Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. (KONAMI) today launches SILENT HILL f, the next chapter in the iconic franchise on PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, Steam®, Epic Games, and Microsoft Windows with Day One physical edition and Digital Standard and Deluxe editions available. Players can discover a new psychological horror title set in 1960s Japan and immerse themselves to find the beauty in terror.
SILENT HILL f marks the first entry set in Japan for the SILENT HILL series. Offering a psychological horror experience, players can dive into an unforgettable narrative by Ryukishi07 based on a “beautiful yet horrifying” artistic vision.
Ryukishi07’s narrative vision, partnered with creature and character designs by kera, forces players to embark on a hauntingly beautiful yet harrowing journey. Composed by the legendary Akira Yamaoka and Kensuke Inage, the soundtrack and audio design complement the gaming experience with an immense and tense impact.
Players take on the role of Shimizu Hinako, a high school student struggling under society’s pressure of expectations. Wandering through her hometown Ebisugaoka, a mysterious fog rolls in and covers the town, revealing a disturbing transformation. Hinako must face horrific creatures, uncover mysteries and confront traumatic decisions that will influence her fate.
Physical Day One Edition, Digital Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions:
The Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions of SILENT HILL f grant unique digital bonuses including outfits, a mini soundtrack and digital artbook. The Digital Standard Edition is available to purchase, as is the physical Day One edition including the early purchase bonus items, while the Digital Deluxe Edition comes as a digital download. After launch, players can purchase the Deluxe Upgrade to enhance their game with the bonuses from the Deluxe Edition.
The OKS Gear online store has been freshly stocked with new exclusive merchandise to celebrate the launch of SILENT HILL f. Visit the official store page to find the latest SILENT HILL f gear.
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Global Publisher 505 Games and developer KUNOS Simulazioni are pleased to announce that Assetto Corsa EVO, the latest chapter of the popular Assetto Corsa series, currently available on Steam Early Access, receives the Early Access update 3 (v.0.3) today which includes the first step of Multiplayer Mode, 9 new cars, 2 new tracks, adding onto the first main physics patch and performance, graphics, gameplay and UI improvements.
Multiplayer Mode – Step 1
With this first multiplayer release, KUNOS Simulazioni introduces online racing to Assetto Corsa EVO, allowing players from around the world to race each other for the first time.
This first introduction is happening during the Early Access Program, which allows developers to progressively introduce their game into the market with a community driven approach. The goal is to refine all features and the advanced technology behind this driving simulation software, while giving all early adopters the opportunity to test the game and share their feedback, helping to shape an experience that truly meets their expectations.
With the aim to deliver a stable, secure, and high-quality online racing experience the multiplayer system has been developed leveraging on key partnerships with trusted experts to provide a solid online infrastructure for the entire community, as an investment towards Release 4 and its Daily Racing Portal. Servers made available in this initial phase will host up to 16 players in each race, while KUNOS Simulazioni will focus mainly on the overall session related functionalities and stability and, after these are secured, the number of slots per each game server will rise up to track capacity and beyond.
Free Public Servers Available 24/7
A wide selection of public in-game servers will be available 24/7 at no cost for all players to join, featuring a variety of race scenarios, tracks, and weather presets for everyone to enjoy. This effort has been possible thanks to the collaboration with SimGrid and their communities, that is KUNOS trusted partner for the Daily Racing Portal releasing with 0.4, and LowFuelMotorsport, also known as LFM, an incredible sim racing community.
Custom Servers Portal Coming Soon
For those sim racers looking to go further – like community admins, leagues, and event organizers – after the 0.3 release, the Custom Servers Portal will be made available, a new platform where anyone can rent and configure dedicated servers.
Below some details on pricing:
20-slot server, live 24/7 for 30 days: €15 + VAT
More than 20 slots: price remains capped at €15 + VAT per 30-day period, regardless of the number of slots
Discounts available for longer rental periods:
10% off for 3 months
25% off for 6 months
50% off for 12 months
Daily server rental (unlimited slots): €5
Early Access release 3 – Key improvements
With the release of Early Access 3, Assetto Corsa EVO delivers significant improvements ranging across physics, audio, and graphics.
[Physics]
A fully recalibrated tyre model – across all compounds- has been initially released in 0.3.0 Open Beta to gather feedback from a wide variety of sim racing hardware users and FFB settings. During the Open Beta, KUNOS also addressed an issue related to tyre damping, which has been limiting the tyre feeling on FFB across a variety of scenarios, these will release today with version 0.3.3. Release 3 physics update include several improvements allowing the tires to respond more accurately to temperature, load, speed, and camber changes, delivering a more dynamic and rewarding driving experience. This is supported by a brand-new proprietary suspension algorithm and an upgraded damping system running at 1000 Hz, significantly enhancing vehicle feedback during transitions, braking, and directional changes. Together, these improvements add a whole new layer to driving simulation, where the car will more naturally communicate with the driver and allow more subtle corrections and, overall, a tighter feeling with any car.
