Tag Archives: Video Games

You Now Prossess Dracula’s Ear – The Music of Castlevania II – Simon’s Quest

Say what you will about Castlevania II:  Simon’s Quest.  Yes the game has its fair share of flaws.  However, in the music department, the game really shines.  Kenichi Matsubara composed some pretty amazing music and the soundtrack stands out as one of the best in the entire Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) library.  The soundtrack alsoContinue reading “You Now Prossess Dracula’s Ear – The Music of Castlevania II – Simon’s Quest”

31 Days of Horror 2013 – Day 2

What happens when you mix half a cup of Twin Peaks, a quarter cup of Silent Hill with a quarter cup of Resident Evil and bring it to a rolling boil in the mind of auteur video game director Swery65?  You get Deadly Premonition. This open world, comedy horror hybrid is recognized by the GuinnessContinue reading “31 Days of Horror 2013 – Day 2”

10 Things I Would Have In A Monster Squad Style Tree House Horror Hangout!

Inspired by The Monster Squad, John Squires over at the must read horror blog “Freddy in Space”, asked the question:  “If you had your very own Monster Squad style tree house horror hangout, what types of things would you put in it?” Accepting John’s challenge, here for your consideration, are my 10 must have items.Continue reading “10 Things I Would Have In A Monster Squad Style Tree House Horror Hangout!”

“Sanitarium Massacre” – 80’s Style Slasher PC Game from Pig Farmer Productions

Neokalus Burr, a notorious serial killer, is caught in a violent and deadly home invasion. Shot nearly to death by the police, he is locked away in a state hospital for the mentally ill. Tonight, after 8 mute years staring at a wall, he escapes from his cell on a campaign of destruction and terror.Continue reading ““Sanitarium Massacre” – 80’s Style Slasher PC Game from Pig Farmer Productions”

famiCART! Video Game Cartridge Art Exhibition

Spawned from the “My Famicase” shows in Japan, famiCART! is an art exhibition featuring video game artwork created for imaginary Nintendo (NES) and Famicom titles. famiCART! is the brainchild of Alana Dunitz the Retro Gamer Girl and Nathan White of Video Games Are Rad fame. They’re accepting submissions through September 21, 2012, and will feature piecesContinue reading “famiCART! Video Game Cartridge Art Exhibition”

Resident Evil (PSX) Uncensored Opening vs. Censored Opening

Released on March 22, 1996, in Japan and known there as Biohazard, this is the full, uncensored version of the opening cinematic that was extremely cut when the game was released as Resident Evil here in the United States. Most notably the color was completely washed out making the intro of the US version blackContinue reading “Resident Evil (PSX) Uncensored Opening vs. Censored Opening”