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Onyx: The Dark Grip is a new Bloober Team horror game coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch 2
Bloober Team has revealed Onyx: The Dark Grip, a new horror game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch in 2027. The game will utilize touchscreen and tilt mechanics, requiring it to be played in handheld mode. Players control Holden, who must uncover the mysteries of a fog-shrouded town.
Slender Myth – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Slender Myth, a Slenderman-inspired horror game, is opening beta sign-ups. Players will venture into a haunted forest to uncover the truth behind the myth, facing dangers that have long been hidden. Survival chances are described as 'slender' in this upcoming title.
Bloober Team Announces Onyx: The Dark Grip, Its Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive
Bloober Team has announced Onyx: The Dark Grip, a new horror title exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch in 2027. The game will feature protagonist Holden navigating a world of mysterious voices, with its gameplay heavily utilizing the Switch 2's touchscreen for unique interactions.
Halloween The Game Is Now Available on PC and Consoles | Invision Game Community
Halloween The Game, an asymmetrical stealth horror title based on John Carpenter's franchise, is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by IllFonic and published with Gun Interactive, the game features a single-player story campaign exploring Michael Myers' origins and a 1v4 multiplayer mode where one player as Michael Myers hunts four survivors. The game is built with Unreal Engine 5, aiming to recreate the atmosphere of Haddonfield with dynamic elements and interactive systems.
Welcome to Elderfield Review – Welcome to my cozy nightmare
Welcome to Elderfield is a cozy RPG life horror sim that blends pixelated, retro 90s aesthetics with Lovecraftian themes. Players explore the town of Elderfield, engaging in activities like farming and cooking, while uncovering unsettling secrets and battling monsters. Despite some minor issues with explanation and difficulty spikes, the game's impressive worldbuilding, humor, and unique blend of genres make it a highly engaging experience.
Halloween: The Game Review | TheXboxHub
Halloween: The Game faithfully recreates the iconic horror film, offering an authentic experience with Michael Myers. While the single-player campaign serves as a brief tutorial, the core of the game lies in its tense 1 vs 4 asymmetric multiplayer. Despite some janky edges and performance issues, the game provides a bloody good time with plenty of potential and accurate recreation of the Halloween universe.
New horror game The Well Is Not Empty combines photophobic monsters with timer light switches and a lot of frenzied digging
The Well Is Not Empty is a new horror game from tweakEra that combines photophobic monsters with timed light switches and a digging mechanic. Players must manage light sources while avoiding creatures in a PSX-inspired 3D environment. The game is available on Steam.
Here's 10 more minutes of the most interesting game shown at this year's Opening Night Live
Frictional Games' upcoming horror title Ontos stood out at Gamescom's Opening Night Live with its unique blend of unsettling imagery and existential themes. A new 10-minute gameplay showcase reveals more about the narrative, which involves a scientist attempting to upload his consciousness into a rat server within a repurposed hotel.
The Demon Jar - A short horror based illustrated text adventure game for multiple systems such as Amiga, C64...
The Demon Jar, a retro-style illustrated text adventure game with a horror theme, has been released for multiple vintage systems including Amiga, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum. Developed by Alan Pemberton, the game features a Victorian-era setting and a sinister plot. It was built using the DAAD Ready adventure writing system and incorporates AI tools for graphics.
Intriguing PlayStation 5 Console Exclusive RPG Gets Release Date Window
The PlayStation 5 console-exclusive RPG Daba: Land of Water Scar, developed by Dark Star and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, is set to launch in spring 2027. The game features a post-apocalyptic world where players control Adan, a Clayman tasked with finding water and uncovering secrets. Other upcoming PS5 titles mentioned include Hunter's Moon and Until Dawn 2.
Halloween Is Now Available, Bringing Michael Myers Back For A New Generation
The horror game Halloween, featuring Michael Myers, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Developed by IllFonic, the game offers both a single-player story mode inspired by the 1978 film and a 1v4 asymmetrical multiplayer experience where players can either be Michael Myers or survivors attempting to escape.
"Top-down Zelda meets Bloodborne": action RPG Withering Realms is out now in early access, should you fancy riding the shoulders of a horrible doll
The action RPG Withering Realms, described as a blend of top-down Zelda and Bloodborne, has launched in early access. Developed by Moonless Formless, the game features a 1920s occult catastrophe setting where players control a ghost child on a marionette, exploring gothic environments and battling over 110 monster types. The early access build offers an estimated 15-42 hours of gameplay, with plans for additional languages and content.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 7 to 11
This week's Xbox releases include NHL 27, Halloween: The Game, Mewgenics, and Train Sim World 7, among many others. Several titles are optimized for Xbox Series X|S and available on Game Pass, including The Royal Writ and Dumb Ways to Build.
Until Dawn 2 släpps i början av nästa år
Until Dawn 2 is set to release on January 28 for PlayStation 5, developed by Firesprite Games. A new trailer revealed the release date and showcased the story of fake ghost hunters encountering real supernatural threats on a remote island, emphasizing player choice and consequences.
Award-Winning 2024 PS5 Adventure Game 60% Off With DLC on PlayStation Store
The award-winning PlayStation 5 adventure game, Still Wakes the Deep, is available for 60% off on the PlayStation Store until September 10. The Complete Edition, which includes the Siren's Rest DLC, is priced at $15.99, down from its usual $39.99. The base game is also currently available on PS Plus Extra.
Dream Cage – Stay Silent While Sleep Paralysis Takes Hold
Dream Cage, a new horror game from JanduSoft, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. The game challenges players to survive five nights of sleep paralysis, utilizing microphone input to detect player noise and incorporating investigation elements to uncover a mystery.
Stephen King recommends indie horror featuring Daredevil: Born Again actor Deborah Ann Woll: "I don't usually…
Stephen King has recommended the upcoming horror movie "The Cycle," starring Deborah Ann Woll, which is set to release on Shudder in October. King expressed his unusual enthusiasm for the film, calling it "special" and a "love letter" to his own work, according to director Jordan Downey.
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, and more (September 4-6)
This week's streaming highlights include new releases on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, and more from September 4-6. Featured titles include the Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu, the latest installment of the Scary Movie franchise, the crime drama comedy The Gentlemen season 2, the Apple TV comedy Mayday, and Glen Powell's sports comedy Chad Powers season 2.
Until Dawn 2 launches January 28
Until Dawn 2, an interactive slasher game, is set to launch on January 28 and will feature actor Dacre Montgomery. The game takes place on a tropical island.
Zach Cregger doesn't want to get bogged down in 'the wild aspects' of Resident Evil's lore: 'I'm not going to have a gigantic jacked dude in a trench coat'
Director Zach Cregger aims to keep the upcoming Resident Evil movie grounded by limiting the series' more fantastical lore elements, focusing instead on the T-virus. While acknowledging the appeal of deeper lore like Mother Miranda's abilities, Cregger prefers to avoid elements such as the Tyrant's mutation-limiting trench coat to maintain a more accessible and primal tone for the film.