[Audio]
Every car now features uniquely detailed ignition and startup sounds, with refined engine timbre and dynamic responses tied to RPM and engine inertia. Further realism comes through enhanced driveline audio, calibrated throttle lag, and torque response that closely mimic real-world behavior. Backfire effects have also been reworked for authenticity, delivering sharp, context-sensitive pops and crackles. These elements provide deeper mechanical feedback and elevate the overall driving immersion.
[Graphics & UI]
The graphics engine now features improved global illumination, optimized CPU/GPU performance – with most noticeable improvements in crowded scenes, like multiplayer races – and significantly reduced VRAM usage, addressing some of the previous framerate issues. Post-processing effects, like motion blur, have also been refined for greater visual fidelity. On the User Interface front, the Multi-Function Display (MFD) has been expanded with customizable controls, real-time and official leaderboards, and detailed input settings. Additional updates include improved speedometer, tyres, and gear widgets -now featuring pit limiter indicators – for a more informative and race-focused experience.
New Game Contents
Alongside the new Multiplayer mode, the game’s content is expanded with 2 additional tracks and 9 new cars (3 for each category) – a variety of fun and exciting vehicles to suit every taste!
Global gaming brand Level Infinite unveiled the highly anticipated ‘REBORN EVIL’ collaboration between its epic sci-fi RPG shooter GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE and the world-renowned survival horror franchise Resident Evil™, delivering an experience unlike any other. From today, players can dive into a thrilling crossover story, recruit iconic new characters, unlock exclusive costumes, and limited-time event content.
“The Resident Evil franchise is an iconic series that I’m excited to bring to the GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE world, including storytelling elements relating to the virus transmission, the tragic consequences it brings, and how the protagonists overcome the crises,” said Yoo Hyung-Suk, Director of GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE. “Throughout the process, I wanted to highlight the changes and entanglements of the characters’ relationships to seamlessly integrate with NIKKE’s worldview. The content of this collaboration was designed with the goal of enriching the key appeal of both games to the greatest extent possible.”
“The in-game event collaboration introduces a defense mini-game featuring SD versions of Ada, Jill, and Claire. Second, this event includes effects such as a flashlight, which only illuminates the character’s surroundings, and eerie staging set against the backdrop of an old mansion. Additionally, homages and Easter eggs can be found throughout the event, which may prompt Resident Evil fans to consider whether it’s a direct reference to the original – for all players to experience the essence of the survival horror series.”
New Storyline
The storyline of ‘REBORN EVIL’ begins following the detection of a mysterious D-WAVE at a deserted mansion in the Outer Rim. Meanwhile, recent mysterious disappearances occurring in the Ark also pointed to the same place. The Commander, realizing that both incidents are linked to a cult, initiates a thorough investigation.
New Playable Characters
SSR Ada Wong – The enigmatic spy enters the battlefield as a powerful Burst III attacker. Ada boosts her own strength and unleashes devastating attacks when activating her Burst Skill. She is available for recruitment now.
SSR Jill Valentine – The legendary “super cop” of Raccoon City will arrive as an attacker on October 2. Jill charges special ammunition with each reload, and her Burst Skill transforms her rounds into enhanced bullets that pierce defences and deal massive damage.
SR Claire Redfield – The university student-turned-survivor joins as a support unit. Claire combines herbs to heal allies and remove debuffs when using her Burst Skill. She is available for the duration of the ‘REBORN EVIL’ event.
New Costumes & Rewards
Ada’s “DRESS” and Jill’s “BATTLE SUIT” costumes can be unlocked via a time-limited pass.
Ada and Jill both feature free costumes included with their recruitment and appointed tasks.
Additional outfits include D: Killer Wife’s “Secret Agent” and a brand-new costume for K will arrive with the October Mission Pass.
Alongside the collaboration story, players can experience a host of limited-time events, including a collaboration mini-game, ‘SALVATION BREAKERS,’ where players must organize their belongings and defeat swarms of Raptures, as well as other challenges.
Today, Paradox Interactive, White Wolf, and The Chinese Room showcased the Banu Haqim characters of Seattle and Phyre’s judgment in action in a feature video for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. In Bloodlines 2, players can select one of six clans: Ventrue, Tremere, Brujah, Banu Haqim, Toreador, and Lasombra.
