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Digital Nightmares

Digital Nightmares

By The Game Crater

Welcome to Digital Nightmares, where one lucky host gets to choose their nightmare. Each month one of us is the victim, and the other three will be killers. The killers play and bring a nightmare, a recent-ish horror game created in the last several years. The killer must explain the game and convince the victim in three minutes to play it without saying the title. After everyone has gone, the victim chooses a nightmare, and the winning killer gets a point, and in the next episode, we play the winning game.
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Searching through the Darkness: Stigmatized Property

Digital NightmaresJul 15, 2022

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01:15:11
Fear and Hunger 2: Termina

Fear and Hunger 2: Termina

As Erik's pic from this week, this time we are discussing the brutal RPG-maker horror game Fear and Hunger 2: Termina. Journey with us into the depths of depravity this dismemberment-based turn-based combat game has to offer.

Mar 29, 202401:03:18
Terrible Traditions, Kafkaesque Hotels, and Abandoned Islands

Terrible Traditions, Kafkaesque Hotels, and Abandoned Islands

Three new terrors are coming your way in the latest episode of Digital Nightmares. With Erik as the victim, we pulled together three horrifying new games.


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Mar 10, 202401:07:13
KinitoPET

KinitoPET

We're hopping back on the haunted PC train with the 4th wall-breaking horror game KinitoPet. As the pick from last week, prepare to sit back and enjoy a detailed discussion on this glitchy horror curiosity.


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Feb 26, 202455:23
Pool Tables, Steamboats, and Digital Pets

Pool Tables, Steamboats, and Digital Pets

With Max as the victim, Dan, Jaz, and Erik have selected three new terrifying horror games for him to choose from. We also discuss Silent Hill: The Short Message, Another Code Recollection and Persona 3.


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Feb 11, 202401:01:07
Lethal Company

Lethal Company

Welcome back to the third season of Digital Nightmares! As the winner of last year's season, Erik chose the bizarre horror co-op extraction game Lethal Company for our opening discussion.


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Jan 28, 202453:02
Juice Galaxy and the Finale

Juice Galaxy and the Finale

In the final episode of the season, we are tallying up our points and discussing the bizarre pick from last week: Juice Galaxy. Listen in to find out the winner in this season of Digital Nightmares.


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Dec 23, 202301:09:35
Underwater Wombs, Snow Dogs, and Juice

Underwater Wombs, Snow Dogs, and Juice

As the year's final round, it is up to Erik to decide on the last pick of the year. We have three new spooky games and more than a few surprises.


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Dec 10, 202359:56
Test Test Test

Test Test Test

This time, we are discussing the corporate existential horror point and click, Test Test Test by Mojiken Studio, of A Space for the Unbound fame. Prepare for a deep dive into its ARG elements, intense puzzling, and themes of this nihilistic groundhog-like experience.


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Nov 27, 202359:43
Haunted Cabarets, Oppressive Offices, and Lonely Watchtowers

Haunted Cabarets, Oppressive Offices, and Lonely Watchtowers

This week, we have three new indie horror suggestions for Jasmine to chew on. As we near the end of the season, who will take the point? Who will be crowned the season two champion !? Listen in to learn about some unique horror games and goofy sidetracked discussions.


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Nov 12, 202359:49
Amnesia the Bunker

Amnesia the Bunker

Happy Halloween! In this special episode, we are celebrating the holiday with a discussion on Frictional Games' latest entry in the Amnesia franchise -- Amnesia: The Bunker. (**Spoilers**)


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Oct 31, 202301:08:21
Your Spider

Your Spider

This time we discuss fuzzy friends and killer clowns in Your Spider, Dan's choice from last week. In this horror game, you and your pet spider must outwit terrifying bosses and solve devious puzzles.

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Oct 22, 202357:09
Hidden Object Violence, Surfing the Web, and Furry Friends

Hidden Object Violence, Surfing the Web, and Furry Friends

This week Dan is the victim and has three terrifying games to choose from. Listen to discover more about this bizarre selection of games and which one we'll be playing next time.


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Oct 08, 202301:03:48
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

Happy Halloween Season! For our first October special, we discuss the 1995 horror/science fiction point-and-click classic I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream.


Content Warning: Brief discussion of SA


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Oct 01, 202301:07:05
Killer Frequency

Killer Frequency

This week we're discussing Max's pick from last week: Killer Frequency. In this choices matter disk jockey simulator, we found ourselves operating as a small town's last defense from a long-dead serial killer.


