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FREE Zombie Slaying Fun on Xbox One, With ‘How to Survive’

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Xbox Gold has churned out some great free stuff to Xbox Live subscribers in the past couple of months. The free game program rewards members for being loyal Xbox Gold subscription holders. Each month they offer two games for free.

This month, one of the free games is for How To Survive. As the title implies, this one teaches you how to survive when you find yourself stranded on an island completely infested with the living dead.

This overhead survival-slasher does a great job of creating a game where everything that you do is in the name of survival, not only is it survival from zombies but also from dehydration, hunger and exhaustion.

This is done by collecting water, foraging for food and locating shelter where you can find it. In order to survive you also have to craft bow and arrows, crossbows, shotguns and anything else you need to create to survive.

How to Survive is a game of mindful resource. You have to think ahead in order to stay ahead of your hunger and other vital necessities. You and the zombies aren’t alone on the island either. You will have to assist other survivors with their tasks in order to progress in different missions.

It is frustrating to have to constantly watch out for zombies and hunger but it is a good frustration that makes for an addictive experience.

Nothing in the survival realm is off limits, build fishing rods in order to fish for food, or tryout your huntings skills. Craft armor out of whatever you can find and combine in order to protect yourself from the teeth and nails of the living dead.

The combat system is a satisfying one. The sound of a machete lobbing off the head of a zombie or a carefully placed arrow through one of their eyeballs will keep you from getting bored. This is one of those games that does get repetitive but remains a fun repetitive.

During the loading screens you are given the chance to answer trivia questions, Answer those questions correctly and you will be awarded with XP to help you level up. It is a nice change to stay engaged during a loading screen and the trivia throws in a nice way to do exactly that.

One of the central survivors on the island is named Kovac. This guy is totally covered in armor and seems to do a great job at survival on the island. He is the one that teaches you how to survive. Occasionally he will take you to his home base and give you tips in certain survival techniques, throughout the game you will also find his notebooks that teach you even more methods for survival.

Multiplayer is a really nice addition in a game like this. Team up with friends online and watch each others backs when surrounded by hordes of zombies. Two player split screen, is sadly one that some games have been leaving out too much lately. “How to Survive,” is a nice game that doesn’t want to hurt our feelings and knows what we like. It keeps local play and is a better game for doing it.

How to Survive takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to the zombie genre. It is fun and is a game that I intended to play for the thirty minutes that it took my pizza to cook. Long story short I ended up with a burnt pizza and played from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., yea. It is a game that sneaks up on you and hooks you with those survival elements. It is one of those rare games that makes fun of monotony. Kinda like driving forklifts in Shemue… but you know, with zombies.

How to Survive is currently free on Xbox Live to Gold subscribers through the rest of Aug. Give it a download and tell us what you think.

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

Arcadian Movie Trailer

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

Winnie the Pooh Poohniverse

The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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