Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest

Moss Might Be The Slowest Doom Metal Band I’ve Ever Heard

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 05, 2013 @ 12:25pm
Category: Music / Images

Metal Blade Records doom trio Moss are gearing up to release their latest album Horrible Night on Apr. 2nd (pre-order here). The band comments, “We wanted to write something that would stand up over time…no disrespect to our earlier recordings – we feel the essence and atmosphere of those is still very much with us, but they were of a time and place that we’re no longer part of…” Below you can listen to the title track as well as see the album cover art and track listing.

Can we also just take a second to love the name of the album? It reminds me of Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest and the ever loved (at least by me) quote, “What a horrible night to have a curse.” God, I love that game. READ MORE

10 Overpowered And Ridiculous Video Game Weapons

Games
Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 03, 2012 @ 9:00pm
Category: Games / Editorials

Sometimes, when playing a game, I have to sit back and scratch my head because I suddenly realize that my weapon is not only absurdly overpowered, but is also a little bit on the ridiculous side. Like, laugh out loud ridiculous. Like, laugh out loud, point at the screen, call my pals and dish ridiculous. So I gathered some of my favorites and compiled a list of my 10 Overpowered And Ridiculous Video Game Weapons for all of you. Check it out below and let me know if I forgot any! READ MORE

The Voice Of Horror Issue 2: Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest

Music
Posted by JonathanBarkan on October 27, 2010 @ 11:28pm
Category: Music / News

Today brings the second issue of The Voice Of Horror, where I talk about the importance of music and sound in a specific horror title. In this issue I’m taking a look at a game that is very near and dear to my heart: Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest. Check after the jump for the article.





'The Voice Of Horror' banner was designed by Dead Pixel's Adam Dodd  READ MORE