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GAMES
The Confusing Aftermath Of The Xbox One Reveal

Yesterday, Microsoft revealed the Xbox One, an all-in-one gaming, er, entertainment console that brings together television, sports, and Call of Duty. Once the announcements were made and the dust had settled, people started getting angry. Why would Microsoft court the enthusiast press — the people whose job it is to inform those who are most… Read More


Adam Dodd
May 22, 2013 10:37am
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GAMES
5 Brutal Ways To Die In Horror Games!

A while back Lonnie, Bloody Disgusting’s resident comics guru, listed the 10 most brutal deaths in comics. This got me thinking about the myriad horrible ways I’ve died in video games over the years. Fast forward about a year and I’ve finally got around to listing the most brutal, gory and downright embarrassing ways I’ve… Read More


Adam Dodd
May 10, 2013 8:00am
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GAMES
The 5 Best ‘Resident Evil’ Games!

With Revelations coming to nearly every console on the planet in just three short weeks (May 21), I’ve been thinking — what are the best Resident Evil games? I wanted to rank the entire series, but then I remembered there are significantly more games in Capcom’s legendary horror franchise then there are in Silent Hill…. Read More


Adam Dodd
May 03, 2013 7:00am
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GAMES
[GDC 2013] First Impressions: ‘Blackwell’s Asylum’

This article is the third and final regarding games I first saw at GDC and went home to play. If you missed the first two articles, you can find them here and here. Written by Hayden Dingman, @haydencd I’m going to make a lofty claim here: Blackwell’s Asylum is the most unsettled I’ve felt while… Read More


Adam Dodd
Apr 25, 2013 8:24pm
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GAMES
Every ‘Silent Hill’ Ranked Worst To Best!

We haven’t been receiving many post cards from our favorite foggy resort town — at least not since Book of Memories released last October — so to keep me from experiencing Silent Hill withdrawal I’ve decided to do the impossible. Okay, I suppose ranking every game in Konami’s longstanding survival horror series is far from… Read More


Adam Dodd
Apr 24, 2013 6:00am
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GAMES
[Horror Declassified] A Look At Voice Acting

Welcome to Horror Declassified — here we’ll be examining mechanics, tropes and design philosophies that are common in the horror genre. Have something you’d like covered? Send us an email. Written by Matthew Ritter, @matthewmritter Back before CD tech was common voice acting in games was rare and gimmicky. A few lines here and there… Read More


Adam Dodd
Apr 22, 2013 9:00am
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GAMES
6 Upcoming Horror Games That Look Absolutely Terrifying

I don’t know if you’ve noticed this already, but this is an incredibly exciting time to be a horror fan. There are more new horror releases now than there’s ever been. We’ve seen multiple entries in franchises like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, as well as a slew of quality indie horror games from devs… Read More


Adam Dodd
Apr 21, 2013 8:00am
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GAMES
[GDC 2013] First Impressions: ‘Gone Home’

Written by Hayden Dingman, @haydencd I went to GDC, I saw some games. Some were horror games. These are games I felt were memorable at the event (Part 2 of 3, read part 1 here). I’ve actually been looking forward to Gone Home for a while now. I had the chance to play it at… Read More


Adam Dodd
Apr 20, 2013 8:00am
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GAMES
6 Downsides To Being A Horror Gamer!

I’ve been a horror fan for most of my life. When my friends were doing whatever it is kids do outside, I was in my room exploring the foggy streets of Silent Hill, or being mercilessly picked on by SHODAN. The atmosphere, monsters, music — I instantly fell in love with it all. Over the… Read More


Adam Dodd
Apr 14, 2013 3:36pm
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GAMES
[Horror Declassified] A Look At Lighting In Horror Games

Welcome to Horror Declassified — here we’ll be examining mechanics, tropes and design philosophies that are common in the horror genre. Have something you’d like covered? Send us an email. Written by Matthew Ritter, @matthewmritter Lights. Camera. Darkness! Horror video games have always been, with very few exceptions, dark. No, I’m not talking about the… Read More


Adam Dodd
Apr 12, 2013 9:00am
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GAMES
[GDC 2013] First Impressions: ‘Pulse’

If you didn’t know, the annual Game Developers Conference took place recently in San Francisco and I was on-site for Bloody Disgusting (and for my own benefit, of course). This is the first of three features I’ll be writing on games I first played around with at GDC. Written by Hayden Dingman, @haydencd My initial… Read More


Adam Dodd
Apr 10, 2013 4:17pm
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GAMES
[Indie Horror Spotlight] ‘DreadOut’ Has A Very Persistent Mosquito

In this very special edition of Indie Horror Spotlight, it’s Adam vs. the Mosquito. Seriously. If there was a list of annoying video game bugs — the insects, not those of the technical variety — DreadOut’s mosquito would claim every spot on the list. That persistent creature followed me the whole time, and refused to… Read More


Adam Dodd
Apr 05, 2013 12:00pm
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GAMES
[Horror Declassified] A Look at Fixed Camera Angles

