Tag: The Medium
News The Medium Developer Turned Down 'Saw' To Work On Blair Witch
Which spooky series would you prefer?
So, Bloober Team has become a bit of a household horror name over the last few years. Layers of Fear put the developer on the map, followed by the solid sequel Layers of Fear 2, The Medium, and others - not to mention current rumours going around that they're working on Silent Hill. However, a new interview...
PSA Control And The Medium Both Leave Xbox Game Pass Next Week
7 days to go
Last week, Xbox dropped its first February update for Xbox Game Pass. There's some good stuff coming this month, but sadly, a few heavy hitters are also leaving the library. They include Remedy's Control, along with next-gen exclusive horror title, The Medium.
News Xbox Exclusive The Medium May Be Jumping To PS5 Very Soon
We didn't see this coming so quickly
The Medium was perhaps the first 'big' exclusive for Xbox Series X|S owners. It showed off the power of the SSD, as it simultaneously ran two game worlds side by side. It was technically impressive, although we found it a little shallow in its gameplay. It was always confirmed to be a timed exclusive, but that...
News Bloober Team Steps Away From Acquisition Talks To Focus On Its Own Future Projects
"The company has decided not to continue discussions"
Bloober Team, the studio behind The Medium, has reportedly been eyed up by multiple companies within the industry to be acquired recently. Originally, it was in talks with many of these officials, but it is now said to have withdrawn from discussions as it feels it could damage future projects...
News The Medium And Observer: System Redux Are Getting Physical Releases
For all you collectors out there
Bloober Team has announced some exciting news for collectors, as both Xbox Series X titles, The Medium and Observer: System Redux, are getting physical releases in collaboration with Koch Media. There's no release date for these boxed games, but according to a press release seen by Gematsu, it i
News The Medium Has A New Patch Live On Xbox Series X And PC
With a surprise for PC players
Another patch for The Medium has gone live, which sets out to make the experience even smoother. Fans will be happy to know the latest update seeks to rectify and iron out a few more issues. Patch 1.2 is live now for Xbox Series X|S and PC, featuring an array of fixes and improvements. There's even the option for...
News The Medium Patch 1.1 Now Live On Xbox Series X, Here's What's Included
The complete list of improvements and fixes
The Medium has received a new patch which looks to address multiple graphical issues and crashes, as well as a numerous amount of bug fixes. Patch 1.1 is available now on Xbox Series X|S. Here's what's included in the patch: - Performance optimizations across the whole game - Eliminated gameplay bugs in...
News The Medium Has Already Recouped Its Production And Marketing Costs
Thrilling news
The psychological horror game The Medium was only released this week and has already made enough sales to cover its production and marketing costs. This information comes directly from the game's developer Bloober Team via a polish press release: "sales of the game 'The Medium' have reached a level that covered the costs of...
News Five More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (Jan 28)
Discover a dark mystery only a medium can solve
It's Xbox Game Pass time! We've got another five games joining the service today, and there are some huge additions amongst them, including psychological horror The Medium and The Yakuza Remastered Collection. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Prison Architect...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About The Medium
It's definitely divisive
The Xbox Series X|S' first big console exclusive has (almost) arrived in The Medium, a psychological horror title from the Bloober Team, the studio behind other iconic horror games such as Blair Witch and Layers of Fear. In our review of the upcoming Xbox Game Pass title, we found its narrative to be engaging and cited it...
Review The Medium - A Stunning Xbox Series X Showpiece, Let Down By Uninspired Gameplay
Hello from the other side!
The Medium often feels like a theme park attraction. I'm not talking about the thrilling adventure of Space Mountain at Disneyland, but something more in line with a slower dark ride attraction such as The Haunted Mansion. Bloober Team's latest title, one that aims to utilise the Xbox Series X|S' horsepower to a large...
Video Here's The First 18 Minutes Of Xbox Series X Horror The Medium
Releasing with Xbox Game Pass this week
One of January's biggest releases has almost arrived! Bloober Team's Xbox Series X|S console exclusive The Medium hits Xbox Game Pass this Thursday, and IGN has shared a look at the first 18 minutes of the game. In the video above, you can get a good look at how gameplay works in the psychological horror...
News The Medium Dev Praises Xbox Series S And Its 'Awesome' Architecture
"I was blown away because I thought I played on Series X"
The big release for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S this week is that of Bloober Team's The Medium, which arrives on Xbox Game Pass this Thursday (January 28th) for the next-gen consoles and PC. Bloober Team has been talking about the upcoming release to VG247, and producer Jacek Zięba...
