Operation Backlog Completion 2026

First Teaser for the Alien: Isolation Sequel

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Apr 272026
 

It’s been over a decade since we discussed Alien: Isolation, and now the sequel has finally gotten its first teaser.

I loved Alien: Isolation, even though I felt the final section should have been shortened a bit, and think it’s an excellent example of survival horror.

(Wow, I can’t even say “in recent years” now, can I?)

I’ve had mixed feelings about a sequel, mainly because the original was so good that it’s easy to imagine a sequel not reaching those same heights.

Still, I can’t help but be cautiously optimistic after the teaser. The teaser is very short, but it gives a taste of the atmosphere and ends on a shot of the station where you’d save your game in the original.

Here’s hoping the sequel is just as tense and filled with dread as Alien: Isolation was.

What are you hoping for from the Alien: Isolation sequel?

Resident Evil Showcase Set for Tomorrow

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Jan 142026
 

Capcom has announced a Resident Evil showcase for tomorrow, January 15, at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET.

It will last 12 minutes and feature new information about the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, which is due out at the end of February.

I have mixed feelings about Requiem.

I want to be excited for it, but its two campaigns, one being focused on horror while the other has more action, makes me nervous that they’re heading back toward that “attempting to appeal to everyone” approach they used for a while (where action always came out on top anyway).

I was happy when Resident Evil 7 returned to survival horror, and Resident Evil Village was right on the brink for me. So I definitely want to get a better feeling for Requiem’s approach before I get it.

Anyway, I’ll most likely watch the showcase to see what new information is revealed. Since it’s described as a Resident Evil showcase, there’s always the chance that something new might be announced, too (maybe a remaster of Outbreak to tie in with Requiem?)… although with a 12-minute runtime and a focus on the upcoming game, I’m not holding my breath for surprise announcements.

What are you hoping for from the Resident Evil showcase?

Celebrating All Things Spooky: Tormented Souls

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Oct 312025
 

Happy Halloween!

I’d wanted to conclude this year’s Celebrating All Things Spooky with Silent Hill f, but I realized I wasn’t going to finish it in time unless I rushed – and it’s not a game I want to rush!

I also considered Tormented Souls II, but I didn’t think I’d finish that in time either… and then I realized I’d never blogged about the first game before!

I’ve mentioned it a few times in passing, but now it’s finally time to talk abut Tormented Souls.

Tormented Souls is a survival horror game styled after the classics, and I love it.

I reviewed it for MonsterVine back when it came out in 2021, so be sure to check out my full review there.

Suffice it to say it’s an excellent survival horror game with fixed camera angles, nightmarish enemies that create a tense atmosphere, and all the exploration and puzzle-solving I could want.

It really captures the feeling of classic Resident Evil and similar games.

I’m excited to play the sequel, and even if it doesn’t surpass the original, I hope it at least comes close. Anyway, if you love classic survival horror games and haven’t tried Tormented Souls yet, it’s definitely one you should check out.

In fact, I even added it as a last-minute addition to this year’s possible contest prizes, so keep that in mind! All comments on this final day count, after all.

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