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Game Review – Octodad: Dadliest Catch (Xbox One)

In Octodad, the player is in control of an octopus posing as a human man with a normal, human family. The gameplay largely revolves around the balance of keeping this charade alive while completing household chores, and evading his wife Scarlet’s increasing suspicion of her husband’s strange behaviour.

Horror Movie Review: Wish Upon (2017)

The concept of an unassuming object which grants wishes that come with a price dates back to 1902. The Monkey’s Paw is a short story by author W. W. Jacobs. In the story, three wishes are granted to the owner of the monkey’s paw, but the wishes come with enormous consequences for interfering with fate. If that at all sounds familiar it’s likely because the tale has been retold time and time again since. Wish Upon is the latest attempt.

Horror Movie Review: Hellraiser: Judgment (2018)

Hellraiser (1987), is one of the most iconic horror movies ever made. Since then the franchise has gone through some serious ups and downs. Unfortunately, more downs than ups. Hellraiser: Judgment is the 10th chapter in the seemingly never ending Hellraiser film series. It was released on February 13th, 2018 direct to video and via video on demand.

Game Review: Inside (Xbox One)

Remember Limbo? You know, that little Indie game that won some awards back in 2010. It’s been downloaded well over 3 million times as well, no big deal. Apparently, that game was something of a success. In 2014, Playdead announced Inside a spiritual successor to Limbo.

Top 10: Most Violent Moments In Video Games

Violence in video games, I love it and so do you. Where would the medium be today if it wasn’t for hardcore, unapologetic, blood-soaked, chainsaw wielding, up close and personal savagery? I don’t know the answer and I don’t want to know. Here are my 10 most violent moments in video games.