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BrokenLore: FOLLOW Review | TheXboxHub
BrokenLore: FOLLOW is a prequel first-person horror game that delves into the personal struggles of Anne, focusing on themes of body image and family relationships. While visually and audibly impressive with strong narrative elements, the reviewer found it less resonant than its predecessor, BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW, feeling more like an interlude than a full installment. The game is available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Dead by Daylight celebrates its 10 year anniversary by adding the most sought after horror icon and teasing 'a…
Dead by Daylight celebrated its 10th anniversary with a fan event featuring new announcements, including the addition of Jason Voorhees and the first Indigenous Survivor, Shane Wiigwaas. The game will also receive a significant visual overhaul with updated character models, environments, and dynamic weather systems, alongside plans for new game modes and community-driven content.
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 Review | TheXboxHub
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 offers a narrative-heavy experience with a focus on puzzle-solving over scares, though the final act delivers significant reveals. The chapter continues the story directly after the previous installment, introducing new characters and exploring Huggy Wuggy's past. While the lengthy puzzle sections slow the pacing, the chapter's conclusion provides satisfying fan service and sets up future installments with a cliffhanger ending.
Dead by Daylight movie officially greenlit at Blumhouse, but still no word on which horror icons could appear
Blumhouse has officially greenlit a Dead by Daylight movie, with Thordur Palsson set to direct. The film, based on the popular multiplayer horror game, is expected to begin filming in 2027. While no cast has been announced, fans have been speculating about potential actors for survivor and killer roles.
Dead by Daylight 10th anniversary marked with new character, map and major game improvement reveals
Behaviour Interactive celebrated Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary by revealing future content and improvements. The game will receive new characters like Jason Voorhees and the first Indigenous survivor, Shane Wiigwaas, along with new maps and game modes. A significant visual overhaul is planned for 2027, and the game will introduce a robust modding suite for the community.
Dead by Daylight Delivers an Unforgettable 10th Anniversary Celebration
Behaviour Interactive celebrated the 10th anniversary of Dead by Daylight with major reveals including new chapters featuring Jason Voorhees, Shane Wiigwaas, and Art the Clown, alongside collaborations with Iron Maiden, Ice Nine Kills, The Walking Dead, Silent Hill, Scooby-Doo, and Diablo. The developer also announced ambitious plans for 2027, including a visual overhaul, new game modes, and sandbox modding tools. A Dead by Daylight film is also in development with director Thordur Palsson.
Invariant is a Antarctica based horror coming from a former Serious Sam dev
Faros Game Studio, founded by former Croteam developer Josip Makjanić, is developing Invariant, a first-person horror game set in an Antarctic research facility. Influenced by The Thing, Half-Life, and F.E.A.R., the game tasks players with surviving dangerous creatures and uncovering the mystery behind the facility's collapse. A release date has not yet been announced.
Hideo Kojima shares big praise for Apple TV's surprise hit Widow's Bay
Game developer Hideo Kojima has praised the Apple TV+ series "Widow's Bay," calling it incredibly good and binge-worthy with excellent pacing and a perfect balance of horror and humor. He recommended the show to fans of Stephen King and horror, comparing it to "Jaws" and "Twin Peaks." Kojima's positive review was influenced by a recommendation from Guillermo del Toro.
Lucky Break Demo Release
A free demo for the slot-machine roguelike game Lucky Break is now available on Steam, with the full release scheduled for August 2026. Developed by Ian Durra, the game combines elements of addiction, horror, and gambling, tasking players with paying off mob debts by playing a cursed slot machine.
ATTENTION: SCP Foundation Demo is opening today! 👁️
A free demo for the horror survival game SCP Foundation: Universe Horror is available on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest from June 15 to June 22. Players are encouraged to test the demo, manage resources, and provide feedback on the survival mechanics within the SCP-inspired facility.
Evil Dead Burn had a scene so violent it was cut to get an R-rating: "The director’s cut will be way more…
Director Sébastien Vaniček revealed that a scene in the upcoming horror film Evil Dead Burn was too violent to receive an R-rating and had to be cut. While the theatrical version will still contain significant gore, Vaniček plans to release a more brutal director's cut at a later date. The film follows a grieving woman who encounters Deadites at her in-laws' home.
A Dead by Daylight movie is in the works at Blumhouse
Blumhouse has announced a film adaptation of the popular asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight, with Thordur Palsson set to direct. This marks Blumhouse's continued involvement in video game adaptations, following their success with Five Nights at Freddy's. The movie is expected to explore the game's lore and the origins of its original characters and the mysterious Entity.
Dead by Daylight Terrifier Chapter Reveal Promises Art the Clown for November 2026
Behaviour Interactive has announced that Art the Clown from the Terrifier franchise will be a new character in Dead by Daylight. This new chapter is set to release in November.
Terrifier's Art the Clown is coming to Dead by Daylight in November 2026
Behaviour Interactive has announced a collaboration that will bring Art the Clown from the Terrifier horror film series to Dead by Daylight in November 2026. This partnership was revealed during the game's 10th anniversary celebration, with further details expected closer to the release date.
Dead By Daylight Is More Violent Than Ever, And The Devs Told Me Why
Dead by Daylight's creative director Dave Richard explained that the game's increasing depiction of violence is a conscious decision to align with the genre's growing popularity and player demand for more intense experiences. This evolution is evident in the game's 'moris' and upcoming collaborations like the one with the Terrifier franchise.
Everything Announced For Dead by Daylight During Its 10th Anniversary Stream
Behaviour Interactive celebrated Dead by Daylight's 10th anniversary by announcing numerous updates, including new killers like Jason Voorhees, Art the Clown, and Frank Stone, and a new survivor, Shane Wiigwaas. The game will also receive a new mall map, various cosmetic crossovers with franchises like The Walking Dead and Silent Hill, and future additions like modding tools and new game modes. The studio also confirmed that a Dead by Daylight movie is in development with director Thordur Palsson.
Dead by Daylight film script is complete & adds Thordur Palsson as director
Behaviour Interactive has announced that the script for the Dead by Daylight film adaptation is complete, with Thordur Palsson attached to direct. The screenplay was written by Alexandre Aja and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. This news was revealed during the game's 10th Anniversary event, which also teased upcoming in-game content and a visual overhaul.
Until Dawn 2 Has Been in the Works for At Least 4 Years, as Actor Confirms Joining in 2022
Actor Dacre Montgomery confirmed he joined the development of Until Dawn 2 at Firesprite four years ago, suggesting the game has been in the works since at least 2022. The interactive narrative horror title, a sequel to Supermassive Games' original, is expected to release around 2027 with a new cast and story about paranormal content creators on a haunted island.
Little Nightmares 3 – The Backstage wants you to meet The Puppeteer
The DLC expansion for Little Nightmares 3, titled The Backstage, is now available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and last-gen systems. Developed by Supermassive Games, this content introduces new characters Low and Dime who must face The Puppeteer. A review of Little Nightmares 3 gave it three out of five stars, praising its artistry despite familiar frustrations.
Don't Let It Starve Released
Don't Let It Starve, a horror roguelike bento-builder developed by Eduardo Scarpato and Black Lantern Collective, is now available on Steam for Windows and Linux. The game combines elements of CloverPit with its unique genre blend.