There I was, going about my daily life about to head home and spend some time with my family before playing an hour or two of my favorite new video game. I decided to catch up on the news of the day, in particular, gaming industry news, when I came across an article that changed my entire world and self perception. I’ve been comfortably defining myself as a gamer ever since I knew that the label existed, but I’ve been [...]
For many of us, the current generation of consoles is just the latest in a long line of video game platforms that we’ve owned. In the near feature, our current systems will be replaced for the new kid on the block. 20 years from now we might look back with fond memories of all the great games we played (and wrote about). It’s been 20 years since I sold my first console to buy my next. I’ve had to give [...]
Dear Horrible Night, As I understand it, this month is all about gaming regrets. And I’d love to join in and share my feelings about games I’m sad I missed out on or games I wish I liked, except I’m not a whiny, moping child. Throughout January, Horrible Night will be featuring articles on Gaming Regrets. Rage Friendly Zombies Indie Games Podcast Throwing Out Old Consoles A Real Gamer Budget I suppose that might have come across as a little [...]
Justin, Ethan, Cole, and Josh channel Lil’ Justin, Ethan, Cole and Josh to give them some cold, hard advice about their video game choices over past console generations. Give Sega a try, buy a Game Boy, give up on Final Fantasy, and other words to live by. The Horrible Show – Join the editorial staff of HorribleNight.com as they discuss a variety of entertainment-focused video game topics. Throughout January, Horrible Night will be featuring articles on Gaming Regrets. Rage Friendly [...]
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). [...]
Years ago, the name H21 was not a household name. As a matter of fact, it still isn’t. The point is not that I’m not famous (though I should be); the point is that beyond a few friends and my family, my H21 gamertag was unknown and nowhere to be found. I have been playing on the Xbox and Xbox 360 consoles for more than 6 years now, and it took until 2008 playing Left 4 Dead before I took the [...]
I found myself dealing with a conundrum this past holiday season that only obsessive gamers with steady cash flow and extremely generous relatives ever have to deal with; I didn’t know what game to play. I know, first world problems, etc, etc. Don’t worry, I’m not emotionally unstable as a result, so save the STFU for the Facebook profile of someone devastated over the Kardashian divorce. Throughout January, Horrible Night will be featuring articles on Gaming Regrets. Friendly Zombies Indie [...]
