Jump scares are a contentious topic in horror. Some people love them, others feel that they're cheap. It's an easy way to elicit a fear response, and sometimes, it can feel like a storyteller is ...

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Kyle Rowley, the Game Director on Alan Wake 2, has revealed during a chat with Games Radar that he feels the team slightly overdid the jump scares in the critically acclaimed survival horror title.

An HR advisor with a background in recruitment and HRIS functions, with a passion for video games and writing. Oliver grew up playing Call of Duty with his siblings and has garnered 1000s of hours ...

Horror games don’t necessarily need jump scares or blatant frights to keep you on the edge of your seat. By embracing atmosphere, storytelling, and psychological tension, developers can create ...

A journalist with more than eight years of experience in the gaming segment (she blames The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask for that). Whether it’s a lovely Halloween night or just a random weekend ...

Evan is a Communications student based in Edmonton, Alberta. Formerly a sports writer, he was drawn to Game Rant by his longtime passion for video games. An avid gamer since the age of 13, Evan has ...