Opinion: Ten Terrifying Games You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

Hallowe’en is fast-approaching, and it’s the time of year when ‘greatest horror game’ lists overwhelm the web like an inevitable avalanche. But if you’re after something a little less obvious for your All Hallows Eve celebrations, how about some fantastic fright-frests that slipped under the radar? Here, Mark Butler takes a look at ten cult-classics that demand your attention… If you’re bored of revisiting... Read More

Opinion: Great Games To Play This Halloween

Turn out the lights, crank up the volume and get ready to scare the hell out of yourselves. Hallowe’en is nearly upon us, and we have some devilish suggestions for both classic games and indie chillers to get you in a suitably freaked-out mood. Whether you want to enjoy a week of mind-blowing terror in the build-up to All Hallows Eve, or a night of intense dread on the occasion itself, here’s a selection of some of the best titles to check... Read More

Opinion: All Hail ‘The Rad Brad’ – King Of The YouTube Walkthrough!

His name is Brad. He’s Rad. And his blind video walkthroughs of games such as Dead Space 2 and Amnesia: The Dark Descent are monstrously entertaining. Mark Butler salutes the YouTube sensation – and his rapidly expanding collection of catchphrases. It’s two in the morning on a mid-week work-night, and for the last four hours I’ve been watching a guy I don’t know wise-crack, freak out and indulge in random but hilarious... Read More