Author: Stan Rezaee
A Familiar Sense of Terror In the last few years, many indie horror titles have emerged, each offering a distinct experience. Some aim to capture the nostalgia of classic horror games, while others focus on building an atmosphere of suspense like no other. A few even strive to tell a unique and terrifying story that lingers with players long after they’ve finished. AFFRAID is absolutely not one of these horror games. AFFRAID presents itself as a survival horror game with gameplay mechanics inspired by Resident Evil 3. In reality, however, it feels more like an asset flip and plays like…
A group of industry veterans have come together to bring back Acclaim, one of the most iconic video game publishers. Russell Binder of Striker Entertainment, Mark Caplan of Ridge Partners, and Jeff Jarrett of Global Force Entertainment have come together to resurrect the Acclaim brand. Also part of the relaunch are Phil Toronto, Partner at VaynerFund, and Eric Vogel, Partner at JET Management. Tapped to lead the relaunch as the new CEO is Alex Josef. The new Acclaim will also bring Jeff Jarrett, a two-time Hall of Fame wrestler, onto its board. He previously worked with the original Acclaim team…
Following the success of the last open house, FanimeCon organizers will be hosting a second open house this month. It will be an opportunity for members of the community to see what goes into planning the event while also signing up to volunteer for the weekend. The second 2025 FanimeCon Open House will take place at The Guildhouse on March 30th from 3 pm to 6 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend if they want to learn more about the con or they want to volunteer. Check out this post for more details: Our next Open House will be on March…
A Look at The Hundred Line Demo Steam Next Fest 2025 was an opportunity for gamers to try out a variety of games coming soon. Among the titles I got to play was a unique experience from the creators of Danganronpa. The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- was among the many games available to demo during Steam Next Fest 2025. The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is a unique JRPG from the creators of Danganronpa. Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi have teamed up to deliver a familiar yet innovative adventure. While introducing a special twist, the game retains the signature…
Do You Still Remember Me? The year has started strong with highly anticipated titles alongside unexpected surprises. Then there are titles that seem to come out of nowhere yet leave such a lasting impact that you wonder how they were ever overlooked. That’s how I feel about Nobody Nowhere—its release took me by surprise, and I’m still stumped as to how I missed this gem. Nobody Nowhere is a narrative-driven experience that has players uncovering a sinister conspiracy while exploring what it truly means to be human. It’s a game rich in emotion and story, seamlessly brought together by its…