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The Future of Horror Gaming – BAFTSS Horror SIG Panel
CategoriesHorror Cinematography and Design Horror Game Design

The Future of Horror Gaming – BAFTSS Horror SIG Panel

Posted on31 January 202530 January 2025

This week, I had the honour of chairing a panel discussion for the British Association of Film, Television, and Screen … Continue ReadingThe Future of Horror Gaming – BAFTSS Horror SIG Panel

Dynamic Weather: Amplifying Atmosphere in Horror Games
CategoriesHorror Cinematography and Design Horror Game Analysis Horror Game Design

Dynamic Weather: Amplifying Atmosphere in Horror Games

Posted on10 January 202522 January 2025

Dynamic weather systems have revolutionized the interactive world of video games. Weather is bigger than us, it has no sympathy … Continue ReadingDynamic Weather: Amplifying Atmosphere in Horror Games

Top 5 Horror Game Mechanics Every Designer Should Know
CategoriesDesign

Top 5 Horror Game Mechanics Every Designer Should Know

Posted on18 October 202422 January 2025

In the world of horror games, mechanics are the building blocks that create tension, fear, and a sense of unease … Continue ReadingTop 5 Horror Game Mechanics Every Designer Should Know

Horror Game Science
CategoriesHorror Game Science

Horror Game Science

Posted on27 September 202422 January 2025

Even though we have only been talking about the genre on this blog for 3 weeks now, I think we … Continue ReadingHorror Game Science

The Haunting Evolution of Horror Games
CategoriesHorror Game History

The Haunting Evolution of Horror Games

Posted on20 September 202422 January 2025

Horror games have long grabbed the attention of  players with the mix of fear and fascination that they generate, in … Continue ReadingThe Haunting Evolution of Horror Games

A Journey into the Dark Corridors of Horror Gaming: Exploring the psychological appeal of horror games
CategoriesHorror Game Analysis

A Journey into the Dark Corridors of Horror Gaming: Exploring the psychological appeal of horror games

Posted on13 September 202422 January 2025

Exploring the psychological appeal of horror games. … Continue Reading >A Journey into the Dark Corridors of Horror Gaming: Exploring the psychological appeal of horror games

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