In modernity, horror games are well regarded as being some of the best video games of the entire medium. However, not long ago, horror video games were a sideshow, and it can be hard to know where to begin if you’re just getting started. Luckily, lots of horror games can be grouped within their console generations, which each have their own particular styles, intensities, and legacies. While it’shard to objectively rank them, some consoles have become synonymous with the horror genre due to their extensive and iconic libraries, and those are the best places to look for beginners and veterans alike....

Quick Links Core Keeperis anindie game that does a little bit of everything. It has dungeon crawling, material gathering and survival, and even base building. Combining everything in a hotpot of ideas might sound like a bad idea, but Core Keeper manages to keep the lid from exploding quite beautifully, immersing the player in its world. Animportant part of the game is acquiring food, and the easiest way to do so is by creating a farm on your base....

Summary Radical Fish Games, the studio behind the hit 2018 gameCrossCode, has revealed more details about its newest project. Originally titledProject Terra,Radical Fish Games has now officially announced the name and released a reveal trailer for theCrossCodesuccessor,Alabaster Dawn. In 2018, Radical Fish Games released the action RPGCrossCodefor PC.CrossCodewas later released for consoles including Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in 2020. The game was set in the distant future and featured a retro-inspired art style with incredibly smooth and satisfying physics....

Summary Dexter: Original Sinwill tell the origin story of Dexter Morgan, as he hones his dark passenger using his adoptive father, Harry Morgan’s code. James Remar played Harry in the originalDexterseries, in a mixture of flashbacks and Dexter’s ghostly visions, as the character died before the start of the original series. The prequel series will be initially set in 1991, and Christian Slater will play the younger and very much alive version of Harry Morgan, but it won’t be long before his character dies if the timeline set out inDexteris followed....

Summary TheDiablo 4community is split on the current drop rate of Baneful Hearts, the currency used in the endgame Helltide activity that received significant changes recently.Diablo 4’s upcomingVessel of Hatredexpansion, which is set to come out on October 8, will feature a new endgame experience called The Dark Citadel. When Season 5 ofDiablo 4went live on August 6, it was accompanied by the popular dungeon crawler’s 1.5.0 patch. In addition to introducing a host of new content, this update addressed a long list of issues and implemented tweaks to many of the game’s parameters....

Quick Links In the latestMajesty and Magnolias Star Path, you get to solve tons of fun riddles in Disney Dreamlight Valley. These riddles test your knowledge of the valley and its residents and many villagers are often hidden behind riddles. One of the tasks is to ‘Talk with a Transformed Prince.’ With nearly 30cute villagers in the game, it can be hard for you to figure out who the transformed prince is....

Quick Links Dota 2is arguably the mostcomplex of all MOBAsto learn and master. It’s a 5v5 game where every single position has a specific role to play. While hero matchups certainly are a huge deciding factor, in most cases, which team wins depends on who does their job better. Learning your role in the game, depending on your playing position, is essential to securing victory inDota 2. Wondering how it all works?...

Summary Revealed during the Opening Night Live showcase of Gamescom 2024,Dune: Awakeningwill release on PC in early 2025, with a console launch to be announced.Dune: Awakeningis a survival title set on Dune where players will need to harvest Spice, pledge loyalty to a House, and build a strong base to make it through the storms of Arrakis. Dune: Awakeningwas originally announced at Gamescom in 2022, then remained relatively quiet until the first quarter of 2024....

Summary Jyamma Games has been hard at work on its upcoming Italian-inspired Soulslike release and has unveiled a new gameplay trailer at Gamescom 2024 ahead of the title’s expected September 19th release date. Their latest teaser puts the combat center stage, giving players a glance at the engaging and satisfying parry mechanic as the Mask of Change deflects an array of enemy attacks effortlessly. The sound design is especially impressive in this trailer, adding depth to the combat with loud and echoing clashes of metal....

Summary AGenshin Impactleak is revealing the gameplay for a new in-game boss set to arrive to the popular RPG during the Version 5.1 update. The addition ofGenshin Impact’s newest region has already introduced multiple new enemies for players to challenge, both with a variety of mobs around Natlan and two new bosses. Version 5.0 saw the addition of two world bosses for players to challenge throughout Natlan, with both the Goldflame Qucusaur Tyrant and theGluttonous Yumkasaur Mountain King making their debut....

Summary The developer of theGod of Warfranchise,Santa Monica Studio, is seemingly working on a brand-new IP, according to a former employee who recently returned to the company. This would mark the first timeSanta Monica Studiohas worked on an IP other thanGod of Warin an official capacity since 2005, when that series first debuted. Santa Monica Studio started off slowly with its first game,Kinetica,being an early title for the PlayStation 2 beforeit became known for the action-adventure seriesGod of War,on which it has worked ever since....

Summary The anticipation forHaunted Chocolatiercontinues to build, and although there isn’t any official release date in sight, it’s exciting to think about what the game has in store. Solo developer ConcernedApe’s follow-up to his smash hitStardew Valleyis on many gamers' lists of releases to look forward to.Haunted Chocolatiermay not be a direct sequel, but its role as spiritual successor promises many of the best qualities ofStardew Valleywill get repurposed in a new light....

Summary Years ago, sim racing fans would find the prospect of a Fanatec bankruptcy shocking. Gamers seeking more realism often passed up cheaperracing wheelswhile saving funds for Fanatec gear. The situation is dramatically different today, with the company facing a bleak financial outlook. Now, buyers wonder if they should invest in Fanatec’s powerful wheel bases or look elsewhere to assemble a dream racing rig. Game Rant took a closer look at recent events surrounding Fanatec’s struggles....