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5 min read

‘Alan Wake II: Night Springs’ DLC Provides Bite-Size Samplings of Classic Remedy Charm [Review]

I didn’t cover Alan Wake II when it was released last fall, but I echo everything in Reyna’s 5/5 review. It’s a masterpiece of survival horror that has one of the most creatively confident visions I’ve seen in the medium. I’m always on board for anything Remedy makes, so I was extremely excited by the […] The post ‘Alan Wake II: Night Springs’ DLC Provides Bite-Size Samplings of Classic Remedy Charm [Review] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Aaron Boehm
4 min read

‘Longlegs’ Review – Oz Perkins’ Latest Gets Under Your Skin and Festers Like a Putrid Nightmare

The concept of evil gets explored often in horror in various ways, but very few films manage to immerse viewers in that evil so wholly that it starts to feel like you’re watching something taboo and cursed. The latest by writer/director Oz Perkins (Gretel & Hansel, The Blackcoat’s Daughter), Longlegs gets under your skin and […] The post ‘Longlegs’ Review – Oz Perkins’ Latest Gets Under Your Skin and Festers Like a Putrid Nightmare appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
6 min read

‘The Strangers: Chapter 1’ – Why It Gives Us Hope for the Trilogy’s Future

A couple of years ago, I started a recurring column called The Silver Lining, where I’d write about horror films that were generally considered to be bad but also had good elements that warranted revisiting. This wasn’t just a way of talking about underappreciated films, but also a personal challenge to try and see past […] The post ‘The Strangers: Chapter 1’ – Why It Gives Us Hope for the Trilogy’s Future appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
2 min read

‘Starship Troopers: Extermination’ Exits Early Access This October [Trailer]

After spending just over a year in Early Access, developer Offworld Industries has announce that Starship Troopers: Extermination will be leaving the service with its 1.0 launch on October 11. In addition, Starship Troopers alumni Casper Van Dien announced that his iconic character Johnny Rico will return in in the game, commanding players in a […] The post ‘Starship Troopers: Extermination’ Exits Early Access This October [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘Still Wakes the Deep’ Launch Trailer Hints at the Horrors to Come [Watch]

With Summer Game Fest winding down, The Chinese Room and publisher Secret Mode have released the launch trailer Still Wakes the Deep, just ahead of its launch. The new trailer gives a taste of what awaits main character Cameron “Caz” McLeary (voiced by Alec Newman), as well as Caz’s dictatorial boss Rennick. The trailer also […] The post ‘Still Wakes the Deep’ Launch Trailer Hints at the Horrors to Come [Watch] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ Gets Grand Reveal During the Xbox Games Showcase [Trailer]

With Indiana Jones and the Great Circle coming later this year, MachineGames and Bethesda dropped more meat for fans to chew on at the Xbox Games Showcase with a new gameplay trailer. Interspersed with the gameplay are quick glimpses of the cutscenes, culminating in Indy and Gina in the Himalayas. Set between the events of […] The post ‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’ Gets Grand Reveal During the Xbox Games Showcase [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
1 min read

New ‘Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’ Trailer Shows Off Graphical Upgrades [Watch]

Xbox got the honours of showing off the upcoming remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater at the Xbox Games Showcase with a new trailer. The trailer shows off more of the remake’s models and various sequences from the game’s cutscenes and gameplay. No release date was announced alongside […] The post New ‘Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’ Trailer Shows Off Graphical Upgrades [Watch] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
1 min read

New ‘Fallout 76’ Expansion “Skyline Valley” Coming June 12 [Trailer]

With Bethesda riding high on the Fallout Prime Video series, it was a no-brainer to announce a new expansion for Fallout 76 with “Skyline Valley”. Not only that, but the new trailer also hints that, yes, players will be able to play as Ghouls next year in Fallout 76. For the first time for any […] The post New ‘Fallout 76’ Expansion “Skyline Valley” Coming June 12 [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Will Rip & Tear into 2025 on PC and Consoles [Trailer]

Bethesda and id Software are ready to rip and tear once again with DOOM: The Dark Ages, the prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal, and the third installment of the modern DOOM series. Set for release in 2025, the game will head to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and the PC. It’ll also be […] The post ‘DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Will Rip & Tear into 2025 on PC and Consoles [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
3 min read

‘Dredge’ DLC “The Iron Rig” Coming August 15; Collector’s Edition Available This November [Trailer]

