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Former Fitness Instructor and life time gamer. Started at 4 years old on a ZX-Spectrum 128k having to use a TV and cassette tapes to load my games and large 8 inch floppy disks. In 1993 at 7 years old I got my first PC and played my first PC game Wolfenstein 3D with PC speaker ( did not have any sound blaster support ). 🤘 Gamer forever! 🤘
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Mike Lombardo grew up on a steady diet of Goosebumps, scary story books, 90’s Nickelodeon, and horror PC games. He is an award-winning independent filmmaker, writer & FX artist who runs Reel Splatter Productions. In 2017, his first feature film, I’m Dreaming of a White Doomsday, played the festival circuit around the world, taking home 7 awards including multiple Best Picture and Best Actress wins, and over a dozen nominations. His debut short story collection, Please Don’t Tap on the Glass and Other Tales of the Melancholy & Grotesque, was released in August of 2022.
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Who Is Eddie + Why Is the Mascot Significant?
Eddie (Eddie the Head if we’re being formal) is the long-running mascot for British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden.
Over time, Eddie has become synonymous with the group and is one of the biggest pieces of iconography in metal. Not only has the mascot graced countless pieces of official album and single artwork, but various versions of Eddie have appeared onstage (on backdrops and as props), on T-shirts, in video games and heaps of other merchandise.
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Read more: Where Did Iron Maiden’s Mascot Eddie Come From [Loudwire]
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Slaughter the Undead In This 8 Bit Run-n-gun
Desert Of The Undead is a fast-paced action old school run n gun platformer. Though this game has taken a lot of inspiration from classic NES games it is a unique experience.
Enter the harrowing world of "Desert Of The Undead," where the line between duty and family blurs amidst the chaos of a zombie apocalypse. Play as John Maverick, a once-decorated Navy SEAL turned devoted family man and successful businessman. Returning from a routine business trip, John's world is shattered as he finds his serene desert town overrun by hordes of ravenous zombies.
Armed with his military training and a fierce determination to protect his loved ones, John embarks on a relentless quest to reclaim his hometown. Traverse through four intense stages, each more treacherous than the last, as you battle your way through waves of undead adversaries. From the Town outskirts, Underground Caverns, abandoned streets and mayors mansion, every corner holds a new threat.
But beware, for lurking within the shadows are formidable bosses, each possessing their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Face off against these monstrous foes in heart-pounding battles that will test your skill and strategy to the limit.
With gripping gameplay, classic 8 bit visuals, and an immersive storyline, "Desert Of The Undead" promises an unforgettable gaming experience. Will you rise to the challenge and reclaim what's rightfully yours, or succumb to the relentless tide of the undead? The fate of John Maverick's town rests in your hands.
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Read more: Desert Of The Undead New Frontiers [RetroBro Gaming]
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Horror hosts have been around almost as long as television has shown horror movies. Back in the day, before corporations took over all of the local television stations, said station would try to maintain a local feel that extended beyond the news. Some of these stations would have local kids’ clubs, Dialing for Dollars movies and of course, usually late at night, horror movies that were usually hosted by a ghoulish character that would oftentimes entertain the viewer during the commercial breaks.
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Read more: “Vampira and Her Daughters” by Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter [Basement of the Bizarre]
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Most horror fans will spend the first act of “Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead” ticking off the boxes of cinematic influences. There’s a little bit of George Romero. There’s a gory splash of Peter Jackson. There’s an angled zoom stolen straight from Sam Raimi. And why does this whole thing remind me of “Mad Max”? While the fine line between homage and plagiarism may be crossed for some, debut director Kiah Roache-Turner commits so completely to the insanity of his melting pot concept that he won me over with sheer force. Adam Wingard told me that he literally dreamed up “The Guest” after watching “Halloween” and “The Terminator” on the same night. One could see Roache-Turner having a similar vision that led to “Wyrmwood” after a double feature of “Dawn of the Dead” and “Mad Max”.
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Read more: Wyrmwood - Road of the Dead (2014) Movie Review [Roger Ebert]
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Introducing the eerie world of public domain classic horror comics! Delve into a realm where the shadows dance with malevolence, and the pages whisper tales of terror that have captivated audiences for generations. These timeless comics, now in the public domain, offer a chilling glimpse into the macabre imaginations of their creators. From haunted houses to supernatural beings, from ancient curses to modern monsters, these stories evoke spine-tingling thrills that have stood the test of time. Join us as we embark on a journey through the crypts of horror comics history, where each turn of the page reveals a new nightmare lurking in the darkness, waiting to ensnare the unsuspecting reader.
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