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Video Games, According to Horror Movies
The overlap of horror movie lovers and video game lovers is undoubtedly substantial, so it’s no surprise that filmmakers have repeatedly tried to appeal to that demographic. The results often range from hilariously wrong to mildly insulting, to the point where you’re not sure the creators even know what video games are When video games…
By Stacie Ponder Published October 26, 2017 -
It’s Never Been A Better Time To Love Horror Games
The Golden Age of survival horror games began in the mid-90s and ran for about a decade. Despite their often rudimentary graphics and dodgy gameplay, series like Resident Evil and Silent Hill explored B-movies and psychological horror in ways previously unfamiliar to gamers. Pick any “all-time best horror games” list, and chances are more than…
By Stacie Ponder Published October 24, 2017 -
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The Evil Within 2: The Kotaku Review
When we meet Sebastian Castellanos at the beginning of The Evil Within 2, he’s a broken man. The mind-bending events of the previous installment fractured his psyche. He blames himself for not being able to save his daughter Lily from a house fire, and his wife left him. He’s been booted from the police force…
By Stacie Ponder Published October 20, 2017 -
Friday The 13th‘s Big Update Makes The Game Feel New Again
For fans of all things Jason Voorhees, any Friday the 13th on the calendar is a time for celebration, and today is no exception. With a physical release on shelves today and free DLC for all players, the studio behind Friday the 13th: The Game is helping ensure that the campfires around Crystal Lake are…
By Stacie Ponder Published October 13, 2017 -
Scary Movie Recommendations For Horror Game Fans
What’s a fan of horror games to do when the final boss is vanquished and the credits roll but you’re not ready to say goodbye? What if you want the scary experience but you’re too tired to hold a controller and push buttons? The answer, my friends, lies in another form of entertainment: film. If…
By Stacie Ponder Published October 13, 2017 -
Resident Evil Games, Ranked (By Number Of Ports)
Resident Evil Revelations was released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One last month, with a Nintendo Switch version slated for November. If you’re thinking “This game again?” you’re not alone. In fact, the news got me a-wonderin’: which game in the franchise has been ported to the most platforms? How many Resident Evils exist out…
By Stacie Ponder Published September 28, 2017 -
Friday The 13th Patch Brings New Maps And Fresh Bugs
The latest patch for Friday the 13th The Game went live earlier this week on all platforms. It introduces smaller versions of the game’s three existing maps as well some new mechanics, graphical improvements, and a number of bug fixes. Unfortunately, it also introduces a slew of new bugs and glitches. The game’s current matchmaking…
By Stacie Ponder Published August 29, 2017 -
Great Horror Games Can Scare You No Matter Where The Camera Is
What’s the greatest horror game of all time? I’m willing to bet that your choice was a game with a first-person, or at least tightly-cropped, perspective. Horror relies on immersion to be effective, and a P.O.V. that puts you in the action will often enhance the experience. A new game from Polish development studio Acid…
By Stacie Ponder Published August 22, 2017
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