Video games, particularly those of the horror variety, are no stranger to collaborations with famous horror IPs. Mortal Kombat X added the likes of Leatherface and Alien, while Dead by Daylight has added Chucky and Saw over the course of its lifetime. Point being, horror games and horror movies are a match made in heaven when it comes to cross promotion.
Gaming and the internet have had a profound impact on horror in the 21st century, giving us countless icons that rival film classics.
That said, not every collaboration makes sense. Some are downright confusing. Case in point, Hunt: Showdown adding Ghostface to the game in a new DLC update. The only problem is, the game takes place in the 1800s, and Ghostface canonically appears in the 1990s, making it quite the headscratcher of a crossover.
Now its developer, Crytek, is defending the decision and the "artistry" behind it.
In a statement shared on the Hunt: Showdown's official account, Crytek has tried to fan the flames of what has been an ill-received piece of content.
"Our approach to identifying and evaluating collaborations focuses on working with IPs and personalities that we feel remain true to their...
