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Speculate Iterate: I’ll Talk About Doom 4 If You Won’t

12/12/2012
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by Ethan Moses in: Editorials

While I’m sure it pleased its specific demographic, I seriously hope Doom 3: BFG Edition wasn’t enough for you people. A better looking Doom 3 is good and all, but the fact it was the weakest of all the Doom games should leave you unsatisfied with your belly burning with the desire for a new opportunity to combat the forces of space hell with a diverse selection of gore shedding weaponry. Am I the only one having recurring dreams about [...]

Going Indie – The Horrible Show #310 Live

05/23/2012
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by Horrible JDevL in: Podcasts, The Horrible Show

Justin, Ethan, and Josh discuss the rise and the future of indie games while attempting to define what makes a game an indie game and the differences between large and small independent developers. The Horrible Show – Join the editorial staff of HorribleNight.com as they discuss a variety of entertainment-focused video game topics. This show was recorded live on Twitch.tv/HorribleNight. Live podcasts are featured monthly. Check out the archived video. Throughout May, Horrible Night will be Going Indie and featuring indie [...]

Can a Video Game Change Your Life?

05/03/2012
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by Cole Monroe in: Editorials

It seems to happen all the time. A musical artist releases a song that touches someone on an emotional level. Maybe that kid was contemplating suicide because he was being bullied but once he heard that song it changed his life. Perhaps you just lost your job and came across a book that changed your perspective on what career you wanted to pursue. Now you are a successful businessman, barely recognizable to the person who had lost their job only [...]

Game Time for the End Times – The Horrible Show #301 Live

01/11/2012
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by Horrible JDevL in: Podcasts, The Horrible Show

Justin, Cole, Ethan, Justin, and Josh aren’t too worried the predictions for 2012 as they have been training for the end of the world for years thanks to video games. They reveal the best games for keeping you alive after the end of days. Send in your questions to simon@horriblenight.com or @TheHorribleShow The Horrible Show – Join the editorial staff of HorribleNight.com as they discuss a variety of entertainment-focused video game topics. This show was recorded live on Twitch.tv. Live [...]

Taking Offense for Equality – The Horrible Show 111611

11/16/2011
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by Horrible JDevL in: Podcasts, The Horrible Show

In our attempt to point out the not so offensive portions of video games, Justin, Cole, Ethan, Josh, and Justin end up making the most offensive episode of the show yet. Monster profiling, floating heroes, crushed horses and others get their due. Send in your questions to simon@horriblenight.com or @TheHorribleShow This episode is a continuation of an ongoing editorial series on the site, Taking Offense. You can see an outline of the issues covered and related games in the notes [...]

Shiniest Objects: Tickets to a Gun Show

While there was plenty of post-PAX trailer and preview coverage, Call of Duty XP stole the headlines by the end of the week. When you are the biggest franchise around, you can do that kinda thing. We started the week out in space before ending up on a familiar go-kart track. How we got there we really aren’t sure, but part of it may be documented in the most recent episode of The Horrible Show. Every day we are on [...]

Hey! Watch! Rooster Teeth’s Video Game Inventories in Real Life

The world is full of sticklers, some of which take issue with the lack of realism in movies, television and even games. The science team at Rooster Teeth has taken it upon themselves to look into the real life application of gaming’s loose take on inventory systems. It goes without saying that hilarity does ensue. Sources Rooster Teeth on Youtube

I Learned Something Today: Doom

06/24/2011
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by Justin Lacey in: Editorials

Well, it finally happened. Hell is here and it is all our fault. No time to dwell on our mistakes, but what can you do when demons start pouring through portals? Me? I hid. I don’t mess with demons. Luckily, I found a bad ass marine carving a trail through the horde and I was able to learn the lessons of Doom. The Lessons of Doom Demons are beneficially noisy At least one demon can hack Energy weapons are safer than [...]

REPLY TO ALL: Reality Kills

02/24/2011
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by Horrible JDevL in: Cursed Activities, News

Maybe we are taking this a bit too seriously lately. But let’s face it, when things get real, gamers are better prepared for extreme situation than any subculture. When aliens with time controlling power-ups attack we will be right there on the frontlines, behind Ethan. So let’s face our fears and throw out the game scenarios out there that would frighten you the most if you were actually confronted with it in real life. Wizardtrain187 The scenario that frightens me [...]

Think of the Children: Games Aren’t Just for Kids

02/10/2011
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by Cole Monroe in: Editorials

When video games first grew in popularity, they were looked upon as children’s toys. Sure, there was a small pocket of adults that bought into the phenomenon when their favorite arcade classics were available on home consoles but society as a whole regarded video games as a child’s pursuit. This opinion lasted for many years, until those children grew up to be adults contributing to society at large, yet still playing and enjoying their video games. Game developers and publishers soon realized [...]