July 4, 2004

I Like Graphs

I’ve added a new graph to the statistics page. This one shows the breakdown of horror games across platforms. Check it out!

July 2, 2004

Nebula: Echo Night English Release Confirmed

Thanks to Josh for pointing me toward the new Echo Night: Beyond Official English Site. Echo Night: Beyond is the American title for the horror-on-the-moon title Nebula: Echo Night, and the third game in the Echo Night series. According to the site, the game will be released in North America on June 27th.

June 29, 2004

Resident Evil Series Profiled

IGN.com has posted a lengthy profile of the Resident Evil Series, culminating in a preview for Resident Evil 4. Check it out!

June 27, 2004

Site Update: Alone in the Dark

Thanks to forums member Innominatus for pointing out that Alone in the Dark (the original) actually came out on 3DO, qualifying it for the Quest. I’ve added an entry in the list and a bunch of screenshots for this classic game. Check it out!

UPDATE: I’ve also added Juggernaut to the list. Thanks again, Innominatus!

June 22, 2004

Official Ghost Hunter Site

Thanks to forums member Endaso for the link to the new Ghost Hunter official web site:

http://ghosthunter.namco.com/

Looking pretty neat. Check it out.

June 22, 2004

Message Policy

I’ve decided to announce my feelings about the public boards I maintain on this site. I am absolutely against censorship, and I will not erase messages on the basis of profanity alone. However, I will erase messages that have no constructive value. The boards are intended for discussion and opinion, but I won’t tolerate messages along the lines of “user x sucks!” If someone posts an opinion about a game that you do not agree with, please respond in a clear manner. Simply calling them names is a useless practice, and is a good way to get your message erased. Anyone making racist, sexist, or otherwise bigoted comments will be permanently banned.

If you want to get into a fight, use the forums and contain it to its own thread. Don’t waste the rest of the world’s time with flames.

If you have questions about this policy, please drop me a line.

June 21, 2004

Silent Hill Impressions

Now that Silent Hill 4: The Room is out in Japan, the big online sites are weighing in on the game. Both GameSpot and IGN have previews, with IGN’s being the better of the two.

In its first couple of hours, Silent Hill 4: The Room provides enough creepy moments to disturb even those who think they’ve seen it all on the horror gaming screen. It’s not scary — at least not so far; it’s just strange, gruesome and chilling enough that we’ve been unable to take our eyes off it.

June 21, 2004

What The Hell?

New images have been posted by The Magic Box from Silent Hill 4. The game came out in Japan on Thursday the 17th, and sold almost 19,000 units on the first day.

June 16, 2004

Silent Hill 4 Extras Revealed

Insert Credit has the scoop on Silent Hill 4 additions:

A different sort of audio CD is being included with the japanese release of Silent Hill 4: The Room. This time it’s to be a series of horror stories by Ryuzai Sadamizu (?), set to original music by the creator of the OST. Sadamizu is, according to the itmedia report, a living national treasure. This CD is not currently planned for release outside of japan.

Hopefully the Western versions will include something similar.