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Silent Hill: Townfall Looks Part Resident Evil 7, Part Scary Myst In Release Date Trailer
A new trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall revealed a September 24 release date and showcased its first-person gameplay, drawing comparisons to Resident Evil 7 for its combat and stealth, and Myst for its puzzle-solving elements. Developed by Screen Burn and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game is set in 1996 and follows Simon Ordell exploring the Scottish town of St. Amelia.
Silent Hill: Townfall Release Date Set
Konami announced that Silent Hill: Townfall will be released on September 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC. The game is a first-person survival horror experience focusing on stealth and puzzle-solving, with new footage revealed during the State of Play 2026 showcase.
Silver Pines gets release date, coming to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Silver Pines, a Metroidvania horror game developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, will be released on October 8, 2026, for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game features survival horror gameplay, puzzle solving, and resource management in a dreamlike, neo-noir setting.
The Core – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
The Core is an upcoming action-adventure game where players awaken as an AI in a forgotten facility with no memory. The game combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, featuring momentum-based movement and a versatile zapper tool. Players can sign up for the beta on Steam.
Necrophosis: Full Consciousness is available now
PQube and Dragonis Games have released Necrophosis: Full Consciousness on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, including the Subconsciousness DLC. The game features cosmic dread inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and Zdzisław Beksiński, focusing on exploration and puzzle-solving. A physical PlayStation 5 edition also bundles The Shore: Enhanced Edition.
How to solve the fireplace puzzle in 007 First Light
This guide explains how to solve the fireplace puzzle within the game 007 First Light. The article provides step-by-step instructions to help players overcome this specific in-game challenge.
How to solve the fireplace puzzle while investigating the dining room in 007 First Light
This guide explains how to solve the fireplace puzzle in the Carpathian Hotel level of 007 First Light. The solution involves interacting with animal symbols on the fireplace in the correct order: Lion, Goat, Snake, which opens a hidden door.
Mina the Hollower is an 8-bit world of complex wonder
Mina the Hollower, the upcoming game from Yacht Club Games, draws heavy inspiration from classic titles like The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. The game features a top-down perspective with a focus on intricate world puzzles and challenging platforming, reminiscent of 8-bit era games. While offering robust combat and traversal mechanics, its core appeal lies in its complex world design that encourages exploration and problem-solving.
Jackbox Games' Upcoming Release Is Basically An Aussie 'Thank Goodness You're Here'
Jackbox Games has announced My Arms Are Longer Now, a new puzzle and stealth game developed by Melbourne-based studio Toot Games. The game is scheduled for a PC release this year, with a console launch planned for 2027. It features an absurd comedy style and art direction reminiscent of Thank Goodness You're Here and Untitled Goose Game.
Pulsebreaker – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Pulsebreaker is a survival horror game inspired by the PlayStation 1 era, featuring skill-based gameplay, fixed camera angles, and scarce resources. Players must manage inventory, solve puzzles, and face zombie hordes, utilizing an innovative Focus Meter system for powerful abilities and tactical combat.
Yoshi And The Mysterious Book review - a bestiary of a game
Yoshi And The Mysterious Book is an inventive Nintendo Switch title that blends traditional 2D platforming with experimental puzzle-solving centered around unique creatures. Despite a slow start and mediocre visuals, the game offers surprising depth and content, encouraging players to explore its charming worlds and discover hidden secrets.
How to turn on the Power Center turbine at Alien Ruins in Subnautica 2
This guide details how to activate the Power Center turbine located in the Alien Ruins of Subnautica 2. Players must first unlock the fourth Angel Comb to interact with Axum technology, then solve a puzzle involving infected Bloom Clankers to revive the adult Angel Comb. Subsequent steps involve interacting with terminals, repairing a broken turbine using the Habitat Builder, and activating a locked terminal before heading to the Research Outpost to scan an Orrary and unlock a message from Noa.
Hands On: The Classic Zelda Formula Is In Safe Hands With 'The Adventures Of Elliot'
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG from Square Enix's Team Asano, aims to capture the classic Zelda formula with its dungeon crawling, puzzle-solving, and open-world exploration. The game features an HD-2D art style and a young hero accompanied by a fairy companion, with combat and abilities offering customization. The preview was conducted on PlayStation 5, with hopes for strong performance on Nintendo Switch.
Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Charms And Delights With New Trailer
Nintendo has released a new trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, showcasing its charming art style and new creatures. The game, which focuses on investigating and utilizing various creatures found within a mysterious book, is set to launch on May 21, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. The trailer highlights puzzle-solving mechanics and different ways players can use the creatures to progress through levels.
How to investigate the Tadpole Pens in Subnautica 2
This guide details how to investigate the Tadpole Pens in Subnautica 2, which involves solving the first major puzzle of the game by recovering a door code from the Hot Caves. Players will need to unlock the Heat Tolerance Adaptation and navigate lava vents to find a colonist named Zip's black box, which contains the code to open the Tadpole Pens door.
Explore A Corporate Nightmare In Solomon Snow: First Contact
Solomon Snow: First Contact, a sci-fi action-adventure game from Futuresalt Entertainment, has been released on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Players navigate a collapsing corporate tower, battling alien invaders through exploration, puzzle-solving, and squad management. The game features 38 floors of danger, a mix of conventional and unconventional weaponry, and challenging boss encounters.
Pragmata review – No Escort Mission
Pragmata is a bold and different action-adventure game that blends sci-fi storytelling, puzzle-solving, and combat. Players control Hugh Williams, a stranded astronaut who teams up with a mysterious android girl named Diana, forming a compelling father-daughter relationship. Despite a steep learning curve for its dual-combat system, the game offers a unique experience with impressive visuals powered by the RE Engine, exploring themes of isolation and artificial intelligence.
Journey of Johann: To The Sky Expands The Action Platforming Series
Journey of Johann: To The Sky, the latest action-platformer in the series, has been released for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Developed by Apapappa Games and published by Xitilon, the game features puzzle-solving, collectibles, and speedrun-focused gameplay. A Biome Bundle containing previous games in the series is also available.
How to find the Serial Number for the Probe in Directive 8020
This guide explains how to find the serial number for the probe in the game Directive 8020. The required four-digit code, 2540, can be pieced together by examining three different screens located around the probe and its surroundings on Tau Ceti f.
How to explore and fix the Windmill in Outbound
This guide details how to explore and fix the Windmill landmark in the game Outbound. Players must repair a Cogwheel using 20 Scrap Metal and then find three key items: the Signal Decryptor, Terminal Executable, and Password Databank to unlock a Terminal and obtain the Mortar and Pestle Blueprint.