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Opening a Discussion Portal Into ‘OXENFREE II: Lost Signals’ [Safe Room Podcast]

The concept of a standalone sequel feels like a relic of a bygone era. Sequels that co-exist within an established game world but can be enjoyed on their own. And as studios emphasize building franchises, sequels that are an immediate continuation of what came before it is almost entirely the industry’s standard approach. Color me […] The post Opening a Discussion Portal Into ‘OXENFREE II: Lost Signals’ [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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WWI Horrors in ‘Amnesia: The Bunker’ [Safe Room Podcast]

Frictional Games might be the most impressive modern horror developer out there. I am continually impressed by their ability to evolve their games narratively and mechanically while crafting equally enthralling worlds around them. From the dog days of Penumbra to the more refined Amnesia series and SOMA, Frictional has shown they aren’t a one-trick pony. […] The post WWI Horrors in ‘Amnesia: The Bunker’ [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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Exploring the Surreal Nightmare of ‘Paratopic’ [Safe Room Podcast]

Before listening to this week’s episode covering Paratopic, be sure to check out last month’s edition of The Inventory: Safe Room’s Review show! I will always cherish our (now) weekly segment Horror Bytes for broadening my horror palette. The experimental nature of bite-sized slices of horror allows for truly original experiences within the horror space. […] The post Exploring the Surreal Nightmare of ‘Paratopic’ [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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Is the Town of ‘Redfall’ Worth Saving? [Safe Room Podcast]

Upon the game’s release, I immediately bounced off Arkane Austin’s immersive sci-fi horror game, Prey. Chalk it up to misplaced expectations, but returning years later to cover it for Safe Room, I was rewarded with an experience I had fundamentally misunderstood and would later come to view its approach to game design as second to […] The post Is the Town of ‘Redfall’ Worth Saving? [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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A Pornstar Slasher, An Oddball Murder Mystery and More in this Month’s Horror Bytes [Safe Room Podcast]

Before diving into this week’s discussion on Horror Bytes, listen to last month’s edition of The Inventory: Safe Room’s review show, in which we discuss Dredge, Diablo IV Beta, Resident Evil 4 remake, and more! Welcome back to Horror Bytes, our monthly indie horror showcase, in which Neil and I each highlight four bite-sized indie […] The post A Pornstar Slasher, An Oddball Murder Mystery and More in this Month’s Horror Bytes [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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Cursed TV, a Xenomorph, and a Sinister Online Quiz Star in March’s Horror Bytes [Safe Room Podcast]

Before listening to this month’s edition of Horror Bytes, check out last month’s discussion on Atomic Heart, Resident Evil Village VR, and more! For this month’s edition of Horror Bytes, in which Neil and I each highlight bite-sized indie titles, we have a new crop of horror experiences to chat about that can typically be […] The post Cursed TV, a Xenomorph, and a Sinister Online Quiz Star in March’s Horror Bytes [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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A ‘Castlevania Homage’, Cursed ‘Animal Crossing’, and More In ‘Horror Bytes’ [Safe Room Podcast]

It’s our favorite time of the month, that being Horror Bytes: our monthly indie horror segment, in which Neil and I highlight several bite-sized slices of horror that can typically be completed in less than an hour. While some of these titles we’ll be discussing may be free, we believe it’s important to support the […] The post A ‘Castlevania Homage’, Cursed ‘Animal Crossing’, and More In ‘Horror Bytes’ [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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Horror Bytes: Cannibals, Caves, and Creepy Malls [Safe Room Podcast]

In case you missed our GOTY 2022 coverage, feel free to give those episodes a listen before the first 2023 edition of Horror Byres! Horror Bytes of the Year GOTY Part 1 GOTY Part 2 Safe Room is back for another year of conversing all corners of the horror gaming space! And what better way […] The post Horror Bytes: Cannibals, Caves, and Creepy Malls [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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Selecting Our Favorite Short Horror Games of 2022 [Safe Room Podcast]

Before diving into the first of our end-of-the-year coverage, listen to last month’s edition of The Inventory, Safe Room’s monthly review round-up. Between finalizing holiday plans, purchasing gifts, and compiling those dreaded (or delightful) end-of-the-year lists, we are officially in our mad dash to the end of the year! This year Neil and I started […] The post Selecting Our Favorite Short Horror Games of 2022 [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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Horror Bytes October 2022 [Safe Room Podcast]

Before diving into this month’s latest edition of Horror Bytes, check out last week’s episode with Jake Dekker on The Last of Us Part I (There’s also a bonus episode where we interview Immortality composer Nainita Desai). Happy spooky season, everyone! And what better way to kick off the scariest season of the year than […] The post Horror Bytes October 2022 [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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Horror Bytes: ‘Haunted PS1 Demo Disc: Spectral Mall’ Special [Safe Room Podcast]

