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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

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Capcom Announces Strong Financial Results on Track to Achieve 11 Consecutive Years of Profit Growth

Capcom published its financial results for the 9 months ended on December 31, 2023, and they continue to be extremely strong.  According to the documents shared by Capcom, net sales for the whole…

January 31, 2024 | 02:52 EST

Alan Wake sitting at his typewriter and looking concerned (as he always does) in the Dead by Daylight Alan Wake crossover trailer
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Dead by Daylight Alan Wake Crossover Confirmed for Later This Month

Behaviour Interactive has announced that Alan Wake is making his way to Dead by Daylight at the end of this month. The studio teased the crossover yesterday in a post that simply depicted a…

January 9, 2024 | 11:22 EST

The new Point Hope location that's included in the Phasmophobia roadmap for 2024
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Phasmophobia Roadmap for 2024 Includes Visual Overhaul, New Gear, and More

Kinetic Games has unveiled the Phasmophobia roadmap for 2024 and beyond, teasing what's coming to the ghost-hunting multiplayer horror game this year. In a new Steam post, Kinetic says it's removed…

January 3, 2024 | 10:28 EST

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Game Developers Are Already Taking Advantage of Early Mickey Mouse's Copyright Expiration

Today Disney's copyright on the earliest version of Mickey Mouse expired, and the developers of Infestation 88 were ready to pounce.  US law dictates that copyright can be held only for 95 years,…

January 1, 2024 | 01:25 EST

Alone in the Dark key art showing two people in early 1900s apparel standing beneath the gate of a huge old fashioned ohuse on a rainy and stormy night
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Alone in the Dark

Alone in The Dark aims to update the progenitor of the survival horror genre into the 21st century for the first time. Step back into the immaculate shoes of Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood and…

December 19, 2023 | 10:03 EST

Edward Carnby and Emily Hartwood looking unsettled in Alone in the Dark
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Alone in the Dark Delayed to March to Avoid Christmas Crunch

Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Pieces Interactive have announced another Alone in the Dark delay. The game was originally supposed to launch in October, but was pushed back to January 2024,…

December 7, 2023 | 09:54 EST

Alan Wake 2 Key Artwork  Featuring Alan Wake and Saga Anderson
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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

The player holding a Spirit Box tool in a dark room with a switched-on TV in Phasmophobia
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Phasmophobia Update Brings Steam Achievements And "Significant" Improvements

Spooky multiplayer ghost-hunting horror game Phasmophobia has received a brand new update, and while it's not huge, it does bring some pretty major improvements. Following on from the Halloween…

November 13, 2023 | 08:51 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

Edward and Emily standing in a forest in Alone in the Dark
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New Alone In The Dark Gameplay Trailer Shows Claustrophobic Survival Horror Madness

THQ Nordic and Pieces Interactive have released a brand new Alone in the Dark trailer that features a sizable chunk of (relatively) unedited gameplay. The trailer is titled "Looking for Jeremy", and…

November 8, 2023 | 10:43 EST

A close-up of Chucky, the newest Dead by Daylight killer, holding a blade soaked in blood
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Chucky Is Dead By Daylight's Newest Killer, And He Looks Pretty Terrifying

Behaviour Interactive has announced the newest Dead by Daylight killer, and he's another well-known horror icon. After announcing crossovers with Stranger Things, Naughty Bear, and, uh, Nicolas Cage…

November 8, 2023 | 08:15 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

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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

Image of 3 different Alex Casey Lunchboxes in Alan Wake 2

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

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

A Regenerador attacks Ada in Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways
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If You Skip Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways, You're Doing Yourself a Disservice

When the Resident Evil 4 Remake was released back in March, it quickly became regarded as one of the best remakes ever made by fans and critics alike. So how can Capcom follow that up?  The answer…

October 23, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

The new Maple Lodge Campsite rework, showing a reception desk inside a rustic log cabin, in Phasmophobia
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Phasmophobia Console Versions Delayed Again As Devs Share Halloween Plans

Bad news if you're waiting on tenterhooks for more Phasmophobia console release news: the console versions of the spooky ghost-hunting game have been delayed again. The console versions of the game…

October 17, 2023 | 10:45 EDT

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PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October 2023 Announced

Today Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the games that all PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive at no additional cost for the month of October 2023, regardless of subscription tier.…

September 27, 2023 | 04:40 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

The Callisto Protocol - Jacob Lee Kneeling in Dismay
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Dead Space Co-creator “Pursuing New Opportunities” Less Than a Year After Callisto Protocol’s Release

