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The Slasher returns in Fallout 76
The Slasher enemy type has returned to Fallout 76. The article does not provide further details on the nature of this return or its implications for gameplay.
Halloween Game Gets Price Slashed In This Launch Day Discount
The new asymmetrical horror game Halloween, which features a 1v4 multiplayer experience similar to Dead by Daylight, has received a 20% launch discount. Players can purchase the game for PC via Steam for $32 / £28.60. The game allows players to either play as Michael Myers or as survivors trying to escape.
Halloween: The Game Review – A Mixed Bag of Candy
Halloween: The Game offers a compelling gameplay loop when it clicks, allowing players to embody Michael Myers with supernatural abilities. However, inconsistent mechanics, clunky human-form combat, and repetitive objectives hold it back from being a truly entertaining experience, making it recommendable only to die-hard franchise fans.
Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher Review | TheXboxHub
Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher is a first-person horror game that leans heavily into 1980s slasher film tropes, featuring a writer stalked by a maniac at their cabin. While the game captures the era's aesthetic with synth music and VHS effects, its gameplay, particularly the stealth sections, can be frustrating due to easily triggered enemy AI. Despite its short length and some basic mechanics, it offers occasional scares for fans of the genre.
Yellowcreek Stories – The Cabin Watcher Wants To Make Every Sound Your Last
Yellowcreek Stories – The Cabin Watcher, a first-person stealth horror game, has been released for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5. Developed by Carlos Azuaga and published by JanduSoft, the game challenges players to survive in a remote cabin by remaining undetected by a killer who reacts to sound and light. It is priced at £8.79 and draws inspiration from 1980s slasher films.
Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher arrives this summer to bring back the terror of '80s VHS slashers
JanduSoft and solo developer Carlos Azuaga announced that Yellowcreek Stories: The Cabin Watcher will launch on August 6 for Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. This new horror game is inspired by 1980s VHS slasher films, featuring a writer trapped in a remote cabin with a masked killer.
Dead by Daylight developers on finally getting Jason Voorhees
Behaviour Interactive's Dave Richard and Mathieu Cote discuss the long-awaited addition of Jason Voorhees to Dead by Daylight. They explain that the character is a 'slasher' type and that the team focused on recreating his signature slow, yet surprising, presence in the game. The interview also touches on the broader 'Jason universe' being brought into Dead by Daylight.
The Nightmare Begins: Last Summer Kickstarter Campaign is Now Live
Silent Lamb Studio has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its asymmetrical horror game, Last Summer, inspired by classic slasher films. The campaign aims to involve players in the development process and unlock exclusive rewards. A new gameplay trailer showcases the game's brutal hunter-and-prey mechanics and the terrifying premise of friends fighting for survival at Silent Lamb Camp.
My Best Jason Build In Dead By Daylight Brings Authentic Slasher Energy
This guide details a custom build for the Jason Voorhees character in Dead by Daylight, designed to emulate his relentless movie persona. The build focuses on perks like Hex: Scared To Death, Rampage, Sloppy Butcher, and Scourge Hook: Weeping Wounds, along with specific add-ons like Missing Corkscrew and Mirror Shards, to hinder survivor healing and maintain chase pressure.
Until Dawn 2 has sold me with its campy teen slasher vibes, and it proves there's nothing like old-school scares
Until Dawn 2, developed by Firesprite, is set to revive the campy teen slasher horror of the original. The game promises a return to old-school scares with a new cast and a mysterious island setting, contrasting with Supermassive Games' more serious sci-fi horror title, Directive 8020. The upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive features actors Neil Newbon and Dacre Montgomery, and is already generating excitement for its B-movie slasher vibes.
Until Dawn 2 announced, but it's by a new developer — either way, I'm still excited for more slasher…
Until Dawn 2 has been announced and is being developed by Firesprite Games, not the original creators Supermassive Games. The story follows a group of ghost hunters who encounter real-life horror on a tropical island. The game is slated for a 2027 release and will feature the signature tough choices and consequences of the original.
FERRA is a cyberpunk FPS slasher inspired by Doom and Anime
FERRA is an upcoming cyberpunk FPS slasher developed by EllipsisWorks, set in a futuristic Japan. Players control Yako, a former PMC operative seeking revenge after being experimented on. The game features a dual-form combat system, blending firearms with a fast-paced beast form, and utilizes a unique visual style mixing 3D environments with hand-drawn 2D anime-inspired animations.
Until Dawn Remake Developer Has Shut Down For Good
Ballistic Moon, the studio developing the Until Dawn remake, has been officially dissolved following reports of its closure and layoffs. The dissolution process was completed on February 3, 2025. The article also details the features of the Until Dawn remake, highlighting its rebuilt visuals in Unreal Engine 5 and enhancements for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Scream 7 Spoiler Review – It’s Just Stab At This Point
Scream 7 is a competent but uninspired slasher sequel that fails to deliver meaningful commentary on its themes of AI and nostalgia. While it brings back Sidney Prescott and teases Stu Macher's return through AI-generated footage, the film ultimately lacks the meta-awareness that defined the franchise. The review criticizes the underdeveloped killer motivations and the underutilization of its potentially interesting concepts, concluding that the film is "fine" but disappointing for a series known for reinvention.
Where to Stream Every Friday the 13th Movie Online in 2026 - IGN
This guide details where to stream all Friday the 13th movies online in 2026. The original eight films are available on Paramount+, Jason X can be streamed on Tubi, and later installments are available for rent or purchase. A Blu-ray collection from Shout! Factory is also available, and a new 'Jason Universe' is planned, starting with a Crystal Lake TV show on Peacock.
