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fromFuturism
14 hours ago

AI Company Known for Teen Suicides Launches New Feature to Turn Books Into Roleplaying Experiences

Character.AI introduces 'c.ai Books' to create interactive storytelling experiences using classic literature, despite past controversies and a ban on underage users.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Cyberpunk platformers, gallivanting geckos and other new indie games worth checking out

Indie game showcases and events are highlighting new titles and updates in the indie gaming space this weekend.
Board games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Pragmata Guide: 7 Tips To Know Before You Start Playing

Combining gunplay and hacking creates a complex gameplay experience that requires strategic resource management and multitasking.
Games
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Panic says the Playdate Catalog won't accept games made with generative AI

Panic will not accept games using generative AI for art, audio, music, text, or dialog in the Playdate Catalog.
Everyday cooking
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Creature Kitchen Is More Than A Creepy Subversion Of Cozy Games

Creature Kitchen combines cozy cooking with horror elements, requiring players to meet the unique dietary needs of various critters.
Independent films
fromInverse
5 days ago

An Acclaimed Cosmic Horror Game Is Becoming A Movie - With A Surprising Twist

Video game adaptations are thriving, with Bloodborne set to become an R-rated animated film true to its original gory spirit.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Fortune's Run Is Due A New Update Now Its Dev Is Out Of Prison

Dizzie, the developer of Fortune's Run, has been released from prison and is resuming work on the game after a year-long pause.
#bloodborne
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Sony Is Working on an Animated Bloodborne Movie

Sony is developing an R-rated animated film adaptation of Bloodborne, with Jacksepticeye as a producer.
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Bloodborne is being turned into an R-rated animated film

Sony is adapting Bloodborne into an R-rated animated feature with producer Seán McLoughlin.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Sony Is Working on an Animated Bloodborne Movie

Sony is developing an R-rated animated film adaptation of Bloodborne, with Jacksepticeye as a producer.
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Bloodborne is being turned into an R-rated animated film

Sony is adapting Bloodborne into an R-rated animated feature with producer Seán McLoughlin.
#horror
Independent films
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Itch! review skin-crawling body horror meets supermarket standoff in low-budget chiller

A horror film explores a contagious disease causing fatal itching, blending body horror with character dynamics in a modestly budgeted setting.
Writing
fromPolygon.com
3 weeks ago

This new crime thriller brings a haunting, video game-inspired edge to NYC noir

The novel is inspired by horror and mystery, set in 1990s New York, following a Polish immigrant's dark journey.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Mortuary Assistant review game-inspired horror simulates morgue work with conviction

The Mortuary Assistant excels in practical effects but struggles with character depth and narrative balance.
Film
fromWIRED
5 days ago

A New Horror Movie Depicts Realistic Snuff. That's Not the Most Disturbing Thing About It

The reboot of Faces of Death reflects modern society's exposure to real violence through social media and its impact on viewers.
#metro-2039
fromGadgets 360
6 days ago
Games

Next Metro Game Will Reportedly Be Revealed at an Xbox Show This Week

A new Metro game titled Metro 2039 is expected to be revealed at an Xbox event this week.
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago
Video games

Metro 2039 Promises Series' Darkest Story Yet, Will Arrive This Winter

Metro 2039 will feature a new protagonist and the darkest story in the series, launching in winter 2026 on multiple platforms.
Games
fromGadgets 360
6 days ago

Next Metro Game Will Reportedly Be Revealed at an Xbox Show This Week

A new Metro game titled Metro 2039 is expected to be revealed at an Xbox event this week.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Metro 2039 Promises Series' Darkest Story Yet, Will Arrive This Winter

Metro 2039 will feature a new protagonist and the darkest story in the series, launching in winter 2026 on multiple platforms.
Independent films
fromInverse
6 days ago

