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Halloween-themed gaming and entertainment trends
Overview
As the Halloween season approaches, various horror-themed entertainment options are emerging across different gaming platforms.
In the tabletop sector, Blackrock Games has released a collection of five board games, including ‘Fiesta de los Muertos’, ‘Hantise’, ‘Viva Catrina’, ‘Soupçons’, and ‘Le Château de P’tit Bouh’. These titles are designed for short play sessions lasting between 15 and 30 minutes, focusing on themes of mystery, cooperation, and bluffing.
In the digital space, IllFonic is developing ‘Halloween: The Game’, an asymmetrical multiplayer survival title based on John Carpenter’s 1978 film. Set in Haddonfield, the game features Michael Myers as the antagonist in a format similar to ‘Dead by Daylight’.
Other highlighted video game titles include MADiSON, which uses an instant camera for puzzle-solving, and Visage, a psychological horror game set in an unpredictable residence. Additional intense titles include Nun Massacre and The Mortuary Assistant. PlayStation has also curated a list of nine indie horror games, featuring titles such as the roguelite strategy game CloverPit, the cooperative exploration game Escape the Backrooms, and the dark fantasy resource management game Graveyard Keeper 2. For a less intense experience, Fangtopia offers puzzle-based construction with mythical creatures.
Furthermore, the Roblox platform features popular horror titles including ‘Specter’, ‘Doors’, and ‘Apeirophobia’. The season remains characterized by a psychological interest in horror, providing stimulation through excitement despite triggering fear or anxiety.
Entities
John Carpenter · Michael Myers · IllFonic · Roblox · Blackrock Games
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesHorror video games highlighted for Halloween season
A variety of horror video games, including indie titles highlighted by PlayStation, are being featured for the Halloween season, spanning psychological horror, survival, and dark fantasy.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesHalloween-themed entertainment and horror experiences
Halloween season highlights include popular horror games on Roblox like Specter and Doors, alongside discussions on the psychological appeal of horror-themed entertainment.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesHalloween entertainment expands with new board games and video game adaptations
Entertainment options for Halloween include a new selection of five board games from Blackrock Games and an upcoming asymmetrical multiplayer video game based on the classic horror film by IllFonic.
Sources
actuanews.fr · battlefield-france.com · cenariomt.com.br · olhardigital.uol.com.br · powerupgaming.co.uk · regard-critique.fr · tvovermind.com
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