Get to know the Banu Haqim in the clan’s trailer here:
In the latest feature video, viewers meet Niko Angelov at Aurora Pawn and learn more about their clan affinities and Disciplines, including:
“Bladed Hand”: Slash swiftly in front of you, beheading weaker opponents.
“Split Second”: Move so fast that time appears to stop around you.
“Mute”: Silence your target’s screams and weapons.
“Unseen Aura”: Become temporarily invisible to enemies and civilians.
“Unseen Passage” – Clan Perk: Can remain crouched whilst sprinting.
You can catch up on the four clans showcased so far, the latest overview trailer, and more in the playlist here.
In the weeks leading up to the launch on October 21, additional videos featuring the Voice Acting cast, the Lasombra clan, and the Toreador clan will be available every Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET.
Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and developer gameXcite are proud to announce Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown, a brand-new story-based survival strategy game set in the Star Trek™ universe and officially licensed by Paramount Consumer Products. The title is currently in development for PC and consoles.
Set aboard the U.S.S. Voyager and deep in the unexplored reaches of the Delta Quadrant, Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown invites players to relive—and redefine—the legendary starship’s journey back to earth. The game blends exploration, ship & resource management, roguelite elements, and meaningful choices. Experience crew dynamics and a fresh take on a beloved sci-fi universe — with what-if scenarios that open up new possibilities.
Player decisions shape both the fate of the crew and the configuration of the U.S.S. Voyager itself. With each playthrough, the ship becomes a different version of itself—reengineered and reimagined based on the path taken through the quadrant and the command decisions made along the way.
“Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown is a project driven by passion—both for storytelling and for the legacy of Star Trek,” says Jonas Hüsges, COO at Daedalic Entertainment. “We’re excited to bring the U.S.S. Voyager crew back into the spotlight in a way that feels true to canon while offering new narrative frontiers to explore.”
“As lifelong fans of Star Trek, we’re thrilled to contribute to this iconic universe,” adds Daniel Bernard, Game Director at gameXcite. “This game isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about giving players the conn and letting them chart their own course through the unknown.”
In Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown, players take command of the U.S.S. Voyager as it traverses 12 vast sectors of the Delta Quadrant. Along the way, they’ll manage systems and crew, engage in diplomacy, navigate difficult moral decisions, and face the unknown. Familiar faces return, but their fates may differ—reshaped by the captain on the bridge.
The Indie Horror Showcase returns in 2025 for its third annual installment. A chilling initiative from horror maestros DreadXP, in partnership with The Media Indie Exchange, the showcase is a celebration of the seemingly endless creativity, passion, and ideas that consistently extend the boundaries of the world’s most imaginative and self-reflecting genre in entertainment. Having wrapped up submissions just late last week, the teams involved are ready to announce that the Indie Horror Showcase is premiering on October 23rd at 10 am PDT.
The 2025 edition of The Indie Horror Showcase sees the return of beloved content creator John Wolfe as host, who is now joined by BigGaming64, a long-time champion of all things Dread. Year over year, the team continues to receive a great amount of submissions for the show, proving that despite the overwhelming amount of dead and undead that’s usually present in these titles, horror is more alive than it has ever been. Some of the participating developers and publishers that viewers can look forward to include Neon Doctrine, Outersloth, Nightdive Studios, Atari, AMC Games, Blumhouse Games, Yacht Club Games, and more!
The showcase has seen successful growth over the last two installments, with last year’s show including over 70 trailers and announcements with an estimated live viewership of over 60,000, and highlighted the reveals of games like White Knuckle, Monster DNA, and Please Insert Disc; the release dates for games such as Nightmare House, Out of Hands, and Among Ashes; plus brand new trailers for The Thing: Remastered, Bye Sweet Carole, and darkwebSTREAMER. The team is proud to have created a space that elevates a wide selection of open-submission work from developers of all sizes in the indie horror space, while also curating and putting special emphasis on premiering new and updated trailers for everyone watching. By partnering with The MIX once again, DreadXP is working to maximize reach for all the titles that will be showcased this year and will be pursuing additional co-streaming opportunities to further boost visibility.
Please note that any games or trailers that included Generative AI of any kind were not considered eligible for the showcase. Any titles that will premiere in the event are 100% made by human hands and twisted minds.
As revealed today during PlayStation’s State of Play conference, Halloween, the asymmetric stealth horror game with single and multiplayer modes from developer and publisher IllFonic, co-published by Gun Interactive, and created in partnership with Compass International Pictures and Further Front, steps into a nightmare on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
Death comes to Haddonfield in Halloween, a chilling tribute to the iconic John Carpenter’s classic film. Survive or slay across the tense streets and dark corners of Haddonfield in this asymmetrical horror sandbox, taking on the role of either a desperate Civilian or the infamous Michael Myers himself. In each high-stakes cat-and-mouse match, every decision means life or death.
