If there was ever a film that was primed to be an asymmetrical horror game, John Carpenter’s Halloween is it. But after spending some time with it at PAX East, what makes Illfonic’s latest stand out isn’t the asymmetrical horror structure: it’s everything around it. Unlike most asymmetrical horror joints, Halloween isn’t just a 1v4 game where Michael takes on a group of Haddonfield residents. It’s the story of the town of Haddonfield, and what happens to that town when Michael Myers walks the streets. I wasn’t just trying to save myself or the other folks I was playing with; I was trying to save the other people in town, too. Previewed by Will Borger

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Writer/director Lee Cronin turns to one of the most iconic horror stories of all time with an audacious and twisted retelling: Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.

The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.

The film stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, with Veronica Falcón. The film is written and directed by Cronin, and produced by James Wan, Jason Blum and John Keville. The executive producers are Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Macdara Kelleher and Lee Cronin. Cronin is supported behind the camera by a team of sterling film artisans, including director of photography Dave Garbett, production designer Nick Bassett, editor Bryan Shaw, costume designer Joanna Eatwell, music by Stephen McKeon and casting by Terri Taylor and Sarah Domeier Lindo.

New Line Cinema, Atomic Monster and Blumhouse Present, A Wicked/Good Production, A Lee Cronin Film: Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, only in theaters and IMAX in North America on April 17, 2026, and internationally beginning 15 April 2026.

Check out the Preview Trailer for Saros, the upcoming third-person sci-fi action shooter developed by Housemarque. Players will set out as Arjun Devraj, a  Soltari enforcer, to traverse and brave the lands of Carcosa to reveal its secrets one run at a time. Make sense of an ever-shifting planet, a peculiar eclipse that transforms the map, and engage deadly enemies and brutal bosses alike. Saros is launching on April 30 for PlayStation 5 (PS5).

In this breakout clip from IGN’s Podcast Unlocked episode 736, the crew reacts to the massive news and dives deep into what they actually want to see from Undead Labs’ highly anticipated sequel. From massive base-building improvements and deeper RPG mechanics to deadlier zombie threats, we build our ultimate wishlist for the next generation of State of Decay.

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Kliff? Kliff Who? Modders have yet again done the impossible! You can now create your own character in Crimson Desert. If you think Kliff is a bit dull but also just want to play a character of your own making, now is the time to jump back in to Crimson Desert. Using JSON Mod Manager through Nexus Mods, and a couple other easy-to-install mods, you’ll be able to transform Crimson Desert’s barber feature into a decked out character creator. Players can even elect to download a new voice mod that changes Kliff’s lines into that of a woman’s voice. Here’s how to create your own character in Crimson Desert.

JSON Mod Manager: https://www.nexusmods.com/crimsondesert/mods/113
Character Creator: https://www.nexusmods.com/crimsondesert/mods/837
Female Voice Mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/crimsondesert/mods/287

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Here’s your look at the Professional Ship Simulator reveal trailer for this upcoming large-scale maritime simulation game from Aerosoft and SWE Systems. The Professional Ship Simulator showcases gameplay and its system-driven approach to realistic ship handling and operations. Professional Ship Simulator will be available in Early Access on Steam for PC in 2026.

Designed for simulation enthusiasts and professionals alike, Professional Ship Simulator (previously known as NauticXP) will deliver a highly detailed and uncompromising maritime experience, where precision, planning, and technical understanding are essential. Moving beyond simplified, arcade-style gameplay, the simulator focuses on authentic ship systems, real-world navigation challenges, and true-to-life physics.

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Check out the Demo Launch Trailer for Backyard Baseball, the hit classic arcade baseball game developed by Mega Cat Studios. Players will engage in the Backyard Derby to race against the clock and get as many home runs as possible. Play alone or with friends to climb the leaderboards by day or night. The Backyard Derby demo is available now for Backyard Baseball on PC (Steam). Play the demo for yourself on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3935020/Backyard_Baseball/?utm_source=IGN_web&utm_medium=media&utm_campaign=derby_demo

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How long can One Piece live-action realistically go for? What is it like working with Oda? Will we see Karoo in season 3? One Piece’s showrunners and executive producer answer our burning questions.

00:16 – Intro
00:52 – It’s not an anime adaption
02:43 – Working with Oda
05:11 – How long can they go for?
07:34 – Bartolomeo
09:22 – Brook and Sabo
11:30 – Miss All-Sunday
12:37 – Adlibs and Writing for the Straw Hats
13:47 – Sanji’s lore drop
15:32 – Zoro vs 100
16:14 – Inaki’s Luffy pitches
18:41 – Loki Statue
19:14 – Anime OP 2
20:04 – Crocodile Theme
20:41 – Monster Army
21:44 – Miss Thursday
23:05 – Karoo in Season 3?

From BAFTA Award nominee Paul Rutman, “Criminal Record” is a powerful, character-driven drama set in the heart of contemporary London, exploring the impossibility of policing when the truth is up for grabs. In season two, when a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally, rival police officers June Lenker and Daniel Hegarty are forced into an uneasy alliance. But what starts as a hunt for a murderer escalates into an undercover operation to foil a far-right bomb plot in the heart of London.

Season two reunites Capaldi as ‘Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty’ and Jumbo as ‘Detective Sergeant June Lenker.’ Dustin Demri-Burns, Luca Pasqualino, Luther Ford, Lyndsey Marshal and Peter Sullivan join the cast in addition to the returning ensemble that includes Shaun Dooley, Stephen Campbell Moore and Charlie Creed-Miles.

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