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Last year's best climbing game was also a horror game, and it gets a big anniversary update today
The early access horror-climbing game White Knuckle by Dark Machine Games is receiving a significant anniversary update today, one year after its initial release. The update introduces customizable runs with trinkets and bindings, a revamped metaprogression system, a new map, and a competitive mode.
Silent Hill f's director believes 'I am not qualified to tell you how women should feel' and instead relied on female devs for insights to Hinako's fears
Al Yang, director of Silent Hill f, stated he is not qualified to dictate how women should feel and instead relied on female developers at NeoBards Entertainment for insights into the protagonist Hinako's fears. The game, set in 1960s Japan, explores themes of women's rights and the pressures faced by women, with monsters designed to represent these genuine fears.
Review Film: Ready or Not 2 Here I Come
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come expands its universe with a broader exploration of the elite global society's dark secrets and satanic rituals. While the sequel maintains a fun, dark humor and strong performances from its cast, it struggles with pacing, underdeveloped new characters, and inconsistent gore quality compared to its predecessor.
Escape: Immersion Demo Now Available on Steam news
The demo version of the upcoming game Escape: Immersion is now available on Steam for PC. Players can experience the opening of the game, set within a collapsing underwater military base, featuring tension, danger, and environmental hazards. This demo includes the same levels as the previous playtest.
What We Played – Pragmata, Dosa Divas & Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
Several writers share their recent gaming experiences, including Pragmata on Nintendo Switch 2, Crimson Desert, Starfield, and Ghost Master. Other titles mentioned include Mouse PI for Hire, Spider-Man 2, DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, Dosa Divas, and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
3 best new to Netflix movies I recommend you watch this weekend (April 17–April 19)
This weekend's Netflix recommendations include the satirical horror 'HIM,' produced by Jordan Peele, the coming-of-age comedy 'Roommates,' and 'Halloween Ends,' the final installment in David Gordon Green's horror trilogy. These films offer a mix of genres for viewers looking to relax and enjoy new content.
Phasmophobia, Alan Wake Excite Horror Fans with Mysterious Crossover Event on PS5
Phasmophobia and Alan Wake are crossing over in a limited-time in-game event titled 'Phasmophobia by Alan Wake', set to begin on May 12th, 2026. Developer Kinetic Games is collaborating with Remedy Entertainment on the mysterious event, with more details to be revealed closer to launch. The event will be hosted within the ghost-hunting co-op game Phasmophobia.
Alan Wake drops into a Phasmophobia crossover event in May
Kinetic Games and Remedy Entertainment have announced a limited-time crossover event between Phasmophobia and Alan Wake, starting May 12th. The event, titled 'Phasmophobia by Alan Wake,' will introduce elements from Alan Wake 2 into Phasmophobia's familiar locations. This collaboration coincides with Phasmophobia reaching over 5 million console sales and 28 million total sales.
Necrophosis: Full Consciousness Brings Weaponless Horror to Consoles May 28
Dragonis Games is releasing Necrophosis: Full Consciousness, a weaponless Lovecraftian horror experience, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 28, 2026. The complete edition includes the base game and the Subconsciousness DLC, with the PS5 version also featuring The Shore as a bonus. The game emphasizes psychological terror and vulnerability over combat, drawing inspiration from Zdzislaw Beksinski's surreal art.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss Released
The first-person horror game Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is now available for Windows on GOG.com and Steam. Developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Nacon, the game is currently offered with a 10% launch discount.
Metro 2039 Coming This Winter | Console Creatures
4A Games and Deep Silver have announced Metro 2039, a new single-player first-person shooter set in the year 2039. Players will take on the role of The Stranger in a Moscow-based conflict. The game is scheduled to launch this winter on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and will feature a fully voiced protagonist.
When Sirens Fall Silent Act II: The Station Debuts
Wired Productions and LKA have revealed Act II of their trailer series for the psychological thriller When Sirens Fall Silent. Act II: The Station delves deeper into the game's narrative, featuring a police station setting where characters review disturbing news footage related to a kidnapping. The game is set in 1990s Italy and will be available on PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store.
Phasmophobia is getting its first-ever collab—and it’s a perfect fit
Phasmophobia is set to receive its first-ever collaboration event with the Alan Wake franchise, launching on May 12. This limited-time event will introduce elements from 'The Dark Place' into Phasmophobia's maps, blending the two horror experiences. Both Kinetic Games and Remedy Entertainment expressed excitement for the natural crossover between the two titles.
Korean Post-Apocalypse Meets 90s Theme Park Mystery in New Horror Bundle
A new bundle on Steam combines the horror games Ground Zero and Crow Country, developed by SFB Games. Ground Zero features post-apocalyptic survival horror in South Korea, while Crow Country offers a 1990s theme park mystery. The bundle aims to showcase the strengths of indie horror through complementary storytelling and atmospheres, offering a discount even for players who already own one of the games.
6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, and more (April 17–April 19)
This weekend's streaming guide highlights new movies and shows available on Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney Plus from April 17-19. Highlights include the satirical horror HIM, the return of The Hunger Games saga on Hulu, the conclusion of the Halloween trilogy with Halloween Ends on Netflix, the season finale of The Pitt on HBO Max, the third season of Euphoria on HBO Max, and the Star Wars series Maul - Shadow Lord on Disney Plus.
Metro 2039 revealed as the post-apocalyptic shooter series returns
4A Games and Deep Silver have revealed Metro 2039, the next installment in the post-apocalyptic first-person shooter series. Set six years after Metro Exodus, the game returns players to the Moscow Metro tunnels and introduces a new protagonist, The Stranger, facing an authoritarian regime. The title will feature enhanced ray tracing technology and is expected to release this winter.
"War is our reality": 4A reveal Metro 2039, a horror FPS inspired by Russia's invasion of Ukraine
4A Games has revealed Metro 2039, a single-player horror-shooter set in a nuclear-ravaged Moscow and told from a Ukrainian perspective, drawing parallels to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The game features a new protagonist, The Stranger, facing mutated monsters and a new regime called the Novoreich, with a darker tone and psychological horror elements. It is set for release this Winter and collaborates with original Metro series author Dmitry Glukhovsky.
Sinopsis Ghost in the Cell, Teror Gaib di Balik Jeruji Besi
Joko Anwar's new film, Ghost in the Cell, is a horror-comedy set in a prison where inmates are terrorized by a supernatural entity. The film stars a prominent Indonesian cast and will be distributed internationally to 86 countries, releasing in Indonesian cinemas on April 16.
April 2026 PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Games Announced
Sony Interactive has revealed the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in April 2026, with all titles available starting April 21. The lineup includes The Crew Motorfest, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Football Manager 2026 Console, Warriors: Abyss, Squirrel with a Gun, The Casting of Frank Stone, Monster Train, and the PS2 classic Wild Arms 4.
Pengabdi Setan 3: Origin Akan Tayang 2027 di Bioskop
Joko Anwar's horror film series 'Pengabdi Setan' will continue with 'Pengabdi Setan 3: Origin', scheduled for a 2027 theatrical release. This announcement was made via a teaser shown before another film, confirming the third installment will arrive five years after 'Pengabdi Setan 2: Communion'.
