Ex-Boss of Bungie, Harold Ryan, publicly announces 'Storm Lancers' and 'Ire: A Prologue' as the inaugural releases for his new game development company, ProbablyMonsters. (Gaming News Update)
Exciting news for gamers as several new titles are set to launch in the coming months, with a focus on psychological horror, rogue-like action, and nostalgic aesthetics.
Psychological Horror Arrives with Ire: A Prologue
Ire: A Prologue, a first-person psychological horror game developed by ProbablyMonsters, is set to launch on Steam and Epic Games Store on October 28. This unique game combines 1980s nostalgia with modern stealth mechanics, promising a chilling and immersive experience.
Players will navigate through the memories of a young teenager named Emily, trapped on a boat in the Bermuda Triangle with a monster relentlessly hunting them. The game emphasizes stealth gameplay, first-person narrative experiences, and psychological horror themes, creating an unsettling atmosphere that focuses on narrative and emotional tension rather than jump scares.
Storm Lancers Coming This Fall
Another highly anticipated game is Storm Lancers, developed by ProbablyMonsters founders Harold Ryan (former chief of "Halo" and "Destiny" maker Bungie) and a team of experienced developers. While the exact release date has not been announced yet, Storm Lancers is expected to hit shelves this fall.
This rogue-like game is inspired by 1980s anime and cartoons and features combo-focused fights. It also supports couch co-op, making it a great choice for gaming sessions with friends.
Other Notable Developments
- Gaming Copilot (Beta) is now available on Game Bar for Windows PC for Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview.
- Atari's "Adventure of Samsara" will launch on various platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam and GOG on Sept. 4.
- YouTube's "Roblox Museum" launched on Roblox to celebrate the milestone of Roblox content videos reaching 1 trillion views on YouTube.
- The game "KARMA: The Dark World" will launch on Xbox Series X and S on Sep. 10.
- Hideo Kojima will appear at the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC) and the New Global Sport Conference (NGSC) in Saudi Arabia to discuss the development of "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach."
- Wargaming is launching a month of festivities to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of "World of Tanks."
- Farlight 84 has been relaunched on PC and mobile platforms.
In addition, the Global Gaming League (GGL) has struck deals with multiple AAA publishers for their games to be used in league play and streamed globally during the league's first season, SZN Zero. Kojima will also speak at the New Global Sport Conference 2025 (NGSC) on Aug. 24 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh.
These developments demonstrate a vibrant and exciting gaming landscape, with a wide variety of games catering to different tastes and preferences. Whether you're a fan of psychological horror, rogue-like action, or nostalgic aesthetics, there's something for everyone in the world of gaming.
Technology continues to advance the gaming industry, as shown by the modern stealth mechanics in Ire: A Prologue and the combo-focused fights in Storm Lancers. The upcoming releases cater to different gaming preferences, such as psychological horror and rogue-like action.
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