Black Salt Games and Team17 Digital are making it up to DREDGE fans for the wait over the second DLC “The Iron Rig”. After last year’s delay, the DLC will finally arrive on August 15th for PC and consoles, bringing with it a new storyline, new fish to catch, new boat upgrades and gadgets, and […] The post ‘Dredge’ DLC “The Iron Rig” Coming August 15; Collector’s Edition Available This November [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut’ Coming This Fall to PC and Consoles; Physical Editions for PS5, Switch Also Coming Soon [Trailer]

After all of the accolades on PC, console users are finally getting their chance to delve into Serenity Forge and Black Tabby Games’ Slay The Princess with The Pristine Cut. This version of the game will head to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam this Fall, bringing with it a host of brand-new […] The post ‘Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut’ Coming This Fall to PC and Consoles; Physical Editions for PS5, Switch Also Coming Soon [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
3 min read

‘A Desert’ Tribeca Review – Dusty Neo-Noir Collides with Unpredictable, Violent Horror

A road trip through the American Southwest opens a puzzle box of weirdness and nihilism in director Joshua Erkman’s feature debut, A Desert, through a captivating and stylized blend of neo-noir and horror. There’s no handholding or easy answers in this genre-bender, but its richly textured world and morally complex characters ensure an unpredictable voyage […] The post ‘A Desert’ Tribeca Review – Dusty Neo-Noir Collides with Unpredictable, Violent Horror appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
3 min read

‘The A-Frame’ Tribeca Review – A Sci-fi Horror Comedy With a Macabre Sense of Justice

The setup for writer/director Calvin Lee Reeder’s dark, goopy sci-fi horror comedy The A-Frame adheres to the time-honored tradition of ambitious scientists unleashing grotesque horrors when dabbling with unknown realities beyond our own. While that does mean Cronenbergian body horror ahead, Reeder’s pitch-black sense of humor instead places this twisted slice of sci-fi horror closer […] The post ‘The A-Frame’ Tribeca Review – A Sci-fi Horror Comedy With a Macabre Sense of Justice appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
1 min read

“Night Springs” Expansion for ‘Alan Wake II’ Coming in 24 Hours [Trailer]

Alan Wake II fans will get their fix tomorrow with the first expansion for the game with “Night Springs”. Not only that, but for physical media fanatics, Remedy Entertainment has finally announced physical Deluxe and Collector’s Editions for Alan Wake II, coming this Fall. Pre-orders are open now. Night Springs brings with it three new […] The post “Night Springs” Expansion for ‘Alan Wake II’ Coming in 24 Hours [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
1 min read

‘Slitterhead’ Coming to PC, Consoles This November [Trailer]

Bokeh Game Studio’s long-awaited Survival Horror title Slitterhead finally has its release date. The game will arrive on November 8th for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series. The trailer (which contained the release date) unexpectedly leaked this morning when Bokeh Game Studio […] The post ‘Slitterhead’ Coming to PC, Consoles This November [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
3 min read

Blumhouse Games Shows Off First Batch of Titles [Trailer]

A year after their formation, Blumhouse Games has shown off their first slate of games at Summer Game Fest, partnering with independent development teams around the world to create a variety of titles across consoles, PC, and mobile. The games span a variety of genres, each with their own distinctive and terrifying take on the […] The post Blumhouse Games Shows Off First Batch of Titles [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
1 min read

‘Batman: Arkham Shadow’ Receives New Story Trailer at Summer Game Fest [Watch]

After being initially announced last month, WB Games and Rocksteady have given fans of the upcoming Batman: Arkham Shadow a glimpse at the game’s story with a new trailer. The game is currently in development for the Meta Quest 3, with a Fall 2024 release. Set between the events of Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: […] The post ‘Batman: Arkham Shadow’ Receives New Story Trailer at Summer Game Fest [Watch] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘Gremlins’ at 40: A Chaotic Commentary Track for Misfits and Mogwais [Halloweenies Podcast]

“Look Mister, there are some rules that you’ve got to follow…” That’s bad news for the troublemakers within the Halloweenies. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Joe Dante’s creature classic Gremlins, the gang has unlocked their 2020 commentary track, which is just as manic and unpredictable as the titular critters. Join Michael Roffman and McKenzie Gerber as […] The post ‘Gremlins’ at 40: A Chaotic Commentary Track for Misfits and Mogwais [Halloweenies Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Michael Roffman
1 min read

‘No More Room in Hell 2’ Comes Home This Halloween [Trailer]

After years in development (seriously), Torn Banner Studios will finally be bringing its 8 player co-op action horror title No More Room in Hell 2 to fans this Halloween when it arrives in Early Access on Steam. The news comes on the back of a new trailer that debuted at Summer Game Fest. If you’re […] The post ‘No More Room in Hell 2’ Comes Home This Halloween [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson