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Silent Hill: Townfall Appears Primed for State of Play Update
Silent Hill: Townfall has received an ESRB age rating, suggesting an update may be coming during the upcoming State of Play livestream, potentially including a PlayStation 5 release date. The game is rated Mature for blood, strong language, and violence. It is set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Viral Berbahasa Indonesia, Backrooms Debut Impresif di Box Office
The psychological sci-fi horror film Backrooms, a directorial debut for YouTuber Kane Parsons, has achieved an impressive opening weekend at the North American box office, earning $81.4 million domestically and $118 million globally against a $10 million budget. The film, inspired by a viral web series and creepypasta, has become one of the year's most profitable films and set several box office records for A24 and debut filmmakers.
Halloween’s Haddonfield Town Center Map Showcased in New Trailer
IllFonic has released a new trailer showcasing the Haddonfield Town Center map for their upcoming asymmetrical multiplayer horror game, Halloween. The trailer highlights various explorable locations within the map, inspired by the 1978 John Carpenter film. The game, set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, features one player as Michael Myers and four others as survivors attempting to evade him.
Guillermo del Toro calls Apple TV Plus horror sensation Widow's Bay "one of the best streaming series in a…
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has praised the Apple TV Plus horror series "Widow's Bay" as one of the best streaming shows in a long time. The series, created by Katie Dippold, follows a skeptical mayor on a cursed island and has received a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It stars Matthew Rhys and is currently airing its first season.
Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch revealed exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, from new studio co-founded by Ready at Dawn head
Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch, a new cooperative horror game developed by Atlantis Studio using Unreal Engine 5, has been revealed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is set to launch later this year and features players guiding each other through a haunted house via surveillance systems.
Co-op horror game Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch announced for Switch 2
Atlantis Studio, co-founded by Ready at Dawn's Ru Weerasuriya, has announced the cooperative horror game Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch for the Nintendo Switch. The game is being developed by the France-based studio.
Shocking New Trailer Makes Your Skin Crawl
Assemble Entertainment and Tainted Pact Games have released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming horror game, The Skin Stapler. The game is set in a decaying 1980s crime-ridden city and blends VHS slasher, grindhouse, noir, and dark B-movie humor. The Skin Stapler is scheduled to launch on PC in Summer 2026.
New End of Oak Street trailer unleashes the dinosaurs, but I still think it's a secret Cloverfield movie
A new trailer for the upcoming horror film The End of Oak Street has been released, showcasing the Platt family battling dinosaurs after their neighborhood is transported to an unknown location. Directed by David Robert Mitchell and produced by J.J. Abrams, the film has fueled speculation that it may be a secret entry in the Cloverfield franchise due to its mysterious cosmic event premise and Bad Robot Productions involvement. The End of Oak Street is scheduled to premiere in theaters on August 14.
Horror is dominating the box office as Obsession and Backrooms outperform new Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu…
Original horror films 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' are outperforming the new Star Wars movie 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' at the box office. 'Backrooms' set a new opening weekend record for A24, while 'Obsession' continues its strong run. Both horror movies had significantly smaller budgets than the Star Wars film, making their success particularly notable.
HAM HOLE – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
HAM HOLE is an experimental horror game where players must identify and create different types of meat to push through a hole in a wall as part of a research study. The short 20-minute beta demo offers a fun experience with secrets to discover, including a secret ending for those who explore thoroughly.
Young gamers are hating on the Backrooms movie for the most ridiculous reasons
Young gamers are reportedly criticizing the Backrooms movie for reasons considered trivial. The article highlights this trend of criticism from the younger demographic towards the film adaptation.
How to stream Markiplier’s Iron Lung
This article provides a guide on how to stream Markiplier's playthrough of the horror game Iron Lung. It focuses on the technical aspects and considerations for viewers interested in watching the stream.
There's one game Don't Nod narrative designer Nina Freeman won't ever uninstall from her PC, because it's banned on Steam: 'It's tragic, because everyone should play this game'
Narrative designer Nina Freeman discusses her PC gaming habits, highlighting Devotion as a game she will never uninstall due to its quality and controversial Steam ban. She also shares her most played game, Dota 2, and her appreciation for complex branching narratives in titles like Scarlet Hollow.
Escape the Backrooms console ports now available
Publisher Secret Mode and developers Fancy Games and Blackbird Interactive have released console versions of Escape the Backrooms for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The horror game, previously available on PC, features over 30 unique levels, co-op multiplayer for up to 4 players, and proximity voice chat.
These 12+ PS5, PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (1st-7th June)
Several new games are launching on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Plus between June 1st and 7th, including Gothic 1 Remake, The 7th Guest Remake, and Grounded. The week features a mix of genres from horror and action RPGs to renovation simulators and sports titles.
These 12+ PS5, PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (1st-7th June)
The week of June 1st to 7th will see a relatively quiet release schedule for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Plus subscribers. Notable releases include the remakes of Gothic 1 and The 7th Guest, alongside new titles like BrokenLore: FOLLOW and Hell Clock. PS Plus subscribers can also look forward to Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
A brand-new demo and chilling trailer for Insanitorium: Don’t Be Afraid are out now on Steam
A new demo and trailer for the horror game Insanitorium: Don't Be Afraid are now available on Steam. The demo offers a glimpse into the game's atmosphere and story, featuring a new level, updated voice acting by Eric Pasquet, and new enemy types. Fallen Leaf Studio, the developer also known for Fort Solis, released these updates.
The Exit 8 is the most boring and terrifying video game I’ve ever played - Reader’s Feature
The reader's feature describes Exit 8 as a uniquely terrifying and boring horror game that is the inspiration for the film of the same name. The game challenges players to spot subtle anomalies in a repeating subway passageway, with the core gameplay loop of walking and observation creating a sense of relaxation that makes the occasional scares more impactful. Despite its repetitive nature, the game offers a distinct experience with a clear ending.
Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer – puzzle-platform horror adventure game with 60 FPS, higher resolution, more
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released a launch trailer for the enhanced edition of Little Nightmares 2 on Nintendo Switch, featuring 60 FPS, higher resolution, and improved visual effects. The game is now available on the Nintendo eShop, offering players a puzzle-platform horror adventure where they must survive childhood fears.
Backrooms and Exit 8 make the perfect double feature for videogame-adjacent horror movies
The films Backrooms and Exit 8 are highlighted as excellent examples of "survivalone" psychological horror, drawing parallels to video game experiences. Backrooms, based on a YouTube series and creepypasta, features Chiwetel Ejiofor trapped in an endless office labyrinth, while Exit 8, a direct adaptation of the game, follows a man lost in repeating subway tunnels searching for anomalies. Both films effectively use long takes and unsettling environments to explore themes of trauma and fear, though they struggle to maintain their eerie atmosphere throughout their runtime.