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Sep 17, 202355:24
Disk Jockey Mayhem, Nothing but Doppler, and Haunted Mansions

Disk Jockey Mayhem, Nothing but Doppler, and Haunted Mansions

Three spooky game suggestions, one decision; which game will Max choose for the next episode's discussion?

Sep 04, 202346:33
Bramble: The Mountain King

Bramble: The Mountain King

Dive into our discussion on Erik's pick from last week: the dark cinematic platformer -- Bramble: The Mountain King.

Aug 21, 202301:06:45
Silent Hills of the present and Nordic Nightmares

Silent Hills of the present and Nordic Nightmares

With Erik in the victim seat for this week, listeners are sure to be in for some truly spooky, strange games. Listen to the end to find out what nightmare he chooses and what we'll be playing next time.


Recommended Games: Resident Evil 4 Remake, Pikmin 4, and Oxenfree 2 Lost Signals

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Aug 06, 202301:13:19
Saturnalia and the Spooky Maracas

Saturnalia and the Spooky Maracas

This time we played and discussed the folk horror 3D-person spookfest Saturnalia!

Jul 17, 202301:08:49
Scary Italians, Tests, and Platforming

Scary Italians, Tests, and Platforming

Jasmine is back and is our victim for this week. Max, Dan and Erik have brought three new nightmarish games, from visual novels to inventive takes on classic survival horror. Follow us @diginightpod on Twitter for episode updates and news and make sure to rate and share the pod.


Jul 02, 202357:03
Go Go Hamster Chef and the Boogeyman

Go Go Hamster Chef and the Boogeyman

This week we are back with Dan's pick from last time, Go Go, Hamster Chef, a deceivingly cute but devilish horror game. Along with the game, we discuss the recent release of The Boogeyman, the latest Steven King short story film adaptation.


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Jun 19, 202347:59
Zombies, Hamsters, and More Doom WADs

Zombies, Hamsters, and More Doom WADs

With Dan as our victim, we have three new nightmares to bring to the table: everything from PSX Zombie goodness to inventive twists to the classic Doom formula, listen in for a terrifying selection of horror games and plenty of goofs.


Jun 04, 202359:20
Yandere AI Girlfriend Sim

Yandere AI Girlfriend Sim

As Erik's pick from last week's suggestions, we delved into this innocuous yet devilish game and got a first taste of how AI, like ChatGPT, can be implemented in games.


Discussed Media: Yandere AI Girlfriend Sim, Mass Effect Andromeda, Ju-on, Discover My Body, Escape: The Endless Dogwatch, and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

May 21, 202351:30
Alien Anatomies, Abandoned Ships, and AI Yanderes

Alien Anatomies, Abandoned Ships, and AI Yanderes

This week we have three new terrifying horror games for Erik to choose from this week!


Media Discussed: Pulse, Evil Dead Rise, Mystery Games and more

May 07, 202301:05:34
Frog Detective 2 and More Resident Evil 4 Remake
Apr 23, 202357:15
Mystery Game Fever
Apr 09, 202301:03:34
Resident Evil 4 and Dispatch - From Upcoming Blockbusters to Indie Horror Gems

Resident Evil 4 and Dispatch - From Upcoming Blockbusters to Indie Horror Gems

We discuss Resident Evil 4 and the remake (now out) and take an in-depth look at the horror winner from last week: Dispatch.


Recommended Media: Dispatch, Resident Evil 4 and the remake, Last of Us TV show, Attack on Titan and Octopath 2

Mar 27, 202301:05:53
911 Calls From Beyond and More Horror Indies

911 Calls From Beyond and More Horror Indies

With Max as the victim, the gang has unearthed three new indie horror games to scare him with. Who will earn this week's point?

Recommended Media: THEATRHYTHM: Final Bar Line (again again), Kirby Return to Dreamland Deluxe and Haruki Murakami

Mar 12, 202346:16
House and What To Do When You Lose a Finger

House and What To Do When You Lose a Finger

We discuss the 2020 indie RPG horror maker game -- House! Join us as we discuss the best ways to save your unwitting family from the terrible spirits that haunt your home.

Recommended Media: Amnesia Rebirth, THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE (again), and You (well not really it's pretty bad, but we discuss it).

Feb 26, 202345:38
Killer Homes and Relaxing Farming Sims

Killer Homes and Relaxing Farming Sims

Dan is the victim this week, and the Digital Nightmares team has three new suggestions for him. Which will he choose? Who will earn the first point of the season?


