multiplayer mode. Digital preorders are available, with the deluxe edition offering early access starting September 4 and the standard release on September 8 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
SGF 2026: Taking a First Look at Don't Fret—Five Nights At Shreddy’s
Don't Fret, a new horror game inspired by titles like Bendy and the Ink Machine, offers a unique blend of music and psychological terror. The game places players in the role of Fret, a cartoon guitar who must navigate a nightmarish music school called Harmonic Heights, facing both physical and psychological horrors.
Halloween teases single-player slash 'em up campaign in grisly new trailer
IllFonic and Gun Media have revealed a single-player campaign for Halloween: The Game, focusing on Michael Myers' origin story. The trailer showcases gameplay where players control Myers, emphasizing stabbing and stalking mechanics. The game is set to release on September 8 and is available to wishlist on Steam.
Monster horror simulation game My Cannibal Family announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
My Cannibal Family, a monster horror simulation game with cooperative multiplayer, has been announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, with a planned 2027 release. Players will build a theme park to lure and harvest visitors to feed their mutant family, seeking revenge on those who wronged them. A closed PC playtest is currently available.
The Sinking City 2 arrives this August, and there's a demo you can play right now
Frogwares announced that its Lovecraftian horror sequel, The Sinking City 2, will launch on August 18 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. An hour-long demo is also available now on Steam. The game shifts focus to horror and survival, with optional detective work, and development has been impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The Sinking City 2 launches in August
Frogwares has announced that The Sinking City 2 will launch on August 18th for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. A playable demo is now available on Steam, introducing the new protagonist Calvin and the flooded city of Arkham. The game features Lovecraftian horror elements, survival mechanics, and a narrative focused on occult adventurer Calvin Rafferty.
How To Reach The Backrooms In Scary Shawarma Kiosk The Anomaly (And Escape)
This guide explains how to access and escape The Backrooms, a limited-time event in Scary Shawarma Kiosk The Anomaly inspired by internet horror and the Backrooms movie. Players must serve a specific customer and follow him to a hidden doorway to enter. To escape, a puzzle involving assembling a shawarma must be solved.
What We Played – 007 First Light, Mina The Hollower & Gothic Remake
Several gaming outlets shared their recent play experiences, including 007 First Light, LEGO Batman, and Mina The Hollower. Other titles mentioned include Skull & Bones, Diablo 4, God of War, and the newly released Gothic 1 Remake. The article also touches on upcoming previews and reviews for various games.
Bloober Team and Lionsgate Reveal SAW: GENESIS, A New Asymmetrical Multiplayer Horror Game That Expands The Lore of the SAW Universe
Lionsgate, Bloober Team, Broken Mirror Games, and Anshar Studios have revealed SAW: GENESIS, a new asymmetrical multiplayer horror game set before the events of the SAW films. The game features a 3v1 format where three players must escape traps orchestrated by a single 'Judge' player. Early Access is planned for this fall, with playtests available soon.
SAW: GENESIS Announced
Lionsgate, Bloober Team, Broken Mirror Games, and Anshar Studios have announced SAW: GENESIS, a new 3v1 asymmetrical horror game. The title is inspired by the popular SAW film franchise.
First Alien: Isolation 2 Footage Revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026
The first trailer for Alien: Isolation 2 was revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026, showcasing a new planet and the return of the Xenomorph. The footage hints at a continuation of the survival horror experience from the original game.