FEAR 3 announced … and John Carpenter is coming along

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Acclaimed horror director jumps on board to make things extra terrifying

The FEAR franchise (First Encounter Assault Recon) originally exploded onto the gaming scene and received critical acclaim for its intense first-person combat and surreal, mind-f#$@ing horror elements. However, the series lost its momentum with the second release – FEAR 2: Project Origin – gaining little more than ho-hum reviews. But like FEAR’s own undead psychopath Alma, the franchise hasn’t vanished completely; it just licked its wounds until publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment was ready to announce that FEAR 3 is currently under development.

As far as we know, Alma – the seriously disturbed chick who looks like she belongs in a Japanese horror film rather than a western made FPS – has returned along with her two sons Point Man (a genetic super soldier with psychic powers) and Paxton Fettel (another genetic super soldier with psychic powers who was brought back from the grave). Players will be able to take control of either of the two brothers and engage in a new cooperative play mechanic, as well as utilize a newly evolved cover system.


Above: You'll have to do with the logo for now, because that's all we've got

Need more? Check out F.E.A.R. 3’s website, it contains trailers, game news, and an online community site. Just make sure to turn up your volume to max before you visit the site…

Apr 8, 2010

Jordan Baughman

Jordan Baughman is a freelance journalist who has written for the likes of GamesRadar and Gamer magazine. With a passion for video games and esports, Baughman has been covering the industry for years now, and even hopped the fence to work as a public relations coordinator for clients that include EA, Capcom, Namco, and more.