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War Fears Rise, Silent Hill Inspired by Fife, Games Discounted

A new installment in the popular "Silent Hill" video game franchise will be inspired by a small fishing village in Scotland, while escalating tensions in the Middle East and a new tool for Mac users to play Windows games also make headlines. The upcoming "Silent Hill: Townfall" is set in the fictional village of St. Amelia, which is based on the real-life village of St Monans in Fife, according to BBC Technology. Meanwhile, the Middle East appears to be edging closer to war as Donald Trump moves warships, and Iran responds with a show of force, as reported by Sky News. Additionally, GameSir plans to release a version of its Windows emulation tool for Android on macOS, according to Ars Technica.

The new "Silent Hill" game is being developed by Screen Burn, a Glasgow-based developer with approximately 30 employees, as stated by BBC Technology. The survival horror series has sold millions of units since its first game was published by Konami in 1999. The game's setting in St. Amelia is modeled after the picturesque village of St Monans in the East Neuk of Fife.

In the Middle East, Sky News reported that Iran conducted exercises in a strategic waterway, simulating missile strikes and tanker seizures. This show of force comes as Donald Trump has stated that failure to reach a deal could lead to US strikes. However, Iranian officials have indicated that a deal on the terms currently proposed would be tantamount to surrender, according to Sky News.

For gamers, Ars Technica reported that Mac owners will soon have another option for playing Windows games. GameSir plans to bring its GameHub app, which includes a GameFusion emulator, to macOS. The company, known for its gaming peripherals, claims the emulator will provide a solution for running Windows games on Macs.

In other news, Euronews released its latest news bulletin on February 18th, 2026, covering top stories from around Europe and the world. Also, "Metroid Prime 13: A Visual Retrospective" art book is currently on sale, according to The Verge.

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