FEAR FEST 2023 will take place on September 6th and 7th, 2023, and will feature two nights of fright that you won't want to miss. Both events will be streamed exclusively on IGN's YouTube and Twitch channels.
The first day of FEAR FEST 2023 will be September 6th, 2023, and kicking off the celebration will be BLACK SUMMER. Join Feardemic and a cast of some of the best content creators in horror as we showcase the most anticipated horror games coming your way in 2023 and 2024, plus a ton of indie horror that we're going to cover in gruesome detail.
On the second night, you will be part of history as Feardemic and IGN present the first-ever Horror Game Awards. This is your chance to celebrate the best horror games of 2022 and honor the developers who made them. The awards will be hosted by some of the most famous names in horror and broadcast live from the most haunted theater in Krakow - the European capital of horror.
And the best part? - The winners will receive a golden bat trophy!
Who wouldn't want a bat-shaped trophy?
Who wouldn't want a bat-shaped trophy?
But how will the winners be chosen?
By you, of course. In July 2023, Feardemic will launch the Horror Game Awards website where you can vote for your favorite horror games in 15 different categories. The Horror Game Awards will be a true reflection of your voice as a fan of horror.
By you, of course. In July 2023, Feardemic will launch the Horror Game Awards website where you can vote for your favorite horror games in 15 different categories. The Horror Game Awards will be a true reflection of your voice as a fan of horror.
Scott Millard, CEO of Feardemic said about Fear Fest: "We created this event in 2022 as a tribute to our horror community, and it turned out to be a huge success. We were amazed by the enthusiasm and support from the developers, content creators, and fans. This year we wanted to make this event even better and more valuable for horror fans, so we decided to have two nights of horror: one to whet our appetites for the games coming soon and one to celebrate the games of the past year. And of course, IGN was the natural partner for FEAR FEST and we are so excited to be working with them on this project."
Wojciech Piejko, Game Director/ Designer at Bloober Team added: ‘’We are proud to call Krakow our home. This city has inspired us to create games, stories and characters that reflect its rich culture and history. The trace of Krakow can be found in every game we create. Its rich history, the spirit of past eras, as well as the voices of people who create them - all this inspires us and gives the rhythm of our work. This city likes horror. We want its home here. We want to share this with the world, which is why we founded Feardemica and are the patrons of Fear Fest and Horror Game Awards. We are happy to invite the most brilliant minds of horror to Krakow for the Horror Game Awards’ gala later this year.’’
Wojciech Piejko, Game Director/ Designer at Bloober Team added: ‘’We are proud to call Krakow our home. This city has inspired us to create games, stories and characters that reflect its rich culture and history. The trace of Krakow can be found in every game we create. Its rich history, the spirit of past eras, as well as the voices of people who create them - all this inspires us and gives the rhythm of our work. This city likes horror. We want its home here. We want to share this with the world, which is why we founded Feardemica and are the patrons of Fear Fest and Horror Game Awards. We are happy to invite the most brilliant minds of horror to Krakow for the Horror Game Awards’ gala later this year.’’
Michael Peyton, Director of Events and Partnerships at IGN said: "The Horror genre is one of the most dynamic and exciting areas of gaming that we cover at IGN. We’re excited to partner with Fear Fest and exclusively stream these events in September, bringing our audience closer to some of the games they’re most excited about.
Luigikid, Content Creator with a million YouTube subscribers added: "Horror games are not just about scaring us, they're about giving us the power to face, understand and conquer our fears! Feardemics' dedication to creating an entire event around horror games is a statement to the genre's power to impress and inspire and a love letter to the community that has formed around it. Through these games, we can confront our own psyche, push ourselves to our limits, and discover that we are capable of more than we ever imagined. It’s fantastic to be part of an event that recognizes content creators’ important contribution to the horror games industry, whilst at the same time we can also support the developers that make games that keep our channels exciting"
As part of the announcement events on May 15th (Today) at 1200 HRS CEST, Feardemic's Fear Fest presents one of the most formidable Digital Dragons panels on Horror ever assembled. Entitled "The Science of Horror" and featured on the main stage at Digital Dragons. Mateusz Witczak, one of Poland’s top games journalists will host an intimate discussion with Wojciech Piejko (Bloober Team), Mikael Kasurinen (Remedy Entertainment), Tom Heaton (Supermassive Games) and Kelvin Moore (Sumo Nottingham) about what it takes to make some of the world’s most successful horror games.
The Fear Fest events are also supported by Digital Dragons and the City of Krakow, the European city of Horror.
So, mark your calendars for FEAR FEST 2023. We guarantee you an unforgettable experience with Two Nights of Fright...
So, mark your calendars for FEAR FEST 2023. We guarantee you an unforgettable experience with Two Nights of Fright...
But only if you dare to join us...
For more information about FEAR FEST, please visit our website at fearfest.online.
