The best survival horror games understand that true fear comes from vulnerability, not invincibility. The essence of a survival horror game lies in its cruel yet simple formula: limited resources equal overwhelming dread. When you’re down to your last bullet and something is definitely breathing down your neck, that’s when your mind muddies the video-game…
Horror games are my favorite genre of games of all time. There is something truly special about horror: the fact that it has multiple subgenres of its own, the emotions that horror evokes in people, and how immersive the genre can become to its audience. However, only a select few, myself included, are firm believers…
Glen Schofield isn’t done. The creator of Dead Space is already making calls about a fourth installment, just weeks after EA’s $55 billion acquisition by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. And he’s not whispering. He’s pitching. Loudly. “I can save you $30–40 million on the idea…
In the competitive landscape of AAA game development, few things generate more speculation than a project that goes quiet. For 2K’s long-gestating shooter, known by its codename “Project Ethos,” the silence has been deafening, leading many to wonder about its fate. Now, the fog of uncertainty has lifted, revealing a major leadership change and a…
Turn-based RPGs are a classic subgenre of the Role Playing genre of games, where the difficulty can range from mind-numbingly easy to “Dear God, why did that crit!?” Turn-based RPGs, especially in the indie space, have innovative storytelling – like Octopath Traveler – or a standout gameplay system – like Darkest Dungeon. The following games…
IllFonic—the studio behind Friday the 13th: The Game, Predator: Hunting Grounds, and Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed—has officially declared its next dream project: a multiplayer Silent Hill game. Yes, really. The team that gave us Jason Voorhees hide-and-seek now wants to take on fog, trauma, and existential dread. And they want to do it asymmetrically. CEO Charles…
A Marvel actor criticizes Ubisoft for canceling an Assassin’s Creed game with a Black protagonist, citing political concerns and highlighting the industry’s struggle with diverse storytelling.
Bloober Team was responsible for the Silent Hill 2 Remake, and it was an instant success, with long-time fans of the series feeling nostalgia, and new players loving the oppressive atmosphere that is Silent Hill 2. At its release, and until this point, Silent Hill 2 has been available only on PlayStation and PC. However,…
A new Shadow the Hedgehog trademark from SEGA sparks rumors of a game remake or a new project. Explore the evidence and official statements shaping the fan speculation.
The legendary gaming industry figure Rebecca Heineman—the first U.S. video game champion, legendary programmer, and Interplay co-founder—is dealing with the final boss of all bosses. The 40-year games industry veteran recently started a GoFundMe to help with an aggressive cancer diagnosis, and true to the American health system, her private insurance is only partially covering…