Before diving into this week’s episode, be sure to give last week’s chat on Immortality a listen! Just because we’re a week or two behind our typically scheduled Horror Bytes post doesn’t mean we don’t have a hell of a selection to chat about for September! This month’s edition of Horror Bytes, in which Neil […] The post Horror Bytes: ‘Haunted PS1 Demo Disc: Spectral Mall’ Special [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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Killer Clowns, Paris Catacombs, and Haunting Folklore in This Month’s ‘Horror Bytes’ [Safe Room Podcast]

Before diving into this week’s episode of Safe Room, be sure to check out last week’s discussion on Netflix’s Resident Evil series! What better way to beat the heat than with some new indie horror games? For this month’s edition of Horror Bytes, in which Neil and I each highlight four bite-sized indie titles, we […] The post Killer Clowns, Paris Catacombs, and Haunting Folklore in This Month’s ‘Horror Bytes’ [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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Witches, Aliens, Reunions, and Ghost Hunting in Horror Bytes’ July Edition [Safe Room Podcast]

Before diving into the Horror Bytes July Edition of Safe Room, check out last week’s discussion on our Game of the Year (so far) picks! As it’s the beginning of the month, it’s time for Horror Bytes, our monthly segment in which Neil and I each highlight four bite-sized indie horror games that can generally […] The post Witches, Aliens, Reunions, and Ghost Hunting in Horror Bytes’ July Edition [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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Aquatic Found Footage Horror, Scissor-Wielding Maniacs, and More in the June Horror Bytes [Safe Room Podcast]

Before diving into this month’s edition of Horror Bytes, check out last week’s episode, in which writer Brandon Trush joined Neil and me to chat about Evil Dead: The Game! As we’re on the cusp of major AAA horror releases and what is surely a new crop of announcements, why not take a step back […] The post Aquatic Found Footage Horror, Scissor-Wielding Maniacs, and More in the June Horror Bytes [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Neil Bolt
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Interdimensional Radio Quiz Shows and Irish Witch Curses Feature in May’s ‘Horror Bytes’ [Safe Room Podcast]

Another month, another installment of Horror Bytes, the feature where Neil and I highlight eight free bite-sized indie titles that can be completed within an hour. With these monthly roundups, Neil and I strive to find a variety of experiences that push the boundaries and perception of what small slices of horror are truly capable […] The post Interdimensional Radio Quiz Shows and Irish Witch Curses Feature in May’s ‘Horror Bytes’ [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jay Krieger
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Safe Room Podcast: Shopping List from Hell and More in This Month’s Horror Bytes

While we may have missed last week, Neil and I are back with a vengeance for this month’s Horror Bytes! For April’s edition of Horror Bytes, in which Neil and I each highlight four bite-sized horror experiences, we’ve done our damndest to find a varied crop of spooky slices of horror. If anything, our picks […] The post Safe Room Podcast: Shopping List from Hell and More in This Month’s Horror Bytes appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jay Krieger
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A Sinister Family Secret, Backrooms, and a Haunted Video Platform Feature in This Month’s Horror Bytes [Safe Room Podcast]

It’s Horror Bytes Episode 3, and for the third installment of our monthly segment in which Neil and I cover bite-sized horror experiences, we have another unique crop of spooky slices of horror. Amongst this month’s picks, we have a spooky VHS police training video, a child uncovering their father’s dark secret, a surreal dinner […] The post A Sinister Family Secret, Backrooms, and a Haunted Video Platform Feature in This Month’s Horror Bytes [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jay Krieger
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Why ‘Vampire Survivors’ is 2022’s First Breakout Horror Game Hit

Looking at screenshots of Vampire Survivors, the first surprise breakout hit of 2022, it’s very easy to be completely confused by what you’re seeing. From a glance, you can clearly see the Castlevania inspiration dripping from every pixel, but that’s about it. Much like the bullet hells that inspire it, you can easily get lost […] The post Why ‘Vampire Survivors’ is 2022’s First Breakout Horror Game Hit appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Aaron Boehm
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Horror Bytes Episode 2: Surreal Tea Time and Petting a Dog in the Apocalypse [Safe Room Podcast]

Horror Bytes is back! It’s Horror Bytes Episode 2, and for the second installment of our monthly segment in which Neil and I cover bite-sized horror experiences, we’ve increased our number of picks from two to four games apiece. This allows us to produce a more substantial conversation and dissuade me from continuing to inundate […] The post Horror Bytes Episode 2: Surreal Tea Time and Petting a Dog in the Apocalypse [Safe Room Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jay Krieger