You'll be able to watch the event exclusively on IGN Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IGN and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ign
If you'd like to stay up to date on all things Feardemic, please visit their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube. You can also join their Discord server or subscribe to their Feardemic Weekly Newsletter.
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About FEAR FEST:
Feardemic’s Fear Fest is an event hosted by the horror games publisher Feardemic. The Black Summer Edition of Fear Fest opens the doors up to other horror game developers and publishers. You can expect trailers that will blow your socks off, moments of levity when watching youtube personalities getting jump scared, insightful interviews with the developers, and other edgy activities All in all, Feardemic’s Fear Fest is a celebration of all things horror and an unforgettable experience for horror game fans worldwide. Fearfest 2023 starts on September 6, and we’ll paint the Summer Black together. See you in hell! fearfest.online
About Feardemic:
Feardemic Games sp. z o.o. is a publisher of computer games and related entertainment products that focuses on the horror genre. Feardemic’s mission is to deliver to its audience quality entertainment experiences that evoke the most interesting and what some believe to be the most important of human emotions: fear, trepidation, and revulsion. These are the feelings that keep us safe and warn us of impending disaster, and in turn frame our understanding of joy, elation, and happiness.
Feardemic is a full-service publisher and investor in intellectual property and game development studios. Feardemic is a subsidiary of Bloober Team SA and is based in Europe’s cultural capital – Krakow, Poland! https://www.feardemic-games.com/
About IGN:
IGN is an American video game and entertainment media website, bringing daily articles and videos about the latest entertainment news and up-to-the-minute events coverage to more than 260 million fans across 35 platforms and 110 countries. It's a renowned brand known in the gaming sphere mainly for its video game reviews and exclusive previews. https://www.ign.com/
About Bloober Team:
Bloober Team is an independent game development studio, focusing on creating psychological horror games unlike any other on the market. Their games are known for their difficulty and challenging gameplay. The company was founded in 2008 by Peter Babieno and Peter Bielatowicz. The overall aim of the company is to create sophisticated, character-driven titles with unique worlds, designed for the most demanding of customers. https://www.blooberteam.com/
About Digital Dragons Conference
Digital Dragons Conference is an international B2B event for gamedev organized by the Krakow Technology Park, which attracts hundreds of creators and developers from all over the world to Krakow every year. During the event, participants can not only take advantage of the rich program offer but also take part in the Digital Dragons Awards gala for the best Polish games of the past year, get acquainted with the most interesting productions of independent studios in the special Indie Zone or make new business acquaintances in the networking zone. https://digitaldragons.pl/
Feardemic’s Fear Fest is an event hosted by the horror games publisher Feardemic. The Black Summer Edition of Fear Fest opens the doors up to other horror game developers and publishers. You can expect trailers that will blow your socks off, moments of levity when watching youtube personalities getting jump scared, insightful interviews with the developers, and other edgy activities All in all, Feardemic’s Fear Fest is a celebration of all things horror and an unforgettable experience for horror game fans worldwide. Fearfest 2023 starts on September 6, and we’ll paint the Summer Black together. See you in hell! fearfest.online
About Feardemic:
Feardemic Games sp. z o.o. is a publisher of computer games and related entertainment products that focuses on the horror genre. Feardemic’s mission is to deliver to its audience quality entertainment experiences that evoke the most interesting and what some believe to be the most important of human emotions: fear, trepidation, and revulsion. These are the feelings that keep us safe and warn us of impending disaster, and in turn frame our understanding of joy, elation, and happiness.
Feardemic is a full-service publisher and investor in intellectual property and game development studios. Feardemic is a subsidiary of Bloober Team SA and is based in Europe’s cultural capital – Krakow, Poland! https://www.feardemic-games.com/
About IGN:
IGN is an American video game and entertainment media website, bringing daily articles and videos about the latest entertainment news and up-to-the-minute events coverage to more than 260 million fans across 35 platforms and 110 countries. It's a renowned brand known in the gaming sphere mainly for its video game reviews and exclusive previews. https://www.ign.com/
About Bloober Team:
Bloober Team is an independent game development studio, focusing on creating psychological horror games unlike any other on the market. Their games are known for their difficulty and challenging gameplay. The company was founded in 2008 by Peter Babieno and Peter Bielatowicz. The overall aim of the company is to create sophisticated, character-driven titles with unique worlds, designed for the most demanding of customers. https://www.blooberteam.com/
About Digital Dragons Conference
Digital Dragons Conference is an international B2B event for gamedev organized by the Krakow Technology Park, which attracts hundreds of creators and developers from all over the world to Krakow every year. During the event, participants can not only take advantage of the rich program offer but also take part in the Digital Dragons Awards gala for the best Polish games of the past year, get acquainted with the most interesting productions of independent studios in the special Indie Zone or make new business acquaintances in the networking zone. https://digitaldragons.pl/