Recommended Media: Fashion Police, Last of Us (and the show), and Theatrhythm Final Bar Line

Feb 12, 202301:03:37
Omori Shmori

Omori Shmori

We are back for a new season of Digital Nightmares. As the winner of Season One, Dan chose us to gather around and discuss the 2020 RPG maker sensation, Omori. We'll be back next time to begin the game for Season Two with some new rules and challenges.

 

Jan 29, 202357:24
Map Friend and the Digital Nightmares Finale
Dec 11, 202259:13
Spooky Maps, No limbs, and Cute Cafes
Nov 27, 202247:04
Withering Rooms and the Pumpkin Challenge
Nov 11, 202201:02:07
Stay Out of the House
Oct 31, 202201:06:25
Pumpkin Time and Silent Hill Announcements

Pumpkin Time and Silent Hill Announcements

With only a couple of days before the big day, Digital nightmares has prepared three new horror games for Jasmine to choose from. Spooky Victorian mansions, best buddies, and a library you can't leave all await you in this episode. At the end, we also discuss the recent Silent Hill and Resident Evil directs and what else we have been playing.

Also, stay tuned for our Halloween bonus episode on the recently released Stay out of the House by Puppet Combo.

Media Recommended: Resident Evil Revalations, Titane, House, The Watcher, The Roommate, Outlast, Witcher 3, The Wire


Oct 28, 202259:09
No Players Online, ARG's and The Quarry
Oct 14, 202248:33
Three Very Gary Games
Sep 30, 202257:42
To Eat With an Owl or Not Eat With an Owl

To Eat With an Owl or Not Eat With an Owl

After an elongated break, we are back to conclude last month's episode! We all played the bizarre micro-comedy horror game Dinner with an Owl. We'll discuss pointing and clicking and its place in horror, musical numbers, and more spooky things. And most importantly, At the end of the episode, Erik will decide who gets the bonus point for this week.

Media Recommended: Railbound, Dinner with an Owl, Dorfmantik, TF2 (again), Garden Story, Bay of Blood, Mortuary Assistant

Last Week's Nightmares: Who's Lila, Backrooms 1998, and Dinner with an Owl

Sep 23, 202243:55
This is Not About Porky's Revenge

This is Not About Porky's Revenge

Will Dan or Max gain some ground this week, or will Jasmine sweep another week? This time Dan, Jasmine (in spirit), and Max try to persuade Erik to play a reverse mystery game, a woodblock-styled comedy-horror game, or enter the backrooms for a spell. Prepare for unnecessary tangents, game recommendations, and which game Erik chooses for next week! 

Recommendations: Kirby's Dream Buffet, Links Awakening, Cult of the lamb 

Not Recommended: Porky's

Aug 26, 202254:60
Haisonmeguri and The Case of the Mysterious Phone Horror Game
Aug 12, 202254:34
Ghost Towns, Cleaning Arcades, and Curses
Jul 30, 202256:59
Searching through the Darkness: Stigmatized Property

Searching through the Darkness: Stigmatized Property

Through strained eyes, we make out the spirits of a haunted Japanese apartment building. This week, Digital Nightmares discusses Stigmatized Property from the prolific lo-fi horror developer Chilla's Games. At the end, we discuss what else we've been playing and who is taking home the bonus point for this week.

Also, Max will be the next victim.

Recommended Nightmares: Squirrel Stapler, Inmost, and Stigmatized Property

Recommended Media: Mad God, Umbrella Academy, Black Phone, Chicory, and What the Dub

Jul 15, 202201:15:11
Ground Beef Wives, Haunted castles, and Cheap Apartments! Plus The Fabulous Fear Machine Demo
Jun 24, 202201:15:11
Enter the Gallery: Ib revisited and the Resident Evil 4 Remake
Jun 10, 202201:04:58
Museums, Subways, and Anomalies: Oh No!
Jun 01, 202258:34
Lost in Vivo: Sewers, Sewers, and More Sewers
May 13, 202201:00:45
Cryptic Horror Games for a Man in Can
Apr 29, 202255:23
Ikai: Draw Faster!!

Ikai: Draw Faster!!

This week we're going back to the old format and taking a look at the psychological horror game Ikai. Join me and Eric as we discuss the dangers of a Japanese shrine infested with yokai. Stick around to the end for upcoming releases, news, and more. We'll be back next time with our new format. The episode will most likely be released on April 29.

Games Mentioned: Kirby and The Forgotten Land, Perception, Dark Echo, and of course Ikai.

Apr 15, 202248:13
Writing with Sam: Love, Sam and Potential Silent Hill VR Games?
Mar 25, 202256:31
One bit, One room and A Convenience store?
Mar 11, 202201:01:46