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Spoiler Free Movie Review: Is 'Five Nights At Freddy's' Worth Watching?

A Look Inside ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Ahead Of Its Premiere

This Halloween, Freddy and the gang are dying to meet you! The highly anticipated horror film based on the iconic horror game is coming home, and to celebrate, we’ve got a first look inside Five Nights At Freddy’s. The horror game phenomenon has become a blood-chilling cinematic event as Blumhouse— the producer of M3GAN, The Black Phone, and The Invisible Man—joins forces with legendary game creator Scott Cawthon for Five Nights at Freddy’s. The film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy’s won’t be easy to make. Josh Hutcherson (Ultraman, The Hunger Games franchise), Matthew Lillard (Good Girls, Scream), Elizabeth Lail (You, Mack & Rita), Kat Conner Sterling (We Have A Ghost, 9-1-1), Piper Rubio (Holly & Ivy, Unstable) and Mary Stuart Masterson (Blindspot, Fried Green Tomatoes) star in this wild ride. Five Nights at Freddy’s is directed by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2023
Game Review: 'Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness'

Game Review: ‘Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness’

When I think of 2D Pixle-art games, I remember the old DOS games I played as a kid. As a kid, they were spooky, but after growing up and seeing the evolution of graphics, I now look back at how lame they were. Unfortunately, I still hold this view. Can Indisruption and Blowfish Studios’ psychological horror Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness make me change my mind? In Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness, players play the role of Oliver “Lazy Ollie” Mills, a former circus clown. Ollie has been invited to Petrescu Manor along with some former circus performers, with the hope of revealing the haunting truth behind the tragedy that struck Vlad Circus eight years prior. Now, on to the game itself! When it comes to the controls, they are pretty easy to remember the layout once you learn them, I only wish there was a better tutorial system for it though. The soundtrack is great and fits the narrative

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 16, 2023
Game Review: 'Haunted House'

Game Review: ‘Haunted House’

Back during its 1982 golden age, Atari released an adventure game that changed gaming by becoming one of, if not the first survival horror games created, Haunted House. Atari and Orbit Studio have reimagined the legendary game for modern audiences in time for Halloween! I want to thank Atari and Orbit Studio for allowing me to check out this revamped legend! Haunted House follows Lyn Graves and her friends as they go to a haunted house her exploring uncle disappeared in. After arriving at the spooky location, Lyn is separated from her friends and must now find them too as well as put a curse to bed, and end the hauntings. Now, on to the game itself! Haunted House‘s controls seem a bit complicated for a relatively simple story and game with so many mechanics being thrown at you right off the bat! When it comes to sound for Haunted House, the soundtrack, though good, needs more variety. The game

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 13, 2023
'The Thaumaturge' Release Date Delayed

Meet The Deadly and Devilish Salutors From ‘The Thaumaturge’

11 Bit Studios have released three new trailers for their upcoming dark RPG The Thaumaturge, each focusing on one of the four Salutors that help the game’s main protagonist Wiktor. Salutors are otherworldly creatures that will assist Wiktor in combat, each with their own unique lore and special abilities to aid our hero in his fight against the growing evil in 1905’s Warsaw. Three of the four Salutors already have their trailers out with the fourth, Weles coming out at a later date. Fans will be meeting the terror lurking in the shadows, Bukavac, a horned monster that’s hard to tame. The ghost of foolishness, Lelek, is a bird-like creature that gets into a person’s head and makes them insane. Finally, there’s the ghost of a tormented soul, the Upyr, the spirit of a person that’s neither alive nor dead and resents the living.

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 12, 2023
'The Thaumaturge' Release Date Delayed

‘The Thaumaturge’ Gets A Release Date Along With A Demo

11 Bit Studio and Fool’s Theory today announced the release date for their gritty RPG, The Thaumaturge, along with information on a playable demo that’s live now on STEAM and a roadmap of the game’s release on Console next year! Along with the news comes a new gameplay trailer. The Thaumaturge follows Wiktor, a Thaumaturge who has returned to his home in Warsaw, Poland in 1905 and sees how much it has changed for good on its surface, but spiritually… something sinister lurks in both the shadows and in the hearts of the people. Wiktor, along with the help of demonic creatures called Salutors, takes on corruption in the city he calls home at the risk of his sanity. From now (October 9th) to the 16th, players can play the demo on STEAM during Steam Next Fest and check out the game’s prologue and combat mechanics. The Thaumaturge will be coming out on December 5th for PC but is planned

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 9, 2023
The Indie Horror Game Showcase Announces Lineup

