TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming

Overview

TerrorBytes explores the rich history of horror in the video game world, unravelling the stories behind everything from its pixelated past to its newest nightmares.

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Episodes

Enter the Survival Horror

S01E01 Enter the Survival Horror

March 1, 2025 60 min
We explore the survival horror genre, examining the early titles like 3D Monster Maze and Project Firestart, its explosive popularity in the 90s – where titles like Alone in the Dark, Resident Evil, and Silent...
Lethal Licenses

S01E02 Lethal Licenses

March 1, 2025 60 min
We explore the good, the bad, and the ugly, including early Halloween and Texas Chainsaw Massacre games, bizarre obscurities like Ringu: Infinity, and successes like the brilliant Alien: Isolation, as well as the growing popularity...
Narrative Nightmares

S01E03 Narrative Nightmares

April 1, 2025 60 min
From the surreal and unique to the kitsch and campy, we celebrate and explore cinematic horror games and the now-obscure world of full motion video horror games, exploring "so-bad-it's-good" games like Night Trap, Sierra Online...
The Indie Revolution

S01E04 The Indie Revolution

April 1, 2025 60 min
We shine a light on indie development in horror gaming, from breakout hits like Five Nights at Freddy’s and Amnesia to the many unique and one-of-a-kind experiences like Yume Nikki, Papa Sangre, and FAITH: The...
Cursed and Controversial

S01E05 Cursed and Controversial

April 1, 2025 60 min
We dive down the rabbit hole of controversy and explore the games - like Doom, Manhunt, and Saw - that people wanted banned. Along the way, we'll also take a look at the unusual world...

Cast

James D. Rolfe
James D. Rolfe
Self
Joe Whyte
Joe Whyte
Self
Jed Shepherd
Jed Shepherd
Self
Sam Barlow
Sam Barlow
Self
Alex Aniel
Self