Opinion: What’s The Scariest Game Of All Time? (Part Two)

Continuing his quest to crown the most terrifying game ever made, horror enthusiast Mark Butler spent another nail-biting night in the company of games so frightening they should come with a health warning. Following a fresh bout of shocks, freak-outs and full-on breakdowns, he once again reports on the harrowing experience… Last month I spent an entire night playing through some of the most nightmarish horror games ever created. And it’s... Read More

Opinion: Top Ten Terrifying Video Game Moments

When gaming gets it right, it does horror better than any other medium out there. But just what are the most terrifying video game moments of all time? Horror enthusiast Mark Butler picks out the best. NB. This article contains spoilers. While researching and writing a book on the history of video game horror last year, I was eager to seek out, and in many cases revisit, some of the most frightening moments in the history of the medium. In my opinion,... Read More

Mad Mack: The Trouble With Sandbox Games

With the aid of eye-catching graphs, partial nudity and very harsh language, Dave ‘Mack’ McConkey explores the frustrations and drawbacks of the Sandbox gaming genre. I have a problem with sandbox games. Many players like the total freedom they are offered in a sandbox, and can’t wait to get out there, pile a hundred cars up and then blow them all to shit. These players derive significant joy from dicking around and trying to break... Read More

Opinion: The Art Of Horror Games

Great horror games can be atmospheric, intense and downright terrifying, but Mark Butler argues that their highly-sophisticated qualities also prove that video games are a genuine and powerful artform.  In recent times, a great debate has raged among cultural commentators over whether video games can be considered art. Those who claim they can, and should, have been quick to cite the powerful storytelling and visual design of BioShock, the laugh-out-loud... Read More