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Minimum Alan Wake 2 PC Requirements Lowered After Remedy's Optimization Efforts

Remedy has announced that it has lowered the minimum PC requirements to play survival horror adventure Alan Wake 2. The studio says it's been working to optimize the popular sequel, which is Remedy'…

March 6, 2024 | 09:16 EST

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Grisly Medical Sim Autopsy Simulator Returns With Fresh 2024 Release Window

Team17 and developer Woodland Games have "re-announced" their upcoming medical simulation title Autopsy Simulator, which is now scheduled for a 2024 release on PC. As you might expect from the name…

February 27, 2024 | 10:31 EST

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Alan Wake 2 Sales Reach 1.3 Million, Fastest-Selling Remedy Game So Far

Remedy has revealed sales figures for survival horror sequel Alan Wake 2, and it's the studio's fastest-selling title to date. Per an official announcement, Alan Wake 2 sold a million copies by the…

February 16, 2024 | 03:17 EST

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PlayStation State of Play January 2024 Recap - Check Out All the News, Trailers, and Reveals

Sony just hosted the first State of Play broadcast of 2024, including many reveals from developers around the world.  The livestreamed event included new extensive looks at Stellar Blade by Goddess…

January 31, 2024 | 05:05 EST

Ilkka Villi as the writer Alan Wake in Remedy's Alan Wake 2
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Alan Wake 2 Update Finally Lets You Choose Your Chapter

Remedy has released a brand new Alan Wake 2 update, and it's bringing a much-requested feature to the survival horror game. The biggest new feature included in this update is Chapter Select, which…

January 31, 2024 | 09:54 EST

The father and son characters from the pixel art game Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit standing in front of a dumpster
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit Trailer Leaked, Then Confirmed by Scott Cawthon

A new Five Nights at Freddy's spinoff game has been leaked, but in a rather surprising twist, the game's existence has also been confirmed by the series' creator. From the leaked trailer (which you…

January 24, 2024 | 08:27 EST

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Ghostwire: Tokyo Is Now Free For a Day on the Epic Games Store

The latest game made free for a day on the Epic Games Store to celebrate the Holidays has been revealed, and it's Tango Gameworks' supernatural action game Ghostwire: Tokyo. The game can be…

December 24, 2023 | 11:47 EST

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Stray Souls Developer Jukai Studio Shuts Down Following Poor Reception

Jukai Studio, the developer of othe action-horror game Stray Souls has announced its shutdown. This follows the closure (at least in its previous form) of the game's publisher Versus Evil.…

December 24, 2023 | 01:04 EST

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As Dusk HD Releases All Profits in December Will Go to the Developers Who Made It

Today New Blood Interactive released Dusk HD, the remastered version of its successful boomer shooter Dusk.  Yet, the good news don't stop at the launch of a new experience for the fans. We learn…

December 11, 2023 | 03:12 EST

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Hideo Kojima Announces New Game "OD" in Partnership With Xbox and Filmmaker Jordan Peele

During The Game Awards 2023, Hideo Kojima himself announced Kojima Productions' next game, titled "OD." OD is a horror game that intends to explore "the concept of testing your fear threshold."…

December 8, 2023 | 02:07 EST

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Alan Wake 2 Getting New Game+ Feature

Today Remedy Entertainment dropped a very explicit tease on a much-requested feature coming to its survival horror Alan Wake 2.  Apparently, the game is getting a New Game+ mode, which will let…

December 1, 2023 | 02:35 EST

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Silent Hill 2 Remake Developer Asks Fans to be Patient as Production Is Going Smoothly

Back in October 2022, Konami and Bloober Team announced the remake of Silent Hill 2,  but since then, fans haven't heard much about the fate of the beloved game.  Today, Bloober Team broke the…

November 26, 2023 | 06:31 EST

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Returnal Director Harry Krueger Will Leave Housemarque After 14 Years

Housemarque has announced that Returnal director Harry Krueger is to leave the company after a 14-year tenure. In an announcement post on Housemarque's website, Krueger says he's been "incredibly…

November 20, 2023 | 09:43 EST

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Alan Wake Update 10 Available Now With 100+ Fixes

Today Remedy Entertainment released a brand new update of its highly acclaimed survival horror game Alan Wake 2.  The update comes with over 100 fixes, including critical issue that could block…

November 9, 2023 | 03:02 EST

A picture showcasing the front cover of From Ants to Zombies, with a glowing ceramic pumpkin and skeleton diorama sitting on each side, against a soft grey backdrop.

