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Best Xbox And Game Pass Games Coming In October
October 2026 is set to be a busy month for Xbox players, with a diverse lineup of games releasing on console and PC, many of which will be available on Game Pass day one. Titles include high-speed racing in ACE COMBAT 8, the origin story of Gears of War: E-Day, horror in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, and simulation in Planet Zoo 2. The month also features cooperative puzzling in We Were Here Tomorrow, a remastered The Wolf Among Us, and the latest Call of Duty installment.
Steam's tidying game trend is about to get the haunted meat it's been missing
Developer Strange Scaffold announced Something is Wrong with the Library, a tidying game set in a haunted library where players must reshelve books using the Dewey Decimal System while dealing with supernatural horrors. The game is expected to launch before the end of 2026 and features a 'Modular Chaos System' for varied playthroughs.
"We didn't want to demonise fetish or BDSM": People aren't dying in horror game Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival because of what they do in the bedroom
Developers Emil Esov and Antony de Fault discuss the themes of Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, emphasizing that the game does not demonize BDSM or fetish play. Instead, it explores the self-destructive impulses of characters who seek extreme experiences, differentiating unhealthy engagement from the practices themselves. The game aims to portray male and female pain and pleasure equally, reflecting contemporary cultural shifts.
This week in PC games: new Ace Combat, Transport Fever 3, and a System Shock-alike set on a disco space station
This week in PC games sees a variety of new releases including the pixelart horror RPG Camp Whittlewood, the cyberpunk restaurant sim Nivalis Nights, and the infrastructure management title Transport Fever 3. Other notable launches include the retro-styled immersive sim RetroSpace and the tactical shooter prologue Intravenous 3: Borderline.
Fortnite's Fortnitemares 2026 adds Five Nights at Freddy's Fazbear and friends this spooky season
Fortnite's annual Fortnitemares event will feature a collaboration with Five Nights at Freddy's, bringing animatronic characters like Freddy Fazbear, Chica the Chicken, and Bonnie the Bunny to the battle royale. The update, launching October 1, will include new modes or locations where players can face and then control the terrifying animatronics.
Factory 0.2 - Free Online Browser Game
Factory 0.2 is a horror browser game that can be played instantly online without downloads, featuring a spine-chilling atmosphere and terrifying encounters. The article also briefly mentions other browser games like 'Too Dangerous - Web Version' and 'Hollow Mind', an adventure and parkour game.
Phantasmagoria - När sagodrottningen blev skräckdrottning
Roberta Williams, known for the family-friendly King's Quest series, made a dramatic shift with the 1995 horror FMV game Phantasmagoria. Despite its controversial content, including a rape scene, the game became Sierra's best-selling title. The article explores Williams's transition from cozy adventures to graphic horror, inspired by her love for Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe, and details the ambitious, costly development of Phantasmagoria.
This ambitious Half-Life 2 mod asks: what if Iron Lung had a submarine and an airship?
An ambitious total conversion mod for Half-Life 2, titled The Temple, is set to release soon. Inspired by the submarine horror of Iron Lung, the mod features players piloting a submarine, an airship, and a space shuttle across an aquatic planet and its moons. The mod expands on previous maps and promises over two hours of exploration-based sci-fi horror.
Hellraiser Revival wants you to feel "uncomfortable." After 30 minutes playing, it does all that and more
Hellraiser: Revival aims to make players uncomfortable by exploring themes of sadomasochism, abuse, and sexuality within a survival horror framework. Developers Antony de Fault and Emil Esov discuss their uncompromising approach to translating the Hellraiser archetype into a videogame, balancing horror with respect for sensitive topics. The game, developed by Boss Team Games, is praised for its meaningful brutality and ability to evoke complex emotions beyond simple fear.
Resident Evil (2026) - Film Review | TheXboxHub
Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil film adaptation delivers strong modern horror with excellent cinematography, lighting, and sound design. The film focuses on protagonist Bryan's personal struggles, giving the horror real stakes, and blends humor with terrifying scenes. While not a 1:1 replica of game stories, it captures the pacing and mechanics of the Resident Evil series, setting a foundation for a promising franchise.
Gears of War: E-Day Review Embargo Lifts on October 1st, 6 AM PT
The review embargo for The Coalition's Gears of War: E-Day will lift on October 1st, the same day Premium Edition owners can begin playing. The game returns to the series' horror roots, featuring Marcus Fenix and Bravo Squad fighting the Locust on Emergence Day. Gameplay introduces new mechanics like Weapon Mods and Active Reload, while removing wall-bouncing. PC players will require hardware ray tracing capabilities.
WRUP: A tribute to Beepalus Slimon, also known as ‘Mr. Beepy,’ because I was asked to do this edition
This week's 'What Are You Playing' feature highlights community and staff plans for the weekend, with mentions of City of Heroes, Guild Wars 2, Elite Dangerous, Lord of the Rings Online, Final Fantasy XIV, Warframe, and Diablo IV. The article also includes a humorous, albeit strained, tribute to a character named Beepalus Slimon.
Resident Evil Requiem's made over $500m since release, but the new film didn't have as big of an impact as Capcom's price drops
Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed $500 million in sales, making it the most successful game in the series to date. Despite the new film's strong opening weekend, it had a minimal impact on game sales, which were more significantly affected by Capcom's frequent discounts. The film did, however, provide a temporary boost to player counts for older Resident Evil titles.
PAX West 2026 - Scenes from the Show Floor
PAX West 2026 highlighted a strong showing of indie games, with major publishers like Nintendo and Capcom absent. The event featured new sections like the Indie Incubator and Artist Alley, drawing large crowds to independent developers. Several promising titles were showcased, including the roguelite FPS MURDEER, the JRPG-inspired Terra Nova: Legend of the Runes, and the physics-based 3D platformer The Box is Alive.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 28 to October 2
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between September 28 and October 2. Titles include Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, and a remastered The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, among many others across various genres.
House 13 Walkthrough
This guide provides a walkthrough for the Roblox horror game House 13, detailing how to survive anomaly events and identify "Impostors" that mimic humans. It covers mechanics for identifying threats, managing defenses like the Signal Jammer, and progressing through the game's nights.
Stage Fright Brings Cute Horror and Co-op Chaos From the Makers of Overcooked!
Stage Fright, a new two-player co-op adventure from Ghost Town Games, the creators of Overcooked!, is set to bring cute horror and chaotic puzzle-solving. The game features an emphasis on teamwork and communication as players explore a mysterious town, with a charming yet eerie presentation. It is planned for PC and Nintendo Switch, with the release date yet to be announced.
In Saraab: Beyond The Veil, Your Inner Demons Are Coming For You This November
Saraab: Beyond the Veil, a horror visual-novel inspired by Arabian folklore, will be released on PC via Steam and Itch.io on November 3. Developed by Lubna Ahmed, the game features hand-drawn art and a story about confronting inner demons. A demo will be available during the October Steam Next Fest.
The Division 2’s Echoes of Central Park DLC gets a release date of November 3
The Division 2's Echoes of Central Park DLC will launch on November 3rd, featuring a horror-themed story in Central Park and the Upper West Side. The expansion introduces new NPCs, skill variants, gear, and a roguelite-inspired endgame experience.
The Division 2's Echoes of Central Park is frighteningly familiar, for better and worse
The upcoming DLC for The Division 2, Echoes of Central Park, introduces a darker, horror-tinged narrative set in New York City. While the core gameplay loop remains familiar, the expansion promises new story beats, overhauled endgame content, and six new skill variants. Cross-play is also set to launch in November.
