GAMETHING

End of Messages, Season 3

In which we try to process the experience of an entire season of simulators and find something clever to say.
Pippin takes one last stab at the Desert of the Real and life in the slow lane. David thinks simulators help us see ourselves through their imperfections. These, and other GAMETHINGS.–
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In which we introduce Season 4 of GAMETHING and reveal its theme. Turn off all the lights.

Alone in the Dark (1992)

In which we play Alone in the Dark (1992), a haunted house horror game that’s full of strange joys and scares.
Pippin is drawn to the green cosmic horror found through some double doors. David is bitten to death by spiders while quoting Jean-Luc Goddard. These, and other GAMETHINGS.
Alone In The Dark was developed and published by Infogrames in 1992.

Mirror Layers (2021)

In which we play Mirror Layers (2021), a series of traps, manipulations, and unreasonable monster roommates.
Pippin tries to protect the guttering flame of his fear. David futilely offers up his coaxial cables to the hateful creature trying to kill him. These, and other GAMETHINGS.
Mirror Layers was developed and published by Revolab and Ivan Zanotti’s MyMadnessWorks in 2021.

Anatomy (2016)

In which we play Anatomy (2016), a malevolent haunted house.
Pippin is still in the basement. David can’t stop hearing the screaming. These, and other GAMETHINGS.
Anatomy was developed and published by Kitty Horrorshow in 2016.

Who’s Lila? (2021)

In which we play Who’s Lila? (2021), a game that insists you take out the trash but must never look inside the bag.
Pippin tries not to smile. David can’t summon the daemon. These, and other GAMETHINGS.
Who’s Lila? was developed by Garage Heathen and published by Garage Heathen and IndieArk in 2021.

Resident Evil 4 (2005/2014)

In which we play Resident Evil 4 (2005/2014), taking the role of an impeccably coiffed action hero who doesn't know the meaning of fear.
Pippin thinks he’s developing ESP. David is collecting health power-ups for two like an expectant mother. These, and other GAMETHINGS.
Resident Evil 4 was developed by Capcom Development Studio 4 and published by Capcom in 2005. The HD remaster was published in 2014.

Sweet Home (1989)

In which we play two fan translations (2000, 2016) of Sweet Home (1989), an NES film-adaptation of Sweet Home (1989).
Pippin says the word “maggots” more than he ever thought possible. David reflects on emotional labour in horror games. These, and other GAMETHINGS.
Sweet Home was developed and published by Capcom in 1989.

Saturnalia (2022)

In which we play Saturnalia (2022) and must survive an unstable village stalked by an unstable mind.
Pippin is consumed by his thirst for revenge on Damiano. David hates being cooped up inside. These, and other GAMETHINGS.
Saturnalia was developed and published by Santa Ragione in 2022.