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Konami is already thinking about the next wave of Silent Hill games
Konami producer Motoi Okamoto revealed that the company is already planning future Silent Hill projects beyond the initial wave of announced titles. He expressed satisfaction with the reception of recent games like Silent Hill: Townfall and emphasized the importance of continuing the franchise with strong psychological horror narratives and varied gameplay experiences.
Silver Pines Review – The Third Peak
Silver Pines is a debut survival horror game from Wych Elm that blends classic genre elements with puzzle-solving and adventure game mechanics. Players control a private investigator searching for a target in a mysterious town, navigating interconnected environments that require keys and codes. Despite some clashing gameplay mechanics and a story that doesn't fully escalate, the game's unique art style, rotoscoped animations, and strong atmosphere make it a compelling experience.
Hellraiser: Revival Divides Opinion on Release
Hellraiser: Revival has launched to a divided reception, with critics offering a wide range of scores from 4.5/10 to 9/10, while players on Steam have overwhelmingly praised the game. Developed by Saber Interactive and published by Boss Team Games, the first-person horror title is noted for its faithfulness to Clive Barker's original material and its extreme content, which has already caused issues for some content creators. Despite praise for its atmosphere and story, some critics cited bugs and frustrating design.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival launch trailer – survival horror action game released on Nintendo Switch 2
Saber Interactive has released the launch trailer for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, a survival horror action game now available on Nintendo Switch. The game features Doug Bradley reprising his role as Pinhead and introduces a new story within the Hellraiser universe, allowing players to wield supernatural powers.
Resident Evil Requiem Team Added Grace as a Protagonist Because it Wouldn’t be Scary With Just Leon
Producer Masachika Kawata revealed that Grace Ashcroft was added as a protagonist to Resident Evil Requiem because Leon Kennedy's combat expertise would have diminished the horror elements. The game was initially considered as an online experience by director Koshi Nakanishi before returning to its survival horror roots. Resident Evil Requiem has achieved significant commercial success, selling over 8 million copies and generating over $500 million.
Resident Evil Requiem Was Originally Planned as an Online Game, Producer Says
Resident Evil producer Masachika Kawata revealed that Resident Evil Requiem was initially planned as an online game. The concept was later abandoned to refocus on the series' signature survival horror elements.
The Road of Dust and Sorrow secures Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer
The Road of Dust and Sorrow, a story-driven survival-horror game, will launch on December 3, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Silver Lining Interactive and Painted Black Games, the title features pixel art graphics and a dystopian setting where players control Katherine and her daughter Ava trying to survive mutated creatures.
PS5 GOTY Contender Hits PlayStation Store Today With PS Plus Discount
Wych Elm's survival-horror game Silver Pines is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms, including Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game, which blends survival horror, resource management, and puzzle-solving with Metroidvania-inspired level design, is currently offered at a 10% discount. The development team, comprised of veterans from games like The Darkness and Helldivers, drew inspiration from '90s cinema and TV shows.
Terrifying PS5 Action Game Is Out Today on PlayStation Store
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, a new survival horror game, has launched on PlayStation 5. Developed and published by Saber Interactive, the single-player title combines survival horror, stealth, and combat, featuring characters from the iconic horror franchise. The game is available for $39.99 on the PlayStation Store.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Cost of Hope Review – Back Into the Zone | Invision Game Community
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first major expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, significantly enhances the game's atmosphere and gameplay, especially when combined with the free Update 2.0. This update brings substantial improvements including an engine upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.5.4, enhanced lighting, reworked foliage, improved A-Life simulation, new weapons, binoculars, fog, and custom difficulty settings. The expansion itself adds new areas like the Iron Forest and Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, along with a new story that delves into faction conflicts. Despite some remaining rough edges and occasional bugs, the combined package makes the Zone a more immersive and dangerous place, earning a score of 9/10.
Hellraiser Revival Launches With Brutal New Horror | Invision Game Community
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival has launched on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, offering a new survival-horror action experience. Developed by Saber Interactive in collaboration with Clive Barker, the game features an original story, the return of Doug Bradley as Pinhead, and supernatural abilities for players to wield.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Opens The Box To A New Nightmare
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, priced at £34.99 for the Standard Edition and £41.99 for the Deluxe Edition. Developed and published by Saber Interactive, this first-person survival horror experience plunges players into a nightmarish labyrinth alongside characters like Pinhead.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival review: "Pinhead's return is glorious, and exactly what I wanted as a fan of the horror classics"
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is a glorious and violent follow-up to the original movies, successfully capturing the spirit of Clive Barker's novella. While the combat can feel weightless at times, the game excels in its thematic depth, exploration of the Labyrinth, and the utilization of the Cenobites. The game is praised for its mature handling of themes like consent and objectification, making it a strong resurrection of the Hellraiser franchise.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival review – we have such sights to show you
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is a hyper-sexual survival horror game that boldly embraces the franchise's themes of sadomasochism, offering a faithful yet derivative experience. While its handling of sex and violence is uncompromising and its Labyrinth sections are well-realized, the gameplay suffers from ropey combat and poor enemy AI, making it a janky but fascinating adaptation.
Silver Pines Turns A Missing-Person Case Into A Survival Horror Nightmare
Silver Pines, a new survival horror game developed by Wych Elm and published by Team17, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game puts players in the role of a private investigator searching for a missing musician in a seemingly abandoned town, which quickly descends into a dark nightmare with a unique 2.5D perspective and neo-noir aesthetic.
Dead of Darkness 2 announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Eastasiasoft and Retrofiction Games have announced Dead of Darkness 2 for the Nintendo Switch. This isometric 2D survival horror game features handcrafted pixel art, 90s anime-inspired animations, and a narrative that builds upon the lore of the first game, introducing a new cast of characters and the sinister town of Goldren Creek. Key features include a strong narrative, character switching, limited resource management, an arsenal of weapons, and exploration for clues.
Dead of Darkness 2 announced for Nintendo Switch
Eastasiasoft and Retrofiction Games have announced Dead of Darkness 2 for the Nintendo Switch. This isometric 2D survival horror game will feature handcrafted pixel art, 90s anime-inspired animations, and a continuation of the lore from the first game, introducing new characters and the town of Goldren Creek.
Indie Selects for October 2026: Discover and Progress Through Unforgettable Worlds
The ID@Xbox team has curated six standout indie games for October 2026, available on the Xbox Store. The selection includes Mortal Shell II, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Mewgenics, The Sinking City 2, Woodo, and Lou's Lagoon, offering a diverse range of genres from challenging combat and survival horror to cozy puzzles and exploration.
Lynchian noir mystery Silver Pines takes the best bits from horror, the middling bits from Metroidvanias, and the worst bits from adventure games
Silver Pines is a debut title from Wych Elm that blends neo-noir detective mystery, survival horror, and Metroidvania elements. While its moody visual style and intriguing story show promise, the game suffers from excessive backtracking, tedious puzzles, and frustrating dead ends, particularly in its later sections. The reviewer found the exploration and puzzle design to be the weakest aspects, overshadowing the otherwise compelling horror and mystery elements.
State Of Decay 3 Was Announced Early To Keep Undead Labs On Microsoft’s Radar
State of Decay 3 developer Undead Labs announced the game early in 2020 to keep the project on Microsoft's radar during an acquisition spree, according to studio boss Philip Holt. The studio has since become independent and employee-owned. Holt explained that the early announcement was a strategic move to prevent the studio from being overlooked amidst Microsoft's acquisitions of companies like Bethesda and Activision Blizzard.