Welcome to Horror Declassified — here we’ll be examining mechanics, tropes and design philosophies that are common in the horror genre. Have something you’d like covered? Send us an email. Written by Matthew Ritter, @matthewmritter Last time we looked at tank controls, and this time we’re going to look at tank controls’ weird sister, fixed… Read More


Adam Dodd
Apr 01, 2013 4:00pm
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GAMES
[Premature Evaluation] ‘Dead Island Riptide’

If you’re aching for more cooperative zombie pummeling action, the Dead Island series has you covered. The first game might not have lived up to many fans’ expectations after seeing that heart-wrenching trailer, but it was still an incredibly fun post-apocalyptic RPG. Riptide promises more of what we loved about the first game, along with… Read More


Adam Dodd
Mar 31, 2013 9:00am
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GAMES
[Indie Horror Spotlight] ‘Homesick’ Combines ‘Slender’ And ‘Clock Tower’ With Terrifying Results

Welcome to the new and improved Indie Horror Spotlight! See that hologram behind you? THAT’S PART OF IT. Okay, no holograms, but that would’ve been cool, right? Unfortunately, that’s not within our budget. Until we get our hologram funding, you’ll have to sit back and enjoy this brand new edition of IHS. What makes this… Read More


Adam Dodd
Mar 30, 2013 9:00am
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GAMES
[Horror Declassified] An Examination Of Tank Controls

Welcome to Horror Declassified — here we’ll be examining mechanics, tropes and design philosophies that are common in the horror genre. Have something you’d like covered? Send us an email. Written by Matthew Ritter, @matthewmritter Ever had an in-depth conversation about a gameplay mechanic you know nothing about? If only there was a place that… Read More


Adam Dodd
Mar 23, 2013 9:24pm
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GAMES
11 Reasons You Should Have Played ‘Silent Hill: Origins’

Welcome to Games You Should Have Played. Where I attempt to shame you for not playing specific video games. Numbers don’t lie. Since the release of the original Silent Hill, the games have struggled to raise sales as the years have gone by. It’s a damn shame because it’s a great series. And for the… Read More


BurnTheBlueSky
Mar 22, 2013 7:00am
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GAMES
6 VERY Disturbing Moments In Video Games!

Video games have introduced us to some extremely memorable scenes over the years. We’ve seen a creature with a giant metal tetrahedron helmet take time away from stalking us so he could rape a mannequin, then it was our turn to be violated by a crazed psychic woman. When video games aren’t treating us like… Read More


Adam Dodd
Mar 20, 2013 8:00am
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GAMES
6 MORE Games And The Studios That Should Make Them!

A couple months back I listed a few horror games and the studios I’d like to see make them. A Silent Hill by DmC developer Ninja Theory? Yes, please. Resident Evil made by the studio behind Uncharted and The Last of Us? Don’t tell me that doesn’t get your nether regions aflutter with the possibilities…. Read More


Adam Dodd
Mar 17, 2013 8:00am
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GAMES
[Premature Evaluation] ‘The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct’

Zombies are big right now. Much like a real zombie apocalypse scenario, there’s no escaping them. They’ve shambled onto pretty much every facet of entertainment, and one of the brands that’s leading the undead hordes is The Walking Dead. So far, TWD has seen quite a bit of success in its transition from comics to… Read More


Adam Dodd
Feb 22, 2013 12:00pm
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GAMES
7 Men That Went Through Hell For Their Women!

It’s Valentine’s Day, and you know what that means. It means it’s finally time to take the plunge and ask out that lovely individual you’ve been stalking lately. It also justifies slipping love letters under the bathroom door while they’re showering or sliding one under their pillow while they sleep. It’s not creepy if it’s… Read More


Adam Dodd
Feb 14, 2013 6:00am
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GAMES
Let’s Face It, Dead Island’s DLC Sucked; Here’s How ‘Riptide’ Can Do Better

I’ve shared my love for Dead Island numerous times now. It had its issues, sure, but that didn’t keep it from being a highly addictive zombie game that was alarmingly easy to sink a lot of hours into, especially if you had a few friends to play it with. I’ve talked plenty already about what… Read More


Adam Dodd
Feb 10, 2013 5:17pm
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GAMES
6 Unforgettable Jump Scares In Video Games!

Let’s talk about jump scares. Not everyone likes them. In fact, ever since some of our favorite franchises took the inevitable plunge into action horror, jump scares have become the bane of many a horror fan’s existence. Dead Space has been criticized for relying on them too heavily, Doom 3′s abundance of monster closets were… Read More


Adam Dodd
Feb 07, 2013 7:00am
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GAMES
6 Horror Games And The Studios That Should Make Them!

Sometimes a fresh set of eyes can bring new and interesting perspectives. When you look at the same thing for so long, it can get difficult to see its flaws, and while this can be said for many things, it’s especially true for video games. Getting a fresh perspective can be a great way to… Read More


Adam Dodd
Jan 18, 2013 6:30pm