The Directors Of A 2025 Horror Hit Are Making A Metal Gear Solid Movie

Video games increasingly adopt cinematic storytelling, with Hideo Kojima's work exemplifying this trend, particularly through the Metal Gear Solid franchise.
Board games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Puzzle Spy International Deserves To Be Played By Way More People

Puzzle Spy International offers a collection of 11 engaging puzzles with a light story, ideal for solo or cooperative play.
Games
fromEngadget
1 week 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.
fromKotaku
1 week 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
6 days ago

Pragmata Review: A Heartwarming Sci-Fi Puzzle Shooter

Capcom's sci-fi puzzle shooter offers a refreshing take on parenthood themes, featuring a positive father-daughter dynamic in a unique gaming experience.
fromGadgets 360
5 days ago

Major Story Spoilers, Ending and Footage From 007 First Light Have Leaked

Over an hour of footage, including the apparent ending of the game, has leaked due to a security flaw with the Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS). Fans eager to experience the game without spoilers should be wary of major story revelations from the game now circulating online, six weeks ahead of First Light's May 27 launch.
Video games
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks 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.
Games
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

BOXROOM lets you build a cozy game room for your Steam library

Customize a virtual space to showcase your game library with personalized furniture and game displays.
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Pragmata is just OK, but it could've been great

Pragmata takes the bones of Resident Evil's slow-paced action and merges it with a sci-fi world that explores everything from lunar colonization to artificial intelligence.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 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.
Games
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week 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.
#control-resonant
DC food
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Control Resonant Gameplay Preview: Doing The Unexpected With The Familiar

Control Resonant draws primary inspiration from its predecessor Control, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and InFamous: Second Son, following protagonist Dylan Faden as he navigates supernatural threats while searching for his sister Jesse.
DC food
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Control Resonant Gameplay Preview: Doing The Unexpected With The Familiar

Control Resonant draws primary inspiration from its predecessor Control, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and InFamous: Second Son, following protagonist Dylan Faden as he navigates supernatural threats while searching for his sister Jesse.
fromInverse
1 month ago

'Undertone' Is Scariest With What It Doesn't Show

The first thing you notice about undertone is how quiet it is; not just in its audio mix, but in how it's shot - primarily steady wide shots that slowly pan across empty rooms, allowing your eyes to frantically scan for something amiss. It's an understated form of filmmaking that allows for the movie's scares to hit all that much harder.
Film
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Mr. Resident Evil signs a deal with Mr. Stellar Blade

We believe we can respect each other as creators and make games together. And I think with Hyung-Tae, we can even enjoy the hard parts.... Seeing my own vision and ideals come into focus like this, and finding someone whose direction aligns so closely is something I've rarely experienced before in my career.
Video games
#survival-horror
Video games
fromEngadget
3 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.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes arrives in April

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is developed by Iconik and not by Tarsier Studios, but it's still connected to the beloved titles Little Nightmares I and II. Remember Dark Six, the protagonist Six's dark doppelganger from the previous games? Well, in this installment, you will control her as she goes on a journey to reunite with the actual Six in order to reunited with her and become whole.
Games
Board games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Our Dark Lord Cthulhu Awakens In This Lovecraftian Adventure

The Dark Rites of Arkham is a point-and-click adventure game set in Lovecraft's fictional city of Arkham, where Detective Jack Foster investigates ritualistic murders linked to mystical cults and ancient gods.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Capcom's next big game explores the horrors of AI

Pragmata is a sci-fi third-person action game where players control two characters—a suited man and an android child—to explore a lunar research station and combat robots through hacking mechanics.
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.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

'Return to Silent Hill' Review: Video Game Adaptations Sink to a Mesmerizing New Low

Return to Silent Hill is a claustrophobic, incomplete adaptation that squanders Silent Hill 2's psychological depth and fails as coherent cinematic horror.
Video games
fromInverse
1 month 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
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Resident Evil Requiem's 'Final Puzzle' Has Been Solved

Resident Evil Requiem's Final Puzzle solution involves hidden clues scattered across documents, environments, and items that require multiple playthroughs to solve without external guides.
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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

