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SATED – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
SATED is a new roguelike cooking horror game where players prepare meals for abominations within a decaying megastructure. Using ingredients from a sentient fridge, players must balance cooking mechanics and navigate procedurally generated mazes. A beta sign-up is currently available for the game.
Prime Day PS5 Deals Include Big Discounts On Elden Ring, Dragon Quest, And More
Amazon's Prime Day event features significant discounts on numerous PlayStation 5 games, including FromSoftware's Elden Ring and its spin-off Elden Ring: Nightreign, both available for $20. Other notable deals include the Silent Hill 2 remake, Lost Soul Aside, Resident Evil Requiem, and Assassin's Creed Shadows, with prices slashed by up to 50% on select titles.
Netflix is launching a new horror game by the developers of Oxenfree — and your phone is the controller
Netflix is launching a new first-person horror game called Unhinged on June 30, developed by Night School Studio, the creators of Oxenfree. The game will be available to all Netflix subscribers and uses a smartphone as the primary controller for actions like receiving calls and using a flashlight. Unhinged features a cast including Sadie Sink, Zoë Kravitz, and Troy Baker, and offers multiple paths with a playtime of under an hour.
Five Nights at Freddy's 3 star says the horror sequel has a new writer, which means game creator Scott Cawthon may…
Actor Skeet Ulrich, who stars in the Five Nights at Freddy's film franchise, has indicated that a new writer is working on the script for the upcoming third movie. This potential change marks a departure from franchise creator Scott Cawthon's sole writing credit on the previous installments. The article also touches on the critical reception of Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
First-Person Horror Unhinged Announced by Oxenfree Developer and Netflix
Night School Studio, the developer behind Oxenfree II, has announced a new interactive horror game called Unhinged, in collaboration with Netflix. The game stars Zoe Kravitz and Sadie Sink as neighbors experiencing a home invasion and will be playable on mobile devices, streaming directly to TVs. Influenced by the Nintendo Wii and DS, Unhinged is described as a short, intense experience structured like a Netflix episode, launching on June 30th for Netflix subscribers.
Standard Human Pizza – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Standard Human Pizza is a horror cooking simulator where players manage a pizzeria serving monster customers in an isolated village. Players must use lethal ingredients to eliminate dangerous clientele when necessary, with culinary choices directly impacting safety and an unfolding mystery. A beta sign-up is currently available.
Legendary LucasArts Artist Bill Tiller Stars in Zombies Ate My Neighbors Tribute Interview for Lethal Wedding
Mega Cat Studios released a tribute video interview with veteran artist Bill Tiller, known for his work on LucasArts titles like The Curse of Monkey Island and his cameo in Zombies Ate My Neighbors, in support of the Lethal Wedding Kickstarter. Tiller discusses his approach to Lethal Wedding's horror-inspired box art and his decades-long career in the games industry. Lethal Wedding is set to release on Sega Genesis and PC, with potential releases on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4 & 5.
Survival Roguelike RPG Skyhill: Hotel Survival Is Now Out on Android
The survival roguelike RPG Skyhill: Hotel Survival, developed by Mandragora Games, has been released on Android. Originally launched in 2015, the game features turn-based combat, random room generation, and a post-apocalyptic setting where players must scavenge for supplies and fight mutated creatures.
Netflix Horror Game Starring Sadie Sink and Zoë Kravitz from Oxenfree Developer Night School Studio
Netflix is releasing a new horror game titled Unhinged, developed by Night School Studio, the creators of Oxenfree. The narrative adventure game will feature Sadie Sink and Zoë Kravitz.
Hideo Kojima Hints at OD Accessibility Features
Hideo Kojima discussed his upcoming horror title OD, revealing plans for accessibility features that will allow players easily scared by horror content to still enjoy the game. He mentioned that the concept for this new game system originated during the development of Death Stranding. Kojima also confirmed that Jordan Peele is involved as a writer for the project.
You Can Play Oxenfree’s Devs New Game Unhinged In 30 Minutes, And It Rules
Night School Studios' new game, Unhinged, offers a 30-minute horror experience streamed through Netflix, utilizing players' real-world phones as an in-game device. Unlike the studio's previous whimsical titles, Unhinged delivers intense scares and gore, focusing on character relationships despite its short runtime. The game's design, spearheaded by Sean Krankel, prioritizes approachability by integrating familiar smartphone functions as the primary gameplay mechanic.
Netflix's Unhinged is bite-sized horror from the makers of Oxenfree
Night School Studio's upcoming horror game, Unhinged, will be playable through the Netflix app using a mobile device as the primary controller. Players will guide Ava, voiced by Zoe Kravitz, through a suspenseful narrative involving a killer on the loose during a hurricane evacuation. The game is designed for short play sessions, with a full playthrough expected to take around 30 minutes, and will be available on June 30.
Unhinged – Official Reveal Trailer
Night School Studio, known for Oxenfree and The Afterparty, has revealed its new horror game, Unhinged. The game will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
Hideo Kojima Says Every Publisher Told Him His Idea For OD Was “Crazy”
Hideo Kojima revealed that multiple publishers rejected his horror game concept OD, deeming it "crazy" and unfeasible. The game, developed in partnership with Xbox, is described as a "new game system" and aims to be as scary as possible, with a feature to help players who get too frightened. OD will feature celebrity actors and is part of Xbox's effort to support diverse game development.
The Queen’s Gondola out now for free on Steam
Morning Crescent has released The Queen's Gondola, a free cozy horror anomaly game, on Steam for PC. Developed during a layoff period, the game combines anomaly and hide-and-seek mechanics, featuring a narrative and Eldritch horror-inspired anomalies within a hand-crafted environment.
ILL Difficulty Is Key Focus for Developers
Team Clout is actively marketing their upcoming horror game, ILL, focusing on its difficulty system. The developers aim to strike a balance between challenging gameplay and player frustration, ensuring resources are scarce and melee weapons degrade. The game is expected to launch in 2027.
Digimon meets Doki Doki Literature Club: Desktop-Invading Horror 'Digital Anima' is Out Now on Steam
Digital Anima: Virtual Lifeform Care Kit, a desktop-invading horror game, is now available on Steam. Developed by Soiten and published by Dank Hearts Co., Ltd., the game combines virtual pet care with ARG elements, tasking players with investigating real-world websites to uncover a hidden truth. It features an AI-powered chat system for realistic interactions with the virtual pet, Digima.
Brightfall – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Brightfall is an upcoming open-world survival craft game for one to four players set on a cursed 17th-century island. Players must manage their light sources to survive encroaching darkness, scavenge resources, and craft tools to push back the gloom. The game features persistent knowledge unlocks across runs and cooperative gameplay where players can rescue each other from a dark transformation.
'Our game isn't gore porn' says director of game whose trailer features a zombie baby's skull being crushed and someone's eye getting scooped out with a knife
Max Verehin, CEO of Team Clout, defends the graphic content in their upcoming horror game Ill, stating it's not 'gore porn' but aims to evoke emotions similar to Half-Life 2's Ravenholm. He emphasizes the game combines horror and action, focusing on scaring and entertaining players rather than just shocking them. Despite the intense visuals, the game has garnered significant interest, becoming one of Steam's top wishlisted titles, and is slated for a 2027 release.
The Last Question - Free Online Browser Game
The Last Question is a new horror browser game that allows players to instantly play online without downloads. It features a detective interrogation mechanic where players question suspects, analyze statements, and gather evidence to solve crimes.
