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Outlast designer says that one playtester was so upset by the horror series they 'ran out of the studio to go cry outside' and didn't return
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GameSpot
Tenebris Somnia Blends 2D Visuals With Live-Action Horror Scenes, And It’s Already On Sale At Launch
Horror games live or die by their scares and tension. If the player isn’t uncomfortable guiding a character through dreadful situations, well, you may as well be playing an action-adventure game (don’t mention the first Uncharted’s final act, please). Tenebris Somnia blends the discomfort of retro horror with live-action sequences that will make your goosebumps bump, and you can get it cheaper than ever right now. As the best horror games continue to push for more realistic visuals and immersive experiences, Tenebris Somnia’s twist on the genre combines old-school cool with movie-like cutscenes. It’s both jarring and original, and that’s exactly what makes for excellent horror. I want to be constantly surprised, and Tenebris Somnia makes its pixelated 2D threats even more menacing when you see live-action versions of the monsters. Inspired by classics that scared us silly, like Resident
PC Gamer
Liquid Swords, developer of open-city crime sim Samson, has gone bankrupt following staff claims that they haven't been paid in two months
The administrator is currently seeking a buyer for the studio and its assets.
Variety
James Austin Johnson’s Trump Stops by ‘SNL U.K.’ for Meeting With Burnham and Zelenskyy: ‘You Don’t Have One Guy Who Can Play Trump?’
Donald Trump made his first appearance on SNL U.K., courtesy of SNL cast member James Austin Johnson. Saturday night’s cold open recreated U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham (George Fouracres) meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy (Freddie Meredith) to reaffirm Britain’s support in their war with Russia. We need America to restore the Starlink internet. Without it, […]
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Eurogamer
In the age of AI, one man spent years squeezing an entire museum onto a Game Boy - Why? For the most human of reasons
"Let me be honest from the start: nobody was waiting for this. The world has many needs, and a Game Boy cartridge with no game inside it was not high on the list." So begins Dr Marcel Pflug's explanation for one of the most unexpected projects I've come across in a while: a Game Boy reference museum that isn't just a Game Boy reference museum; it's one that works on a Game Boy cartridge . Read more
Variety
‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Takes Jab at Shane Gillis: ‘You Stupid F—ing C—’
SNL U.K. didn’t hold back from criticizing its American counterpart on Saturday night’s Weekend Update, roasting Shane Gillis’ controversial hosting appearance. After cracking jokes about everything from U.S. President Donald Trump’s recently fired press secretary to ridiculous claims that King Charles might be Muslim, co-host Ania Magliano turned her attention to Gillis. The comedian caused […]
Variety
Roger Deakins on Instinct, Experience and Not Knowing What Is a Cinematographer: ‘I Still Can’t Answer That’
Walking through Turin with his wife and creative partner James Ellis Deakins, Roger Deakins found himself thinking about Giorgio de Chirico. The Italian painter, one of his favorites, had drawn inspiration from the city’s vast squares, long arcades and unusual arrangements of light and shadow. Deakins was noticing the relationship for himself. It’s characteristic of […]