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Getting Ill: Understanding the grossest horror game in development and how it takes more than a few cues from Valve's seminal shooter Half-Life 2
Ill is a highly anticipated horror game developed by Team Clout and published by Mundfish, noted for its extreme gore and detailed visuals. Director Maxim Verehin draws inspiration from Half-Life 2 for its physics-based combat and immersive storytelling, aiming to create a visceral and interactive experience. Despite its shocking content, the game also incorporates crafting and exploration elements, with a planned release for PC, Xbox Series, and PlayStation consoles around 2027.
Indie Selects for August 2026: Adventure is Calling This Summer
Microsoft's ID@Xbox team has highlighted six indie games available in August, including "Deer & Boy," "Hell Clock," "D-topia," "Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit," "Backrooms: Escape Together," and "Moss: The Forgotten Relic." These titles span various genres from narrative adventures and roguelites to puzzle games and co-op horror, offering diverse experiences for players on Xbox platforms.
Big Walk isn't an open world hangout sim, it's a secret Predator game, or it would be if House House would quit fixing the voice volume
This article argues that Big Walk, a 12-player cooperative game from House House, has significant potential as a stealth horror experience, akin to Predator, due to its proximity-based voice chat and naturalistic environments. The author expresses disappointment that the developers are patching the voice volume, which they believe will detract from the game's emergent stealth and horror possibilities. They suggest that the game could be enhanced with more stealth-focused mechanics rather than typical 'friendslop' elements.
Dead by Daylight: Chorus of Sin enters PTB with new angelic Killer & spiritual Survivor
Dead by Daylight's new original Chapter, Chorus of Sin, has entered the Public Test Build, featuring a new Killer named The Judgement and a Survivor named Aurora Stardotter. This chapter, developed with community input, introduces perks focused on buffing and debuffing generator repairs, haste, and healing. The PTB allows players to test these new additions before the official release on August 25.
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500 FINGER FILLET is a new horror roguelite game available on Steam for PC. The game challenges players to stab themselves 500 times within 20 minutes to escape a deadly trap.
The best Los Angeles events for the week of August 3 - August 9 — MP3s & NPCs
This article highlights notable events happening in Los Angeles from August 3 to August 9, including an L.A. Industrial Battle of the Bands, the Midsummer Scream horror convention, Improv Legends Season 2, Dead of Night, MultiCon celebrating fandom, and QT's presents Joy improv show. Featured guests and performers across these events include Matt Hart, John Carpenter, Bill Moseley, Rob Liefeld, and Craig Barlett.
I've been buying Blu-rays for over 15 years, and these are my top tips for building the ultimate physical film…
This guide offers tips for building a physical Blu-ray collection, emphasizing the benefits of owning media over relying on streaming services. Key advice includes focusing on specific genres like horror and anime, researching releases for quality, pre-ordering sought-after titles, and utilizing both new and second-hand retailers like Criterion, Zavvi, and HMV.
The World’s Gone To Hell, But You Still Have To Go To Work, Just Like In This Horror Game
HR: Human Remains, a first-person horror game with a darkly humorous tone and an aesthetic reminiscent of the original PlayStation era, will be released on Steam on September 22. Developed by DennisCorner and published by Black Lantern Collective, the game tasks players with navigating an office job in a world overrun by demons, featuring multiple endings based on player choices.
HR: Human Remains Exclusive Release Date Trailer
The upcoming horror game HR: Human Remains, set in a demon-run world where players are stuck in an office job, has revealed its exclusive release date. The game is described as a horror experience with a unique premise.
Anomaly Hunter: Observation Duty Review | TheXboxHub
Anomaly Hunter: Observation Duty challenges players to act as a paranormal CCTV investigator, spotting supernatural changes across various looping camera feeds. The game requires patience and keen observation to identify anomalies like missing objects or spooky presences before making too many mistakes. While it successfully captures the grainy CCTV aesthetic and offers imaginative anomalies, the slow pacing and lack of genuine scares may not appeal to all players.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss Review
This review of Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss highlights its impressive Shoggoth enemies and unsettling atmosphere, noting the game's availability on PlayStation 5. The article questions the prevalence of headless corpses within the game's world.
