Until recently, open world games had ironically gotten painted into a bit of a corner. The complete freedom of gameplay was limiting the games themselves. It seemed like the genre was going to give way to more linear and focused games that were easy to create year in and year out. However, game designers have… Continue reading
POSTS TAGGED : borderlands
Gaming Cynic: Most Games are Disappointing
Gaming Cynic – I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. My usually jovial self will be taking a mental health day. Instead, I’ll be looking at everything in my life through a half empty glass. I’ll get over it, but my pissy mood wants to burn some bridges first. Ok,… Continue reading
Gearbox Shows Class in Eulogizing Deceased Fan
Last night, Destructoid reported a story that literally reduced me to tears, but in a good way; even now, I’m sitting here with a little bit of a lump in my throat. We, as a community and as a site, spend a lot of time griping about the crap we have to deal with from… Continue reading
REPLY TO ALL: The Memories of Christmas Past
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
REPLY TO ALL: Gut Check on Upcoming Releases Fall 2011
Joined by our friend Brandon (H21) from InGamingWeTrust.com we want to know what you know. Between E3, Gamescom, and PAX there has been plenty of new info on upcoming releases, this week let’s talk through any recent changes to your must buy or will not buy lists and what made you change your mind? Ethan (Wizardtrain187)… Continue reading
Meanwhile… We’re Losing the Fight
Meanwhile… we’ve actually been playing games. Each week we recap our recent gaming experiences and tell you what we’re looking forward to, so you can use your time more wisely than we have. Those backlogs are about to get some company, we are all running out of time before the game releases start hitting us hard… Continue reading
Meanwhile… 2006 Called
Meanwhile… we’ve actually been playing games. Each week we recap our recent gaming experiences and tell you what we’re looking forward to, so you can use your time more wisely than we have. The Justins head off to Seattle to play with the future, but until then our games are all about the past. Unless of… Continue reading
16-Bit Glory – The Horrible Show 082411
In celebration of the 20th birthday of the SNES, Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh relive their favorites, their mistakes, and guilty pleasures of the 16-bit era. From Yoshi’s Island to multiple Jurassic Park games one thing is certain, Ethan sucks. Send in your questions to simon@horriblenight.com or @TheHorribleShow Long Description Coming Soon Show Notes Cast:… Continue reading
Gamer’s Journey: How I Shot my Way to Fallout 3
I think it’s safe to say that most of us favor a particular genre in our gaming. The well-rounded gamer may enjoy them all, but even he/she has that specific type of game that just gets him excited for more. For me, it’s shooters. Stick a gun in my hand and slap on a first-person… Continue reading
Meanwhile… Another Falls Out
Meanwhile… we’ve actually been playing games. Each week we recap our recent gaming experiences and tell you what we’re looking forward to, so you can use your time more wisely than we have. Coop surprises all of us with adding a bit of depth to his shooting routine, Ethan gets lost in space, and Cole finally… Continue reading
Video Game Pricing – The Horrible Show 081711
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
Horribly Awesome Deals of The Week: A Mortal Crysis
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