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[Ghosts Of Gaming Past] A Review Of ‘Alone In The Dark’

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Posted by Adam Dodd on March 28, 2013 @ 1:32pm
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Welcome to Ghosts of Gaming Past — here we’ll be reviewing older horror games, classics and non-classics we missed when they were originally released. Have a game you’d like reviewed? Send us an email.

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The original Alone in the Dark predated the emergence of survival horror. While Resident Evil rightly takes the credit for popularizing the genre later that same decade, it owes much to the likes of Infogrames’ ambitious 3D title. Its influence, though arguably understated, still earned it its own page in the history books. Sixteen years later and unfortunately that dusty old page now seems like the best place for a series that failed to properly build on its own foundations.
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Can You Name Every Horror Game In These Minimalist Posters?

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Posted by Adam Dodd on March 23, 2013 @ 1:19pm
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I want to play a game. (read that in Jigsaw’s voice)

I have a bunch of minimalist horror game posters waiting for you after the break. What I’d like you to do is try and name every game in these posters just by looking at the gallery. Don’t click on any of the images, because doing that will expand them, revealing the full poster and the title of the game. This game is crazy easy to cheat on, but I trust you. So name as many games as you can in the comments below — Bloody Disgusting has spies everywhere, so I’ll know when you cheat — and HAVE FUN!
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6 MORE Games And The Studios That Should Make Them!

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Posted by Adam Dodd on March 17, 2013 @ 8:00am
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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.

Well, now I have even more horror games and the developers I’d like to see pick them up. Check out my picks after the break, and feel free to agree/disagree/offer your own pairings in the comments.
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6 Horror Games And The Studios That Should Make Them!

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Posted by Adam Dodd on January 18, 2013 @ 6:30pm
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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 make sure a series stays engaging, to keep it from becoming stale and predictable. Franchises like Resident Evil and Silent Hill have each had games developed by studios other than the one that created them, and while the results have been a mixed bag, some of these partnerships have led to incredible games.

With this in mind, I’ve compiled a list of six game developers that I think are universally great and matched them with a horror franchise I feel they could make an incredible game for. Check out my picks after the break, and feel free to comment with your own dream matches!
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Alone In The Dark Creator Wants An HD Remake

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Posted by Adam Dodd on March 12, 2012 @ 8:08pm
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Released in 1992, Alone in the Dark is notable for being one of the original survival horror games, before Resident Evil coined the term in 1996. The most recent game failed to reboot the series, despite some neat ideas like an on-person inventory, real-time damage, and some of the best fire effects ever. At a GDC postmortem, series creator Frédérick Raynal expressed interest in an HD remake, saying “I would love an HD remake one day and I hope it will happen, one day.” I hope it’ll happen too. It’s been too long since we’ve had a new Alone in the Dark.

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There really isn’t a reason the series shouldn’t get remade, especially since that seems to be the popular trend with older video games these days, including Shadow of the Colossus, God of War, Resident Evil, and Devil May Cry later this year. Now’s a pretty great time for something like this to happen, since this year marks the series’ 20th anniversary. So get on it, Atari. READ MORE

The Best Horror Game Of 2008, Voted By You!

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 02, 2009 @ 11:20pm
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Though it may be cliche’ to say, “well oh gee, I never though 2008 would be as good as 2007 for horror games” bla bla bla, well it was. Yes last year BioShock demolished the competition, but with the amount of epically amazing games this year, I think the race will be a little less 1 sided.

bestgame2008 The Best Horror Game Of 2008, Voted By You!

Last year there was a little “confusion” on what a “horror” game entails. Well, the games on this list are that that would reflect anything horror, sci-fi, bloody and or disgusting, gorey, thrillerish, creepy, aliens, ghosts, zombies, vampires, plain old really weird stuff, stuff that is outside of “normal”, there are no Marios in this list, no Call Of Dutys, these are the games people cringe at. The games some people are too scared to play. The games parents don’t want their kids playing. The games that we love here on BD.

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Alone in the Dark

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 28, 2005 @ 12:00am
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Edward Carnby (Christian Slater) is a private investigator specializing in
unexplainable supernatural phenomena. His cases delve into the dark corners of the world, searching for truth in the occult remnants of ancient civilizations. Now, the greatest mystery of his past is about to become the most dangerous case he has ever faced. With the help of his ex-flame, archeologist Aline Cedrac (Tara Reid), and his bitter rival, government agent Richard Burke (Stephen Dorff), Edward Carnby is about to learn that just because you don¹t believe in something, that doesnt mean it cant kill you. ALONE IN THE DARK is based on the best-selling Atari videogame series.