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Sally Face 10th anniversary gives us a teaser trailer for Sally Face 2, and it's delicious
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sally Face, creator Steve Gabry and his studio Portable Moose released a teaser trailer for the sequel, Sally Face 2. The trailer features older versions of characters Ashley and Todd, and a fragmented Sal, hinting at a darker narrative. Sally Face 2 is available to wishlist on Steam, but an official release date has not yet been announced.
Steam Week in Review: Here are the 32 Steam games brave enough to release on GTA 6 day
Despite the massive launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, numerous other games are releasing on Steam on the same day, November 19. Titles like Lord of Undead, Parry Survivor, and Cute Country are among the 32 games scheduled for release, with Lord of Undead having the most pre-launch 'Follows' on Steam. The article also touches on top-grossing Steam games and notable chart movements for titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Keep The Door Locked Walkthrough – All Endings
This guide provides a walkthrough for the horror game Keep The Door Locked, detailing how to deal with various in-game events and achieve all four possible endings. It explains the basic mechanics, safety rules, and how to spot anomalies to survive the hotel's dangers.
Roblox Wonderland Codes
This guide provides active codes for the Roblox horror experience Wonderland, which released on August 1st, 2026. Codes like RELEASE26 grant in-game currency such as Gems. The article also explains how to redeem codes within the game and answers frequently asked questions about the game's release and code updates.
Popular PlayStation 5 Shooter Gets Free Update Soon With Updated Graphics & More
GSC Game World announced that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will receive a free Update 2.0 on August 20, 2026, for PlayStation 5. This update includes graphical enhancements, new weapons, and custom difficulty options. The first major DLC, "Cost of Hope," will also launch on the same day, focusing on the conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions.
A24’s Onslaught: Adam Wingard Trades Kaiju for Super Soldiers on Sept. 4
Adam Wingard's new film Onslaught, produced by A24 and starring Adria Arjona, is set to release on September 4. The movie shifts from Wingard's recent kaiju blockbusters like Godzilla vs. Kong to a more grounded action-horror premise about a sniper mother defending her family from escaped super soldiers. Dan Stevens, who calls it a spiritual sequel to The Guest, also stars in the film.
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more (August 14-16)
This guide highlights five new shows and movies available on streaming services like HBO Max, Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney Plus between August 14-16. Featured titles include the new DCU series Lanterns, the return of Reacher, the finale of X-Men '97, the horror film Immaculate, and a director's cut of The X-Files: I Want to Believe.
New Minecraft mod, Dreamshift, is "not normal." It's like the Backrooms, on steroids
The new Minecraft mod, Dreamshift, created by Marceline (Multision/Bronze743), offers a horror experience inspired by The Backrooms. Players explore 'Slippages' that lead to 20 diverse, atmospheric Dreamspace environments, each with unique weather and soundscapes. The mod, built for Minecraft 1.20.1, focuses on psychological horror and the feeling of being in an unintended dimension.
Precognition is the next game from Her Story and Immortality creator Sam Barlow
Kinetic Publishing, a new division of Kinetic Games, has announced Precognition, the next game from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story and Immortality. The game, previously known as Project C, is being developed by Barlow's Half Mermaid studio in association with filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg and is set to launch in 2028 for PC and consoles. Precognition utilizes live-action footage for its narrative, a signature style of Barlow's previous works.
Kinetic Publishing Showcase Recap: Every Reveal, Including the New Sam Barlow Game
Kinetic Publishing revealed five upcoming indie games at its first showcase, including Contact Protocol, Crescent County, Shellbound, Aether Wizard Life, and PRECOGNITION, the latest from Sam Barlow. The showcase also highlighted five development teams, with games slated for release between 2027 and 2028, primarily for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Phasmophobia Studio Launches A Publishing Label With These Five Exciting Games
Phasmophobia developer Kinetic Games has launched a new publishing label, Kinetic Publishing, and announced its initial lineup of five games. The diverse slate includes the FMV thriller Precognition, the cozy mage life-sim Aether Wizard Life, the unique metroidvania Shellbound, the tense space simulator Contact Protocol, and the witchy racing game Crescent County. These titles are slated for release between 2027 and 2028 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher Review | TheXboxHub
Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher is a first-person horror game that leans heavily into 1980s slasher film tropes, featuring a writer stalked by a maniac at their cabin. While the game captures the era's aesthetic with synth music and VHS effects, its gameplay, particularly the stealth sections, can be frustrating due to easily triggered enemy AI. Despite its short length and some basic mechanics, it offers occasional scares for fans of the genre.