The Indie Horror Game Showcase Announces Lineup

Independent horror publisher and production company DreadXP — in partnership with prominent indie horror game curator Hürcan Köse (HorrorVisuals) and The Media Indie Exchange (The MIX) — is excited to announce the frightening lineup of independent developers and publishers featured in The Indie Horror Game Showcase, which will livestream on October 19, 2023. The showcase is packed with exciting world premiere announcements, trailers, and new updates for some of the most anticipated video games in the horror genre. These are some of the studios fans will see at the Livestream! Raw Fury (Post Trauma), Nightdive Studios (System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition), Ysbryd Games (World of Horror), Akupara Games (Sorry We’re Closed), Torture Star Video (Sniper Killer), Wired Productions (Gori: Cuddly Carnage), Vincent Adinolfi (Heartworm), Atari, Beautiful Glitch, Black Tabby Games, Disordered Media, Misfit Village, Modus Games, Neon Doctrine, Ziggurat Interactive, and others! DreadXP will also premiere the first look at their biggest project, the first video game adaptation of the

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 9, 2023
Exploring the Thrills of Horror-Themed Slot Games

Exploring the Thrills of Horror-Themed Slot Games

Halloween is the time of the year when we embrace the spooky, the eerie and the supernatural. In addition to traditional festivities, there has been a noticeable surge in the popularity of horror-themed games that families and friends can enjoy during these occasions. Among the wide array of options available, horror-themed slot games have emerged as a favoured choice for many, offering players an exhilarating and spine-tingling experience. This article will take you into the world of horror-themed slots available in the UK, highlighting their features and exciting bonuses. The Best Horror-Themed Slot Games “Blood Suckers” by NetEnt:This vampire-themed slot game features a hauntingly beautiful design and a high RTP (Return to Player) rate of 98%. It’s a favorite among players looking for both excitement and decent payouts. “A Nightmare on Elm Street” by 888 Holdings:Based on the iconic horror movie franchise, this slot game takes players to Elm Street, where Freddy Krueger lurks. Free spins and bonus rounds make

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Oct 9, 2023
Game Review: 'Stray Souls'

‘Stray Souls’ Release Date Announced!

Yesterday, Jukai Studio and Versus Evil announced the official release date for their psychological horror game, Stray Souls. Along with the news comes a new terrifying trailer. Players take on the role of Daniel, a teen who just inherited his estranged Grandmother’s home only to become tormented by the presence of evil. Pre-orders are available now for Xbox and PC. PC players who purchase the Stray Souls: Cult Classic Edition, which includes the official soundtrack and Sacred Tome artbook. The soundtrack features legendary guest composer Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill) and veteran indie composer Pete Wicher. The Stray Souls OST contains a total of 60 tracks and over 3 hours of music, including exclusive bonus tracks not featured in the game. The Sacred Tome is an unholy compendium that includes a gorgeous collection of gothic watercolor illustrations from the vault of artist Phil Worobey, plus a complete digital lore library encompassing all the discoverable notes, letters, and various documentation found throughout

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 5, 2023
Scary Slots To Play This Halloween

Scary Slots To Play This Halloween

There are many ways in which you can spend your Halloween. Of course there are scary movies to watch, pumpkins galore and lots of tricks and treats. How about playing some Halloween related slot games at your favorite online casino in the US? Here’s a look at three that hopefully will bring you some wins, according NJ.bet, online gambling guide in New Jersey. The Crypt When it comes to Halloween you never know what might be found down in a crypt. This spooky slot comes from Nolimit City and if you love zombies then this is going to be right up your street. The occupants of this crypt are just normal folk though. It’s full of musical legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, Elvis Presley and Lemmy. There are six reels in this entertaining slot with a massive number of ways to get wins. This ranges from 4,096 all the way up to 46,565. In the base game there’s

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Ella Rebecca Horton
Oct 5, 2023
Game Review: 'Trepang2'

Game Review: ‘Trepang2’

Many FPS games have evolved to become either as realistic as possible or very technical. This removes a lot of the fun for old-school FPS gamers like myself. I’ve played and reviewed some FPS games on here, and though they’re fun, they miss some of that over-the-top charm. Trepang Studios and Team 17 have brought the classic FPS feel with their game, Trepang2. In Trepang2, players take on the role of a soldier who escaped from a secret facility and is now on a mission to fight back against his captors, a corrupt corporation. The soldier may not have his memories, but he has superhuman abilities that make him skilled in combat, where he can use these skills against his enemies, both human…and something else. You will have to allow some time to get used to Trepang2‘s controls as they’re somewhat similar to other FPS controls and yet somewhat different. The game’s sound design is awesome. I can’t stress this

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 4, 2023

More from Gaming

Spoiler Free Movie Review: Is 'Five Nights At Freddy's' Worth Watching?

