News
Japanese Cult Game ‘Yume Nikki’ Released on Steam, Sequel Teased
For those fans of the cult Japanese adventure game Yume Nikki, things have gotten interesting. For starters, the game appeared earlier this week on Steam as a free download after years of a fan translation floating around the interwebs (and a brower version after that in July 2016). The new Steam version lists its developer as Kikiyama, and publisher as AGM Playism, a Japan-based distributor focused on localizing and publishing indie games.
Secondly, and more importantly, a countdown timer has appeared on a Japanese site with Twitter and Facebook links. The site’s title reads “Yume Nikki – Dream Diary – . Will be released soon.” The site lists Kikiyama as the copyright holder, and below that, Kadokawa Corporation. Kadokawa Corporation is a Japanese company which owns several companies across a variety of mediums, including Dark Souls devs FromSoftware.
It’s safe to say that the countdown is leading up to the announcment of the new game, or even its release. We’ll find out in a couple of weeks, it seems.
Initially released in 2004, the RPG Maker-created adventure game Yume Nikki earned its cult classic status over the last 14 years from its popularization on the Japanese forum 2channel. In the game, players explore the dreams of a hikikomori (a Japanese word for reclusive individuals or “loners”) named Madotsuki. Traveling through her dreams, the player encounters moments of surrealistic horror imagery.
Are you watching? Ishana Night Shyamalan has clearly been paying attention to her father, M. Night Shyamalan. Not only is she following in his footsteps as a filmmaker, but she’s also embracing a similar mystique surrounding her work.
The new trailer for her feature directorial debut, The Watchers, gives viewers a taste of what’s in store. AreYouWatching.com has launched with even more clues.
Visit the site to join the mysterious creatures that lurk in the Irish forest as you observe a shelter. From the time the sun sets at 7:30 PM until it rises at 5:55 AM, four strangers — played by Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere — can be seen trapped inside.
You’ll find several interactive items. Click on the gramophone to set the mood with some spooky music. Tap on the birdcage to hear an ominous message from the parrot inside: “I’m going out, try not to die.” Press on the TV to watch clips from a fake reality show called Lair of Love. And if you tap on the window during the daytime … they’ll tap back.
There are also Easter eggs hidden at specific times. We’ve discovered three: a disorienting shot of Fanning’s character’s car at 5:52 PM, a closer view of the captives at 11:11 PM, and a glimpse of monitors at 12:46 AM. Let us know if you find any more in the comments…
The Watchers opens in theaters on June 14 via New Line Cinema. Ishana Night Shyamalan writes and directs, based on the 2022 novel of the same name by A.M. Shine. M. Night Shyamalan produces.
Looking for New Episodes of “Chucky” on Peacock? Here’s What Changed
‘The Blair Witch Project’ – Original Stars Release a Statement Asking Lionsgate for Residuals & Recognition
‘Mountain Man’ – Joe Manganiello Will Battle Zombies in Upcoming Horror Movie
Dev Patel’s ‘Monkey Man’ Is Now Available to Watch at Home!
Five Underseen Vampire Horror Movies to Stream This Week
