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fromThe New Yorker
19 minutes ago

"Exit 8" Is a Video-Game Adaptation That Ingeniously Subverts Its Source

The player ambles through an eerily underpopulated subway station, which gradually comes to resemble a metro-themed infinity loop—a maddeningly repetitive circle of mid-transit hell.
Film
Games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Another Don't Starve game is on the way

Don't Starve Elsewhere introduces 3D terrain and new gameplay elements to the survival game series.
#video-games
Video games
fromMail Online
6 hours ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
Video games
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

How A Trashy 2000s Teen Slasher Predicted 'Dead by Daylight'

Video games have transformed from a niche hobby to a mainstream industry generating $180 billion annually, reflecting societal acceptance and cultural evolution.
Video games
fromMail Online
6 hours ago

The open-world simulator game where you play as JESUS

A Polish game studio has released 'I Am Jesus Christ', an immersive game allowing players to experience the life of Jesus in an open-world format.
Video games
fromInverse
2 weeks ago

How A Trashy 2000s Teen Slasher Predicted 'Dead by Daylight'

Video games have transformed from a niche hobby to a mainstream industry generating $180 billion annually, reflecting societal acceptance and cultural evolution.
#exit-8
Independent films
fromInverse
9 hours ago

How An Eerie New Thriller Revolutionizes The Video Game Movie

The film Exit 8 adapts a video game premise into an emotional narrative about isolation and personal struggle in a liminal space.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.
Independent films
fromKqed
3 days ago

A Tokyo Subway Station Turns Into an Infinite Nightmare in 'Exit 8'

Exit 8 is a unique film set in a subway hallway, exploring themes of perception and connection through a video game-inspired narrative.
Games
fromVulture
2 days ago

There's a Good Video-Game Adaptation Out (Without Mario in It)

Exit 8 explores societal pressures from declining birth rates through a narrative involving a subway incident and a video game experience.
Independent films
fromInverse
9 hours ago

How An Eerie New Thriller Revolutionizes The Video Game Movie

The film Exit 8 adapts a video game premise into an emotional narrative about isolation and personal struggle in a liminal space.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The Exit 8 movie is even better if you play the game first

Exit 8 is a new horror film adaptation of an indie game, enhancing the surreal experience for viewers who play the game first.
Independent films
fromKqed
3 days ago

A Tokyo Subway Station Turns Into an Infinite Nightmare in 'Exit 8'

Exit 8 is a unique film set in a subway hallway, exploring themes of perception and connection through a video game-inspired narrative.
Games
fromVulture
2 days ago

There's a Good Video-Game Adaptation Out (Without Mario in It)

Exit 8 explores societal pressures from declining birth rates through a narrative involving a subway incident and a video game experience.
#resident-evil
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Three Classic Resident Evil Games Are Now Available on Steam

Resident Evil 1, 2, and 3 are now available on Steam with a 50% discount as part of Capcom's spring sale.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Players Keep Finding Veronica Easter Eggs In Resident Evil Requiem

Rumors of a Resident Evil - Code: Veronica remake are fueled by Easter eggs found in Resident Evil Requiem.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Resident Evil at 30: how Capcom's horror opus has survived

Resident Evil revolutionized the gaming industry by introducing vulnerability in horror gameplay, becoming a lasting franchise with over 180 million copies sold.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Three Classic Resident Evil Games Are Now Available on Steam

Resident Evil 1, 2, and 3 are now available on Steam with a 50% discount as part of Capcom's spring sale.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Players Keep Finding Veronica Easter Eggs In Resident Evil Requiem

Rumors of a Resident Evil - Code: Veronica remake are fueled by Easter eggs found in Resident Evil Requiem.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Resident Evil at 30: how Capcom's horror opus has survived

Resident Evil revolutionized the gaming industry by introducing vulnerability in horror gameplay, becoming a lasting franchise with over 180 million copies sold.
#ai
fromThe Verge
1 day ago
Video games

The team behind 1000xResist is making a game about convincing an AI that it isn't human

Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The team behind 1000xResist is making a game about convincing an AI that it isn't human

Sunset Visitor's next game, Prove You're Human, explores themes of AI and consciousness in a narrative adventure format.
Agriculture
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Twin Peaks Meets Stardew Valley In A Creepy New Farming Nightmare