It: Welcome to Derry season 2 will be set in 1935 and won't ignore "horrible things that were happening in the…
It: Welcome to Derry season 2 will be set in 1935 and will explore the hardships of the Great Depression era, including social and cultural issues. Showrunner Andy Muschietti confirmed that the season will delve into the characters' struggles to survive and the bleak environment of Derry during that time. The season will also feature the Bradley Gang Massacre as a central event.
Silent Hill: Townfall’s CRTV is “Authentic” Because Screen Burn Actually Used (and Abused) Old TVs
Silent Hill: Townfall developer Screen Burn is using authentic CRT screen effects for its in-game device by feeding footage through old hardware and intentionally damaging cables. Director Jon McKellan stated this approach is crucial for the story's feel, differentiating it from traditional maps. The game will feature five endings, with two secret ones unlocked via New Game Plus, and releases September 24th for PlayStation 5 and PC.
DEEPWARD – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
DEEPWARD, a horror first-person shooter roguelite set in the 1920s, is entering an open beta. Players assemble squads with distinct weapons and abilities to descend into dangerous environments where permanent death makes decisions costly. Combat is fast-paced and close-range, emphasizing shooting, kicking, and slashing to survive.
Silent Hill: Townfall's devs say they're purposefully playing against your nostalgic tech feelings, but I'm not sure it'll work on me
Developers of Silent Hill: Townfall are intentionally using '90s analog technology, like a portable CRT replacing the series' iconic radio, to play against players' nostalgic feelings. Director Jon McKellan explained that while they have a fondness for this tech, they aim to create unease by making players rely on devices that feel unstable and unreliable. The author questions whether this approach will be effective on players with a personal connection to such retro technology.
Netflix in August: franchise overload, two new horrors, and a nine-year-old movie about a corpse
Netflix's August lineup features a heavy emphasis on franchises like Fast and Furious and Child's Play, alongside critically acclaimed films such as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Eighth Grade, and Swiss Army Man. The month also introduces two new horror originals, The Last House and The Whisper Man, and an adult animated series from Ricky Gervais.
Night Plane – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Night Plane, a PSX-inspired job simulation horror game set in 1999, is available for open beta testing. Players take on the role of a flight attendant aboard a doomed aircraft, tasked with identifying demonic passengers while balancing customer service duties. The game features multiple endings and voiced characters, with decisions carrying irreversible consequences.
The 5 movies you need to watch in August 2026
This article highlights five must-watch movies scheduled for release in August 2026, spanning genres from sci-fi and animation to romance and horror. Featured films include "One Night Only," "The End of Oak Street," "Insidious: Out of the Further," "The Dog Stars," and "Coyote Vs Acme," with details on release dates and potential viewing locations.
Final Fantasy 14 fans discover "Creepypasta Backrooms" area in Patch 7.55, and Square Enix is feeding into the horror: "If you're not careful and you noclip out of reality..."
Players of Final Fantasy 14 have discovered a disturbing, out-of-bounds area in the North Horn of the Occult Crescent, reminiscent of "Creepypasta Backrooms" imagery. This discovery, made after Patch 7.55, features white floating platforms against a black void with crawling arms and formidable enemies. Square Enix acknowledged the find with a playful reference to "noclipping out of reality."
A former Assassin's Creed dev is making a ghost-hunting horror mystery based on visits to abandoned convents, in which your greatest weapon is a chunky instant camera
Former Assassin's Creed Unity director Jesse Malcolm Sweet is developing Sisters of Solitude, a top-down 8-bit pixel art horror mystery game inspired by visits to abandoned convents. Players will explore haunted locations, use tools like an EMF detector and instant camera to find clues and capture spirits, and uncover the mystery of a murdered Mother Superior. The game is set to release this year.
