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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.
Popular PS4 Adventure Game Sequel Sets PlayStation 5 Release Date
Until Dawn 2, the sequel to the popular PS4 horror game, has been given a PlayStation 5 release date of January 28, 2027. Developed by Firesprite and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game will feature returning character Dr. Hill and a new story involving ghost hunters investigating a haunted island.
Until Dawn 2's sun-kissed horror gets a PS5 release date - and the studio behind last year's brilliant Dispatch is involved
Until Dawn 2 is set to launch on January 28th for PlayStation 5, shifting from its original alpine setting to a sun-kissed tropical island. Developed by Firesprite Games with narrative input from AdHoc Studio, the game will feature returning actor Peter Stormare as Dr. Hill and promises a deeply layered story with player choices impacting the outcome. A Deluxe Edition and pre-order bonuses are also available.
Until Dawn 2 gets January release date and freaky new trailer with Baldur's Gate 3 star embracing his inner Ghost…
Until Dawn 2 is set to release on January 28, 2027, with a new trailer showcasing its horror anthology elements and a team of ghost hunters. Developer Firesprite revealed the release date and pre-order information during a PlayStation State of Play event. The game will challenge players to guide the ghost-hunting YouTubers 'Dead True' safely off Akishima Island.
Until Dawn 2 gets January 2026 release date
Firesprite's Until Dawn 2 received a new trailer during the PlayStation State of Play, revealing a January 28, 2027 release date. The game follows a new crew of ghost-hunting YouTubers facing horrors on a tropical island, with AdHoc Studio contributing to the narrative.
"I'm a massive fan of Aliens, but it is a very different beast": Why Creative Assembly are still ignoring every movie but the original in Alien Isolation 2, despite heading planetside
Creative Assembly is focusing Alien: Isolation 2's design solely on the original 1979 film and its own predecessor, deliberately ignoring sequels like Aliens. This approach emphasizes pure horror and disempowerment, with developers Archie Whitehead and Ana Sopikova detailing how they meticulously recreate the original film's aesthetic and technology for an immersive, authentic experience.
Resident Evil Trailer Shows The Sequence Where Its Star Almost Died For Real
A new trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, showcases a dark and humorous sequence where the character Bryan, played by Austin Abrams, narrowly escapes a horde of zombies. Cregger opted for practical effects, using large blood bags dropped from cranes, one of which nearly struck Abrams. The film aims to capture the game's set-piece rhythm and is set to release on September 18.
"A game for everyone is a game for no one": Don't expect an easy ride in Carcass Clad, the co-op tank horror game from the makers of Mouthwashing
Wrong Organ's upcoming co-op tank horror game, Carcass Clad, offers a significant departure from their previous narrative-focused title, Mouthwashing. The game emphasizes stressful, complex teamwork between three players piloting a tank, with roles like Gunner, Commander, and Driver requiring precise coordination and communication. While not aiming for broad accessibility, Carcass Clad promises a unique and intense experience for those seeking challenging gameplay and justifiable yelling at friends.
Resident Evil Director Says There’s “No Chance” He’d Survive His Own Movie
Director Zach Cregger stated that his upcoming Resident Evil movie will focus on a more grounded take on the survival horror franchise, limiting fantastical elements like the bird-woman from Resident Evil 8. Cregger, who co-founded the comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U’ Know, admitted he would not survive in his own movie's chaotic and primal world.
