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For the past eight months, I’ve been secretly collaborating with my daughter, Nicole, on an innovative game concept that she brought to life. The moment I heard her idea, I was captivated, as it presented a fresh perspective in gaming, one I hadn’t encountered before. We’ve affectionately referred to it as a unique sub-genre within the horror genre – not just horror, but something far more intriguing and engaging.

In a nutshell, the primary distinction between the Mafia trilogy and The Old Country lies in their settings. San Celeste, a fictional city nestled in Sicily, Italy, serves as the central point for the Italian mafia families depicted in previous games, whose roots originate here. The game pays meticulous attention to detail when it comes to San Celeste, with weathered, sun-kissed architecture that reflects the authentic style of the region. The developers conducted extensive research trips to Sicily, taking photographs for a comprehensive representation of the region’s diverse beauty. To my mind, The Old Country evokes a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of the historical landmarks found in the Assassin’s Creed Ezio trilogy.

The “guided tour” is set to explore the military-controlled Protectorate’s lands, featuring the Matriarch’s Tomb. This grand establishment, known as a place where history, loyalty, and propaganda are intricately blended, will reveal a society that values security over freedom and exhibits an eerie devotion towards its founders.

Enzo Favara’s tenure with the Torrisi crime family promises a series of impactful moments, as Hangar 13’s innovative overhaul of world-building and level design in Mafia III is set to be replicated. This time, powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game is poised to showcase a breathtakingly realistic countryside, further captivating audiences since its reveal at Gamescom 2024 last year.

After Silent Hill, we no longer feel like perpetual underdogs, he expressed. The Silent Hill phase wasn’t a walk in the park for public perception. Critics said things like, ‘Oh dear, Bloober is taking this on. They will ruin it.’ It was quite challenging for our entire team to stay committed and pour all our passion into that project despite the skepticism. We managed to turn those doubts around, which feels great.

Within the past week, SOMA became available for play on the Nintendo Switch, and its developers, Frictional Games, along with publishers Abylight Studios, have quickly rolled out an update for the game. As stated in a recent press release, this update enhances the resolution of SOMA on Nintendo Switch 2, providing a more stable refresh rate, enhanced textures, and decreased loading times. This is fantastic news for newly acquired players, particularly since it comes at no additional cost. Moreover, these upgrades might persuade undecided Nintendo Switch 2 owners to purchase the game. Abylight Studios even shared side-by-side comparisons on their X/Twitter account, demonstrating the noticeable improvements.

Originally launched on October 13, 2015, Goosebumps: The Game has managed to garner a substantial number of positive responses from its players, though not an immediate surge. Out of the 223 reviews available, the game has been rated as “Very Positive”. Many gamers have praised it for its nostalgic ambiance and faithful recreation of the original Goosebumps series.