Video games are some of the most comfortable forms of escapism available at my fingertips. If I want to drive a taxi off a pier, I can play Grand Theft Auto. If I want to jump-kick a sightseer off a pier, I can play Sleeping Dogs. Seriously, the pier is just a dangerous place. In terms of actually exploring the unknown and discovering the discover-able, I’ve indulged in a couple of titles that let me venture into the deep down darkness on [...]
Well that was certainly one way to end 2012. Grimmy grew up a bit this year, adding over 20 new categories, and for the first time ever we livestreamed our games of the year selection process. Thank you to those of you that braved the argument marathon with us. We hope we didn’t get too much on you. If so, it shouldn’t take too much acid to get that off. Whether you can remember what happened or were just waiting [...]
Deliberations continue for The 2012 Grimmys. Justin, Josh, Ethan, and Aaron try to figure out if doing horrible things in video games should be fun as they hand out character awards, horror awards, 2011 awards, the best looking award, and more. The Horrible Show – Join the editorial staff of HorribleNight.com as they discuss a variety of entertainment-focused video game topics. This special episode is a part of The 2012 Grimmys, Horrible Night’s game of the year awards. This show was recorded live [...]
Our level of frustration is only matched by the few sharp moments of pure bliss that come from being one step ahead of the pure evil that this game is designed around. We love to hate you. Spelunky Spelunky is lucky that it looks and sounds so adorable. Cave adventures haven’t been this harrowing since The Descent, and those girls were lucky that they didn’t have a massive ghost stalking them when they were taking too long (in his opinion). [...]
When I get up around 2,000 words in an article, even my Top Ten Games of the Year, it starts to make Justin L. break out in hives. Pet dander, half of the edible material known to man, pollen, sunlight and a stiff breeze have the same effect, though, so it’s not a big deal. Still, with my record-breaking year in terms of games played, there were a few games that deserved mention either because I still feel the need to [...]
With this being the last year ever for Mayan ghosts to play video games, it’s only appropriate that we list our favorite games of the year once more. At first, 2012 didn’t feel all that grand to me. There were games I anticipated, but it’s not until I reflect back that I realize things were a little different this year. Some of my biggest winners came in smaller (and cheaper) packages. As 2012 marched forward, a number of my favorites [...]
I’ve died a lot this year. Hold on, let me clarify. Most video games follow a similar structure in that there are win states and fail states. A more accurate assessment is that I’ve failed a lot this year when it comes to gaming and that failure resulted in my avatar’s death. I’m talking about games with roguelike (in a broad sense of the term) qualities. Success in roguelikes demands carefulness, precision and a pinch of luck as one wrong [...]
I for one love a good bundle. Even if there’s a bit of a bundle overabundance of late or some individuals wish the name to be changed. Game Music Bundle 4 is now upon us, and having sampled a good portion of this stellar music selection this is a bundle of the highest quality. Just in case this is your first bundle of awesome indie game music, here’s how it works. Paying $1 grants you the 5 game soundtracks on [...]
The prototype for Broforce was pretty much a calling for our brothusiast, Ethan. He joins Free Lives’ Creative Director, Evan Greenwood, to discuss the game, the true definition of bro, how to survive the flying sharks of South Africa, and more. The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and interviews about a single video game, genre, news headline, or industry story. It features a rotating cast of up to 3 members of the Horrible Night [...]
Justin, Josh, Ethan and Cole all agree that it is no small feat when a game that’s designed to be hard comes out to be just a fun and memorable as its more forgiving cousins. They discuss the intricacies that separate the hard games from the cruel games. 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. [...]
