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Summary Survival horror games like Dead Space excel with spine-chilling audio cues & Necromorph sounds. Ambient noises in games like MADiSON elevate tense moments, creating unease outside of action. Headphones are essential in horror games like Amnesia: The Bunker to enhance immersion & gameplay. While the visual style, aesthetic, and enemies of a horror game can go a long way in ramping up the intensity of a playthrough, what is arguably as important, if not more important, is the audio. To fully immerse themselves in the experience, it’s always recommended that players wear headphones before loading into a new game.…
We’re still waiting for a Mortal Kombat 2 trailer to drop ahead of the film’s release later this year, but for now, you can content yourself with a new poster featuring Johnny Cage. The A-lister has several action movies to his name, and this new one for “Uncaged Fury” pokes fun at actor Tom Cruise and his first Mission: Impossible adventure. It’s pretty good, but not as good as Cage’s masterpiece, Ninja Mime.In Mortal Kombat 2, Cage is played by Dredd and The Boys star Karl Urban. A bona fide martial arts expert who used his talent to launch a…
A new report reveals that a surprising 1 in 5 Steam games released in 2025 use Generative AI. Although this modern innovation is still relatively new, it seems that many developers have already found a variety of uses for Generative AI. Most of the notable Steam games found to have used this technology were developed independently and on a relatively small budget. In January 2024, Valve began requiring developers to disclose the use of artificial intelligence during the creation of any video game. The statistics gathered since then reveal several interesting details, not only about the spread of AI use…
Players anticipating the co-op horror shooter Killing Floor 3 are a little concerned about the state of the game ahead of its launch on July 24, as a recent play test a little over a week before launch required players sign a five-year non-disclosure agreement in order to participate.The stress test occurred on Sunday during two, two-hour sessions, during which players could request access through Steam. However, the fine-print of an NDA required in order to play raised some eyebrows. As revealed in a post on Reddit, in addition to agreeing to not take screenshots or record gameplay of developer…
Fortnite released the Superman Quests with patch v36.20 on July 15. While these quests don’t provide any cosmetic rewards, they grant a significant amount of XP, which is a great opportunity for players to increase their account level in Fortnite, making it easier for them to unlock Superman cosmetics. Related How to Get the Superman Mythic in Fortnite Players can now become the Man of Steel with the Superman’s Call Mythic in Fortnite. Here is how to get it, fast. If players have already claimed Superman, then they can use the extra XP and work towards unlocking the Chapter 6…
During Destiny 2’s The Edge of Fate main story quest, you’ll often find red chests around the new planet of Kepler that require in-depth knowledge of an unfamiliar language. This unfamiliar language is the Aeonian people’s mother tongue, and during the early stages of being on their planet, you won’t have any idea what they’re saying. Your new friend Lodi has a basic understanding of their language, but there are location-specific abilities that you can unlock in order to further bond with them as well as open these chests.A locked chest needing the Rosetta upgraded.As you progress through The Edge…
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+ 4 brings two more of the franchise’s titles back with a modern coat of paint. As some of the biggest sports titles of the early 2000s, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is an incredibly nostalgic remake for a lot of gamers. With this nostalgia comes high expectations, though, and the lead-up to THPS 3+4’s launch hasn’t been totally free from controversy. One of the most controversial changes brought to THPS 3+4 is with both games’ original soundtracks. There are only 10 songs from the classic versions, with THPS 3+4 opting for more modern artists for…
Released in theaters on May 9, Clown in a Cornfield was a big success for IFC. Grossing nearly $4 million, it set an opening weekend record for the production company, surpassing its previous horror hit, Late Night with the Devil. Despite the niche success, there’s a good chance horror fans missed out on the slasher flick’s short theatrical run. Luckily, for those who missed out and fans who want to revisit the movie, preorders are now open for the upcoming Clown in a Cornfield Blu-ray release. Several different formats are up for grabs, including a premium 4K Steelbook Edition Blu-ray–though…
Unlike previous video games set in the world of My Hero Academia, the action battle game My Hero Academia: All’s Justice features all twenty members of UA High’s Class 1-A as playable characters. The All’s Justice development team was thrilled to be able to include them all, as the roster features many fan-favorite and producer-favorite entries from the class of future heroes. However, there were a few who were quite difficult to implement due to the nature of their Quirks or their relative strength compared to villains and Pro Heroes also appearing in the game. In a conversation with Game…
If you miss the era of cartridge-based gaming, you’ll want to check out Wilder Toys’ new line of Console Heroes Sega Genesis Cartridge Dioramas. These miniature displays resemble popular Sega Genesis game cartridges, and unfold to unveil tiny diorama scenes from the games they’re inspired by. So far, five Sega Genesis displays have been announced, including sets based on levels from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Super Street Fighter 2, Altered Beast, and a larger set that resembles the Sega Genesis console itself.The cartridge sets are all available to preorder now for $20 each. The Sonic 2…