A Look Inside ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Ahead Of Its Premiere

This Halloween, Freddy and the gang are dying to meet you! The highly anticipated horror film based on the iconic horror game is coming home, and to celebrate, we’ve got a first look inside Five Nights At Freddy’s. The horror game phenomenon has become a blood-chilling cinematic event as Blumhouse— the producer of M3GAN, The Black Phone, and The Invisible Man—joins forces with legendary game creator Scott Cawthon for Five Nights at Freddy’s. The film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy’s won’t be easy to make. Josh Hutcherson (Ultraman, The Hunger Games franchise), Matthew Lillard (Good Girls, Scream), Elizabeth Lail (You, Mack & Rita), Kat Conner Sterling (We Have A Ghost, 9-1-1), Piper Rubio (Holly & Ivy, Unstable) and Mary Stuart Masterson (Blindspot, Fried Green Tomatoes) star in this wild ride. Five Nights at Freddy’s is directed by

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 16, 2023
Game Review: 'Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness'

Game Review: ‘Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness’

When I think of 2D Pixle-art games, I remember the old DOS games I played as a kid. As a kid, they were spooky, but after growing up and seeing the evolution of graphics, I now look back at how lame they were. Unfortunately, I still hold this view. Can Indisruption and Blowfish Studios’ psychological horror Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness make me change my mind? In Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness, players play the role of Oliver “Lazy Ollie” Mills, a former circus clown. Ollie has been invited to Petrescu Manor along with some former circus performers, with the hope of revealing the haunting truth behind the tragedy that struck Vlad Circus eight years prior. Now, on to the game itself! When it comes to the controls, they are pretty easy to remember the layout once you learn them, I only wish there was a better tutorial system for it though. The soundtrack is great and fits the narrative

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 16, 2023
Game Review: 'Haunted House'

Game Review: ‘Haunted House’

Back during its 1982 golden age, Atari released an adventure game that changed gaming by becoming one of, if not the first survival horror games created, Haunted House. Atari and Orbit Studio have reimagined the legendary game for modern audiences in time for Halloween! I want to thank Atari and Orbit Studio for allowing me to check out this revamped legend! Haunted House follows Lyn Graves and her friends as they go to a haunted house her exploring uncle disappeared in. After arriving at the spooky location, Lyn is separated from her friends and must now find them too as well as put a curse to bed, and end the hauntings. Now, on to the game itself! Haunted House‘s controls seem a bit complicated for a relatively simple story and game with so many mechanics being thrown at you right off the bat! When it comes to sound for Haunted House, the soundtrack, though good, needs more variety. The game

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 13, 2023
'The Thaumaturge' Release Date Delayed

Meet The Deadly and Devilish Salutors From ‘The Thaumaturge’

11 Bit Studios have released three new trailers for their upcoming dark RPG The Thaumaturge, each focusing on one of the four Salutors that help the game’s main protagonist Wiktor. Salutors are otherworldly creatures that will assist Wiktor in combat, each with their own unique lore and special abilities to aid our hero in his fight against the growing evil in 1905’s Warsaw. Three of the four Salutors already have their trailers out with the fourth, Weles coming out at a later date. Fans will be meeting the terror lurking in the shadows, Bukavac, a horned monster that’s hard to tame. The ghost of foolishness, Lelek, is a bird-like creature that gets into a person’s head and makes them insane. Finally, there’s the ghost of a tormented soul, the Upyr, the spirit of a person that’s neither alive nor dead and resents the living.

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 12, 2023
'The Thaumaturge' Release Date Delayed

‘The Thaumaturge’ Gets A Release Date Along With A Demo

11 Bit Studio and Fool’s Theory today announced the release date for their gritty RPG, The Thaumaturge, along with information on a playable demo that’s live now on STEAM and a roadmap of the game’s release on Console next year! Along with the news comes a new gameplay trailer. The Thaumaturge follows Wiktor, a Thaumaturge who has returned to his home in Warsaw, Poland in 1905 and sees how much it has changed for good on its surface, but spiritually… something sinister lurks in both the shadows and in the hearts of the people. Wiktor, along with the help of demonic creatures called Salutors, takes on corruption in the city he calls home at the risk of his sanity. From now (October 9th) to the 16th, players can play the demo on STEAM during Steam Next Fest and check out the game’s prologue and combat mechanics. The Thaumaturge will be coming out on December 5th for PC but is planned

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 9, 2023
The Indie Horror Game Showcase Announces Lineup

