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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.
Prospice ser ut som en blandning av Snowrunner och skräck
Prospice is a new game that blends the challenging terrain management of Snowrunner with horror elements. Players must make deliveries on a haunted island, navigating treacherous environments and supernatural threats. An open playtest is currently available on Steam for approximately one week.
Angel Engine Opens The Doors To A Bleak Sci-Fi Horror
Angel Engine, a new horror and simulation game developed by HMS Studios and published by Black Lantern Collective, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £6.69. The game combines unsettling sci-fi elements with surgical simulation, set in a post-apocalyptic future where players take on the role of a scientist involved in a desperate initiative to save humanity.
Steam quietly dropped six free games — here they are, from creepiest to strangest
Steam has added six new free-to-play games to its library, including the horror title SSTWL – Sector Breach, the visual novels Tyrania Enforcers and Cosdarica’s Journey at the End of the World, the idle RPG Lost Vessel, the simulator Road Diner Simulator: Prologue, and the co-op FPS Codename CURE II. These titles represent a diverse range of genres from various small developers.
This upcoming Steam game is pioneering the accursed trucking genre, and as a former delivery guy I could not be more…
Prospice: Anomalous Logistics, an upcoming driving and delivery simulation from developer Code Wakers, has launched an open playtest on Steam. The game features surreal and unsettling elements, tasking players with delivering cargo on an island described as 'cursed by the corpses of ever rotting gods' while managing resources and surviving supernatural threats.
'A new version of Amnesia: The Dark Descent' may be coming later this year
Frictional Games is reportedly working on a new version of its 2010 horror title Amnesia: The Dark Descent, with a late 2026 release window mentioned in the company's annual report. While details are scarce, speculation suggests it could be a remake, remaster, or a port for platforms like the Nintendo Switch. The studio's next major game is also in pre-production.
Hideo Kojima says he was "blown away" by surprise horror hit Backrooms, which reminds him of "pseudo-3D…
Hideo Kojima expressed his admiration for the surprise horror hit Backrooms, comparing its atmosphere to early pseudo-3D games from the 2D era. He praised the film's art direction, which he felt cleverly incorporated elements of art, architecture, and psychology to evoke a sense of confinement and anxiety. The article also touches on the film's success and its director's cut.
First reactions to Mike Flanagan's Carrie series call it a "powerful" Stephen King adaptation and "not at all what you are expecting"
Early reactions to Mike Flanagan's upcoming Carrie series adaptation for Prime Video have been overwhelmingly positive, with critics praising its powerful take on Stephen King's novel. The show, which stars Summer H. Howell as Carrie, is noted for its surprising modernization and relevant exploration of teenage anxieties and the cycle of violence, deviating from expectations while remaining reverent to the source material.
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Dead Stop - No Vacancy, a retro horror game inspired by 80s themes, is available as a demo on Steam for Windows. The game puts players in the role of a reporter who takes a wrong turn and ends up at the mysterious Paradise Motel.
Silent Hill: Townfall Features 5 Endings, Including Two Locked Behind New Game+
Silent Hill: Townfall will feature five distinct endings, with three main endings determined by player choices and two secret endings locked behind New Game+. Player actions, including aggression levels and investigation thoroughness, will influence the outcome. The game launches September 24th for PlayStation 5 and PC, and a new trailer will be shown at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25th.
Silent Hill: Townfall takes place in 'the perfect storm'—a remote Scottish town that stands on the edge…
Director Jon McKellan discussed the setting and themes of the upcoming horror game Silent Hill: Townfall, which is set in 1996 Scotland. He highlighted the relevance of the era's technological advancements and the town's isolation to the game's narrative, emphasizing the importance of player empathy for the community. McKellan also noted that the subjective nature of Silent Hill allows for diverse player interpretations of the story.
Resident Evil Movie Is Most Violent Thing Zach Cregger Has Ever Made — “You Gotta Go Grotesque”
Director Zach Cregger described his upcoming Resident Evil movie as the most violent project he has ever undertaken, emphasizing its grotesque and brutal nature. He stated the film focuses on a single character's journey fighting monsters rather than expanding on the game's lore. The movie, starring Austin Abrams, is set to release on September 18, with the Resident Evil game series seeing continued success with Resident Evil Requiem selling over 8 million units.
Serve refreshments and spot demons in Night Plane, a PSX-style horror job sim about being a flight attendant in 1999
Night Plane is a new PSX-style horror job simulator where players take on the role of a flight attendant in 1999. Developed by Liquid Static Studio and Snapping Turtle, and published by New Tales, the game challenges players to serve passengers, stow baggage, and identify supernatural threats like goatmen during flights. The game is set to release later this year and will feature retro-inspired visuals and gameplay mechanics.
