Games

Horror stories come in a variety of forms, such as slasher, gothic, folk, dark fantasy, and survival (and many more, not counting their crossbreeds and variations). Regardless of their type, it’s interesting to note that the most impactful methods for creating horror are often surprisingly limited. One technique I particularly enjoy involves a psychological approach, focusing on detailing the horrors before they actually occur. The human mind, in its capacity to imagine, can sometimes create terrors that even the starkest of realities cannot match.

Revitalizing the arena brawler genre popular during the PS2 era, Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO showcases stunning visuals and exhilarating gameplay on modern hardware. The game’s unique perspective from over the character’s shoulder allows players to deliver swift punches, kicks, combos, and laser beams at breakneck speed. The vibrant graphics, reminiscent of the anime series, lead up to spectacular energy beam ultimate moves; the Budokai Tenkaichi trilogy is an addictive fighting game series that has captivated gamers for hours as they master their skills. Since the release of Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam have already spent countless hours exploring this long-awaited sequel.

Initially, there were many skeptics about the remake of Silent Hill 2, even I was one of them. However, it’s now evident that Bloober Team and Konami have successfully silenced those doubts with their survival horror game. Since its release, Silent Hill 2 has been praised critically by many and has also seen impressive sales figures.

2022 saw Certain Affinity declared as the official support studio for Halo Infinite. Later on, they confirmed they were working on a substantial and innovative project within the franchise. Rumors circulated that they were developing a massive battle royale mode for Halo, but earlier this year, it was suggested that this project was scrapped due to major changes within 343 Industries’ internal structure.

IO Interactive started self-publishing with the Hitman series, and now they plan to extend their services to other developers. They’ve introduced IOI Partners, a third-party publishing sector that aims to deliver impactful entertainment through creative partnerships emphasizing quality, resulting in exceptional gaming experiences for players.

For approximately four years now, IO Interactive has been working on a new James Bond game known as Project 007. While specifics about this game have remained scarce over these years, it appears that the company is getting ready to share more information soon, as development seems to be progressing positively.