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Survival Horror Racer ‘Deadlane’ Launches Kickstarter
When you think of racing and horror, not much comes to mind. But when you have games like Twisted Metal and Carmageddon, do you really need much more? Vscape Studios seems to think so, as they’ve launched a Kickstarter for their game, Deadlane, a title that looks to blend survival horror elements into its racing.
The story goes that Deadlane has you racing against five other contestants on hazard-filled tracks, with one of the players being The Chaser. As The Chaser, you have several advantages, including being able to drive faster, better handling, unlimited turbo boosting and other goodies. Sounds good, until you realize that as The Chaser, no matter where you place during a race, you die if you complete a lap. So, to prevent this, you’ve got to pass the curse of The Chaser over to other players before the lap ends.
Making matters more interesting is Telly, the deranged spirit of a young woman that wanders each track. Telly’s moves are procedurally-generated, and there are no preset attacks or fixed locations for her to adhere to. If you get too close to her, there’s a chance she’ll attack, causing you to be prime fodder for The Chaser, or to be left in the dust.
Because in the end, you still have a race to complete.
At the moment, the team is asking for $30,000USD to help the project along by September 17, with the aimed release date of October 1, 2021 on Steam. As is often the case, the team are offering a variety of backer rewards, depending on how much you contribute to the project.
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Bloober Returns to ‘Star Trek’ With Psychological Thriller ‘Star Trek: Shadow Frontier’ [Trailer]
Bloober Team weren’t done dropping news this week. After surprising everyone with SAW: Genesis at Summer Game Fest yesterday, they’ve now announced a new horror-slanted Star Trek title with Paramount Games Studio in Star Trek: Shadow Frontier. This is the second Star Trek title Bloober has developed, having released the VR body horror title Star Trek: Infection earlier this year.
“We’ve long admired the way Bloober Team crafts deeply immersive, atmospheric experiences that keep players on the edge of their seats,” said Paramount Games Studio senior vice president and head of creative and production Shawn Kittelsen. “For Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, it was essential to partner with a studio that could both honor that legacy and push it forward. We have full confidence in Bloober’s ability to deliver a game that does justice to the ‘Star Trek’ name while bringing something bold and new to the beloved franchise.”
Launching for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, the Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam in 2027, Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is a story-driven action-adventure that sees players step into the role of former Lieutenant Ro Laren (voiced by Michelle Forbes). After crashing onto a distant planet overtaken by a strange consciousness, Ro Laren must survive in an environment that is as breathtaking as it is lethal. Ro’s mission is driven by duty and purpose. But here, discovery comes at a terrible cost. The more she uncovers, the deeper she is pulled into a corrupted labyrinth where her memories twist and the planet threatens to sever her connection to reality.
The hostile ecosystem of the planet poses a constant threat to Ro’s existence. It seeks to absorb Ro’s consciousness, burrowing deep into her mind and plaguing her with haunting visions. Environmental hazards and obstacles lurk around every corner. Exploration is both your only path to salvation and your potential undoing. Players will be able to use their Tricorder to scan and analyze items, and of course rely on their Phaser to solve puzzles and fend off enemies.