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A few years back, Master's claimed (via insolence) that I wasn't widely known across the internets for my horror mastery. He then suggested I stuck to pony sims. From that day forward, I disregarded my promising reviewing career in horsy games and decided to OUT HORROR REVIEW the hell out of him instead.

As far as I am concerned, I’ve left him in my dust. The best he’s come up with in the last few years is an attempt for the awful, awful AMY. Ha! Is that what’s passes for scary in Canada? I recently stumbled across this forgotten slur, and decided to use it as an awkward intro for one of those reviewing tourneys we used to do back in the day. Remember those? Perhaps this throwing down of the gauntlet will prompt my arch nemesis out of his shadowy corner to prove me wrong.

If not, maybe it’ll give the rest of us something do.

I propose we all write a video game review, that’s based around horror. This can mean anything from Silent Hill to Cotton. Resident Evil 1 to, eh, Resident Evil 6. These reviews will be judged by a panel of expert judges (who have yet to be confirmed) and awarded scores out of 100. Perhaps the eventual winner will be awarded somehow – who knows! The worst they can claim is bragging rights for winning 100% of the tourneys made in 2013.

Interested applicants, eventual deadline and judge pledges go below. Dancing zombies and man eating plants to follow.


DEADLINE: 30/8

JUDGES:
MYSTERY JUDGE X
MYSTERY MASTERS

THE DEAD POOL:
Resident Evil 2 -- WQ
OD -- Silent Hill HD
Metriod II -- Pickhut
Silent Hill 3 -- EmP

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Sweet! I've got some horror games lined up that I've wanted to play for years. I guess now I can start on them sooner rather than later.

[Eating EmP's brain] probably isn't a good idea. I mean... He's British, which means his brain's wired for PAL and your eyes are NTSC. - Will

Ah ha ha ha ha! Well, what I should probably do is try and pass off The Line as horror and kill two birds with one, er, Compact Disc. But if that doesn't happen I will probably tackle Silent Hill 2 instead. If I get the time, sigh. I'm working almost 12 hours a day now.

Note to gamers: when someone shoots you in the face, they aren't "gay." They are "psychopathic."

Think I'll finally try out F.E.A.R

Mobius 1, engage...

I'll find something to review for this.

You exist because we allow it. And you will end because we demand it.

I will play something. Even if half my review is my half-arsed justification as to how this game or that is "really" horror.

I'm not afraid to die because I am invincible
Viva la muerte, that's my goddamn principle

I guess I'll enter, too.

I head spaceshit noises.

I've lined up one judge -- who might just be THE GREATEST JUDGE WHO EVER LIVED THAT WASN'T ENGLISH. If no one else is interested in being the second judge by the start of the new month, then I shall join them, making the greatest panel since, like, ever. If someone else wants the slot, then I shall join the dead pool. The deadline is thus set for 30/8. Sign ups will remain upon throughout.

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Cool. I've got a quick question, though, and this would be for everyone. Will there be bonus scoring based on how horrifying your horror title is? Or are the parameters intentionally loose to hopefully spark more interest?

Speaking of, I'm surprised Joe hasn't signed up yet...

[Eating EmP's brain] probably isn't a good idea. I mean... He's British, which means his brain's wired for PAL and your eyes are NTSC. - Will

I’m not sure, though probably not. The issue I had with the extra points is that it lends itself better to certain criteria than others. For instance: it works really well with an obscure tourney because the idea of obscurity is less subjective. When I tried the scale for a horror tourney last time around, the extra scores were very sporadic. I mean, I won anyway – of course I did – but, still.

When I know either way, I’ll make note. If anyone has any preferences, feel free to chime in.

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I legit forgot that there were forums here. The fake twitter and annoying Disqus thing have done well to relegate these ol' boards to the background. And to find a reviewing contest sign-up topic on the forums?? It's like it's '07 again.

By the way, I suspect Joe is busy with something lame... something fatherly.

I don't have to prove I'm refined - that's what makes me refined!

What's that, Marc? You say you feel an unceasing need to take part in this? So be it; I'll add you to the list.

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"I legit forgot that there were forums here. The fake twitter and annoying Disqus thing have done well to relegate these ol' boards to the background."

I'm looking forward to Venter's defensive comments on the matter... when he remembers there are forums here.

I can avoid death by not having a life.

I check the forums daily, Jerec. There's no reason for me to be defensive. People have taken to using Chatter more than they use the forums, but the forums are still useful in some instances.

"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." - John F. Kennedy on reality

"What if everything you see is more than what you see--the person next to you is a warrior and the space that appears empty is a secret door to another world? What if something appears that shouldn't? You either dismiss it, or you accept that there is much more to the world than you think. Perhaps it really is a doorway, and if you choose to go inside, you'll find many unexpected things." - Shigeru Miyamoto on secret doors to another world2

Just so long as we're all agreed that Disqus has been the abject failure we all knew it would be.

But this is not the place. If the topic needs expanding upon, perhaps it will be worthwhile to open this discussion up in its own forum.

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I have set up a thread here for any discussion relating to concerns you might have with the site. Feel free to post there, and let's do like EmP suggested and limit our discussion in this thread to the awesome horror reviewing tournament project. Thanks!

"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." - John F. Kennedy on reality

"What if everything you see is more than what you see--the person next to you is a warrior and the space that appears empty is a secret door to another world? What if something appears that shouldn't? You either dismiss it, or you accept that there is much more to the world than you think. Perhaps it really is a doorway, and if you choose to go inside, you'll find many unexpected things." - Shigeru Miyamoto on secret doors to another world2

Yesterday, I purchased the game which I will review.

I'm not afraid to die because I am invincible
Viva la muerte, that's my goddamn principle

It's Britany's Dance Beat again, isn't it?

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I should have mine done later today, I hope. Otherwise it'll be earlier in the week.

[Eating EmP's brain] probably isn't a good idea. I mean... He's British, which means his brain's wired for PAL and your eyes are NTSC. - Will

And here's my entry for the contest. Who else will join me? :D

[Eating EmP's brain] probably isn't a good idea. I mean... He's British, which means his brain's wired for PAL and your eyes are NTSC. - Will

Mine will be up tomorrow, I'd guess. Working on it today, but it's going a bit more slowly than planned. Need to get my thoughts organized a bit better, I think.

I'm not afraid to die because I am invincible
Viva la muerte, that's my goddamn principle

Rob Has Entered The Arena

Silent Hill HD Collection, peeps!

I'm not afraid to die because I am invincible
Viva la muerte, that's my goddamn principle

My entry.

Almost forgot to post because sickness snuck up on me out of nowhere.

I head spaceshit noises.

Top post updated -- entry's review links are live. Tourney closed.

Please send me the results when you are done judging, dear judges, and I'll wrap it up from there.

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