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[Ghosts Of Gaming Past] A Review Of 'Cold Fear'

Games
Posted by Adam Dodd on September 12, 2013 @ 8:51pm
Category: Games / Reviews

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.

Written by T. Blake Braddy, @blakebraddy

There was a time when survival horror games ruled the earth, and Resident Evil was the franchise to aspire to be. 3-D environments seemed to match the mechanical limits those games aspired to, and being scared is always a good time. Resident Evil, specifically, touched off a whole horde of copycats and lookalikes, and some of them seemingly got lost in the deluge.
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10 Horror Games That Deserve Sequels!

Games
Posted by Adam Dodd on December 14, 2012 @ 7:00am
Category: Games / Editorials

I wish every horror game I enjoyed got a sequel. Even games like BioShock, which don’t really need sequels. If I like it, I usually want more of it, even if it’s only to see where a developer can take their series. Unfortunately, while the slate of releases might suggest otherwise (Black Ops II, Halo 4, Assassin’s Creed III, Resident Evil 6, etc.) it’s difficult for a game to get a sequel, especially in the midst of a new generation of consoles. The problem is studios need to make money, and unless the game has a substantial following or is accessible to a wide audience, potential for a sequel isn’t great.

If you’re reading this, then you’re probably a fan of the horror genre, so you’re undoubtedly aware that when it comes to accessibility, the horror genre (in video games, at least) isn’t exactly known for being welcoming to newcomers. Here are ten games that I think could actually sell well, if they’re given the second chance they deserve.
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17 Horror Games That Need to See the Light of Day

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on October 13, 2010 @ 6:08am
Category: Games / Videos

The video games industry is an unforgiving world where highly anticipated games can be canceled without warning, or even worse, they can be thrown into the dread video game limbo. The fate of those who find themselves in the latter category rarely survive, instead fans are strung along for years with the promise of a release until the game meets its inevitable fate.

MIAbanner 17 Horror Games That Need to See the Light of Day

Unfortunately, Development Hell strikes horror games just as often, if not more so, than other genres. The most likely cause of this is how shaky the genre is, where long in development titles like Alan Wake get great reviews and tons of hype before falling short in the sales department. Then there are titles like Resident Evil that breaks all expectations, and surprise hits like BioShock. So if there’s a game you’ve been looking forward to for some time, read on to see the fifteen horror titles we’re foaming at the mouth to get our hands on. READ MORE