Previously: Petscop. There’s a special kind of horror that draws on our sense of nostalgia — horror that takes the things we loved the most as kids, that made us feel safe and loved, and turns Continue Reading > about ‘Tattletail,’ Why Mama Was Banned, And The Hellishness Of Nostalgia
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The Weird Part Of YouTube: ‘Petscop,’ Haunted Video Games, And The Candace Newmaker Theory
This new feature on The Ghost In My Machine draws its name from the title of a creepypasta story. Unlike the pasta, however, TGIMM’s “The Weird Part Of YouTube” isn’t going to focus on gore or videos Continue Reading > about The Weird Part Of YouTube: ‘Petscop,’ Haunted Video Games, And The Candace Newmaker Theory
Creepypasta of the Week: “Misfortune.gb”
Previously: "Trick Or Treat." Although most creepypastas eventually find their way to — or even originate from — the Creepypasta Wikia, “Misfortune.gb” is one of the few pastas I know of that Continue Reading > about Creepypasta of the Week: “Misfortune.gb”
Creepypasta of the Week: “NES Godzilla Creepypasta”
Previously: "The Gallery of Henri Beauchamp." The first thing you should know about the "NES Godzilla Creepypasta" is that it's long. Really long. It's probably one of the longest pastas that Continue Reading > about Creepypasta of the Week: “NES Godzilla Creepypasta”
The Best Horror Video Games I’ve Played Recently, March 2016 — And Why They’re Worth Your Time
I'm rather fond of video games. I don't always have a ton of time to play them these days (hi there, adulthood), but I do love it when I get the chance to sit down with a good one for a few hours. Continue Reading > about The Best Horror Video Games I’ve Played Recently, March 2016 — And Why They’re Worth Your Time
Creepypasta of the Week: “The Theater”
Previously: "Annie96 Is Typing..." “The Theater” is one of the first creepypasta stories I ever read. I have no idea who wrote it; I also don’t know how long it’s been floating around the Internet, Continue Reading > about Creepypasta of the Week: “The Theater”
‘Night Terrors’ Augmented Reality Smartphone Game Has the Potential to Be All Kinds of Amazing
By now, you guys have probably already heard about Night Terrors — but just in case you haven't, here's the basic rundown: Currently crowdfunding on Indiegogo, Night Terrors is an augmented reality Continue Reading > about ‘Night Terrors’ Augmented Reality Smartphone Game Has the Potential to Be All Kinds of Amazing
Creepypasta of the Week: “Come Follow Me,” The Original Lavender Town Syndrome Tale
Previously: "Psychosis." (CW: Suicide, child death.) Creeypasta loves video games. And within the larger genre of video game pastas, Pokemon-specific stories make up a huge subgenre. “Lavender Continue Reading > about Creepypasta of the Week: “Come Follow Me,” The Original Lavender Town Syndrome Tale