As a Civilian, protect the townsfolk by guiding them to safety, scavenging for weapons and supplies, and finding a phone to call the police before it’s too late. Danger lurks around every corner, and survival depends on strategy, teamwork, and quick thinking. Meanwhile, Michael Myers stalks the shadows, using terrifying abilities like Shape Jump to move unseen across the map and strike without warning in a heart-pounding experience.
“Our goal is to push the horror experience to the next level with single and multiplayer modes so players can get the most out of the game,” said Jared Gerritzen, CCO of IllFonic. “Whether they become the boogeyman or fight to protect Michael Myers’ victims, Halloween promises an unforgettable battle of fear and survival.”
Halloween will haunt PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Wired Productions and micro-studio Camel 101 today released the demo for Beneath , ahead of its feature in the upcoming Steam Next Fest. A Lovecraft-inspired survival FPS built by two brothers, Beneath is an unapologetically tough single player shooter. Scarce ammo, merciless enemies and a sense of the unknown combine in a story-driven campaign built for both veteran gamers and those seeking an old school experience
Watch the new trailer featuring the custom Black Razor Records track “No Way Out” by Street Grease:
About the Demo
Set on Ivanov Research Station deep beneath the Atlantic, Noah Quinn is searching for the surviving members of the station’s biology team. Your survival will depend on every breath, every bullet, and every choice. Supplies are scarce, sanity is fragile, and the lives of both Noah and his daughter hang in the balance.
Play the demo now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3238080/Beneath_Demo/
Starbreeze Entertainment today announced the launch of a new subscription service for PAYDAY 2, giving players instant access to the all available downloadable content. Get your subscription here!
PAYDAY 2: Subscription provides full access to more than 65 DLCs, packed with heists, weapons, and cosmetics – all for a low monthly cost. Players can explore PAYDAY 2’s massive content library at their own pace, mastering the art of heisting one crime at a time. The subscription runs through Steam, with the flexibility to stay subscribed as long as you like or cancel anytime.
Subscription Pricing Options:
$4.99 / month (monthly renewal)
$19.99 / 6 months (33% discount)
“With more than a decade of content behind PAYDAY 2, we want to give players greater flexibility in how they experience the game,” said Gustav Nisser, Head of Commercial at Starbreeze. “The subscription service makes it simple and cost-effective to enjoy everything PAYDAY 2 has to offer – whether you’re new to the game or returning to explore DLCs you haven’t yet played. At the same time, all existing DLCs remain available for purchase as before. This is about giving players more choice.”
The subscription service launches today and is part of the PAYDAY franchise’s anniversary celebrations. New players can also take advantage of a 95 percent discount on the base game, making PAYDAY 2 plus the subscription one of the most cost-effective entries into the world of heisting.
Game Outlet Europe®, an independent distributor of video games and gaming accessories, has announced the shipping of the 8BitDo® Ultimate 3-Mode Controller, in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Xbox and Rare Ltd.
This latest gamepad in the 8BitDo range of high-quality, expertly crafted controllers is expected to begin shipping across Europe starting October 31, 2025. The 8BitDo® Ultimate 3-Mode Controller honours the legacy of a studio with 40 years of history and is the first wireless Xbox controller produced by 8BitDo®. Compatible with Xbox Series X|S consoles, Windows® PC, Apple® and Android® devices.
Featuring the signature blue and gold colour wrap, game-inspired silhouettes and playful Easter eggs, this latest controller pays tribute to the four decades of unforgettable characters and iconic worlds brought to life by Rare Ltd. The 8BitDo® Ultimate 3-Mode Controller comes packaged with an integrated Charging Dock, allowing gamers to keep their controller powered up and ready to go, with seamless reconnection when removed from the dock. Three customisable profiles enable players to fully utilise the controller’s interchangeable components and maximise their gaming experience.
The 8BitDo® Ultimate 3-Mode Controller comes equipped with hall-effect joysticks, mitigating the risk of drift, alongside the iconic Xbox-style impulse triggers to deliver vibration feedback with each pull, a combination to elevate any controller’s feel and comfort. The Ultimate Controller also features refined tactile feedback for a clicky, yet smooth feel on the bumpers and its golden metal tactile D-pad.
Utilise the 8BitDo® Ultimate Software Xto take elite control over every aspect of your controller. Customise button mapping, adjust joystick & trigger sensitivity, vibration control and create macros with any button combination.
The 8BitDo® Ultimate 3-Mode Controller offers everything gamers could ask for from a professional-grade controller, is a stunning accessory for collectors, and is available in this one-off custom Rare Ltd Blue/Gold colour wave, with an MSRP of €79.99/£69.99.
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