474: The Dark Origins of Horror Games - The Retro Hour EP474

474: The Dark Origins of Horror Games - The Retro Hour EP474

This week, we catch up with Richard Moss and welcome first-time guest Connor O’Keane, the creative minds behind the spine-chilling documentary series TerrorBytes. In this follow-up to our earlier chat with the TerrorBytes team, we explore the evolution of horror in video games, from lo-fi jump scares to controversial bans and accidental nightmares. Plus, why horror in games is more than just guts and gore, and what really makes a game scary…

TerrorBytes website: https://terrorbytesdoc.com/

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
35:09 - TerrorBytes Interview

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Show notes

Long Lost NES Populous Found: https://tinyurl.com/y434kfzw
Ghosts ’N Goblins Tribute Gladmort: https://tinyurl.com/ymr98anx
Krogharr – New Amiga Slasher: https://tinyurl.com/79xfph5p
Exploding PSPs Warning: https://tinyurl.com/mvj9msph


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409: Retro Gaming Christmas Quiz 2023 - The Retro Hour EP409

409: Retro Gaming Christmas Quiz 2023 - The Retro Hour EP409

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407: Cinemaware and MicroProse Reflections with Ed Magnin - The Retro Hour EP407

407: Cinemaware and MicroProse Reflections with Ed Magnin - The Retro Hour EP407

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406: Developing for the Atari Jaguar and The Love of Lisp - The Retro Hour EP406

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