20+ levels into Destiny and Aaron and Justin look back on their motivations to try to keep up in Destiny. How likely is it that they’ll be able to raid? Should they take a break? Can they find their own private loot cave? The Cursed Checkpoint is a topical video game podcast focused on discussions and… Continue reading
I am getting old. The grey hair is beginning to creep in. Quiet nights at home are preferable to drunkenly running around town. I don’t understand the appeal of teen-centric programming on MTV. I barely know how to use Facebook. And I think I’m getting worse at video games. I never thought this would happen… Continue reading
Justin and Ethan can’t stop talking about Blood Dragon, and this has inevitably led to a fresh look at open world video games. They try to construct the pitch for the ultimate sandbox game by looking at the lessons learned from the genre’s history. The Horrible Show – Join the editorial staff of HorribleNight.com as… Continue reading
Justin, Josh and Ethan dig deep to figure what makes for a truly memorable debut for a new video game franchise. From the highs of Resident Evil to the failures of Homefront which originals still stand above their sequels? The Horrible Show – Join the editorial staff of HorribleNight.com as they discuss a variety of… Continue reading
There are few other games that spark such an intense burning argument of indifference than the Call of Duty franchise. Oddly enough, I have less difficulty explaining the things I like and dislike about Call of Duty with people who don’t play video games versus some who happen to love games. I find that sad. Someone who… Continue reading
Lots of business adjustments as the new quarter gets rolling and Bungie says goodbye to Halo while Fez finally gets a release date. We were perhaps too hyped for Wrestlemania while cooler heads wrapped up our monthly focus on Gamecations. Every day we are on the look out for the most interesting news items in… Continue reading
I never imagined that a 2D side scroller could freak me out. There’s really not a whole lot one can do graphically to convey horror due to a limited color palette and a plane of view that doesn’t leave much room for creepy creatures to hide. Playing Corril Slayer has changed my view on the potential… Continue reading
Everybody already knows the rumors about video games potentially leading to violence or obesity, but the digital enterteinment medium can now add potential for meme infamy to the list as well. The name Griffin Kiritsy may not ring a bell, but after casually mentioning his interest in Halo to Reader’s Digest, his life was turned upside… Continue reading
Justin, Cole, Ethan, and Josh answer the important question about your favorite video game character pairings: Will they or won’t they? Zelda and Link, Samus and Metroids, Lance and Bill, and other couples you wouldn’t ask about. Send in your questions to ask@horriblenight.com or @TheHorribleShow The Horrible Show – Join the editorial staff of HorribleNight.com… Continue reading
Years ago, the name H21 was not a household name. As a matter of fact, it still isn’t. The point is not that I’m not famous (though I should be); the point is that beyond a few friends and my family, my H21 gamertag was unknown and nowhere to be found. I have been playing… Continue reading