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MEMOLITH: Forsaken By Light Exits Early Access For 1.0 Launch | HappyGamer
MEMOLITH: Forsaken By Light is exiting Early Access for its 1.0 launch today, requiring players to completely uninstall the game and their save files before downloading the new version. The developers recommend purchasing the game after 8:00 PM PT to ensure the 1.0 build is downloaded. This fresh install approach aims to provide a clean and stable experience for the full release of the indie horror title.
Games Inbox: What new characters will be in the next Smash Bros.?
Readers discuss potential new characters for a future Super Smash Bros. installment, suggesting characters from Resident Evil and other franchises. The discussion also touches on Nintendo's upcoming Direct presentations and the potential for lower-budget sequels for lapsed franchises like Star Fox and F-Zero.
The 11 most exciting new video game releases for May 2026
May 2026 is set to be a significant month for new video game releases, featuring titles across various platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Highlights include new entries in established franchises like Forza Horizon and R-Type, alongside new adventures in the Batman and James Bond universes. The month also promises unique experiences from indie developers and established studios, covering genres from racing and shooters to narrative-driven adventures and RPGs.
V Scooper: Universal would like Metroid movie to lean into horror
Universal Pictures is reportedly leaning towards a horror-inspired direction for a potential Metroid movie adaptation, though it would not be R-rated. Sony Pictures is also rumored to be interested, but their creative direction remains unclear. The project is still considered a rumor at this stage.
An under-the-radar horror show that's set to end after 5 seasons has just been rated as one of the best shows of…
The MGM+ horror series From, starring Harold Perrineau, has achieved a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes for its fourth season, with all seasons maintaining scores above 90%. The show centers on the sheriff of a town that traps its visitors, forcing them to battle creatures while seeking an escape.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, and more (April 27–May 3)
This guide highlights the best new shows and movies available on streaming services like Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu from April 27 to May 3. Featured titles include the thriller series "Man on Fire," Emerald Fennell's controversial take on "Wuthering Heights," the animated comedy "Swapped," the Spanish-language drama "The Boss" season 2, the true crime series "Should I Marry A Murderer?," and "The Conjuring: Last Rites."
Morning Previews
An early look at Supermassive Games' upcoming horror title, Directive 8020, reveals a focus on isolation and player choice. An hour-long hands-on session highlighted the game's potential for intense, narrative-driven scares.
PREVIEW Directive 8020
Supermassive Games' upcoming title, Directive 8020, aims to redefine the interactive movie genre with significant gameplay enhancements. The preview showcased real-time stealth sequences and a revamped chapter select system that makes narrative branches more accessible. The preview focused on a chapter where characters must solve a murder after a spaceship crash, featuring tense Alien-inspired stealth and a crucial choice regarding weapon use.
Directive 8020 feels like the horror game Supermassive Games was born to make
Directive 8020 is Supermassive Games' latest interactive horror experience, heavily inspired by John Carpenter's The Thing. The game places players on a spaceship where a shapeshifting alien infiltrates the crew, forcing difficult choices to keep characters alive. Creative director Will Doyle highlights the game's focus on player agency and the consequences of decisions, featuring a rewind function to explore different outcomes.
Directive 8020 Preview – So, here’s the thing with outer space…
Supermassive Games' upcoming title, Directive 8020, is a science fiction horror game that moves away from the inspirations of The Dark Pictures Anthology. The preview highlights elements of survival, stealth, and QTE-based action as the crew of the Cassiopeia faces alien threats and internal strife after crashing on Tau Ceti f. The game will also feature a 'Turning Points' system allowing players to revisit narrative choices.
This week's standout PC game is an astronaut epic from Life is Strange and Vampyr creators Don't Nod, made in partnership with the European Space Agency
This week's PC game releases include the sci-fi astronaut epic Aphelion from Don't Nod, in partnership with the European Space Agency. Other notable launches include the roguelite Deified, the sandbox s&box, the shooter Far Far West, and the strategy RPG Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Several games are launching in early access, offering players a chance to experience them before full release.
Pennywise is one step closer to returning, as Andy Muschietti confirms "we're now working" on IT: Welcome…
Director Andy Muschietti confirmed that work is underway on "IT: Welcome to Derry," a television series prequel to his "IT" film adaptations. Set in 1935 during the Great Depression, the series will explore a different, more dire setting than the familiar suburban trope of the original story.
Monster Theater publishes Solace Creek + Demo out now!
Monster Theater and Starlit Studios announced that the PS1-style horror game Solace Creek is coming to Steam in late 2026, with a demo available now. The game features a tense, low-poly horror experience set in an abandoned research station, offering over 5 hours of gameplay.
After 11 years, first Alien Isolation sequel teaser trailer warns us not to let our guard down, and fans are more than…
Creative Assembly has released the first teaser trailer for Alien: Isolation 2, titled 'False Sense of Security,' on Alien Day. The 25-second clip hints at a new setting, possibly a colony, and suggests a return to the tense atmosphere of the original game, which was released over 11 years ago.
New Spider-Noir trailer gives first look at Man-Spider and impressive taste of Nic Cage in action
The new trailer for the Prime Video series Spider-Man: Noir has been released, showcasing Nicolas Cage's performance and introducing the Man-Spider character. Showrunner Oren Uziel hinted at other variants being considered for future projects. The series is set to premiere on Prime Video on May 27, with an early release on MGM Plus on May 25.
Free creepy Aliens fan game Aliens: Redacted REDUX released
The free fan game Aliens: Redacted REDUX has been released for Alien Day, serving as a remake and polish of the original 2024 fan game. This retro-style 2.5D shooter tasks players with exploring a derelict ship, battling Xenomorphs, and completing objectives to uncover the fate of the USS Boethiah's crew.
A brief but exciting teaser for the Alien: Isolation sequel appears
A brief 25-second teaser trailer has been released for the sequel to Alien: Isolation, offering the first glimpse of the upcoming game. The teaser suggests a shift from space to a planetary setting, potentially featuring a colony environment. No release date or further details have been announced.
Alien Isolation 2 teaser video shows the horror game heading planetside, but those panic-inducing save stations are following it
A new teaser video for the upcoming Alien: Isolation sequel, potentially titled 'False Sense Of Security', has been released by Creative Assembly and Sega. The video showcases a planetside environment and the return of the iconic manual save stations, hinting at a continued focus on stealth and horror gameplay. It is also suggested that the game will utilize Unreal Engine 5.
Sega and Creative Assembly share surprise Alien: Isolation sequel teaser for Alien Day 2026
Sega and Creative Assembly released a teaser for the Alien: Isolation sequel on Alien Day 2026, hinting at a space colony setting. While no release window or platforms have been confirmed, the teaser suggests a departure from the previous game's enclosed space station environment. The article also mentions the ongoing comic book continuation of Amanda Ripley's story and the VR title Alien: Rogue Incursion.
Directive 8020 Could Be 2026’s Biggest Horror Surprise
Supermassive Games' upcoming horror title, Directive 8020, is poised to be a standout release in 2026 by focusing on player-driven storytelling and meaningful choices rather than scale. Set in a high-stakes sci-fi environment, the game emphasizes isolation, uncertainty, and human fragility, with decisions significantly impacting the narrative and character relationships. Its design prioritizes decision-making under pressure and emergent storytelling, aiming for organic replayability and sustained player engagement.
