The Dark Meadow Review
Nov16

The Dark Meadow Review

In that trend, the developers at Phosphor took the Unreal Engine and used it on a spooky and chilling mystery called Dark Meadow. While it is well worth the price of admission (which, interestingly, is the same price to purchase as a matinee admission to most theaters in the U.S.), they have cleverly devised a version of the game called Dark Meadow: The Pact, which is free.

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Serial Killer House
Nov09

Serial Killer House

The feel of the place was oppressive, the sunlight stopped at the window panes like it was afraid to enter. It left a murky unwholesome feeling inside me. But I shook it off and looked instead at a voyeur’s paradise. I got to go through some poor guy’s life and poke around and judge him! How awesome is that?

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Goths and RPGs
Nov02

Goths and RPGs

I have noticed in my years as a nerd that many people who are attracted to games that allow you to be someone else are Goths. The more control you have over who the character is and what they do, the better. Thus, while many of us like other types of games, we usually favor RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons or Vampire: The Masquerade.

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Defend Thineself: A Goth’s Guide to Self-Defense, Part 2
Oct19

Defend Thineself: A Goth’s Guide to Self-Defense, Part 2

Despite being aware of your surroundings, you can still be attacked. This article discusses how to defend yourself if you don’t have access to a weapon.

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Goofy v. Goth
Oct07

Goofy v. Goth

Simply put, there are too many Goths today that have openly confused Halloween costumes and makeup for Goth style.

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GATHERING STEAM
Oct07

GATHERING STEAM

After 20 years in the local Goth scene here in San Diego, I began to notice some of my friends exploring a new (to me) subculture called “Steampunk.” My own firsthand experience was attending San Diego’s first Steampunk convention last year: The Gaslight Gathering Steampunk and Victoriana Convention. Although Steampunk tends to browns, brass and bowlers – black is always in fashion and people had clearly adapted some of the Gothic attire to this alternate subculture.

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Chirality [ALBUM REVIEW]
Aug31

Chirality [ALBUM REVIEW]

I was instantly reminded of those dark textures when first hearing Italian darkwave band The Frozen Autumn. Their image, aesthetics, and atmosphere present on their latest album Chirality is something sorely lacking in today’s “oontz oontz” dark music scene.

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Liar

I hate your lies The ones you speak Silently in my ear Only I can hear The guilt-strewn ugly That shame that You taunt me with Alone by my side Chagrined at the evil That lingers near me Always in spirit Beckoning to me Oh dark, evil hatred I despise how you steal You kill ALL my joy My peace, You dispel The light at the end Of the tunnel Draws closer The closer I get The less you can torture… Me “Redd”Sonia Sauruk...

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Thunderbird Encounter
Aug18

Thunderbird Encounter

An avian noted for it’s size and strength it can easily snare a child in its razor sharp talons. In some stories it has been know to grab a buffalo calf then fly away, outlined by flashes of lightning and the noise of thunderous wing beats along with the terrified scream of its prey.

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The Frugal Goth
Aug18

The Frugal Goth

Lots of black, coupled with creativity and ingenuity and a flare for the extraordinary is all one really needs to achieve a Goth look on a budget.

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Dark Adrenaline [ALBUM REVIEW]
Aug07

Dark Adrenaline [ALBUM REVIEW]

While one could argue that Lacuna Coil has leaned more toward metal and away from goth with their last few albums, the overall feel that makes the band distinct is still definitely present on their new 2012 album Dark Adrenaline.

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