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‘The Medium’ is a terrific mashup of psychic lore and Lovecraftian nightmares [Game Review]
8
3 years ago

‘The Medium’ is a terrific mashup of psychic lore and Lovecraftian nightmares [Game Review]

Polish game developer Bloober Team has been making indie horror hits for years now. Starting with the critically acclaimed Layers of Fear, the studio quickly made a name for itself. …
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‘Gaia’ is a masterfully shot creature feature full of fungus and frights [SXSW Online 2021]
6.8
3 years ago

‘Gaia’ is a masterfully shot creature feature full of fungus and frights [SXSW Online 2021]

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I’m not a religious person, but I believe finding faith in Mother Nature is a solid concept. After all, as the debut trailer for Jaco Bouwer’s Gaia states in a tense and timely monologue: “she was here long before apes began dreaming of gods.” But what if you knew God was real? What if you knew where she lived? Would you live your life differently? For Barend and his son, Stefan, the answer is a resounding “yes.” 
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‘Survivor Song’ made me eat my feelings
4 years ago

‘Survivor Song’ made me eat my feelings

There’s an age-old question – what is the quickest way to get from point A to point B? Usually, the answer is a straight line. However, author Paul Tremblay (Head …
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The Evil Within [Game Review]
7.8
10 years ago

The Evil Within [Game Review]

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In 1996 Shinji Mikami changed video games as I knew them. Up until that point – games had made me laugh, smile, throw my control down in rage, etc – but …
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