Silent Hill: Townfall Review
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Silent Hill: Townfall Review

Screen Burn Games released Silent Hill: Townfall, a first‑person survival horror that replaces the series’ usual action with stealth and sound‑sensitive enemies. The game follows American Simon Ordell as he investigates the abandoned Scottish town of St. Amelia, uncovering corporate greed, environmental disaster, and personal guilt. Players solve puzzles, navigate tense environments, and experience a narrative that shifts between characters to reveal the town’s dark history. The title’s 13‑hour run blends new visuals with classic Silent Hill motifs, emphasizing psychological dread [...]
Dead Cells studio’s Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is getting a demo in time for the spooky season
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Dead Cells studio’s Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is getting a demo in time for the spooky season

Evil Empire, the studio behind Dead Cells, announced a free demo for its upcoming Castlevania title, Belmont’s Curse, slated for release on 14 October. The demo drops on 1 October for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, letting players experience the entire first chapter and carry progress into the full game. The demo runs at 60 fps on all platforms except the Switch, which targets 30 fps. The game follows Rose Belmont in a gothic action‑platformer that blends classic Castlevania mechanics with [...]
Hideo Kojima doesn’t know if Physint will release on PlayStation after Xbox picked up publishing duties, and hasn’t “decided” if he’ll use the Sony-owned Decima engine, either
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Hideo Kojima doesn’t know if Physint will release on PlayStation after Xbox picked up publishing duties, and hasn’t “decided” if he’ll use the Sony-owned Decima engine, either

Hideo Kojima confirmed that the development of his upcoming Metal Gear spiritual successor, Physint, remains uncertain regarding both its game engine and platform availability. After Sony cancelled its publishing role, Xbox Game Studios assumed publishing duties, but Kojima said he has not yet decided whether to use Sony‑owned Decima or another engine, describing the process as “still experimenting.” He also could not say if the title will still launch on PlayStation, noting that such decisions rest with Xbox. The [...]
After Sony ditched ‘Physint’, legendary game developer Hideo Kojima addresses internet speculation around the split, hinting at the advanced tech Xbox is providing instead
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After Sony ditched ‘Physint’, legendary game developer Hideo Kojima addresses internet speculation around the split, hinting at the advanced tech Xbox is providing instead

Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima told The Washington Post that Sony attempted to cancel his upcoming Xbox Series X|S title Physint during a Zoom call, a move that surprised him but did not provoke anger. He later posted on Kojima Productions’ X account, warning fans that online rumors about Sony, the commercial performance of Death Stranding, and the game’s funding lack any official source and should be viewed skeptically. Kojima affirmed his studio’s financial health, confirmed ongoing development with Xbox’s support, [...]
AOC launches 320Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor with five-layer tandem panel & factory HDR calibration
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AOC launches 320Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor with five-layer tandem panel & factory HDR calibration

AOC has introduced the Agon AG277QSD gaming monitor in China, priced at 3,160 yuan (about $472) before subsidies reduce it to 2,799 yuan ($418). The 26.5‑inch device uses a third‑generation EL QD‑OLED panel with a five‑layer tandem structure—three blue and two green emitters—that boosts luminous efficiency by roughly 30 % and prolongs panel life. A graphene‑based cooling system addresses heat and OLED burn‑in risks. It offers a 1440p resolution, 320 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms gray‑to‑gray response, Nvidia G‑Sync compatibility, and DSC [...]
Unannounced PlayStation Rewards Program Live on PS Store
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Unannounced PlayStation Rewards Program Live on PS Store

PlayStation users on the PS5 console have begun seeing an currently unannounced rewards feature embedded in the Store. The storefront now lists “Wallet Credit” promotions alongside titles such as The Blood of Dawnwalker, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Star Wars Zero Company. According to a Reddit post, a purchaser of The Blood of Dawnwalker received a $10 credit to their PSN wallet after checkout. The offers appear to be tied to a “Wallet Credits” app that [...]
Zach Cregger’s quirky Resident Evil film proves skeptics wrong with series-best opening weekend
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Zach Cregger’s quirky Resident Evil film proves skeptics wrong with series-best opening weekend

Zach Cregger’s latest Resident Evil film opened to a record $108.3 million worldwide, eclipsing every previous entry in the franchise. The box‑office split was $60 million in the United States and $48.3 million abroad, making it the second‑largest horror opening of the year behind “Backrooms.” The comedy‑driven take, starring Austin Abrams as delivery driver Bryan, forgoes iconic characters such as Leon Kennedy and the Redfields in favor of an everyday perspective. Critics had debated the tonal shift, but audiences responded with [...]