Steve Niles | Horror Writer

Adam Jones, Steve Niles & Tom Mandrake team-up for X-Files/30 Days of Night series!

This summer, WildStorm will publish an all-new comic book series combining two of the most popular horror properties of the last two decades: THE X-FILES and 30 DAYS OF NIGHT.

The six-issue series will be co-written by 30 Days of Night creator Steve Niles and rockstar-turned-writer Adam Jones, guitarist of the band Tool. The series will feature the moody artwork of comics industry legend Tom Mandrake (who, amongst all of his illustrious credits, just did some amazing guest pages in Victorian Undead.)

Check out some words from Steve and Tom below:

“I’m a huge X-Files fan and when the cross-over was presented to me, I lunged at the chance. It’s actually a very good match, I think because the vampires in 30 Days have a real-world feel to them, they are not effected by crossed or garlic or any of the common folklore which lends itself nicely to the X-Files universe. And getting a chance to work with Adam Jones is amazing. He’s a pal, but I am also a huge fan of TOOL, as well as his video work for the band; not to mention the special effects he did at Stan Winstons before he became a rock star. He came up with the hook that really made this story come together.” - Steve Niles

“I’ve been an X-Files fan from the very first episode and have always wanted to illustrate a story featuring Scully and Mulder. I’m also a huge fan of Steve Niles and 30 Days of Night. What could be a better project for a horror fan like myself than pitting the X-File’s best agents against relentless vampires in the frozen North? Steve Niles and Adam Jones have collaborated to mesh both concepts together to give me a chance to draw the stuff I love to draw best– my favorite FBI agents, vampires and dark, bloody horror.” - Tom Mandrake

More details, including the cover and an interview with Steve Niles about the series, coming soon!

Carpenter & Niles on F.E.A.R. 3: F.E.A.R. 3 announced for consoles!

FEAR 3 is coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC this autumn, series fans will be pleased to know.

This isn't just any old announcement, though -- the game features favourite Alma and also her sons Point Man and Paxton Fettel (she sure has strange taste in names); with them comes co-op play.

Point Man, of course, was introduced in the original game -- he's a genetically enhanced super soldier. Fettel, meanwhile, is the telekinetic type, and as such has risen from the grave.

Co-op is a tricky thing in horror games, but maybe they can pull it off. Single-player will of course be present, too.

Only other thing about the gameplay we can say at this stage is it will feature an "evolved cover system."

Speaking of "they", FEAR 3 will be developed by Day 1 Studios, who developed the original game, the most high-rated series entry yet (excepting the multiplayer-only FEAR Combat). The folks who worked on the second title -- Monolith Productions -- will be collaborating with them, so with any luck we'll get the best of both worlds. Warner Bros. will be publishing.

If that wasn't enough for you, horror director John Carpenter (Halloween, Village of the Damned) and horror comic and script writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) will be consulting to "enhance" the experience. Niles has co-written the script with the development team, while Carpenter advised on the cinematics.

In short, there's lots to be excited about.

Check out the mini-trailer here.

 
 

Carpenter & Niles on F.E.A.R. 3: F.E.A.R. 3 announced for consoles!

FEAR 3 is coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC this autumn, series fans will be pleased to know.

This isn't just any old announcement, though -- the game features favourite Alma and also her sons Point Man and Paxton Fettel (she sure has strange taste in names); with them comes co-op play.

Point Man, of course, was introduced in the original game -- he's a genetically enhanced super soldier. Fettel, meanwhile, is the telekinetic type, and as such has risen from the grave.

Co-op is a tricky thing in horror games, but maybe they can pull it off. Single-player will of course be present, too.

Only other thing about the gameplay we can say at this stage is it will feature an "evolved cover system."

Speaking of "they", FEAR 3 will be developed by Day 1 Studios, who developed the original game, the most high-rated series entry yet (excepting the multiplayer-only FEAR Combat). The folks who worked on the second title -- Monolith Productions -- will be collaborating with them, so with any luck we'll get the best of both worlds. Warner Bros. will be publishing.

If that wasn't enough for you, horror director John Carpenter (Halloween, Village of the Damned) and horror comic and script writer Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) will be consulting to "enhance" the experience. Niles has co-written the script with the development team, while Carpenter advised on the cinematics.

In short, there's lots to be excited about.

Check out the mini-trailer here.

 
 

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