Announcement: The Zero Brightness Network is Online

Announcement: The Zero Brightness Network is Online

Author: Ecstattic Studio October 12, 2022 Duration: 5:12
The first day of the rest of the podcast

There's a particular chill that runs down your spine when the lights go out in a game, a mix of dread and exhilaration that's hard to find anywhere else. Zero Brightness-A Podcast About Horror Video Games from Ecstattic Studio lives in that space. We don't just review the latest jump-scare fests; we settle into the unsettling atmosphere of horror gaming, from classic survival titles to the indie experiments that linger in your mind long after you've quit to desktop. Each conversation is a deep dive into what makes these virtual worlds tick-the sound design that raises your heart rate, the environmental storytelling that builds unease, and the mechanics that make you feel truly vulnerable. You'll hear us dissect the narratives that haunt us, celebrate the artistry behind the terror, and occasionally laugh nervously at our own in-game failures. This podcast is for anyone who finds beauty in the pixelated darkness and wants to better understand why we're drawn to being scared in a controlled environment. Join us as we turn the volume up and the lights down, exploring every shadowy corner the genre has to offer.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Zero Brightness - A Podcast About Horror Video Games
Podcast Episodes
Zero Brightness 141.2: Survival Horror is Maybe Bad? (Signalis pt. 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:43
Justin joins for a discussion of the various elements of Signalis, from the often frustrating survival horror elements to the stunningly well-realized aesthetic and design. We also discuss "daddy games," your mom's favor…
Zero Brightness 140: Halloween '22 Mixtape (Indie Horror Games) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:07
We played a bunch more indie games and curated a mixtape of short scares for you to check out. Games discussed include Nightmare of Decay, Bloodborne PSX, The Night is Darkening, You Left Me and Carbon Steel
Zero Brightness 138.2: Skeleton Meat Tray (Madison) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:39
Monica joins to talk the big seasonal indie horror hit Madison, a game that is equally engrossing and frustrating. We break down the over-the-top story as well as the heavily PT-inspired gameplay. We also match the game'…
Zero Brightness 138.1: P.T. Cruisin' (Madison, P.T., Visage) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:39
A few thoughts on the legacy of Hideo Kojima's PT and the development of First Person Exploration-Based Horror Games over the last decade - ahead of our review of Madison, coming later this week.
Ep. 137: The Horror of the Mundane (Fall '22 Indie Game Roundup) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:24
We play a bunch of sick indie games that all share a fixation on the mundane; twisting simple tasks like going to work, walking through a house, and grocery shopping into surreal and terrifying experiences. Spoiler warni…