The article announces the launch of IGN's Festival of Fear which will be celebrated as a countdown to Halloween. According to the article, IGN is hosting a best horror video game Face-Off. The competition aims to find out if any of the newest spooky games, such as Resident Evil 4 Remake, Lies of P, and Sons of the Forest, have what it takes to overthrow classics like Silent Hill 2.

Players can help pick the best horror game by indulging in the Face-Off, which involves pitting two games against each other and selecting a favorite. The method allows players to keep voting for their favorites and ensure they beat out the competition. IGN's horror experts have curated a list of 147 of the best scary games which are randomly matched up for audience votes.

The Face-Off will run until October 30, and the winner will be announced on Halloween Day based on the most wins. In case of ties, the game with the least amount of losses will be declared the winner. Readers can vote as many times as they want until the Face-Off's end.

The list includes games compiled by IGN's horror experts and was first assembled in 2022 for the previous year's best horror video game face-off. The goal is to see if player tastes have changed in a year and if newcomers have the power to shake up the list.

Readers are invited to start voting in the best horror video game Face-Off. The article also provides links for further information about IGN’s Festival of Fear 2023 and its wide range of features.