The Indie Horror Game Showcase Announces Lineup

Independent horror publisher and production company DreadXP — in partnership with prominent indie horror game curator Hürcan Köse (HorrorVisuals) and The Media Indie Exchange (The MIX) — is excited to announce the frightening lineup of independent developers and publishers featured in The Indie Horror Game Showcase, which will livestream on October 19, 2023. The showcase is packed with exciting world premiere announcements, trailers, and new updates for some of the most anticipated video games in the horror genre. These are some of the studios fans will see at the Livestream! Raw Fury (Post Trauma), Nightdive Studios (System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition), Ysbryd Games (World of Horror), Akupara Games (Sorry We’re Closed), Torture Star Video (Sniper Killer), Wired Productions (Gori: Cuddly Carnage), Vincent Adinolfi (Heartworm), Atari, Beautiful Glitch, Black Tabby Games, Disordered Media, Misfit Village, Modus Games, Neon Doctrine, Ziggurat Interactive, and others! DreadXP will also premiere the first look at their biggest project, the first video game adaptation of the

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 9, 2023
Exploring the Thrills of Horror-Themed Slot Games

Exploring the Thrills of Horror-Themed Slot Games

Halloween is the time of the year when we embrace the spooky, the eerie and the supernatural. In addition to traditional festivities, there has been a noticeable surge in the popularity of horror-themed games that families and friends can enjoy during these occasions. Among the wide array of options available, horror-themed slot games have emerged as a favoured choice for many, offering players an exhilarating and spine-tingling experience. This article will take you into the world of horror-themed slots available in the UK, highlighting their features and exciting bonuses. The Best Horror-Themed Slot Games “Blood Suckers” by NetEnt:This vampire-themed slot game features a hauntingly beautiful design and a high RTP (Return to Player) rate of 98%. It’s a favorite among players looking for both excitement and decent payouts. “A Nightmare on Elm Street” by 888 Holdings:Based on the iconic horror movie franchise, this slot game takes players to Elm Street, where Freddy Krueger lurks. Free spins and bonus rounds make

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Oct 9, 2023
Game Review: 'Stray Souls'

‘Stray Souls’ Release Date Announced!

Yesterday, Jukai Studio and Versus Evil announced the official release date for their psychological horror game, Stray Souls. Along with the news comes a new terrifying trailer. Players take on the role of Daniel, a teen who just inherited his estranged Grandmother’s home only to become tormented by the presence of evil. Pre-orders are available now for Xbox and PC. PC players who purchase the Stray Souls: Cult Classic Edition, which includes the official soundtrack and Sacred Tome artbook. The soundtrack features legendary guest composer Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill) and veteran indie composer Pete Wicher. The Stray Souls OST contains a total of 60 tracks and over 3 hours of music, including exclusive bonus tracks not featured in the game. The Sacred Tome is an unholy compendium that includes a gorgeous collection of gothic watercolor illustrations from the vault of artist Phil Worobey, plus a complete digital lore library encompassing all the discoverable notes, letters, and various documentation found throughout

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 5, 2023
Scary Slots To Play This Halloween

Scary Slots To Play This Halloween

There are many ways in which you can spend your Halloween. Of course there are scary movies to watch, pumpkins galore and lots of tricks and treats. How about playing some Halloween related slot games at your favorite online casino in the US? Here’s a look at three that hopefully will bring you some wins, according NJ.bet, online gambling guide in New Jersey. The Crypt When it comes to Halloween you never know what might be found down in a crypt. This spooky slot comes from Nolimit City and if you love zombies then this is going to be right up your street. The occupants of this crypt are just normal folk though. It’s full of musical legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, Elvis Presley and Lemmy. There are six reels in this entertaining slot with a massive number of ways to get wins. This ranges from 4,096 all the way up to 46,565. In the base game there’s

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
Oct 5, 2023
Game Review: 'Trepang2'

Game Review: ‘Trepang2’

Many FPS games have evolved to become either as realistic as possible or very technical. This removes a lot of the fun for old-school FPS gamers like myself. I’ve played and reviewed some FPS games on here, and though they’re fun, they miss some of that over-the-top charm. Trepang Studios and Team 17 have brought the classic FPS feel with their game, Trepang2. In Trepang2, players take on the role of a soldier who escaped from a secret facility and is now on a mission to fight back against his captors, a corrupt corporation. The soldier may not have his memories, but he has superhuman abilities that make him skilled in combat, where he can use these skills against his enemies, both human…and something else. You will have to allow some time to get used to Trepang2‘s controls as they’re somewhat similar to other FPS controls and yet somewhat different. The game’s sound design is awesome. I can’t stress this

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 4, 2023
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