One Of Resident Evil Requiem's Best Scares Is In Safety

The Girl monster in Resident Evil Requiem adapts to player strategies by destroying light sources that initially provided safety, eliminating predictable escape tactics.
Games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Resident Evil Requiem's 'Final Puzzle' Has Been Solved

Resident Evil Requiem's Final Puzzle solution involves hidden clues scattered across documents, environments, and items that require multiple playthroughs to solve without external guides.
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.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

One Of Resident Evil Requiem's Best Scares Is In Safety

The Girl monster in Resident Evil Requiem adapts to player strategies by destroying light sources that initially provided safety, eliminating predictable escape tactics.
Games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Reanimal Review: A Great Ending Can't Save A Boring Adventure

A beautifully rendered haunted-house game offers expanded environments and collectibles but weak mechanics, diluted threats, and underused space, making exploration unrewarding.
#bloober-team
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Outside Parties is the creepiest Playdate game yet, and I'm kind of obsessed

Outside Parties is a Playdate horror scavenger-hunt that builds intense atmosphere using a massive gigapixel panoramic image and eerie audio-driven narrative.
#silent-hill
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Layers of 3 revealed via a mysterious trailer and poem

The new chapter will include not only a game but a novel and music, the company said in a press release. The developer revealed the new IP via a live-action teaser, with an actor reading lines from William Blake's poem, The Sick Rose. A painting then fell from the wall, and the actor then turned over an hourglass with red sand, with a tagline stating "The door won't stay closed."
Video games
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Directive 8020 brings sci-fi survival horror to PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on May 12

The story focuses on the crew of a spaceship that has crash landed onto another world. The survivors have to contend with an alien lifeform that's hunting them and can mimic its prey (no prizes for guessing that Supermassive took inspiration from The Thing here). If these astronauts want to stay alive, though, they'll put the lives of everyone on a dying Earth at risk.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

The MindsEye Publishing Car Wreck Ends With No Hitman Mission

What this means for the future of , once pitched as the first building block in an ambitious open-world metaverse , is currently unclear. But apparently the mission, the shooter's highest-profile bit of upcoming content, is canceled. Build a Rocket Boy and IO Interactive didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. The most surprising part of Insider Gaming 's report is that Build a Rocket Boy was apparently the one pushing to end the ill-fated partnership, a decision influenced by the 's "desire to bring its publishing in-house and gain more control over its future."
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

Cult-Classic '90s Horror Game Comes To Steam With Bizarre Title

The 1995 cult game The Dark Eye returns to Steam as Edgar Allan Poe's Interactive Horror: 1995 Edition, restored via ScummVM with Burroughs narration.
Video games
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Survival-horror virtual reality game Dread Meridian' launches today

Dread Meridian is a Lovecraft-inspired VR survival horror on Meta Quest and Steam, combining resource-scarce campaign gameplay with 2v2 PvP for $19.99.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months 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.
Video games
fromGame Informer
2 months 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.
Video games
fromGame Informer
in 1 month

How 007 First Light Learns From And Moves Beyond Hitman

IO Interactive used Hitman expertise to shape 007 First Light’s open-ended spy gameplay, emphasizing multiple infiltration paths and player choice.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Split Fiction Studio Already Working On Its Next Game

Hazelight is actively developing a new mocap-acted game as a follow-up to 2025's Split Fiction.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Reanimal wants to devour you

The woods in Reanimal are full of surprises. You will encounter human cadavers that slither like snakes, gigantic talking pigs, and, at one point, a forlorn, supersized whale who seems resigned to an agonizingly slow death. These variously monstrous beings inhabit a realm that, though it looks like our own, seems to defy spatial logic: the forest leads to an oceanic expanse, which segues into a decrepit, towering city. It's like Aesop's Fables meets the nightmare visions of both Lars von Trier and J.G. Ballard.
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