Striking Distance Studios CEO and Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield is leaving the studio. As reported by Bloomberg, parent company Krafton confirmed Schofield's departure to "pursue new…

September 20, 2023 | 05:54 EDT

The player character and a ghost in the titular spooky house in Atari's Haunted Mansion
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Haunted House Release Date Revealed Just In Time For Spooky Season

Atari has announced a Haunted House release date, meaning you'll be able to play the upcoming roguelite retro revival just in time for spooky season. Per a press release, Haunted House launches…

September 18, 2023 | 09:03 EDT

David Harbour and Jodie Comer as Edward Carnby and Emily Hartwood in the upcoming Alone in the Dark
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Alone In The Dark Delayed To January 2024

Survival horror fans won't have wanted to see Alone in the Dark delayed, but unfortunately, that's exactly what publisher THQ Nordic has announced. In a rather flowery tweet earlier today, the game'…

September 5, 2023 | 09:34 EDT

Alan Wake 2 - Alan Wake in the Dark Place
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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

The player holding a torch and investigating an illuminated campsite in Phasmophobia
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Phasmophobia Console Release Delayed Until October

Kinetic Games has announced that the Phasmophobia console release has been delayed by a few months. In an update on Twitter earlier today, the studio said that a "recent fire incident" in its office…

August 25, 2023 | 03:20 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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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

A logo for the Phasmophobia Ascension update, as well as an ornate crucifix and book
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Phasmophobia Ascension Update Brings Revamped Leveling, New Equipment, And More This Thursday

The Phasmophobia Ascension update finally has a release date. Having been teased and detailed by Kinetic Games for many months, the update is scheduled to launch this Thursday, August 17th, at…

August 15, 2023 | 09:29 EDT

Leon walking down a forested path in Resident Evil 4
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Resident Evil 4 Remake Sales Reach 5 Million, Capcom Announces

Capcom has announced that Resident Evil 4 sales have passed the five million mark. On its website, the studio suggests that the game's strong sales performance has been driven by "critical acclaim"…

July 20, 2023 | 08:33 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

Alan Wake 2
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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

Alan Wake At The Typewriter In Alan Wake 2
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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

Distressed Alan Wake in background with Saga Anderson in foreground. Text of Alan Wake II logo in center of image.
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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

Alan Wake 2 Saga is wandering through the dark woods
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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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Resident Evil Village Sales Reach 8 Million Around The World

Resident Evil Village sales have topped 8 million around the world, developer and publisher Capcom has revealed. Since the game is the eighth mainline installment in the Resident Evil series, that…

June 8, 2023 | 08:50 EDT

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Resident Evil: Death Island Trailer Shows Familiar Heroes Coming Together for Upcoming Movie

Today Sony Pictures Entertainment released a brand new trailer of the CG animated movie titled Resident Evil: Death Island. The trailer includes over two minutes of footage of the movie, which was…

June 5, 2023 | 02:24 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

Alone in the Dark
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Alone in the Dark Release Date Announced; Free Prologue Released

Today THQ Nordic announced the release date of the upcoming survival horror game Alone in the Dark.  We learn that the game is coming for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 25, 2023, priced at…

May 25, 2023 | 08:21 EDT

A Skeleton Lying in a Shallow Grave Surrounded by Other Bones in Alone in the Dark
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Alone in the Dark Preview - Back to Its Roots

When it comes to hallowed names within the survival horror genre, Alone in the Dark remains one of the most revered. Considered revolutionary when it hit the scene in 1992, the first entry in the…

May 25, 2023 | 08:00 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

The player holding a torch in Phasmophobia
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Phasmophobia Dev Preview Highlights New UV System

Work on the next big Phasmophobia update continues, and developer Kinetic Games has shared more information regarding what you can expect from that update. This one's all about the new UV system,…

May 19, 2023 | 10:19 EDT

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Dead by Daylight Teases... Nicolas Cage

Hollywood and video games have been colliding more and more over the past few years, and Dead by Daylight's developer Behaviour Interactive shared a tease featuring a high-profile cameo. Apparently…

May 17, 2023 | 11:35 EDT

The player descending some stairs armed with a torch in Amnesia: The Bunker
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Amnesia: The Bunker Delayed By Two Weeks

Frictional Games has announced that Amnesia: The Bunker, the upcoming fourth installment in the Amnesia series of horror games, is being delayed by two weeks. The game was originally slated to arrive…

May 12, 2023 | 08:47 EDT