There’s an increasing call for an almost cinematic perfection, especially among video games. Ideal graphics, voice-acting, simple but compelling gameplay. But some argue that this push for consistent Triple-A release robs games of their ingenuity and the artistry. In 2009, a game pushed the boundaries … Continue reading Macabre Month 2 Part X: Deadly Premonition (2009)
Since the mid-90s the Survival Horror giant, Resident Evil, has taken some innovative turns in its formula. Changing gameplay, setting, and a myriad of other components each iteration. As such, it has a rich and varied tableau of titles, with proponents and detractors from each … Continue reading Macabre Month 2 Part VIII: Umbrella Corps (2016)
Philosophers have been debating what is evil and what drives evil since the terms were given words. The immortal struggle against good is the underpinning of most of the human endeavour, and as such the underpinning of drama, and entertainment, from the most grounded to … Continue reading Macabre Month 2 Part VII: Clive Barker’s Jericho (2007)
Comedic Cockney Car Capers are about as British as Fish & Chips. The Italian Job being the undisputed lord and master, despite not receiving as much acclaim in the United States (although they did get a remake in ’03). In 2001, almost 40 years after … Continue reading The Italian Job (2001)
It has become the fashion recently when rebooting an acclaimed video game series, is to take their setting to the sea, Bioshock did this to great commendation in 2005 and in 2016, The Clock Tower series looking to find fresh footing on current consoles, took … Continue reading Terror from the Deep Part 2 – Nightcry (2016)
Adam West famously said “In the late ’60s, there were the three B’s… The Beatles, Batman, and Bond” and in 50 years, Bond has shaped the entire landscape of how people perceive both Britain and espionage. Over his 50 years run, James Bond has done … Continue reading 007 Legends (2012)
Destiny, the pre-designated path we all venture forth, but through greatness, we can live up, or exceed these limitations. In 1997 a prolific video game designer, who lived extravagantly to the excess had unlimited control and time to turn his vision to a reality, and … Continue reading Daikatana (2000)