Crop combines atmospheric agriculture with investigative thriller elements, focusing on survival and unraveling a psychological horror narrative.
Music production
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Silent Hill 2 Streamer Gets Copyright Strikes From Makers Of AI Songs

YouTube fails to protect creators from false copyright claims, allowing AI-generated content to infringe on original works without accountability.
fromArmin Ronacher's Thoughts and Writings
2 days ago

Mario and Earendil

Last year changed the way many of us thought about software. It certainly changed the way I did. I spent much of 2025 building, probing, and questioning how to build software, and in many more ways what I want to do.
Software development
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Hardcore Survival Sim With Deadly Twist Is A Smash Hit On Steam

Road to Vostok is a post-apocalyptic single-player survival game that has secured the entire production budget for years to come within just 24 hours of its launch.
Games
#indie-games
fromEngadget
1 day ago
Video games

Indie game Neverway will launch this October, just in time for spooky season

fromEngadget
6 days ago
Video games

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

fromEngadget
1 day ago
Video games

Indie game Neverway will launch this October, just in time for spooky season

Games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Castlevania headlines a big list of exciting indie game reveals

The Triple-I Initiative showcased new indie games, including Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Prove You're Human, highlighting diverse genres and innovative gameplay.
Video games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases are thriving, with new games and updates announced regularly.
Independent films
fromFast Company
5 hours ago

'Exit 8' and liminal space horror: A low-budget movie trend shaped by Gen Z's most traumatic formative years

Independent distributors are focusing on low-budget horror films set in liminal spaces, appealing to Gen Z's love for horror.
Film
fromVulture
3 hours ago

The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death

Poor character decisions in horror films can frustrate viewers, but Margot's journey in Faces of Death offers a relatable and engaging narrative.
Board games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

No Man's Sky now has Pokemon-style creature battles

No Man's Sky introduces Xeno Arena, allowing players to engage in turn-based battles with adopted creatures, enhancing gameplay with strategic elements.
Music production
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

This Turn-Based RPG Musical Is Fun But Drags A Bit In Act 3 | People Of Note Review

People of Note is a whimsical RPG where music battles and friendship combat an ancient power, blending humor with a journey to fame.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Game Devs Explain The Tricks Involved With Letting You Pause

Pausing a game involves various techniques, including manipulating time and adjusting game speed, depending on the game engine used.
US politics
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Is A Epstein Version Of Five Nights At Freddy's Really Going Viral?

Five Nights at Epstein's is a viral game reportedly sweeping through U.S. classrooms, featuring controversial characters in a recreation of Five Nights at Freddy's.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 hours ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
#metal-gear-solid
Independent films
fromEngadget
1 day ago

The Metal Gear Solid movie is back on, with Final Destination: Bloodlines directors in charge

A new film adaptation of Metal Gear Solid is being developed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein at Columbia Pictures.
Independent films
fromEngadget
1 day ago

The Metal Gear Solid movie is back on, with Final Destination: Bloodlines directors in charge

A new film adaptation of Metal Gear Solid is being developed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein at Columbia Pictures.
Film
fromIndieWire
4 days ago

'Faces of Death' Review: One of the Most Notorious Horror Movies Ever Made Gets Smartly Resurrected for the Social Media Era

Daniel Goldhaber's 'Faces of Death' critiques media consumption and violence in a post-modern slasher format, contrasting with the 'Scream' franchise's approach.
fromKotaku
23 hours ago

Cult-Hit Doki Doki Literature Club Fights Sudden Android Removal

Their explanation is that the game's content violates their Terms of Service in its depiction of sensitive themes. DDLC is widely celebrated for portraying mental health in a way that meaningfully connects deeply with players around the world, helping them feel heard, understood, and less alone on their journey.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

1000xRESIST Team Is Back With A New Sci-Fi Game

Prove You're Human is a new sci-fi adventure game exploring AI personhood through CAPTCHA puzzles and psychological horror.
Board games
fromGame Informer
3 days ago

Arkham Horror: The Card Game Designers Highlight The New Jumping On Point

Arkham Horror: The Card Game's new core set offers a fresh starting point for new players while continuing its legacy in tabletop gaming.
Video games
fromInverse
1 day ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is Twisting French Legends Into Nightmare Bosses

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse returns to classic 2D action, set in 1499 Paris, featuring new enemies and gameplay elements.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

1000xResist devs reveal their wild-looking second game about convincing an AI it's not human

