It’s easy to become jaded with pumpkin art, so it’s no surprise that it took a video game for me to sit up and pay a bit more attention this season. I saw the image below of a Tetris pumpkin and thought that it was a “cute idea.” Then, I scrolled down to find a video where people were actually playing Tetris on the pumpkin – Pumpktris! The damn stem is a joystick. Not only that but the game itself [...]
Net Heads is ready, the featured games are announced, all that is left is for you to reserve your spot at Horrible Night Out and for you and your friends to come join the Horrible Night staff this Saturday August 4th at 8pm for a fun and relaxed night of gaming with some healthy competition on the side. Who knows maybe you’ll win something, find a new gaming buddy, or discover a new place to play your favorite games. Spots [...]
Horrible Night Out is all set for its returns to Net Heads this Saturday at 8pm. Stations are filling up so be sure to RSVP on Facebook to reserve your spot today. Horrible Night Out is a relaxed gaming event where adult gamers can socialize with their friends and meet others from around the area. You never know when you might meet your next co-op buddy, guildie, or friendly nemesis. Net Heads offers a comfortable and casual environment to enjoy PC and [...]
Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters is coming to Indianapolis and Justin, Cole and Josh have Tetris on the brain. From classic NES Tetris to today’s versions the cast discusses the influence that Tetris has had on them and their other favorite puzzle 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. View the archived video. [...]
The Horrible Show Live returns on Tuesday July 10th at 8:30pm EDT. Join us live on Twitch.tv/HorribleNight where you can ask questions and interact with our cast in chat as Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh break apart the lasting effects of Tetris piece by piece in preparation for this month’s Indy Film Fest screenings of Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters. Get a shout-out on the air by submitting an On the Spot question to ask [at] horriblenight.com. Since it will be Tuesday, [...]
Most notable video games have their champions. The true arcade classics are even known to have active leaderboards and high scores getting toppled on a yearly basis. However, when it comes to arguably the most played video game of all time, Tetris had gone two decades without a true master. Horrible Night is proud to be a sponsor of the Indy Film Fest screenings for Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters - “A documentary about the search for the world’s greatest Tetris [...]
I love my pet cats Scuffles and Snuggles, but am well ware that they are basically idiots when it comes to participating in human activities. Fortunately for me, they understand this too and stick to licking their private parts and sleeping. Some animals, however, aren’t quite as self-aware and continually embarrass themselves by attempting act like people. As the following clips will demonstrate, this is never more evident than when animals try to play video games. Look at this monkey playing [...]
The industry is spent, and we should all take time to recover before the ceremonial month of patting ourselves on the back for good gaming. EA did manage to confuse us, while Skyrim teased the beginning of its flood of awards, and Nintendo bounced back with tried and true franchises for the 3DS. Here at the Night we had a little bit of everything from dinosaur kings to handheld reviews to PC advice. Every day we are on the look [...]
We like to think Justin, Justin, Josh, and JP are good guys, but they do have villainous aspirations. From Dr Wily to Dracula, the crew discusses their lists of which video game villains they’d like to play as the most. Send in your questions to simon@horriblenight.com or @TheHorribleShow Show Notes Cast: Justin L, Justin G, Josh, JP Guide: 00:51 – Show Intro and JP Intro 06:00 – Game Industry Shout-Outs 18:44 – On the Spot Question 27:37 – Five Fight: [...]
This week’s REPLY TO ALL tries to involve our significant others into our gaming lives. If the fate of the world required you to play co-op with your significant other, what game would you choose and why? Be on the lookout for a special uninvited guest who drops the drunken hammer. Rob (Robeque) My significant other is not a gamer by any means. I think I might go with Viva Pinata. That way we are just building a garden together… [...]
