The interactive element inherent to video games means that, unlike most other storytelling mediums, the person experiencing the story is usually the main character. And since...
The technology required to make video games is finally widespread and easily accessible enough that game development is no longer monopolized by the same handful of...
I’ve never been a fan of warm weather, but when it gets so cold that you need four layers of clothing just to be able to...
I’m generally against the celebration of Easter Eggs in media, as focusing on fan service and references instead of narrative can be a very reductive way...
Executing an effective scare is remarkably similar to telling an effective joke, though the punchline usually ends in screams instead of laughs. This genre overlap is...
Despite being commonly associated with superhero stories, modern comic books have been promoting some of the most unique voices in all of horror fiction for years...
It wasn’t that long ago that horror fans were claiming that the zombie genre had become boring due to overexposure in popular culture. However, the overwhelming...
Something is inevitably lost whenever a story is translated from one medium to another, but something can also be gained when storytellers focus on different aspects...
It’s impossible to quantify the influence that James Cameron’s Aliens had on the gaming industry. From inspiring enemies in everything from Ecco the Dolphin to Contra...
As temperatures drop and the scenery changes around the northern hemisphere, it’s only natural for folks to take a moment to contemplate the chilly beauty and...
Everyone has a different definition of a “perfect movie”, but regardless of your specific criteria for perfection, I think we can all agree that John McTiernan’s...
From Counter-Strike to Cry of Fear, some of the most innovative gaming experiences out there have their origins in the video game modding scene. After all,...
Ancient cave paintings often depict herds of prehistoric animals as witnessed by primitive humans, and photographers were taking pictures of cats almost as soon as the...
We’re all aware of how video games have evolved over the years, but not very many gamers discuss how our expectations surrounding them have changed as...
I spent an embarrassing amount of time during the 2000s just sifting through video game bargain bins in search of hidden gems. That’s why I’m fairly...
It’s not very difficult for movie monsters to outshine their human co-stars in genre films. After all, it takes good writing and believable performances to make...
As a life-long fan of Found Footage, I’ve learned that the genre is usually at its best when divorced from the over-the-top narratives that we...
From Guillermo Del Toro winning an Oscar for 2022’s Pinocchio to Wes Anderson applying his unique style to Fantastic Mr. Fox, there have been plenty of...
Scary movie marathons are only one small part of celebrating the Halloween season. After all, from spooky fast food items to over-the-top decorations, the horror genre...
The best way to find interesting movies has always been through relatable tastemakers. Be it through direct recommendations from friends and family or maybe a nerdy...
Having grown up in a deeply religious (and anti-horror) family, I was always fascinated by the forbidden thrills of Halloween parties. Unfortunately, by the time I...
Though he’s best known for introducing goth aesthetics to suburbia (as well as making mainstream audiences take Batman seriously again), Tim Burton got his start...
The re-popularization of FMV games and choose-your-own adventure movies is one of my favorite trends from the past few years. After all, modern technology has made...
For a symbol that’s often regarded as the true mascot of the Halloween season, it’s strange that pumpkins aren’t the focus of more horror movies –...
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