A new installment in the popular "Silent Hill" video game franchise is set to be inspired by a small fishing village in Scotland, while the Middle East faces escalating tensions, and film industry figures condemn the Berlin International Film Festival's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict. These are among the top stories making headlines on February 18th, 2026.
The upcoming "Silent Hill: Townfall" is being developed by Screen Burn, a Glasgow-based studio, and will be set in the fictional village of St Amelia, which is modeled after the real-life village of St Monans in Fife, Scotland, according to BBC Technology. The game is described as Screen Burn's "biggest and most ambitious game yet." The survival horror series, published by Konami, has sold millions of units since its debut in 1999.
Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East appear to be escalating, with Iran dropping any subtlety in its response to potential actions by the United States. Sky News reported that Iran conducted exercises in strategic waterways, simulating missile strikes and tanker seizures. This comes as Donald Trump has moved warships, with the potential for US strikes if a deal isn't reached. According to Dominic Waghorn, International affairs editor for Sky News, the Iranians view a deal on the current terms as "tantamount to surrender."
In other news, dozens of film industry professionals, including Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton, have criticized the Berlin International Film Festival for its perceived anti-Palestinian stance. An open letter published in Variety on Tuesday condemned the festival's handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict and urged organizers to clearly state their opposition to the situation, as reported by Al Jazeera. The letter also criticized comments made by the awards jury president, Wim Wenders, who suggested staying out of politics when asked about Gaza.
In the world of entertainment, fans of the "Metroid Prime" series can now purchase "Metroid Prime 13: A Visual Retrospective" art book at a discounted price. The Verge reported that the book, normally priced at $49.99, is currently nearly 20 percent off.
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