News The Medium Has The Best Xbox Series X Controller Design So Far
But no, you can't buy it
We've seen a lot of custom controller designs for the Xbox Series X since its release this past November, but this new design based on the upcoming release of The Medium is surely the best yet. As revealed by Twitter user and Twitch partner Stallion83, the controller was provided to him as part of some promotional materials...
News Xbox Series X Horror The Medium Receives Terrifying Live Action Trailer
Available day one on Xbox Game Pass
Bloober Team has dropped a new trailer for The Medium, this time using live action to show us the horrifying experience we'll be undertaking when it arrives on Xbox Game Pass later this month. The visceral live action trailer is filled with the disturbing imagery we've grown to know since its initial reveal,...
Feature 10 Horror Games To Try On Xbox Game Pass Before The Medium
Beware! You're in for a scare!
While Halloween may be far from over, the spooks are starting early this year with the impending, highly-anticipated release of The Medium, a new psychological horror title from developer Bloober Team. It's also going to be one of the very first Xbox Series X|S console exclusives, with no suggestion of a last-gen...
Video Here's 14 Minutes Of New Nightmare Fuelled Gameplay For The Medium
Coming to Xbox Game Pass later this month
With the release of The Medium in Xbox Game Pass fast approaching on January 28th (an Xbox Series X|S console exclusive), developer Bloober Team has dropped 14 minutes of fresh, new gameplay for our viewing pleasure. Showcasing gorgeous visuals that fully utilise the Xbox Series X|S capabilities, the new...
News The Medium Is Now Ready To Pre-Install With Xbox Game Pass
Get ready to be spooked
Excited for The Medium to hit Xbox Game Pass? We are too, and it’s now ready to pre-install! The game was originally meant to launch last week, but was pushed back to (partly) avoid the Goliath that is Cyberpunk 2077. But now players can pre-install the game on Xbox Series X|S, ready for its January 28th, 2021 release...
News Latest Trailer For The Medium Focuses On A Mysterious New Character
Featuring the creepy imagery we've come to know and love
Bloober Team has released a new trailer for The Medium, this time focusing on an all-new mysterious figure connected to the game's narrative. Played by Polish actor Marcin Dorocinski, who is most notably known for his role in recent Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit, the trailer focuses on...
News Xbox Series Horror The Medium Delayed To January 2021
"It wasn't an easy choice to make"
There's been a lot of hype for Bloober Team's psychological horror The Medium, which will be a console exclusive for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, but it's unfortunately now been delayed until January 28, 2021. Taking to Twitter, the development team highlighted that it had made the decision due to the COVID-19...
Video Bloober Team Demonstrates 'Dual Reality' Gameplay In The Medium
Heading to Xbox Series X|S this December
There's plenty of hype surrounding Bloober Team's next-gen horror The Medium ahead of its December release for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Windows 10 PC and Xbox Game Pass, and now the developer has shared a closer look at how the game's unique 'Dual Reality' gameplay works. As detailed in the video above,...
News Next-Gen Horror The Medium Releases This December For Xbox Series X|S
Arriving day one on Xbox Game Pass
We've been hearing a lot about Bloober Team's next-gen Xbox console exclusive The Medium over the past few months, and now the team has confirmed the game will launch on December 10th for Xbox Series X|S, as well as PC. You can get a closer look at its dual-reality world above, with this latest video showcasing...
News Troy Baker Stars As 'The Maw' In Xbox Series X Horror The Medium
"This is something like I've never done before"
There's been a lot of excitement around Xbox Series X console exclusive psychological horror game The Medium since it was announced back in May, and now developer Bloober Team has confirmed via IGN that The Last of Us voice actor Troy Baker will star in the game as a malevolent entity called The Maw...
News Bloober Team Confirms The Medium Will Be 30FPS On Xbox Series X
For a couple of reasons
Developer Bloober Team has confirmed that its upcoming horror title The Medium will be 30fps on Xbox Series X. In response to a commenter on the studio's official YouTube channel, it was explained that the game will run at 4K/30fps for cinematic reasons, as well as its 'Dual-Reality' gameplay: "The game is 4K/30fps. The...
News Psychological Horror Game The Medium Is Coming To Xbox Series X, Xbox Game Pass
'Become a medium living in two worlds'
Microsoft revealed a first look at next-gen psychological horror game The Medium earlier today, which is coming to both Xbox Series X (and apparently Xbox Game Pass) in 2020. Bloober Team is developing the title, which previously worked on Layers of Fear and Blair Witch. The game, which uses ray-tracing...
