We dive into the history of horror games with Dan Richardson, the producer of 'TerrorBytes,' a new documentary that charts the rise of horror in video games from the flickering screens of the '70s to the immersive experiences of the mid-2000s. Tune in for a journey through the golden age of chills and remember the games that turned our playtime into fright time.

TerrorBytes: https://www.creatorvc.com/terrorbytes
Dan Drambles Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanDrambles

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Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
43:39 - TerrorBytes Interview

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Show notes:

A new full-size Amiga console set for 2024 release: https://tinyurl.com/bddfedwf
John Romero to release new Doom episode, Sigil II: https://tinyurl.com/2d8twj5h
The first dog speedrunner to debut at AGDQ 2024: https://tinyurl.com/bdhjpuar
TZXCassette: A 'Universal Cassette Emulator' for retro computers: https://tinyurl.com/44uys9ab
Fanmade Jaguar Port of Mortal Kombat announced: https://youtu.be/Qqo4xKq2Fnc