This Coffee-Table Book Covers Six Decades of Video Game Horror

This is From Ants to Zombies, the newest release from video game literature publisher Bitmap Books, and one that aims to be a definitive hardback database of the games that define and refine the…

November 14, 2023 | 04:30 EST

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Remedy Working on "a Few" Alan Wake 2 Updates & a Patch Is Likely Coming Within 12 Hours

Remedy Entertainment announced that it's at work on updates for its survival horror game Alan Wake 2. The reveal comes from communications director Thomas Puha on X (formerly Twitter), who mentioned…

November 6, 2023 | 05:17 EST

A screenshot of Dusk HD, showing the Leatherneck enemy in both HD and Classic forms.
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Dusk HD Trailer Reveals Differences With Original Game; Dusk's PS4 Version Available Now

Back at September's Realms Deep 2023, New Blood Interactive announced Dusk HD. As the name implies, it is a visual update for their late 90s-inspired boomer shooter. Now, they have released a new…

November 1, 2023 | 03:02 EDT

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How to get the Mayor Setter Charm & Unlock All Charms in Alan Wake 2

If you're looking to collect all of the Charms for the Rustic Charm Achievement, we'll cover the extra steps you'll need to take in order to get the Mayor Setter Charm, which will complete your Alan…

October 29, 2023 | 07:02 EDT

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Where to find & Solve all of the Alan Wake 2 Nursery Rhymes

In this guide, we'll help you find and solve every Alan Wake 2 Nursery Rhyme, which are spread out across all 3 areas in the game. With the game of Alan Wake being set in the same world of Remedy's…

October 27, 2023 | 04:47 EDT

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Where to find all of the Alan Wake 2 Cult Stashes

Alan Wake 2 has you exploring the mystery of a cult in the area of Bright Falls, and they've left their stashes all over the 3 main areas of the game. Here's where to find every Alan Wake 2 Cult…

October 27, 2023 | 04:47 EDT

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Where to find all of the Alan Wake 2 Lunchboxes

If you're exploring the dark and gritty world of Alan Wake 2, you've probably bumped into a few lunchboxes surrounded by bright rocks and dreamcatcher-like creations. Here's where to find all 21 of…

October 27, 2023 | 04:47 EDT

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Alan Wake 2 Review — A Mesmerizing Murder Mystery

Alan Wake 2 is easily one of the best survival horror games I’ve ever played. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most problematic that I’ve reviewed. Does that make sense? Well, allow me to explain…

October 26, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Xbox Partner Preview October 2023 Recap - Check out All the News & Reveals

Microsoft just hosted its Xbox Partner Preview presentation, showcasing several third-party games releasing on Xbox and PC over the next few months. The house of Xbox provided some well-deserved…

October 25, 2023 | 01:52 EDT

The safe room, complete with its familiar lantern, in Amnesia: The Bunker
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Amnesia: The Bunker's Spooky New Halloween Update Is Its Biggest Yet

Frictional Games has released a Halloween update for Amnesia: The Bunker, and it's the survival horror game's biggest update yet, according to the developer. Two new game modes have been added in…

October 25, 2023 | 10:12 EDT

A live-action version of Alan Wake looking horrified while sitting at his typewriter in Alan Wake 2
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Alan Wake 2 Launch Timings Around The World Revealed

Remedy has announced the Alan Wake 2 global launch timings, revealing when you'll finally get a chance to play this long-awaited horror sequel. In a new post on X, as well as revealing the timings,…

October 20, 2023 | 10:25 EDT

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Get Ready for an Indie Halloween With Plenty of Reveals by DreadXP at the Indie Horror Showcase

Horror developer and publisher DreadXP had quite a few reveals to share during today's Indie Horror Showcase, including new games, updates, and more.  The first is the first-person brawler Hellpunk…

October 20, 2023 | 02:22 EDT

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World of Horror Review - Time To Spiral Into Despair

World of Horror is a roguelite horror title inspired by the look and theme of mangaka like Junji Ito. Taking severe inspiration from 1980s horror and computer graphics, how does World of Horror…

October 18, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

Official artwork of the Call of Cthulhu: Arkham guidebook on a dark, spooky background.
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Call of Cthulhu: Arkham Brings Investigators Back To Iconic City

A new guidebook is coming to Call of Cthulhu. Chaosium's cosmic horror TTRPG, currently on its seventh edition, will bring players back to one of the most iconic towns in horror fiction with Call of…

October 6, 2023 | 02:13 EDT

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DUSK HD Remaster Announced, While Fallen Aces Shows Extensive Gameplay

During the celebrations of all-things boomer shooter at Realms Deep 2023, New Blood Interactive opted to out-boomer shooter everyone with DUSK HD.  As the name implies, DUSK HD is a remaster of the…

September 30, 2023 | 11:35 EDT

Alan Wake anxiously hammering away at a typewriter while sitting at a desk in Alan Wake 2
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Alan Wake 2 "Built" For 30FPS But Will Have Console Performance Mode, Remedy Says

Remedy Entertainment has revealed that an Alan Wake 2 console performance mode will be included with the game, although it's not yet clear whether it'll hit a solid 60FPS throughout the game.…

September 27, 2023 | 09:46 EDT

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Alan Wake 2 Developers Discuss Alan Wake Himself and the Creepy Dark Place in New Video

Today Remedy Entertainment released a brand-new video about Alan Wake 2, focusing on Alan Wake himself and the Dark Place.  We got a glimpse of today's topic in the trailer showcased at Gamescom's…

August 31, 2023 | 11:54 EDT

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New Alan Wake 2 The Dark Place Trailer Revealed At Gamescom Opening Night Live

