Archive of survival horror

07Dec2010
Author
Jorge Bocanegra

Dead Space 2: Isaac Is No Longer a Silent Protagonist

It's already common knowledge that Visceral will be giving Isaac Clarke a voice in the upcoming survival-horror sequel, Dead Space 2. Regardless of this being the case, it's still nice to hear about how the activation of Isaac's voice-box will make for some much-appreciated character development. The last thing anyone wants is for Isaac to become a trash-talking chatterbox. That doesn't seem to be the case, fortunately, according to Steve Papoutsis.

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30Oct2010
Author
Rebecca Quintana
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Staff Picks: Our Favorite Horror Games

In honor of Halloween, the Staff here at Spawn Kill have gathered 'round the pumpkin to pick our favorite scary and horror games. While some of our picks may be expected, you might find a few treats you didn't see coming on our list. Hit the break for everyone's pick for favorite scary game, and be sure to leave your picks in the comments! As usual, unlike us, you don't have to settle for just one!

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12Feb2010
Author
Rebecca Quintana

Alan Wake X10 Trailer + More

Perhaps, because it is a game about a mystery writer whose horrors come to life ala the pages of a Stephen King novel, it is only fitting that the game has long been shrouded in mystery. Today, a bit more of the curtain was pulled back, as a new trailer was revealed for X10, along with more details about the sweet special edition. The only downside? It's 360-exclusive, meaning those of you without one are either out of luck, or better put in your orders pretty darn quick to prevent yourselves from missing out on what could possibly be one of the best games of 2010. (more...)

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03Feb2010
Author
Rebecca Quintana

Deadly Premonition Character Profile Trailer

If the delayed release of Dementium II has you down, don't worry, horror fans, because you might want to keep an eye on the soon-to-be released title Deadly Premonition. The story behind the Red Seed Murders in the game Deadly Premonition begins to unravel further in the rural town of Greenvale, with the introduction of the inquisitive Ingram Twins in this week’s character trailer. The survival horror title and Xbox 360 exclusive arrives February 23, 2010. (more...)

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27Jan2010
Author
Rebecca Quintana

New Dementium Screens To Inspire You

If you've had trouble getting your creative juices flowing when it comes to entering our Dementium II contest, these new screens may help. They may also help shelter you from a bit of bad news: the game has been delayed and will now be releasing on April 20, 2025 in North America and April 9 in Europe. (more...)

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07Dec2009
Author
Rebecca Quintana

Pre-Order Dementium II: Win a Free Poster!

Are you going crazy over the wait for Dementium II, the sequel to the cult DS horror game set in an insane asylum? If so, you may want to take advantage of this great pre-order offer: the first 1000 people to show proof of their pre-order will get a free signed poster!

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30Oct2009
Author
Brittany "Molotov Cupcake" Vincent

Review: Obscure: The Aftermath

As horror enthusiasts are probably aware, the Obscure franchise as a rule is approached with trepidation. And for good reason. It's not exactly the creme de la creme of the land of Pyramid Head and cursed tattoos. While the original game stood on its own as an intriguing thriller, its Wii sequel tended to disappoint, as migrations to the Wii tend to do. It stands on wobbly legs as a survival horror title, stumbling more than once as it struggles to be recognized as a viable spectacle of the macabre. Now that it's on the PSP, this is one port you may be wise to pass up, especially if you have a strong aversion to pitiful, Americanized attempts at college horror films. Because that's what Obscure: The Aftermath is trying to be, and that's a nightmare in itself. (more...)

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11Jul2009
Author
Rebecca Quintana
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The Calling Announced for Wii

Perhaps publishers are finally realizing there are serious, Wii-owning gamers out there tired of Barbie shovelware. Whatever the reason, horror fans have reason to love their little white box, as a slew of titles are hitting the system over the next few months. You may already be following Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Cursed Mountain, and Ju-On: The Grudge, not to mention the various Resident Evil sequels and re-releases. Now, fear fans have another title to salivate over: The Calling. (more...)

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13Jun2009
Author
Rebecca Quintana

Preview: Fragile: Farewell Ruins of the Moon

As a Wii owner, I often feel like that lonely kid on the playground at recess, desperately waiting my turn to be picked for dodge ball, only to be passed over again, and again, leaving me disappointed and neglected on the bench. Any remotely "serious" gamer who owns a Wii console has likely felt this way at least once: a new game is announced, but Wii is sadly left by the wayside. Or, worse, a title is released in Japan, but never for the North American market. Instead, we are left with a plethora of titles aimed at children or people who know little about games and can be easily duped into purchasing an inferior product. In a word, the Wii software market is flooded with "shovelware" as developers jump to cash in on the booming Wii audience. However, thankfully, this year's E3 revealed many quality titles that gamers of all levels can appreciate. While Nintendo's press conference may have left a lot to be desired in many ways, I know I came away from the expo's revelations with a long list of games to look forward to over the next months. What are some of the games I'm extremely excited about? (more...)

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