"An AI dares to dream she is human. You've been hired to put her in her place."
Video games
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation has announced a new contest called The Playerbase, allowing winners to have their likenesses scanned to appear in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7.
Games
Video games
fromKotaku
23 hours ago

15 Big Indie Games You Should Be Paying Attention To Right Now

The Triple-i Initiative showcase revealed new games, updates, and demos, highlighting indie titles like Belmont's Curse and others from various developers.
Games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

New Half-Life Mod Lets You Save 45+ NPCS & Lead Them To Safety

Half-Life: Lemmings mod allows players to rescue scientists and guards during the Black Mesa incident.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Call Of Duty Might Never Have Existed, And It's Because Of James Bond

James Bond's game development decisions may have prevented the creation of the Call of Duty series.
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Abandoned Elden Ring Cutscene Unearthed Over Four Years Later

This is a look at a never-before-seen map file where a cutscene was filmed for Elden Ring, which showed Miquella planting the Haligtree, as well as the process through which, during earlier development and testing, this cutscene was intended to have been played.
Games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Control Resonant Gameplay Preview: Doing The Unexpected With The Familiar

The former, a story about a traumatized boy defending a city from alien incursions using a biomechanical humanoid mecha in the hopes he will be able to understand himself and earn approval from others, is an apt point of reference for Control Resonant's protagonist Dylan Faden. Dylan, the brother of Federal Bureau of Control's director Jesse Faden, is a powerful parautilitarian who has abilities by way of a connection to an otherworldly entity called Polaris.
DC food
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How games capture the awe and terror of cosmic isolation

The Artemis II mission evokes feelings of solitude and vulnerability in space, reminiscent of experiences in classic and modern space-themed video games.
Games
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Best Crimson Desert Mods To Improve Your Journey Through Pywel

Crimson Desert's modding community enhances gameplay with impressive creations, improving exploration, controls, and adding new elements.
Video games
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 day ago

Let's Play: Genki Kawamura and Jiro Nagae on a New Kind of Video Game Cinema

Genki Kawamura adapts the indie video game into a film, merging artistry with box office potential in a unique horror narrative.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Early Build Of Mirror's Edge Reveals A Wonderfully Cringe Quote

An early build of Mirror's Edge reveals a more talkative protagonist and a unique time trial not present in the final release.
Games
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Super Meat Boy 3D makes suffering fun

Super Meat Boy 3D retains the series' challenging platforming while introducing new 3D movement dynamics.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Heated Arc Raiders Debate Between PvE And PvP Players Goes Viral

A PvE player confronted a PvP player in Arc Raiders, raising questions about player expectations in PvP-enabled games.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

Overwatch's Next Hero Comes With A Badass Grappling Hook (And Juicy Lore Opportunities)

Overwatch introduces a new hero, Sierra, with unique abilities and a connection to the game's lore.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Nier Cosmic Horror Teased On Worst Day Possible

April Fools' Day in Japan sees video game companies teasing projects, with Yoko Taro hinting at a new NieR project.
#state-of-decay-3
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

State Of Decay 3's Announcement Trailer Wasn't Actually The Game

State of Decay 3's announcement trailer was a concept, not representative of the actual game, which was in early development with a small team.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

The State Of Decay 3 Reveal Trailer Was Basically Fake

State of Decay 3's initial trailer was misleading, as the game was not in development at that time.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon

State of Decay 3 will host an alpha test in May, featuring co-op gameplay, base-building, and combat.
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

State Of Decay 3's Announcement Trailer Wasn't Actually The Game

State of Decay 3's announcement trailer was a concept, not representative of the actual game, which was in early development with a small team.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

The State Of Decay 3 Reveal Trailer Was Basically Fake

State of Decay 3's initial trailer was misleading, as the game was not in development at that time.
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon

State of Decay 3 will host an alpha test in May, featuring co-op gameplay, base-building, and combat.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Lasted Three Weeks Before Announcing Shutdown

Live-service games often fail, leading to financial losses and shutdowns shortly after launch, as seen with The Cube, Save Us.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Marathon, One Month Later - Kotaku

Marathon has received positive reviews but faces uncertainty regarding its long-term support and player engagement.
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Canceled Game 'Would Have Been Crimson Desert' Says Avalanche Head

I haven't played Crimson Desert enough, but we had everything that I've seen from Crimson Desert in the plans for that game. It was signed with a big publisher that has a lot of famous IPs...And then they just changed business direction again and wanted to focus on their existing IPs instead of new ones. They broke up with us on a text message, which I will never forgive them for.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

I Can't Stop Playing This Terrible Game, So Maybe It's Good?

