Inside ‘Alone in the Dark’: THQ’s Re-Imagining of the ‘90s Lovecraftian Survival Horror Game

[ad_1] Before Resident Evil, there was Alone in the Dark — a Lovecraftian survival horror game from Frédéric Raynal, that relied on fixed, pre-rendered backdrops upon which 3D characters would scurry about. The game design impressed creator Shinji Mikami to adapt it into RE’s early model, prior to which it was planned as a first-person … Read more

Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Officially Announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X

[ad_1] Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, one of Konami’s worst-kept secrets, has finally been confirmed. During the PlayStation Showcase event, held early Thursday, publisher Konami dropped a cinematic trailer revealing the new title ‘Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater,’ promising a faithful recreation of the original Hideo Kojima game, while evolving the gameplay with modern … Read more

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Arrives This October, Gets New Gameplay Trailer

[ad_1] Assassin’s Creed Mirage finally has a release date. During the PlayStation Showcase event, held early Thursday, Ubisoft confirmed that the Baghdad-set chapter will arrive October 12 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. The date was actually leaked ahead of time by a few Japanese retail listings, which usually do not … Read more

Alan Wake II Will Release Sometime in October, Lead Voice Actor Reveals

[ad_1] Alan Wake II, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2010 atmospheric horror game, will release in October. That’s according to the eponymous protagonist’s voice actor Matthew Porretta, who during the ‘Monsters, Madness and Magic’ podcast claimed that the title was eyeing an October release and that developer Remedy Entertainment is hard at work on … Read more

Lords of the Fallen Reboot Gets Brutal Gameplay Trailer, Arrives This October

[ad_1] Lords of the Fallen just got a release date and a gloomy gameplay trailer that unashamedly screams Dark Souls DNA. Studio Hexworks has confirmed that the reboot of the eponymous 2014 souls-like title will release October 13, across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. Running on Unreal Engine 5, Lords of the Fallen is … Read more

Mortal Kombat 1 Announced With Skull-Krushing Trailer, Launches September 19

[ad_1] Warner Bros. Games has finally announced Mortal Kombat 1, a reboot and reimagining of the universe that’s been created by the Fire God Liu Kang. The fighting game is slated to release September 19 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch, and has also dropped a cinematic trailer offering glimpses at the … Read more

Overwatch 2’s PvE Hero Mode Has Been Cancelled to Focus on Live Game

[ad_1] Overwatch 2’s long-awaited PvE Hero mode has been scrapped. During a developer livestream detailing the roadmap for the game, executive producer Jared Neuss confirmed that the work on the PvE Hero mode — involving talent trees and long-term power progression — is no longer in their plans. Understandably, it’s disappointing for the fans since … Read more

The Witcher Multiplayer Spin-Off Studio Hit With Layoffs Due to Game Reboot: Report

[ad_1] The Witcher multiplayer spin-off game — codenamed ‘Sirius’ — underwent a major overhaul last week, thanks to a developmental restart that defined a ‘new framework.’ In the process, developer The Molasses Flood has reportedly laid off 29 employees — 21 team members in the US and eight from Poland. The Boston-based studio, best known … Read more