While waiting on the PC patch for Arkham Knight, I take a break to revisit the Asylum. It has been a few years, but the memory of the signature Batman games still burns bright. How does it hold up? What has Arkham Knight improved upon, and what has it forgotten? How did Joker pull off… Continue reading
Steam wanted all of the attention apparently as it stole all of the conversation this week. First with a big change, and then with the sale that everyone loves/hates. It was announcement week on Horrible Night with two events kicking off, but we also found time to offer plenty of advice. Last Week’s Headlines Valve… Continue reading
Do you ever run into the problem of having to many games at once? For example, there is a huge Steam sale. You buy 4 games for the price of $10. You have never played any of the games you just bought yet are interested in all four. How do you go about making the… Continue reading
Every once in a while we take a break from our REPLY TO ALL weekly discussions to instead have our writers point out something in the game industry that has captured their attention lately. Brandon (H21) I’m giving a shout out to zombie game developers everywhere. Every time I begin to think the genre is… Continue reading
It’s been a ridiculous fall so far and it keeps getting worse. But enough about this year. What Mega Release Holidays Season or Seasons stand out to you the most? Whether it was a console release or just a killer combination of games, which years were the best years and why? JP (JPizzle151) I will always… Continue reading
One of my most underrated experiences on the PS2 was the month I spent living out my thug life dreams in Def Jam: Fight for NY. The presentation layer of the game made me strangely invested in my created character. For some reason I got a huge kick out of pimping out my wardrobe and… Continue reading
Since everything is priced too high Justin, Cole, Ethan, Justin, and Josh put their collective lack of a single economics or business degree together to find a sensible modern pricing model for video games. Result? You paid too much for this. Send in your questions to simon@horriblenight.com or @TheHorribleShow Long Description Coming Soon Show Notes… Continue reading
I’ll admit it, I had my doubts that Captain America: Super Soldier would be able to overcome the negative reputation of set forth by most super hero games, let alone clear off the layer of filth that comes with seemingly all movie tie-in games. I’m happy to report that, by the end of my playthrough,… Continue reading
Empty out your change jar and scrounge up your stripper bills, it’s deal times again! Looks like this is going to be a super suit wearing, martial arts fighting, intergalatic shooting, underwater exploring, bundled, cape crusading, undead kind of week. Mute your cell phone and close the blinds, you’re going to be busy. Mr. Deal… Continue reading
Last year we were really excited for the release of the Scott Pilgrim vs The World video game. Amazing art style, great soundtrack, and influenced by one of my favorite beat-em ups, River City Ransom. However, playing SPVTW was a bit of a chore, and let’s face it, that whole genre needs some help. Ever… Continue reading
We are still several months away from the release of Batman: Arkham City (October 18th), but DC Comics is helping add to the excitement. A few weeks ago, the first of five companion comics was released, titled Batman: Arkham City (clever huh?). The comics lay out the story between the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum… Continue reading
It is no secret that we have some Batman fans in our midst and last week saw the release of the most revealing trailer yet for Batman: Arkham City. The Cursed come together this week to break down the trailer and see if it affects their anticipation for the game’s release in October. streetalchemist I’m… Continue reading