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Zero Brightness - A Podcast About Horror Video Games

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01:18:24

EP 44: Galerians

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2020/02/10

We're talking about the weird, often overlooked PS1 classic Galerians, one of the very few games that cops the late 80s/early 90s Japanese Cyberpunk/Techno Goth aesthetic (think Akira meets The Prodigy). We break down the many film and music influences on this genre as well as wax poetic about the joys of exploding heads with psychic angst. It's all tank controls and ornate chokers from here on in, folks! Tips For Starting

01:15:59

Ep 43: Clock Tower PS1 (aka Clock Tower II)

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2020/02/03

We tackle the PS1 Clock Tower sequel (sensibly titled Clock Tower II in Japan, annoyingly called Clock Tower in the US) and end up debating the merits of this contentious title. Is is a rare gem in the tiny canon of Argento-inspired games or is it complete and utter garbage?

01:12:25

EP 42: Echo Night

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2020/01/27

We're throwing it back to the original Echo Night game, which also happens to be the original Walking Sim. We discuss the many facets of this 1998 PS1 classic, from its forward thinking design to its super crusty controls - stopping along the way to discuss, among other things, why all From Software NPCs end their sentences with "Heh heh heh..."

01:11:19

EP 41: Paratopic & Claire (Indie Horror Rodeo Pt. 3)

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2020/01/20

We're back at the Indie Horror Rodeo, exploring a couple of games that made waves by combining vintage aesthetics with downright bizarre approaches to narrative and gameplay. Paratopic takes us on a disjointed, dystopian journey while Claire guides us to the heart of Silent Hill - by making us constantly check the map, of course.

01:35:28

EP 40: Devotion (Game of the Year Edition)

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2020/01/13

After pulling our punches in the Red Candle Games episode, we decided to circle back and go full tilt on discussing Devotion (2019). We leave no stone unturned and no spoiler unspoiled as we dissect the sadly de-listed Taiwanese horror masterpiece. Fair warning: Ali won't stop bringing up his shitty childhood and going on political rants. James is pretty well behaved, though, so that's a win. That Eurogamer interview: https://tinyurl.com/uvepktp That Reddit post: https://tinyurl.com/w4zmp9x

01:41:59

EP 39: Resident Evil 7

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2020/01/06

We pick apart the Resident Evil series' big, striking comeback/reinvention and find that it's a lot weirder and thornier than we remember.

01:14:19

EP 38: Best Of 2019

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2019/12/30

We discuss our favorite Horror games of 2019 and the best older Horror games we played this year. We also spend a lot of time talking about how bad all the "best of 2019" lists have been this year. Wait, another episode of effusive praise and uninvited hot takes? What a shocking twist ending to the year!

01:16:15

EP 37: Indie Horror Rodeo Pt. 2(Doki Doki Literature...

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2019/12/23

We dive into discussing two very meta, very weird indie horror games when we talk about Doki Doki Literature Club and IMSCARED. These games raise all sorts of questions, like: Am I on a list for playing these? Did I really get a virus? What the heck is an eversion? Answers to these questions and more await you inside! The Polygon article mentioned within: https://www.polygon.com/2012/11/14/3590430/dont-be-a-hero-the-full-story-behind-spec-ops-the-line

01:15:26

EP 36: Yume Nikki

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2019/12/16

16-bit month comes to a close as we tackle Yume Nikki, the bizarre and mysterious Art-PG game that I like so much that I named a band after it. We talk about its many strange quirks and weird characters, as well the heavy influence its had on the many internet-based horror stories, walking simulators and indie games that have been made in the years since its original release.

01:22:27

EP 35: Lone Survivor

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2019/12/09

16-bit month continues as we discuss Lone Survivor, the 2D Side-Scrolling Survival Horror game that - quite improbably - manages to incorporate heavy doses of all your favorite PS1 classics while introducing more modern survival elements and a whole bunch of commentary on mental health and violence. We also discuss Silent Hill and David Lynch, the game's two big influences - which we promise are relevant topics, we're not just looking for excuses to praise Yamaoka Senpai and Dave-kun.

