One of the longest-running jokes in video games is getting the original DOOM to run on unconventional things. We’ve had it on printer displays, watches, cash registers, and microwaves, but the most recent port is perhaps the strangest yet. Finding out you have Hellspawn on a pregnancy test would normally be a bit worrying, but
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Back in January, Bethesda gave classic Doom fans a treat with a new update that added a more modern flair to Doom and Doom II, as well as mod support and John Romero’s SIGIL add-on. That update was unfortunately relegated to those games on the Bethesda Launcher. But now, the publisher has granted the same
Spooky season is finally here! That means time to put out the Halloween décor, plan your holiday watchlists, and curl up with a good book. Nothing says fall better than a good ghost or horror story. From graphic novels to novels to activity books, there’s something for all literary tastes this Fall. Here’s what we’re
Previewed at Toy Fair earlier this year, NECA had been set to release 8″ Jaws figures of both Martin Brody and Quint, with a massive figure of the film’s killer shark also on the way. Alas, we’ve learned today that the Brody figure has been cancelled. NECA tweeted out, “Due to a licensing conflict, we
After the less-than-amicable split between DOOM Eternal composer Mick Gordon and Bethesda, it was a question of who would replace Gordon in the upcoming “The Ancient Gods” DLC expansion. Well, who better to conduct a sonic assault in a shooter than someone who’s been doing that for more than a while? That’s right, Andrew Hulshult,
Bill Skarsgård had been set to star alongside his brother Alexander Skarsgård in Robert Eggers‘ (The Witch, The Lighthouse) new movie The Northman, but those plans have unfortunately changed. Speaking with Collider, the IT star says he was forced to drop out. “It’s been a scheduling nightmare during COVID. It is what it is. It’s
While many productions are powering through the pandemic, Deadline reports that Chucky’s triumphant return will have to wait a little longer. Production on USA Network and Syfy’s canonized Child’s Play series, “Chucky”, has been moved to 2021 as a result of the pandemic production shutdown, writes the site. Set to shoot in Toronto, the plan
Fresh off writing The Batman for Warner Bros/DC, we’ve learned via THR tonight that Mattson Tomlin has set up his feature directorial debut, a sci-fi/thriller titled Mother/Android. The Batman director Matt Reeves will produce, with Chloe Grace Moretz starring. “Moretz is set to star as Georgia who, with her boyfriend Sam, goes on a treacherous
Things are getting wacky in the latest trailer for Devolver Digital’s upcoming Serious Sam 4. Well, wackier than what’s normal for the series. As the series has always prided itself on guns and more guns, the latest trailer has him visiting the Vatican of all places for some extra firepower. Yep, instead of his usual
Back in July, Early Morning Studio had announced that their throwback RPG Vampire’s Fall: Origins would be headed to the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch this Fall. Well, that time is right around the corner, as the devs announced that the game will launch on those consoles on September 17th. “Vampire’s Fall has come a
Systemic Reaction’s co-op shooter Second Extinction made an appearance at Gamescom this past weekend, where the devs dropped some short-but-sweet new gameplay footage for the game, which is also currently gearing up for its Early Access release later this month. The gameplay reveal admittedly doesn’t show nearly enough of what sounds like an exciting title.
The horror genre can, at turns, provide a much-needed escape from the world we live in, as well as an opportunity to directly confront our anxieties about those very real ills. Throughout the month of September, new movies, TV shows, mini-series and video games are giving all of us horror fans something to look forward
Those who were bummed that Capcom didn’t make an appearance this past weekend at Gamescom will be pleased to learn that not only will Capcom be at TGS 2020, but they’ll be bringing along Resident Evil Village to the event. That’s on top of Capcom’s own TGS Live Event, which will be streamed from Saturday,
Turtle Rock Studios is still working away at their spiritual successor to the Left 4 Dead series in Back 4 Blood, but what about Left 4 Dead itself? Leave it to the community, which has been busy with countless mods and additions over the years, one of which is now being made official for Left
Modus Games and developer We Create Stuff revealed In Sound Mind back in June. The team has now unveiled a brand-new trailer dripping in colour, which is a stark contrast to the subdued greys of the original announcement. We Create Stuff has also revealed a bit more about the game via its Steam listing: You
Who doesn’t love a dose of Lovecraftian horror? Well, how about tossing it into some Cyberpunk? That’s what Iceberg Interactive and developer Stormling Studios are doing with their upcoming game Transient, which is due out for PC via Steam in October, followed by PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2021. In fact, there’s a demo
The majority of movies that had been set for release in 2020 became the victims of unfortunate circumstance when the COVID-19 pandemic made its way across the world early in the year, with many pushed off the calendar completely. Others were released right before theaters were forced to close their doors or are now coming
From atomic monsters to “nature attacks” features, horror has long explored humankind’s effect on the environment. As natural disasters seem to be on the upswing, it’s no surprise that eco-based horror is also on the rise. The latest centers around fracking, the controversial technique in which water, sand, and chemicals are injected into shale rock