Timber Rush is about numbers going up in the crudest way imaginable, a clicker game that barely even features clicking, in which you move your woodcutter side to side as increasing numbers of increasingly silly logs fly around the screen.
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Video games
fromWGB
1 week ago

Devil Jam Review - Hades Survivors?

Devil Jam combines Hades' art style with Vampire Survivors' gameplay, offering a unique experience at a low price, despite lacking depth and storytelling.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Star Wars Eclipse Sounds Like It Will Stay MIA Until PS6

Quantic Dream's Star Wars Eclipse is years away from completion, while Monolith Soft expands its role in developing Zelda games.
#star-wars
Video games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Star Wars: Eclipse Development Isn't Going Well

Star Wars: Eclipse is facing slow development progress, with concerns about Quantic Dream's future and potential sale by NetEase.
Video games
fromWGB
4 days ago

Star Wars: Eclipse Development Isn't Going Well

Star Wars: Eclipse is facing slow development progress, with concerns about Quantic Dream's future and potential sale by NetEase.
#shinji-mikami
Film
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Zombie Movies Should Always Be This Hopeful

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple presents a hopeful vision of postapocalyptic humanity, subverting the genre's expectation of survivors preying on one another.
Video games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Blumhouse's horror-centric cozy game Grave Seasons will be released on August 14

Grave Seasons combines farming and romance with horror elements in a Lovecraftian setting, releasing on August 14.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

'Iron Lung' Review: Markiplier's Slow Burn Video Game Adaptation Offers a Fascinating, Flawed Experiment

Iron Lung demands endurance and patience, delivering a claustrophobic, faithful game adaptation that rewards immersion but risks overwhelming younger audiences.
Video games
fromInverse
4 weeks ago

10 Years Later, A Legendary Horror Franchise Could Help Save Survival Games

Horror movie video game adaptations evolved from 1980s licensed tie-ins to modern asymmetric multiplayer games, with Hellraiser: Revival breaking the predictable Dead by Daylight template by returning to classic first-person survival horror gameplay.
#resident-evil-requiem
Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Resident Evil Requiem Is Getting a Story Expansion, Capcom Confirms

Capcom confirmed a story expansion for Resident Evil Requiem is in development, along with a photo mode and May mini-game update.
fromGame Informer
1 month ago
Games

Resident Evil Requiem Q&A: Chainsaws, Zombies, Nostalgia, And Everything Else We Learned From The Game's Director

Video games
fromGadgets 360
1 month ago

Resident Evil Requiem Is Getting a Story Expansion, Capcom Confirms

Capcom confirmed a story expansion for Resident Evil Requiem is in development, along with a photo mode and May mini-game update.
fromGame Informer
1 month ago
Games

Resident Evil Requiem Q&A: Chainsaws, Zombies, Nostalgia, And Everything Else We Learned From The Game's Director

Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Steam's Big New Zombie Game Is Tense, But Comes At A Bad Time - Kotaku

Quarantine Zone: The Last Checkpoint forces players to run a military checkpoint, making harrowing moral decisions about admitting or handing over potentially infected survivors.
Video games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

Resident Evil Requiem Review - A Sublime Sepulchre - Game Informer

Resident Evil Requiem blends terrifying survival-horror with over-the-top action while maintaining heartfelt character moments, representing the series at its finest after 30 years of refinement.
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fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Brutal Survival-Horror Cronos: The New Dawn Is Getting A Little Easier

Cronos: The New Dawn adds an Easy difficulty via the free Temporal Diver Update to address player complaints about its punishing challenge across major platforms.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Resident Evil Requiem Showcase Reveals Grace And Leon Gameplay Differences

Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem Showcase didn't reveal much about the story, but it did go into detail about how the game will change depending upon which character you're playing, and the title will also introduce new difficulty settings to the franchise. The new heroine, Grace Ashcroft, will represent a more classic, horror-focused approach to gameplay, similar to Resident Evil 2 and 6.
Video games
Video games
fromGame Informer
1 month ago

Reanimal Review - Macabre Merit - Game Informer

Reanimal delivers strong solo gameplay and cinematic horror while exploring war's cost through children's brutalized innocence, though co-op design remains weak.
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