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VGA 2018 Announcements: ‘Mortal Kombat XI’, ‘Stranger Things 3’, and More

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It’s always been nice to have a general celebration ceremony of games that made their impact on both the industry as a market and embodiment of fans. While Red Dead Redemption 2 and God of War stole the awards tonight, a handful of announcements were released that have us excited for what’s to come next year. Some of these titles include the likes of Mortal Kombat and Stranger Things.

One of the earlier announcements during the VGA’s was for Dead By Daylight. The newest DLC addition to the ongoing survival horror game is titled Darkness Among Us. As per usual, each DLC introduces a new map, survivor, and killer, which the trailer takes place on the new map: Mount Ormond Resort. While fleeing from the killer, our new survivor Jeff Johansen and his unknown companion seek shelter in a dilapidated cabin, only for the accompanying survivor to reveal themselves as the killer, gutting Jeff immediately. The new killer will be human, and it seems they’re able to exploit their lack of grotesque and menacing design by disguising themselves as one of the survivors, an absolute game-changing element to throw in with the new Dead by Daylight DLC.

Following Dead By Daylight we got a trailer for the upcoming Stranger Things 3. The Netflix series has brushed against video games with its first mobile game by BonusXP, and was confirmed for a Telltale Game’s project, but was canceled due to the studios unforeseen foreclosure. Stranger Things 3 sees an update from 8 to 16-bit graphics and follows the cast of the show in accordance with the events that unfold during Stranger Things season 3. Fans can expect to pick this up soon on PC, Xbox One, and Switch.

Rage 2 was given another trailer, but this time with a lack of Andrew W.K. tunes to go along with the violence (what a bummer). Continuing to show off the unbelievable power upgrades you receive along with the insane improvement in gunplay from the first Rage, id Software’s Rage 2 is shaping up to become a sequel that we never knew we needed until we saw the first trailer. Those who never played the first Rage, the shooter took world queues from Mad Max and Fallout and while not extraordinary, was a competent wasteland first-person shooter spawned from the team behind Quake and Doom.

Capcom’s Devil May Cry 5 finally revealed to us what V’s playstyle will look like. In the new trailer, we see V is geared more towards spellcasting using an ethereal jaguar and crow. He also receives a transformation like Dante and Nero, although it is not clear if this is a devil trigger or something else. For those of you lucky enough to own an Xbox One, you now have access to the game’s first demo!

To cap off the awards ceremony, viewers of the live stream were expecting another award to be issued but were confused as to why Ed Boon, creator of Mortal Kombat, was giving out the award for best sports game title until a blackout cut the stopped him from reading the results. The monitor then shows a spear-headed chain tear through the darkness, and drag viewing eyes into the Mortal Kombat 11 trailer. Similar to the Mortal Kombat X trailer, we see two beloved characters pulverize each other in a gory and visceral fight until one is gifted death via fatality. The fight was between Netherrealm ninja Scorpion and Dark Raiden from Mortal Kombat Deception and Armageddon, (which is interesting since Raiden’s dark canon was retconned in X). After Raiden surges electricity through Scorpion’s brains and pops his skull like a plump gusher, he is immediately attacked and slaughtered by another Scorpion dawning the Klassic costume from the older Mortal Kombat games. If this means anything for the new game’s campaign or if it’s just teasing new costumes is yet to be clarified, but the game will launch April 17th of 2019.

Overall, the world premiere trailers for the Video Game Awards this year were, to put it lightly, exciting, and personally I cannot wait to see what’s in store for Mortal Kombat 11. If you need to scratch your fighting game and horror itch before MK 11‘s release, you should consider checking out Negan’s implementation as a new playable character for Tekken 7!

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The Best Horror-Themed Casino Games

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Horror-themed entertainment enjoys significant popularity, captivating audiences with movies, shows, games, and more that delve into the eerie and supernatural. This fascination extends into the world of gaming, particularly in the realm of slot games.

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Several standout slot games have successfully incorporated horror themes, drawing inspiration from some of the genre’s most iconic films, to create immersive and thrilling gaming experiences year-round.

Alien

Alien

If you have been looking for an online mobile casino for your horror fix, perhaps the best game to start with is the 1979 sci-fi horror classic. Alien is the kind of movie that has transcended its genre and become a classic to the point that some people don’t immediately remember it as a horror movie.

In 2002, the movie was given official status: it was given an award by the Library of Congress as a historically, culturally, or aesthetically significant piece of media. For that reason, it only stands to reason that it would get its own slot title.