00:39:52

Bonus: The Economics of Gamer Rage

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2019/12/05

To celebrate the 10th episode of our Patreon-exclusive bonus podcast Zero Brightness Plus, we decided to give everyone a taste! This is Episode 8, where we talk about Gamer Rage taking over the media and games culture. If you like what you hear, you can sign up at our Patreon to check out the backlog and get new episodes every Thursday.

01:13:37

EP 34: Zombies Ate My Neighbors (and Ghoul Patrol)

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2019/12/02

16-bit month rolls along with an absolute corker of an episode where we start talking about the classic 1993 horror-action game Zombies Ate My Neighbors and end up debating which dinosaur-themed retro action game most aggressively sexualizes its scaly, anthropomorphic hulks. In between all that? Only god knows.

01:28:03

EP 33: The Splatterhouse Trilogy

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2019/11/25

We discuss the original trilogy of Splatterhouse games, which brought the gruesome aesthetic of 80s shock-horror to the world of Arcade beat-em-ups. We chart this highly influential series' evolution from the rudimentary smashing of the arcade original to the surprisingly complex mechanics of the third, Genesis-exclusive title. Somebody cut Namco a check!

01:20:23

EP 32: The Suffering

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2019/11/18

We check out The Suffering, a much requested action/horror title from the heyday of the PS2. We discuss its many forward thinking ideas while trying to figure out if it's any fun to actually sit down and play.

01:34:47

Ep 31: Fatal Frame 2

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2019/11/11

We're back for more as we check out Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly aka the one where Tecmo really gets their shit together; a dark, cinematic upgrade to the original that creates a different kind of horror. We also talk ghostly pictures, bad ports, scared teens, Meat Loaf and a whole bunch more. It gets weird, in a good way.

01:34:44

EP 30: The Music of Silent Hill, Pt. 1

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2019/11/04

It's our 30th episode and we're discussing the music of Silent Hill! We dive deep into the influences of the artist behind these iconic tunes (Akira Yamaoka) as well as the finer points of these fantastic soundtracks. We also give you a heaping helping of music recommendations, with more to come in future installments. Playlist for all of our recommendations and references dropped in our Silent Hill 1 discussion: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4k6m8nDi9sC_7rqamiXPYH8NxvgBU7db

01:53:24

EP 29: Evil Within (with Cole Benson)

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2019/10/28

We're joined by our friend and fellow musician Cole Benson to tackle The Evil Within, a massive and bizarre horror game from the mind of Shinji Mikami. It's our Halloween special and *boy* is it special, with our conversation ranging from nuts and bolts game talk to figuring out what's inside the game's iconic green ooze and everything in between.

01:34:44

EP 28: Kuon

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2019/10/21

We're talking about Kuon, the From Software-developed PS2 game that has taken on mythical stature due to its rarity. We break down what it's like to actually play the game - a mix of asymmetrical storytelling, classic Survival Horror gameplay and rubbing bloody cloths on things. Grab your kimono and Clorox wipes, its' about to get nasty in here.

01:33:12

EP 27: Blasphemous

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2019/10/14

We drag ourselves through the Bosch-style hellscape of The Game Kitchen's new Gothic Metroidvania game Blasphemous and try to answer the big questions that it poses. We're talking mechanics, influences, dashing around with a giant sword, existential dread, pure frustration and giant evil babies - so you know it's gonna be a good time.

01:31:32

EP 26: Clock Tower (SNES)

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2019/10/07

We tackle Clock Tower, not only the first 16-bit game we've played for the show but THE 16-bit horror game - a work whose influence has been strongly felt in the genre despite its janky, uh, everything. We talk about its direct inspirations (Argento's Phenomena and Suspiria) as well as its many quirks, including a heavily randomized gameplay experience. You won't believe who we both accidentally killed! Just kidding, it's Lotte. It's always Lotte.

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