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In Defense of iOS Games – The Cursed Checkpoint #201

01/24/2013
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by Ethan Moses in: Podcasts, The Cursed Checkpoint

Ethan and Matthew discuss the importance of iOS titles in their gaming diet and why the supposed “time killers” have made their lives more pleasurable. 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 writing staff and/or video game industry professionals. Episode Background The rest of the Horrible Crew keep making [...]

Dungeon Defenders Celebrates 1st Anniversary with DLC and Sales

10/17/2012
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by Brandon Coppernoll in: Headlines, News

Dungeon Defenders was released only a year ago. It seems like more than that with the sheer amount of content its produced and the hours of entertainment I’ve immersed myself in. When I was perusing the Steam store yesterday I came across a massive sale on Dungeon Defenders content. Naturally, I clicked on it to find more and more did I find! The “Dungeon Defenders Anniversary Pack” is free on Steam for the next two weeks. What I nice gift. Usually at birthday parties I have [...]

Orcs Must Die! 2 ‘Family Ties’ DLC Releases Today

09/26/2012
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by Brandon Coppernoll in: Headlines, News

One of our favorite anti-orc games in the world, Orcs Must Die! 2, releases its second booster pack today on Steam. We can’t stress enough how important it is to slay some orcs, and we can’t stress enough that there will be new ways and places to do it. The new “Family Ties” booster pack is the second released by Robot Entertainment. It features three new maps, some new endless mode conversions, new weapons, costumes, and even a new enemy. Orcs Must Die! 2 [...]

Orcs Must Die 2 Booster Pack Adds Killable Fire & Water August 29th

08/27/2012
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by Justin Lacey in: Headlines, News

Well, Orcs Must Die! 2 has almost been out for a full month at this point, and if you are like me, you have to wonder what Robot Entertainment is doing over there. I mean, it took a whole nine months for us to get a sequel, those lazy bastards. I may have too many levels to finish and I’ve barely scratched the surface of the leaderboards and endless mode, but I could really go for some new OMD2 content. I’m just [...]

Plants vs Zombies 2 Wants Revenge on Your Petunias in Spring 2013

08/20/2012
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by Justin Lacey in: News

I may go as far to say that Popcap has created the most endearing video game zombies, so even my zombie fatigue couldn’t stop the smile from creeping across my face when I read that Plants vs Zombies 2 is headed our way next “late Spring.” Need more details? Well aside from including “Hordes of New Plant and Zombie Types and Mulch More” all I have is the my personal conjecture that Plants vs Zombies 2 will most likely be [...]

Orcs Must Die! 2 Video Reflex Review: I See You Trappin’

08/15/2012
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by Ethan Moses in: Reflex, Reviews

Orcs Must Die! by Robot Entertainment received almost universal praise for its satisfying blend of action and tower defense. However, the people cried out for more. They wanted more traps, more weapons, more orcs and most importantly, more players. Orcs Must Die! 2 is their answer. In this Reflex Review, we’ll show you the new additions to OMD! 2 and the much anticipated co-op. This video is intended for an mature audience as our commentary is not kid-friendly: For more [...]

Iron Brigade Assembles on Steam on August 13th

08/07/2012
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by Justin Lacey in: Headlines, News

Double Fine must get worried about its downloadable titles getting lonely if they are exclusive for too long. It looks as though Iron Brigade has been called up to join its cousins on the PC. Costume Quest and Stacking made the leap last year after being XBLA exclusives, so its nice to see our favorite downloadable game from Double Fine’s foursome get the chance to find some new players on a different platform. Iron Brigade will be available on Steam [...]

Cheap and Dirty Gamer: Monsters TD Must Stand for Tragic Destruction

03/22/2012
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by Ethan Moses in: Editorials

I wouldn’t go as far to say that I have a PhD in the field of tower defense games, but if the History channel ever did a special on the genre, I’d most likely be interviewed sitting in front of an ornate bookshelf (I’d have to borrow the books and bookshelf, of course). However, throughout the many years that I’ve been playing tower defense games, I’ve never run into a scenario quite like the one I faced in Monsters TD, a game [...]

I Learned Something Today: Dungeon Defenders

11/04/2011
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by Ethan Moses in: Editorials

Home ownership is a huge component of the “American Dream” but that dream can quickly melt into a nightmare if one sits idly by while society’s worst plan ways to encroach on one’s personal space. Contacting your local home security expert is a great first step, but the safety of you, your family and all the cool crap you’ve collected over the years is dependent on making home defense the most important mission relating to the maintenance of your humble [...]

Kid and Play: Plants vs. Zombies Co-op with my Son

Today I’m introducing a new series to IGWT: Kid and Play. No, it’s not about the visceral Chucky doll, it’s about getting involved as a parent with your child in video games. I’m sure adult gamers have visions of playing co-op with their children much like most dads seem to envision playing catch in the backyard. Over the weekend I took some time to play Plants vs. Zombies on our Xbox 360 with my 5 year old son, and I loved [...]