At this point you have read several Game of the Year lists from basically everyone. Therefore, I am going to keep my GOTYs short and also look ahead to 2013. Top 5 Games from 2012 5) The Unopened I wanted to utilize number five to recognize the 2012 games that are still sitting wrapped in their cellophane packaging. I have heard so many people talk about Assassin’s Creed III and Halo 4 that I can’t wait to rip into these [...]
I have been hiding something inside me since I started writing for Horrible Night. I have been hiding a secret that may not be very well-known. I may have even been hiding it from myself. I have been hiding that I love sports games. I play them for hours on end with no remorse. Early fundamentals My love affair with sport games started very early. The first sports game I remember playing is Arch Rivals in the arcade at the [...]
News recently leaked out that Halo 2 was in the process of getting an HD makeover, much like Halo: Combat Evolved last year. This rumor was, of course, later denied, but got me thinking about the benefits of remakes and reboots for a variety of reasons: They have been going on longer than we are willing to admit They can revitalize classic franchises They allow for gamers to play games they may have “missed” Games being remade isn’t something new. The [...]
Do you remember the Fez patch that reportedly was destroying saves for some players? Do you also remember that this patch was pulled shortly after being placed on XBL? Well, everyone rejoice because the save killing patch is returning! In a recent post on the Poytron site, Phil Fish declared that the save issues were only affecting 1% of the total population of gamers. He went on to say that the patch is more likely to affect saves that are [...]
I tend to be an observant person. I pay attention to what is going on around me and develop my opinions based on what I see. I especially enjoy observing what games the younger generations are playing. Sitting in an airport can teach you a lot about what kids are playing today. As it isn’t a trip to the airport until a kid runs into something because he is preoccupied playing a DS game. While on vacation recently, I discovered [...]
According to the Chinese calendar, 2012 is the year of the game delay. One of the many delays from this year was the previously unnamed South Park game that we now know will be called South Park: The Stick of Truth. Trey Parker and Matt Stone showed off their shiny game during the Xbox presser at E3, and we have a lot to talk about … First of all, no one destroys my favorite quiet redneck Colorado mountain town without [...]
On draft day, a lot of prospects were compared to the great football players of yesteryear. When we talk about the greatest football games of all time, nothing compares to Tecmo Super Bowl, a game released just a little over 20 years ago. Simple is best Tecmo Super Bowl is the gold standard when it comes to simple football games. The pure simplicity of Tecmo Super Bowl is what made this game so popular. Modern football games contain pages and pages of plays to select [...]
There are a plethora of websites online that specialize in reviewing and rating vacation destinations. When it comes to taking a digital or video game vacation there are no useful resources to assist in planning, which is why I have compiled a small list of classic digital vacation hot spots that you may (or may not) want to avoid. Throughout March, Horrible Night will be featuring articles on Gamecations Gamecations should be recognized as Federal Holidays Saving Spring Training Gamecation [...]
Never judge a book by its cover and never judge a game by the cover art. My initial opinions on Kingdom Hearts were 100% wrong. I thought the game would be corny and only kid friendly. My experiences with Kingdom Hearts have grown into a very tumultuous love affair. Throughout February, Horrible Night will be featuring articles on Gaming Crushes A Love Letter Game Character Fantasies are Dangerous Podcast: Will They or Won’t They? Until You Opened Your Mouth The [...]
There are periods where the indie genre commands attention. In 2011, the debut album Torches by Foster the People is nominated for Best Alternative Music album at the Grammys, The Artist won the Golden Globe for Best Picture Musical or Comedy (and is expected to receive many Oscar nominations), and a little game called Bastion made several top ten games of 2011 lists from traditional and non-traditional video game websites. In fact, NPR had three indie games in their top ten of 2011 (Bastion, Minecraft, and Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP). [...]