The slot game offers 15 pay lines while paying homage to many of the best original characters. On top of that, there are even little nods to many of the actions that happen throughout the film, making you feel right in the heart of the action. On top of that, the score is quite memorable, creating an immersive experience in one of the greatest movies ever.

Psycho

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Psycho (1960), courtesy Paramount Pictures.

Arguably the one that started it all. Dedicated horror fans will no doubt reference this horror classic, which originated in 1960. Created by masterful director Alfred Hitchcock, the movie itself was actually based on a novel of the same name.

As all of the classics were, it was filmed in black and white and can be thought of as quite low-budget, especially compared to many blockbuster horror movies of today. That said, it might be the most memorable of the bunch and that led to the creation of a memorable slot title as well.

The game offers a whopping 25 pay lines, delivering heart-pumping excitement in much the same way that the movie does. It visually captures the look and feel of Psycho in every way, making you feel the suspense of Hitchcock’s creation.

The soundtrack and backdrop add to the chill factor as well. You can even see the most iconic sequence – the knife scene – as one of the symbols. There are plenty of callbacks to enjoy and this game will make even the most critical of Psycho lovers fall in love as they attempt to win big.

A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare On Elm Street

Fredy Kreuger is one of the most iconic characters in not only horror, but pop culture. The sweater, the hat, and the slashing claws are all trademarks. They come to life in this 1984 classic and the supernatural slasher feels immersive in this slot machine title.

In the movie, the story centers around teenagers who are haunted by the dead serial killer in their dreams. Here, you will have to attempt to win with Freddy haunting the background. He appears in all five reels, providing a win over 30 potential pay lines.

If you get lucky, Freddy can make you pay: up to 10,000x your bet. With huge jackpots, the most recognizable characters from the original film, and the feel of being right there on Elm Street, this is one of those games that you will come back to again and again much like the many sequels that followed.

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‘Immaculate’ Stars Reveal Which Horror Villains They Would “F, Marry, Kill”

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Sydney Sweeney is just coming off the success of her rom-com Anyone But You, but she’s ditching the love story for a horror story in her latest film Immaculate.

Sweeney is taking Hollywood by storm, portraying everything from a love-lusting teenager in Euphoria to an accidental superhero in Madame Web. Although the latter got a lot of hate among theater-goers, Immaculate is getting the polar opposite.

The film was screened at SXSW this past week and was well-received. It also gained a reputation for being extremely gory. Derek Smith of Slant says the, “final act contains some of the most twisted, gory violence this particular subgenre of horror has seen in years…”

Thankfully curious horror movie fans won’t have to wait long to see for themselves what Smith is talking about as Immaculate will hit theaters across the United States on March, 22.

Bloody Disgusting says that the movie’s distributor NEON, in a bit of marketing smarts, had stars Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco play a game of “F, Marry, Kill” in which all their choices had to be horror movie villains.

It’s an interesting question, and you might be surprised at their answers. So colorful are their responses that YouTube slapped an age-restricted rating on the video.

Immaculate is a religious horror movie that NEON says stars Sweeney, “as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.”

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‘Terminator: Survivors’: Open World Survival Game Releases Trailer And Is Launching This Fall

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This is a game that many gamers will be excited for. It was announced at the Nacon Connect 2024 Event that Terminator: Survivors will be launching early access for PC via Steam on October 24th of this year. It will launch fully on a later date for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Check out the trailer and more about the game below.

Official Trailer for Terminator: Survivors

IGN states, “In this original story taking place after the first two Terminator films, you take control of a group of survivors of Judgment Day, in solo or co-op mode, faced with a multitude of lethal hazards in this post-apocalyptic world. But you’re not alone. Skynet’s machines will hound you relentlessly and rival human factions will fight for the same resources you desperately need.”

First Look Image at Terminator: Survivors (2024)

In related news to the Terminator world, Linda Hamilton stated I’m done. I’m done. I have nothing more to say. The story’s been told, and it’s been done to death. Why anybody would relaunch it is a mystery to me. She claims she doesn’t want to play Sarah Connor anymore. You can check out more of what she said here.

First Look Image at Terminator: Survivors (2024)
First Look Image at Terminator: Survivors (2024)

An open-world game about surviving against Skynet’s machines sounds like an interesting and fun game. Are you excited about this announcement and trailer release from Nacon? Let us know in the comments below. Also, check out this behind-the-scenes clip from the game below.

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