Gaming
These horror titles are coming to PS5, VR2 soon
Feel the thrill as early as October 2024
The PlayStation September 2024 State of Play was full of announcements for just about everything. It was headlined by the reveal of Ghost of Yotei, as well as more details for PS franchises like Horizon, Astro Bot, Stellar Blade, and a whole lot more.
For thrill seekers, there will also be a handful of horror themed titles coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2.
As early as next month, players may try Fear the Spotlight. This new third-person horror survival adventure is coming to both PS5 and PS VR2.
Arriving on October 22, the Cozy Game Pals/Blumhouse Games title combines a classic PlayStation experience with a modern horror adventure. The game begins with Vivian and Amy going on a seance, triggering a classic edge-of-the-seat experience in Sunnyside High.
The game takes a cue from classic franchises like Silent Hill and Resident Evil. Its original PlayStation art style, meanwhile, lets players embrace a 90s vibe.
In fact, the creators included sliding scales for the TV filter, polygon wobble, and ambient camera wobble to make the visuals as 90s as possible.
Furthermore, the game will include first-person puzzle solving as the narrative progresses. Eventually, the protagonists will unearth the mysteries behind a tragic school fire that happened decades prior.
Two more titles releasing next year
In addition to Fear the Spotlight, two more horror themed titles are dropping next year: Hell is Us and The Midnight Walk.
Hell is Us is a third-person action adventure that doesn’t have maps nor guides. Nothing is handed on a silver platter.
Instead, players will shape their own stories by paying attention and connecting dots in this title that redefines gaming experiences. This is what the developer, Rogue Factor, calls “player-plattering”.
The first gameplay trailer for HiU has been released at State of Play. It’s release date hasn’t been specified yet, but it is confirmed for a 2025 launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows.
Handcrafted world
Rounding out the list of upcoming games is The Midnight Walk, a dark fantasy adventure from Moonhood that’s made from clay. That’s right: it’s quite a literally handcrafted world, 3D-scanned and animated to a stop-motion style.
Coming to PS5 and PS VR2 in Spring 2025, the horror game takes players to a light-and-dark world where they wake up as The Burnt One. This mysterious being dug itself out of a muddy grave to find its purpose.
It takes the body of Potboy – a little dormant lantern creature that you reignite and bring back to life.
Together, you must venture down the Midnight Walk – a perilous, nightmarish highway and, along the way, survive five strange tales about fire.
Players will outsmart ghoulish enemies, meet a fantastical cast of companions, and gaze in wonder at the unique world.
Tides of Annihilation will make its public playable debut at Gamescom 2026.
Developer Eclipse Glow Games announced that attendees can try an extended demo of the upcoming action-adventure game during the event in Cologne, Germany. Players can find the demo at Hall 6, Booth B-050 inside Koelnmesse.
The studio will also reveal a new trailer during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, before the show floor opens.
Demo offers more exploration and combat
The Gamescom demo gives players a longer look at Tides of Annihilation. It features branching paths that lead to different exploration routes and combat encounters. Players can also explore key locations and experience several of the game’s biggest set pieces.
“Gamescom will be an incredibly important moment for our team since this will be our first global playtest and we’re excited to see how first-time players experience our game,” said Ary Chen, Game Director and Co-CEO of Eclipse Glow Games.
“The team has poured heart, soul, and maybe even a few tears into developing the game over the last few years, and it’s finally our opportunity to share it with players. We’re looking forward to seeing their reaction.”
Members of the press and content creators can also schedule private hands-on sessions with the development team during the event.
Arthurian-inspired adventure
Tides of Annihilation blends fast-paced action with a Neo-Medieval vision of modern London. The story follows Gwendolyn after an Outworld invasion leaves the city in ruins.
Driven by a mission to save her sister, she travels between a shattered London and the mythical realm of Avalon. Along the way, she uncovers the mystery behind her newfound powers. She must also decide the fate of reality itself.
Eclipse Glow Games is developing Tides of Annihilation for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Gaming
Street Fighter 6 adds first Filipino fighter Yasmine to its roster
Eskrima fighter joins battle
Street Fighter 6 has officially welcomed Yasmine, making history as the first Filipino martial artist to join the franchise’s playable roster. The new character is now available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the game’s Year 4 content.
Yasmine practices Eskrima, having learned the Filipino martial art alongside her older brother under their grandfather’s guidance. She wields Karambit knives in battle and embarks on a journey to find her missing brother.
Players can access Yasmine by purchasing the Year 4 Character Pass or Year 4 Ultimate Pass. Her default outfit features traditional Eskrima-inspired combat attire, while a school uniform serves as her second costume. In combat, she specializes in fast, aggressive attacks that build toward an enhanced Bayani Mode.
Yasmine is the first of four Year 4 fighters, followed by Arjun, Tifa from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, and Bosch. Her release also arrives alongside battle balance adjustments affecting the entire roster.
Onimusha crossover arrives this week
Capcom also announced a limited-time collaboration between Street Fighter 6 and Onimusha. Running from August 7 to August 31, 2026, the event introduces Oni EX character colors, themed Battle Hub decorations, avatar items, and additional rewards for players who log in during the event.
The update also adds new Avatar Arcade courses, additional ending scenes, a Frame Meter option for Avatar Random Match, and refreshed Master ACT rewards.
Philippine launch event set for August 9
Capcom will celebrate Yasmine’s debut with an official Philippine community launch event on Sunday, August 9, at Salud! by Primera Bar & Restaurant in Palanan, Makati. The event runs from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM and features a double-elimination tournament, gameplay showcases, giveaways, and community activities.
Attendees can also receive limited-edition Yasmine merchandise, including event T-shirts, lanyards, and collectible keychains while supplies last. Special guests and cosplayers are also scheduled to appear. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to venue capacity.
Gaming
Gangstar Mirage City launches on August 20 with SEA localization
Join a faction now for a chance to win rewards
Gangstar Mirage City is set for a full regional launch on August 20, with localization for the Southeast Asia region.
Published by Level Infinite, the free-to-play multiplayer, urban, open-world action game is available for download on iOS and Android.
The full regional release features an expanded open world, a new PvP Arena mode, and local languages.
In Gangstar Mirage City, players can team up for up to 4-man co-op heists, drive powerful vehicles, customize their arsenal, build an empire, and fight for control of Rooklyn City.
Players can register on gangstarmiragecity.com for in-game rewards.
In Southeast Asia, players can also register as a member of their respective local faction and get an exclusive in-game Avatar to represent their loyalty:
- Philippines: Manila Brigade
- Indonesia: War Kanda
- Malaysia: Taiko Tedung
- Thailand: SIAM APEX
Factions will be ranked based on how many players join and support them. The winning faction will enable all members to get 300 Diamonds, sent directly to their accounts.
Meanwhile, all players, including those who already began their journey in Rooklyn City with the soft launch last July, are invited to join the Global Vault Heist.
Reaching the final Registration Milestone will unlock the Full Tilt Vehicle Pack. These are the rewards up for grabs per milestone:
- 5 million players: 100 Diamonds
- 10 million players: 200 Diamonds
- 20 million players: Vehicle Upgrade Vouchers x5
- 30 million players: Full Tilt Vehicle Pack
All Global Vault Heist and Faction rewards can be claimed via the in-game mail system on August 20.
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