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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357: The Best of 2022 in Retro Gaming - The Retro Hour EP357

357: The Best of 2022 in Retro Gaming - The Retro Hour EP357

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356: Repairing & Maintaining Your Retro Collection with Mark Fixes Stuff - The Retro Hour 356

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355: Retro Goal & New Star Soccer with Simon Read - The Retro Hour EP355

355: Retro Goal & New Star Soccer with Simon Read - The Retro Hour EP355

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354: Might and Magic & Medal of Honor with Tim Lang - The Retro Hour EP354

354: Might and Magic & Medal of Honor with Tim Lang - The Retro Hour EP354

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353: EA Sports Games with Happy Keller - The Retro Hour EP353

353: EA Sports Games with Happy Keller - The Retro Hour EP353

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352: Guitar Hero & Rock Band - The History with Mike Dornbrook - The Retro Hour EP352

352: Guitar Hero & Rock Band - The History with Mike Dornbrook - The Retro Hour EP352

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351: Infocom: The Inside Story with Mike Dornbrook - The Retro Hour EP351

351: Infocom: The Inside Story with Mike Dornbrook - The Retro Hour EP351

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