In a bold and unexpected move, Behaviour Interactive, the developers behind the popular horror game Dead By Daylight (DBD), have announced the acquisition of Red Hook Studios, the creators of the acclaimed Darkest Dungeon series. This partnership may appear symbiotic at first glance, especially given their shared horror genre. However, the acquisition raises significant questions
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According to a report from NotebookCheck, Valve appears to be gearing up for another foray into hardware development. This news comes on the heels of their previous hardware ventures, which include the Valve Index and the Steam Deck series. What sets this potential new project apart is the possibility of Valve swapping the x86 architecture
Homeworld 3, the much-anticipated addition to the iconic real-time strategy franchise, has recently announced a change in its post-launch update strategy that deserves scrutiny. Initially projected to deliver a spread of both complimentary and premium content over the next couple of years, the developers have now consolidated their efforts into a single, comprehensive update set
The allure of post-apocalyptic settings in video games is nothing new. However, few can match the unsettling beauty and visceral challenge presented by *Rain World*. Players are drawn into a hauntingly intricate environment filled with danger and wonder, where survival takes on a deeply personal dimension. As anticipation mounts for the upcoming *Watcher* expansion, set
The world of independent horror games has seen tremendous growth in recent years, with titles shifting from traditional jump scares to psychological nuances. One of the standout entrants of last year was **Lethal Company**, a unique scavenging simulator that artfully combined dystopian elements with gripping horror. Players navigated dark, sprawling environments, seeking crucial items while
In the eclectic world of indie gaming, few titles evoke as much intrigue as LYMBUS, a work-in-progress from Happy Accident Studios. The demo, titled “Incomplete Edition,” plunges players into a universe that is as bewildering as it is captivating. It presents a unique mixture of genres, combining elements of roguelike mechanics and bullet-hell chaos with
As the twilight hours of the day slip into night, a very peculiar digital venture awaits the adventurous gamer: “Some Goodbyes We Made,” a creation by the innovative team at Safe Flight Games. With an engaging runtime of approximately one hour, this compilation presents a collection of 11 distinctive minigames. Each minigame serves up a
It may seem a natural fit: the lore and aesthetics of vampires align seamlessly with the sophisticated gameplay of immersive simulation (immersive sims). These games rely on intricate interactions between stealth, combat, and environmental manipulation, mirroring the clever cunning and physical prowess associated with vampire lore. Yet, the intersection of these two genres has yielded
Toem, a visually striking black-and-white photography puzzle adventure, made a memorable impact during its initial release in 2021. As it shifts into the spotlight once again, it will be available for free on the Epic Games Store from September 19th to September 26th. The game presents players with a unique blend of nostalgia and modern
The eagerly awaited cozy life simulation game, *Tales Of The Shire*, has been postponed to early 2025, marking a significant shift for fans who were anticipating its launch by late 2024. The announcement from Weta Workshop Game Studio, which is at the helm of development, builds a sense of expectation around the game. The studio