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I’m Begging You To Stop Obsessing Over Player Numbers And Just Enjoy Games
This article argues against the obsessive focus on player counts for multiplayer horror games, particularly licensed titles. It contends that games like Halloween and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre aim to capture the spirit of their source material and coexist with established titles like Dead by Daylight, rather than trying to replace them. The author criticizes the narrative that these games are doomed to fail and highlights that many are still enjoyable experiences despite not being live-service giants.
Halloween Cleverly Carves Its Own Path Through Horror Multiplayer – Review
Halloween carves its own unique path through the multiplayer horror genre, offering a distinct experience that stands out from its contemporaries. The game successfully blends horror elements with engaging multiplayer mechanics.
Let The Games Begin: SAW: Genesis Enters Closed Alpha Testing Ahead of Gamescom Showcase
SAW: Genesis has entered its Closed Alpha testing phase, allowing players an early look at the 3v1 asymmetrical horror game developed by Broken Mirror Games, Anshar Studios, and Bloober Team in collaboration with Lionsgate. The testing period, which began distributing keys on July 10, aims to gather feedback for balancing and technical improvements ahead of its Early Access launch and a showcase at Gamescom.
Dead by Daylight hits new all-time peak player count, proving live service isn't dead
Dead by Daylight has achieved a new all-time concurrent player peak of over 125,820 on Steam and over 250,000 across all platforms, driven by the release of the Jason Voorhees chapter and a 60% discount. This surge in players celebrates the game's tenth anniversary and demonstrates the continued success of live service models in the gaming industry.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase: Every Announcement, trailer and Release date
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 featured over 70 announcements, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates for titles like ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and EXODUS. The event also highlighted numerous indie titles and provided updates on existing games such as Little Nightmares III: The Backstage and PowerWash Simulator 2. The showcase covered a wide range of genres and platforms, offering a glimpse into upcoming releases for PC and consoles.
SAW: Genesis – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
SAW: Genesis is a 3v1 multiplayer horror game set in the aftermath of World War I. Players can sign up for the beta to experience the game where three Accused must escape procedurally generated mazes while one Judge orchestrates their suffering. The game features asymmetrical gameplay with persistent consequences for player actions.
All Major Summer Game Fest 2026 Announcements
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, including Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN, Final Fantasy VII Revelation launching in spring 2027 for multiple platforms, and the Resident Evil Veronica remake. New titles like Alien: Isolation 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Virtua Fighter Crossroads were also revealed, alongside updates for existing franchises and new IPs across various genres.
September 2026 Is Packed With Games Trying To Avoid GTA 6
With Grand Theft Auto VI set to release in November, many game developers are strategically launching their titles in September to avoid direct competition. September 2026 is particularly crowded with anticipated releases across various genres, including The Blood of Dawnwalker, Halloween, Phantom Blade Zero, Marvel's Wolverine, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, Dune Awakening, Control Resonant, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Multiplayer Horror Adventure Invokyr Demo Available Now
Ludogram has released a free playable demo for their upcoming multiplayer horror adventure game, Invokyr, on Steam. The demo allows players to experience the cooperative survival gameplay, featuring procedurally generated runs and a mix of classic and jungle-themed events. Amelia Tyler voices the mysterious Game Master in the title, which is also slated for Early Access later this year.
Horror multiplayer game Hands Over announced for Nintendo Switch
ArtDock has announced Hands Over, a five-player cooperative horror game for the Nintendo Switch. The game features players taking turns at a table, facing challenges that test luck, nerve, and trust, with the ability to sabotage opponents using influence cards. Release timing for the game will be announced at a later date.
Content Warning Console Versions Shadowdrop
The multiplayer horror game Content Warning has been released on consoles including the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, with cross-play enabled across all platforms. The game, which requires players to film expeditions in "The Old World" and achieve a view count on "SpookTube" to progress, also received an update for its PC version that adds Steam Deck compatibility.
Studio Ellipsis Offers a Glimpse of What Players Will Experience in Nightholme with Gameplay Trailer
Studio Ellipsis has released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming multiplayer horror hunt game, Nightholme, showcasing core gameplay mechanics. Players can sign up for a closed beta scheduled for Summer 2026. The trailer highlights player roles as Grimrunners and Grimspawns, objectives like hunting bosses or pursuing quests, and the importance of the Terror Seed for progression. Studio Ellipsis Head Alex Amancio emphasized a community-first approach and the goal of making games unpredictable.
The Outlast Trials just got a huge update, reminding us that multiplayer horror need not be friendslop
The Outlast Trials has received a significant update with its sixth content season, Project Judas, introducing new environments and trials themed around film and TV production. This update expands Red Barrels' co-op horror experience, making it one of the most content-rich games in the genre. The article highlights how the game successfully blends challenging gameplay with cooperative mechanics, contrasting it with the concept of 'friendslop'.
Phasmophobia 1.0 Won't Be Delayed As Its Dev Gets Into Something Totally Different
Kinetic Games confirmed that the 1.0 release of its multiplayer horror game Phasmophobia is on track for later this year, with no delays expected despite the studio's expansion into publishing. Studio CEO Daniel Knight stated he remains exclusively focused on Phasmophobia development, with new hires managing publishing duties. The 1.0 update will include overhauled character models, new maps, and additional ghost events, with a Nintendo Switch port also planned.
