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Channel Zero Episode 4 Review: “Protect the Ship!”

Warning: This article contains mentions of murder and death. Weaving into Channel Zero‘s fourth episode necessitated answering some questions that root back to protagonist Mike Painter’s childhood. As the other side of the coin to episode 3 it spends time fleshing out…

Twelve Days of Horror: Stay Home, Get Spooked

Now, I know what you’re thinking. Why would I want to watch horror movies at Christmas? Okay, I kid, but if that is what you’re thinking, this might not be the article for you. Now that we’ve gotten past that part, I…

Channel Zero Episode 3 Review: “Want To See Something Cool?”

Warning: This article contains discussion of police violence and abuse of power, and spoilers for Channel Zero. Channel Zero‘s mid-season point marks a well-placed pivot toward the more human elements underlying its story. In doing so, it lends some needed gravitas to…

Quiet Forward Steps for Red Candle Games

Over the past handful of days, Taiwanese developer Red Candle Games has wed together two quietly announced but significant avenues for growth, following a period of seeming silence between February of this year and the present. Readers will likely recognize the developer’s…

Cadaver (2020) Review

Warning: This review contains pictures that aren’t suitable for all audiences. Well, heck: I’ve fallen down the proverbial rabbit hole of international horror again. This is an exercise that can take a little more warming up than usual. Oftentimes the traditions of…

“Deep Breaths” (Film) Review

Warning: This article contains a discussion of anxiety, panic attacks, and ableist language. Over the past several months, I’ve developed a real fondness for short films. Maybe it’s that they take a particular kind of skill to be successful with runtimes from…

Channel Zero Episode 2 Review: “I’ll Hold Your Hand”

Warning: This article contains discussion of mental illness, and images of blood. Last week, I wrote about some of the slightly stiff dialogue (or maybe it was the delivery) that marked Channel Zero’s first episode. As is often the case with fledgling…

The Pathless (PC) Review

Short version: I’m glad to say I was right about my early “warm fuzzies” about this title from Giant Squid. Having enjoyed Abzu, I didn’t think I could really go wrong here; but still, it’s a joy to see my hopes and…

Square Enix Commits to Permanent Work-From-Home Program

In an official release posted to Square Enix’s website the morning of November 25th, 2020, they expressed a new commitment to a permanent work-from-home model. This program would be extended to “all executive employees,” and would come into effect starting on December…

Channel Zero Episode 1 Review: “You Have to Go Inside”

First of all: I’m in trouble. My partner is sharing their Shudder library with me. I have so much new, old and in-between spooky material to watch now. This is a distress signal. Send help. Okay, I’m kidding, but now that we’ve…