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How To Beat The Paulie Event In Scary Shawarma Kiosk The Anomaly
This guide details how to complete the limited-time Paulie Event, a crossover between Roblox horror titles Scary Shawarma Kiosk and Night Shift At Paulie's. Players must access the event via a phone call, restore power to Paulie Parmesan's pizzeria, use a claw machine to obtain keys, gather pizza ingredients, and then cook and serve the pizza to Paulie to escape.
New trailer for DCU's bloody body horror movie Clayface is sure to give you nightmares
A new trailer for the DCU horror film Clayface has been released, showcasing the terrifying transformation of Matt Hagen. The movie, directed by James Watkins and written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, is set to premiere on October 23. The trailer highlights the body horror elements and the character's origins, drawing inspiration from Batman: The Animated Series.
Soma just got a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
A new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the horror and science fiction game Soma is being released, featuring improved resolution and image quality over the original version. Developed by Frictional Games, Soma explores themes of identity and consciousness within the isolated PATHOS-II facility.
Clayface's full transformation won't be revealed in trailers or marketing materials: "You don't want…
Director James Watkins confirmed that the full transformation of Clayface will not be revealed in trailers or marketing for the upcoming DC Studios horror film. He believes in the power of mystery and suggestion, comparing the approach to that of Jaws. Actor Tom Rhys Harries, who plays the villain, teased his own awe at the creature's design.
This Horror Game Is Getting Mixed Reviews, But Its Best Parts Are Amazing
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a four-player co-op horror game inspired by Lethal Company, offers a unique "tripping balls" mechanic where players must discern reality from illusion. Despite lacking polish and receiving mixed Steam reviews due to clunky combat and distracting first-person view elements, its core concept is praised for its originality and immersive, paranoia-inducing gameplay. The game is available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5, with a limited-time introductory discount on PC.
Alien: Isolation 2 Hands-on Preview - The cult classic is back
A hands-on preview of Alien: Isolation 2 reveals that the game successfully recaptures the intense atmosphere and stealth-based horror of the original. The demo showcased the opening moments of the game, featuring tense encounters with the Xenomorph in dimly lit corridors and the woods. While the game promises a challenging experience for fans of the original, its reliance on frequent checkpoint resets may frustrate players less inclined towards stealth gameplay.
Horror fans are raving over the first nightmare-inducing trailer for Other Mommy that played before The Odyssey this weekend: "Won't allow me to sleep for the foreseeable future"
The first trailer for the Blumhouse horror film Other Mommy, starring Jessica Chastain and directed by Rob Savage, has generated significant buzz among horror fans after playing before The Odyssey. The trailer features a terrifying jump scare and introduces a sinister doppelgänger entity. The film is set to release in theaters on October 9.
This week in PC games: a Mass Effect-style RTS, a gamebook RPG for back-stabbing nobles, and a civilisation builder that offers to teach you kanji
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as a Mass Effect-inspired RTS called ZeroSpace, a political RPG gamebook titled The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, and a civilization builder with Japanese language learning elements called Worlds Upon The Wind. Other notable titles include the medieval fencing simulator Ritter & Rotwein and the horror demo Moldrise.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Hands-on Preview - Put a pin in it
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is a forthcoming horror game serving as a prequel to the 1987 film, featuring Doug Bradley reprising his role as Pinhead. The hands-on preview highlighted survival horror mechanics, puzzle-solving, and intense, uncomfortable themes including sexual violence and sadomasochism. The game is set to release on October 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Brightfall is a co-op survival crafting game set on a cursed Celtic island that consumes light and minds
Brightfall is an isometric co-op survival crafting game from Dark Point Games set on a cursed Celtic island. Players must manage light sources and their sanity against a "living darkness system" that corrupts the world and mutates creatures. The game is slated for early access this year.
Night at the Infirmary codes (July 2026)
This guide provides working codes for the Roblox game Night at the Infirmary, which offers players a "survive the night" experience in a haunted hospital setting. It also details how to redeem these codes within the game and where to find future updates and codes, primarily through the game's Discord server.
Netflix's games strategy might be a mess, but Oxenfree studio's ingenious new chiller-thriller shows it has a secret weapon
Netflix's new horror game, Unhinged, developed by Night School Studio, utilizes a unique mechanic where players use their own mobile device to interact with the in-game character's phone. This innovative approach blurs the lines between the player's reality and the game's narrative, creating an immersive experience. Despite Netflix's often inconsistent gaming strategy, Unhinged showcases Night School Studio's potential as a secret weapon for the streaming giant.
Game Demos
Huntin' Buddies is a 4-player online horror-comedy hunting game set in a national park, available on PC via Steam. Players must hunt wildlife to meet quotas and work together to drag large carcasses.
Hand-Drawn Visual Novel Horror Game The Doll Shop Announced for PC
The Doll Shop, a hand-drawn visual novel horror game with romantic elements, has been announced by indie banner Atelier Sentô, founded by comic book artists Cecile Brun and Olivier Pichard. The game is set in a snow-covered Japanese village and features exploration, item collection, puzzle-solving, and dialogue choices with consequences. It is scheduled for release in October 2026 on Steam for PC.
Game Reviews
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has been reviewed by The Wand Report. The review likely covers gameplay, story, and other aspects of the horror title.
Big Hollywood studios are fighting over new director on the block Kane Parsons ahead of his Backrooms sequel
Director Kane Parsons, fresh off the success of his feature film debut 'Backrooms,' is reportedly in negotiations for a lucrative first-look deal with A24. However, other major studios like Warner Bros., Universal, and Sony are also vying to sign the young director. The article highlights a trend of original, lower-budget films with new directors outperforming major blockbusters.
Happy's Humble Burger Cult Released
Happy's Humble Burger Cult has been released on Windows via Steam, offering a cooperative cooking and horror experience for up to four players. This title serves as a sequel to Happy's Humble Burger Farm.
Roman Sands RE:Build sets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Roman Sands RE:Build will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 16, 2026, as announced by Serenity Forge and Arbitrary Metric. The game, originally planned for 2023, is a genre-bending experience that combines visual novel, adventure, puzzle solving, horror, and survival simulation elements.
Roadmaps and Plans
Ubisoft is reportedly working on a New Game Plus mode for Assassin's Creed Black Flag, referred to as 'Resynced'. Additionally, a new game based on Clive Barker's Hellraiser is in development for PlayStation platforms, exploring horror themes.
Midday Multiplex
This article rounds up recent official trailers for several games, including Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, For Honor's Arakure Hero Reveal, and an Animal Spotlight for Planet Zoo 2's African leopard. It also briefly mentions Prinny.