Surgent Studios

Surgent Studios is a media company based in the United Kingdom, with projects spanning both film and gaming.

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Date Founded
2019
Headquarters
Pentlow, England
CEO
Abubakar Salim

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Dead Take Review: Escape Room Enthusiasts Will Love This Haunting New Game

Dead Take's setting feels familiar, but its atmosphere, performances, and clever storytelling make it one of the year's most memorable horror games.

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"Hollywood Is Horrific" Abubakar Salim Talks Blending Opulence and Horror in Dead Take

Dead Take creative director Abubakar Salim discusses how the game blends the opulent luxury of Hollywood with the horror genre.

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Dead Take: Neil Newbon Talks the Dark and Complex Nature of Chase Lowry

Neil Newbon is quite familiar with 'unshackled' roles, and he brings a similar energy to Dead Take's protagonist, the conflicted actor Chase Lowry.

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Dead Take Development Team Talks How Their Real-World Acting Experiences Inspired The Game

Dead Take creative director Abubakar Salim and actor Neil Newbon discuss how they drew from their own acting experiences to craft an effective story.

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Horror Game Dead Take Reveals Release Date, More Cast Members

Upcoming horror game Dead Take reveals its official release date and the rest of the actors joining leads Ben Starr and Neil Newbon.

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Dead Take: Surgent Studios Creative Director Opens Up On New Horror Game

The Best War Games sat down with Surgent Studios to discuss how upcoming psychological horror game Dead Take differentiates itself from others in the genre.

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Dead Take "Feels as Authentic to the World of Actors as Possible," Says Creative Director

The Best War Games speaks with Dead Take's creative director about the real-world, authentic experience that forms its psychological backbone.

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Dead Take Creative Director Says New Horror Game Turns the Concept of an Escape Room 'On Its Head'

The Best War Games spoke with Surgent Studios CEO Abubakar Salim about how upcoming horror game Dead Take plays with the traditional concept of escape rooms.

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New Horror Game Stars Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur Actors

Two popular actors from Baldur’s Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 come together in a newly announced horror game project.

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Dead Take: Neil Newbon and Ben Starr Play the Lead Roles in Horror Game About Acting

The Best War Games speaks with Dead Take's creative director and industry actor Abubakar Salim about Neil Newbon and Ben Starr's lead roles.