Aliens are almost as common an enemy in video games as zombies and Nazis. They are used constantly in a variety of games and genres and are sometimes even allies to the player. Aliens come in all shapes and sizes and often even throw in a healthy amount of mysticism into their respective franchises. However, … Continue reading Top 10 Alien Species in Gaming
Resident Evil Village left off on a pretty dour note as Ethan Winters crumbled (or exploded) into moldy dust and Chris, Mia, and Rose rode off into the the sunset before the credits rolled. There was a lot to take in and the ending felt a little like whiplash with all the things it was … Continue reading RE Village: Shadow of Rose | Backlog Review
It's impressive that a game that came out over 15 years ago still has such a cultural impact on people's relationship with gaming. Many people who grew up gaming in the aughts experienced the world of Rapture and were quickly swept away in its horrific tide. It's a game that did a lot right for … Continue reading Top 10 Moments in BioShock
Back in the year 2007, we were bombarded with fantastic releases such as Halo 3, Modern Warfare, Half-Life 2: Ep 2, and Portal. However, one always stood apart from the others in terms of what it was able to accomplish with its world-building, themes, and overall tone: BioShock. BioShock seemingly came out of nowhere and … Continue reading Revisiting BioShock | The Release That Made Games Art
Nearly three years ago, I played Resident Evil 7: Biohazard for the first time and I was blown away. It had been such a long time since a horror game actually filled me with dread and had me looking over my shoulder as I carefully tiptoed through its world. The mold-infested Baker family and their … Continue reading Resident Evil Village | Backlog Review
Resident Evil 6 left a sour taste in a lot of people’s mouths, and besides a few ports and handheld spin-offs, the series had been quiet for a long time. That is until Capcom announced the next iteration in the iconic series with Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. A Resident Evil they claimed was returning to … Continue reading Resident Evil 7: Biohazard | Backlog Review
Sometimes it takes only one scene in a video game to make us go to bed with all the lights on in the house. There is something so visceral about these creepy moments since we are forced to not only be a spectator, but a participate in the action. Games have a million and one … Continue reading Top 10 Scariest Scenes in Gaming
Bloober team is one of the most respected indie horror developers currently in the business. Their work on Layers of Fear skyrocketed their renown, so the countdown to The Medium was highly anticipated by many familiar with their work. The game was promising to have a unique dual-reality mechanic that would split the screen in … Continue reading Why “The Medium” Was a Missed Opportunity
We have finally arrived in spook-tober once again and that means another list of scaries to showcase. However, I decided to up the challenge and make this month’s list go up to 13 (I know, what a crazy change). As I was discussing this list with my brother I was reminded that people have different … Continue reading The 13 Scariest Enemies in Gaming
Villains, we love to hate them, and some villains are easier to hate than others. They are the driving force for the player to overcome adversity and relieve the world of this vile individual. But what makes a great villain better than any other evil antagonist? A good villain is going to give the player … Continue reading Top Ten Villains in Gaming
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