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Total Chaos launch trailer – psychological horror game hits Nintendo Switch 2
The psychological horror game Total Chaos has launched on Nintendo Switch 2 with a new trailer. Developed by Sam Prebble of Trigger Happy Interactive and published by Infogrames, an Atari label, the game features a brutal, atmospheric nightmare blending survival horror elements. It runs at up to 1080P docked and 720P handheld, with selectable performance modes targeting 30FPS or 60FPS.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)
Several Nintendo staff members shared their weekend gaming plans, including playing demos for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Call of the Elder Gods. Other titles mentioned include Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pentiment, Blasphemous II, and Alien: Isolation. The article also notes the ongoing Golden Week holiday in Japan and a Pokémon YouTube channel's closure due to copyright strikes.
The Brotherhood Unveils a Terrifying First Look at Their New Survival Horror Adventure Game ANIMAL USE PROTOCOL - GameHaunt
The Brotherhood has revealed Animal Use Protocol, a new PC survival horror game built on Unreal Engine 5. Players control Penn, an intelligent chimpanzee, escaping a dystopian lab with his rat companion Trip while being hunted by a monstrous chimaera. The game blends elements of Alien: Isolation and Amnesia: The Bunker, focusing on stealth and puzzle-solving with a gravity control device. A release date has not yet been announced, but the game will be available on Steam and GOG.
Metro 2039 Has Been Wishlisted 1 Million Times
Developer 4A Games announced that Metro 2039 has surpassed 1 million wishlists across all platforms since its store pages went live. The upcoming title, set to release this winter on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, is a mainline entry in the Metro franchise and will feature familiar gameplay mechanics such as the iconic watch for tracking breathing filter swaps.
Akira Yamaoka to Score Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy
Stormind Games announced that Akira Yamaoka, known for his work on the Silent Hill series, will compose the soundtrack for their upcoming survival horror game, Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy. The game is slated for release by the end of 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
I didn't think a 2D platformer could be scary, but oh boy did this game about a forsaken nun in a dead world of…
Metamorphosis is a unique and excellent 2D platformer with survival horror and body horror elements, featuring gruesome pixel art and superb sound design. Despite its initial slow start, the demo showcases a deeply unsettling atmosphere and challenging combat mechanics that reward player skill. The game is currently available as a demo on Steam with a release date to be announced.
This new deep-sea roguelike turns mining into a survival horror grind
The Subminer, a new deep-sea roguelike from developer Tech Turtles and publisher Yogscast Games, blends survival horror with mining mechanics. Set on the icy moon Enceladus, players pilot a bio-droid's submarine to explore procedurally generated depths, gather resources, and evade mysterious creatures. The game, which emphasizes a 'Live. Dive. Repeat.' loop, is set to launch on Steam in 2026.
25+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Weekend Offer Sale (Europe)
The European PlayStation Store is hosting a Weekend Offer sale featuring numerous PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games at reduced prices until May 4th, 2026. The sale includes highly-rated titles such as A Plague Tale: Innocence, Dead Space, and Burnout Paradise Remastered, among many others.
Dr. Psycho: Hospital Escape Locks You In A Nightmare
Dr. Psycho: Hospital Escape has launched on Xbox Series X|S, offering a survival horror experience focused on stealth and tension. Developed by Whitebrix and published by Upscale Studio, the game challenges players to escape an abandoned psychiatric hospital within three in-game days while being hunted by Dr. Psycho and his patients. Priced at £4.19, it aims to deliver a focused and atmospheric horror experience.
Aphelion review - saving the world, one relationship at a time
Aphelion is a sci-fi adventure game that blends walking simulator, romance, and survival horror elements, set in 2062 on the planet Persephone. Players control astronaut Ariane Montclair as she navigates the icy landscape and deals with a mysterious electromagnetic creature after a crash landing. While praised for its characters, animation, and environments, the game is criticized for its linear story, repetitive gameplay, and technical issues.
New Resident Evil Movie Parallels RE2 Story but Skips Nemesis | HappyGamer
Director Zach Cregger's upcoming Resident Evil movie will parallel the story of Resident Evil 2, focusing on survival horror elements and omitting the Nemesis character. This approach aims to respect the source material and capture the atmosphere of the original game, unlike previous film adaptations. The decision to exclude Nemesis is seen as logical given the focus on characters other than S.T.A.R.S. members.
Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Movie Gets Its First Teaser Trailer
The new Resident Evil movie adaptation directed by Zach Cregger has released its first teaser trailer, with a planned release date of September 18, 2026. Cregger aims to tell a story that exists alongside the games rather than retelling existing narratives. The article also mentions a minigame update for Resident Evil Requiem and its sales milestone.
Dinosaur stealth survival horror game Wilderdark announced for PC
Team Junkfish, the developer behind the Monstrum series, has announced Wilderdark, a new first-person stealth survival horror game. The title is currently in development for PC.
Junkfish Returns to First-Person Survival Horror with New Title Wilderdark
Junkfish has unveiled Wilderdark, a new first-person survival horror game set on an island overrun by a mysterious organism corrupting dinosaurs and plant life. A demo will be available on Steam starting May 7, with the full game launching in 2026. The game marks Junkfish's return to the genre after their previous title, Monstrum.
The new Resident Evil movie will take place "on the periphery" of Resident Evil 2, and everything else we learned from the set of Zach Cregger's new horror film
The new Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, will be set on the periphery of Resident Evil 2, focusing on an original character named Bryan. Production designer Tom Hammock aimed to recreate the tension and atmosphere of the original games, drawing inspiration from Resident Evil 2 and other entries for creature design and city aesthetics. The film, set to release on September 18, prioritizes an immersive horror experience for fans of the games.
Weapons star has the night from hell in first trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie
The first trailer for Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil movie has been released, showcasing an original story and characters set in Raccoon City. The film, directed by Cregger, stars Austin Abrams as a medical courier caught in a night of survival horror. The movie is set to arrive in theaters on September 18.
Resident Evil Q&A: Director Zach Cregger shares inspirations and a new film teaser
Director Zach Cregger discusses his inspirations for the new Resident Evil film, drawing heavily from Resident Evil 2 and Village's survival horror mechanics and intense scares. The film aims to tell an original story within the Resident Evil universe, focusing on a character's journey through Raccoon City during the T-virus outbreak, and will feature numerous easter eggs for fans. The movie is set to release on September 18.
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE Review
This review of the Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE highlights the fantastic final boss fight as a major positive. However, it criticizes the hiding mechanic and notes that a significant number of ghosts were missed by the reviewer.
The Brotherhood launches a chilling first look at their new survival horror adventure game, ANIMAL USE PROTOCOL.
The Brotherhood has released the teaser trailer for their upcoming survival horror adventure game, ANIMAL USE PROTOCOL. The trailer showcases the game's blend of tense stealth, resource management, and narrative-driven horror, drawing comparisons to Alien: Isolation and Amnesia: The Bunker. ANIMAL USE PROTOCOL is built on Unreal Engine 5 and is set to release on PC via Steam and GOG.
AKIRA YAMAOKA, LEGENDARY SILENT HILL COMPOSER, TO SCORE REMOTHERED: RED NUN’S LEGACY
Stormind Games announced that legendary Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka will create the soundtrack for their upcoming survival horror game, Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy. Yamaoka expressed his desire to create music that deeply integrates with the game's atmosphere and player experience. The game is slated for release by the end of 2026 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and Xbox Series S/X.