A brand new Alan Wake 2 The Dark Place Trailer has arrived. Over a decade after the first game's release, fans will now see what has become of the writer in his newest story, and Remedy Entertainment…

August 22, 2023 | 04:36 EDT

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34EVERLAST, Break Arts 3, Fight Crab 2, EDEN.schemata(), & More Presented at Playism Game Show

Today publisher Playism hosted its Playism Game Show, and had quite a few games to showcase. Playism is known for focusing mostly on the Japanese indie scene and on other indie games featuring an…

August 20, 2023 | 01:02 EDT

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Alan Wake 2 Has Been Slightly Delayed

With the fall being a rather busy period for releases, Remedy Entertainment has moved the release date of Alan Wake 2 by a few days.  As shared on X (formerly Twitter), the new release date is…

August 17, 2023 | 01:15 EDT

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Quantum Error Gets Release Date for PS5 & Story Trailer

Today developer Teamkill Media announced the release date of its upcoming cosmic horror game Quantum Error, alongside a story trailer. We learn that the game will release for PS5 on November 3, 2023…

August 16, 2023 | 02:02 EDT

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Quantum Error Has Gone Gold for PS5

Today Teamkill Media announced that its cosmic horror game Quantum Error has gone gold.  The developer was made on X (formerly Twitter). If you're unfamiliar with what it means in industry lingo,…

August 7, 2023 | 12:37 EDT

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New Fort Solis Trailer Shows The Dark Side Of Mars

A new Fort Solis trailer has been released, showing the psychological terrors that await you on Mars. Titled "Dark Side of the Red Planet", the trailer shows protagonist Jack Leary exploring the…

August 2, 2023 | 10:28 EDT

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Popular Vtuber Houshou Marine from Hololive Will Star in New Tsugunohi Horror Game

Today the creator of the indie horror series Tsugunohi announced a new game starring popular Vtuber Houshou Marine. The game, titled Truth of Beauty Witch -Marine's treasure ship-, will release for…

July 28, 2023 | 10:46 EDT

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Quantum Error PS4 Version Canceled; It’d Require Too Much Downgrading To Work

Today developer Teamkill Media announced that the PS4 version of its cosmic horror game Quantum Error has officially been canceled. The announcement was made on the game's official Twitter account,…

July 25, 2023 | 01:10 EDT

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Quantum Error Reveals Tons of Cosmic Horror Gameplay in Extensive New Videos

Today developer Teamkill Media released brand-new gameplay of its "cosmic horror" game Quantum Error. We get to see combat and exploration in a suitably frozen base on Neptune, infested by all sorts…

July 22, 2023 | 10:04 EDT

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New Alan Wake 2 Gameplay Shows Saga Anderson & Her Mind Place in Action

Today Remedy Entertainment released a new video for its upcoming survival horror game Alan Wake 2.  The video focuses on the new heroine Saga Anderson and on her mind place.  Basically, it's a…

July 12, 2023 | 11:53 EDT

The silhouette of a terrifying spindly creature menaces a man in Bokeh Game Studio's Slitterhead
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Bokeh Game Studio's Slitterhead Gets New Dev Diary Showing Off User Testing Phase

Slitterhead developer Bokeh Game Studio, which is headed up by Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, has released a new dev diary detailing the user testing phase of its game's development. The…

July 6, 2023 | 09:18 EDT

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Alan Wake 2 Developes Discuss How It's Remedy's Dream Game in New Video

Today Remedy Entertainment released another behind-the-scenes video for its upcoming survival horror game Alan Wake 2.  The video focuses on storytelling, with developers from Remedy talking about…

June 29, 2023 | 11:57 EDT

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Alan Wake 2

13 years since Alan Wake, and Remedy Entertainment is returning to the franchise in what they're calling their most ambitious game yet, Alan Wake 2. While the original Alan Wake is more psychological…

June 11, 2023 | 12:15 EDT

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Alan Wake II = Resident Evil + True Detective + Twin Peaks

It has been 13 years since Alan Wake, and Remedy Entertainment are prepared to return to the franchise in what they are calling their most ambitious game yet, Alan Wake II.  Featuring two…

June 11, 2023 | 11:45 EDT

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Alan Wake 2 Gameplay Premieres At Summer Game Fest

Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest continues, with Sam Lake of Remedy taking the stage to talk about the upcoming Alan Wake 2. Talking about how the new character Saga Anderson will make up 50% of the…

June 8, 2023 | 04:08 EDT

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Alan Wake 2 Gets New Video All About New Playable Character Saga Anderson

Today Remedy Entertainment released a new behind-the-scenes video for its upcoming survival horror game Alan Wake 2.  The video goes in-depth into the new character who will serve as a playable co-…

June 2, 2023 | 11:48 EDT

Alan Wake feverishly typing on a typewriter in Alan Wake 2
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Alan Wake 2 Release Date And New Footage Shown At PlayStation Showcase

During today's PlayStation Showcase, we got a new look at the positively creepy-looking Alan Wake 2, which also now has a release date. The long-awaited horror sequel is landing on October 17th and…

May 24, 2023 | 04:43 EDT