Scream 8 might have already found its directors, as American Mary horror helmers respond to rumours
Filmmaking twins Jen and Sylvia Soska, known for the horror film American Mary, have responded to rumors linking them to directing Scream 8. While neither Paramount nor Spyglass Media Group have officially confirmed the news, the Soska Sisters' cryptic social media reply has fueled fan excitement. The script for Scream 8 is being written by Lilla and Nora Zuckerman, with the franchise seeking a new director after Kevin Williamson's potential departure.
All Haul The King is a co-op comedy corpse-dragging simulator from the makers of Eclipsium, one of 2025's best horror games
All Haul The King is a co-op comedy game from Housefire, the developers of the horror title Eclipsium. Players team up to drag the large carcass of a goblin king to a resurrection throne, using physics and bizarre items to progress. The game is currently in playtest with a full release planned soon.
Midsummer Scream 2026 in Long Beach (photos) — MP3s & NPCs
The 10th annual Midsummer Scream event took place at the Long Beach Convention Center, attracting horror and Halloween fans. The three-day convention featured notable guests like John Carpenter, Barry Bostwick, and Darren Lynn Bousman, along with panels, vendors, and attractions. The event also included a special 30th-anniversary Scream panel and a popular Halloween Horror Nights presentation. Next year's event is scheduled for the Anaheim Convention Center.
Supermassive Games Begins Redundancy Consultation Process, Up to 75 Layoffs Expected
Supermassive Games has initiated a redundancy consultation process that could affect up to 75 employees, citing sustainability as the reason. This marks the third consecutive year of layoffs for the studio, which previously experienced staff reductions in 2024 and 2025. The company's recent title, Directive 8020, launched on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, but its sales performance and reception are unknown factors in these decisions.
This week in PC games: GoldenEye returns (sort of), plus janky arcade football, ballpoint cities, and a game about keeping the monsters inside Area 51
This week's PC game releases feature a variety of genres, including horror titles like T.W.I.R.L. and Homeostasis, alongside city builders such as Verde and factory games like Sandustry. Notable new entries include Agent 64: Spies Never Die, a spiritual successor to GoldenEye 007, and the quirky football sim Pro Jank Footy. The article also touches on the upcoming release of a highly anticipated game that has generated significant buzz among guides writers.
How To Play Night At The Infirmary
This guide provides beginner tips for playing Night At The Infirmary, a Roblox game that blends medical simulation with supernatural combat. It details patient registration, treatment procedures for both regular and possessed patients, anomaly detection, sanity management, and explains various in-game events and unlockable classes.
Halloween: The Game Banned In Australia, But Murdering People Isn’t The Problem
Halloween: The Game has been denied classification in Australia and New Zealand by the Australian Classification Board. The ban is not due to the game's violent content featuring Michael Myers, but rather the presence of a controlled substance. The game will still launch worldwide on September 8 for PC and consoles, excluding Australia and New Zealand.
REANIMAL: The Prisoner Review | TheXboxHub
REANIMAL: The Prisoner, the first DLC chapter for the acclaimed horror platformer REANIMAL, offers a welcome return to its disturbing world. This expansion introduces two new child characters, The Prisoner and The Soldier, and features familiar gameplay mechanics with a new Polaroid camera tool used for puzzles and combat. Despite its short 60-90 minute runtime, the DLC delivers impressive boss encounters and impactful quiet moments, though it leaves players wishing for more content.
