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  • Entering the Nightmare: Running With Scissors Reveals Terrifying “Dreamscape” in New Flesh & Wire Trailer

    Entering the Nightmare: Running With Scissors Reveals Terrifying “Dreamscape” in New Flesh & Wire Trailer

    The masters of psychological mayhem and unapologetic video game chaos are back, and they are taking us straight into a waking nightmare. Running With Scissors, the infamous developers behind the POSTAL series, just dropped an all-new teaser trailer for their upcoming horror FPS spinoff, Flesh & Wire.

    If you thought the franchise was only about dark satire and slapstick ultraviolence, think again. This latest look pushes players headfirst into the Dreamscape—a terrifying, surreal realm shaped by pure fear, anguish, and rage.

    Check out what’s waiting in the dark below.

    A Dark Return to POSTAL’s Primitive Roots

    While later entries in the POSTAL universe leaned heavily into chaotic comedy, Flesh & Wire is steering the ship right back to the pitch-black, psychological horror atmosphere of the 1997 original.

    For the first time in the franchise’s history, players will step into the shoes of a brand-new protagonist: Angel. A normal college student whose life is completely upended in a flash of horrific violence, Angel is on a blood-soaked quest for retribution against none other than the Postal Dude himself.

    But getting revenge isn’t going to be a straightforward shootout. Alongside her loyal Sphynx cat, Solomon, Angel must fight through real-world armies, law enforcement, and a sinister cult—all while battling her own inner demons.

    What is the Dreamscape Realm?

    The highlight of the new trailer is our first look at the Dreamscape, an otherworldly dimension where Angel’s trauma and memories manifest as grotesque monstrosities.

    Key Highlights from the Trailer:

    • The Deception Location: Players will explore warped versions of real-world areas, such as a Megachurch that transforms into a hellish landscape known as “Deception.”
    • The Heavy: The trailer teases massive, ungodly boss encounters. Among them is “The Heavy,” a terrifying entity festering with terror that lies dormant within the Dreamscape.
    • Surreal Arsenal: To fight back, Angel will utilise a mix of conventional firearms, improvised weaponry, and supernatural artefacts that harness the powers of the realm itself.

    “Angel’s story taps into the darkness that characterized the first game in the series, and today’s new trailer gives our community a first look at Angel’s feline companion, and the atrocities awaiting in Dreamscape.” — Vince Desi, Founder of Running With Scissors

    Release Date and Platforms

    The wait for vengeance won’t be over just yet, but the hype is officially building. Flesh & Wire is being built on Unreal Engine 5 and is slated for a 2027 release.

    It will be launching on the following platforms:

    • PC (via Steam, GOG, and the Steam Deck)
    • PlayStation 5 (featuring full DualSense wireless controller haptic feedback and trigger support)

    You can head over to Steam or the PlayStation Store right now to add it to your wishlist and keep up with development updates.

    Are you ready to face the Postal Dude from the perspective of his victims? Let us know your thoughts on this creepy new direction in the comments!

    Find out more here

    #FleshAndWire #RunningWithScissors #PostalSeries #HorrorGames #FPS #GamingNews #Dreamscape #PCGaming #PS5 #UnrealEngine5 #TechMash

  • A Trip Down Memory Hole: POSTAL: Brain Damaged – These Sunny Daze

    A Trip Down Memory Hole: POSTAL: Brain Damaged – These Sunny Daze

    If you thought the POSTAL franchise couldn’t get any weirder, Hyperstrange and CreativeForge Games just said, “Hold my crack pipe.”

    The latest DLC for the hit retro-shooter, POSTAL: Brain Damaged – These Sunny Daze, has officially landed. If the base game was a fever dream, this expansion is a full-blown psychedelic breakdown in a suburban wasteland.

    Back in the (Bad) Neighbourhood

    While the main game explored the fractured psyche of the Postal Dude, These Sunny Daze brings us back to a twisted version of Edgewood—the quintessential American suburbia gone horribly wrong.

    Expect more of the high-octane, movement-heavy “Boomer Shooter” gameplay that made the base game a standout in 2022. We’re talking:

    Dual-wielding chaos that rewards aggression.

    Platforming that actually feels good (a rarity in the genre).

    Crude, satirical humour that aims at everything and everyone.

    What’s New in the Nightmare?

    This isn’t just a map pack; it’s a concentrated dose of new content designed to push the engine to its limits.

    Why It Works

    The POSTAL series has always been polarising, but Brain Damaged succeeded where others stumbled by focusing on tight mechanical loops. You aren’t just wandering a sandbox peeing on people (though, let’s be honest, there’s still some of that); you’re bunny-hopping through arenas and managing a complex arsenal.

    These Sunny Daze doubles down on the “Skill over Satire” approach. The level design is tighter, the secrets are harder to find, and the boss fights are genuinely inventive.

    The Verdict: If you miss the days of Quake and Duke Nukem but want a modern coat of paint and a healthy dose of “what did I just see?”, this DLC is a must-play.

    Ready to go Postal?

    The DLC is out now on Steam and GOG. Just remember: it’s all in his head… mostly.

    Find out more here on Steam – https://shorturl.at/3Lq7A

    #POSTALBrainDamagedTheseSunnyDaze #DLC #scifi #HYPERSTRANGE #RunningWithScissors #gameupdate #games #gaming #gamers #platformer #gameplay #demogame #videogames #arcadegames

  • Postal 2 Redux coming to Kickstarter soon

    Postal 2 Redux coming to Kickstarter soon

    It’s not that often that players get a chance to become part of the game development process and this is exactly what is happening with the Postal 2 Redux game. We’re not saying that players will be hands on, this is an investment in the game through the crowdfundiing site Kickstarter. The great thing about this is that players can pledge an amount of cash and in return, they get perks. The more they pledge, the better the perk!

    To find out more about the Postal 2 Redux game, go to the official game website here https://flat2vrstudios.com/ or go to the games page on Kickstarter here https://shorturl.at/X3zOU

    #Postal2Redux #games #gaming #unrealengine #unity #VR #vrgames #virtualreality #pc #crowdfunding #Flat2VR Studios #TeamBeef #RunningWithScissors #Kickstarter #PlayStation #Xbox NintendoSwitch