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As the nights grow darker and Halloween draws near, it’s time to revisit some classic spooky retro games. Fancy graphics are not required since there’s something uniquely eerie about the atmospheric simplicity of retro games. So ignore the doorbell, dim the lights, and keep all that candy for yourself (after all, you did pay for it). Whether you’re revisiting these ghostly games or looking for something new to try, these five games will give you that perfect dose of the Halloween feelies. 1. Haunted House (1982) – Atari 2600 One of the first true horror games, Haunted House for the Atari 2600 is a pioneer of spooky gaming. Players navigate four stories inside a dark, creepy mansion to find and escape with three pieces of a magical urn scattered randomly around the home. Avoid touching deadly creatures like tarantulas, vampire bats, and a tenacious ghost or you’ll be “scared to death.”. Mostly in the dark, Haunted House’s graphics leave a lot to the imagination, making the game even creepier. With only your glowing eyes and some matchsticks to guide you, and the ominous sound effects to amplify your fear, this simple but effective game captures the feeling of being trapped in a haunted house with a sinister old man poltergeist. 2. Night Stalker (1982) – Intellivision Night Stalker is another classic with a spooky twist. Released for Intellivision, this game is set in a dark, labyrinthine maze where players engage in a high-stakes round of hide-and-seek while being stalked by robotic enemies, giant spiders, and bats. Armed with only a handgun, you must survive as long as possible while eerie sound effects ratchet up the tension. Think of it as a more unsettling and sinister version of Berzerk. The atmosphere and sense of isolation and the relentless pursuit of the enemies create a paranoid survival experience that feels especially fitting for Halloween. 3. Sweet Home (1989) Based on a movie of the same name, the lesser-known gem, Sweet Home is a suspenseful survival horror RPG released in Japan for the Famicom. Often cited as the inspiration for the Resident Evil series and 1996’s Corpse Party, it is set in a haunted mansion as players control a group of filmmakers trying to uncover its mysteries while surviving the supernatural forces within. The game introduced mechanics like limited inventory and permadeath for party members, adding to the suspense. With its dark atmosphere, grim backstory, clever puzzles, and unique blend of horror and RPG elements, Sweet Home delivers an unsettling experience and is well worth tracking down. 4. Dracula (1983) – Intellivision It would be tough to deny the Transylvanian bloodsucker is the poster child for Halloween, and this Intellivision title lets you control the infamous vampire himself. In Dracula, your goal is to terrorize a town by attacking its citizens for their blood while avoiding being captured by hunters including a white wolf, a vulture, and a stake-wielding constable. As night falls, you must gather your strength by transforming into a bat and feasting on the tasty townsfolk, who in turn will become zombies that will see fit to attack the constable. Drac’s midnight snack attack also includes knocking on the doors of unsuspecting victims who, fortunately, are dumb enough to answer in the middle of the night. However, to survive to see another night the player must return for a well-earned coffin break before sunrise to heal and catch a few Z’s. The game’s dark theme, paired with the eerie stillness of the town at night, gives it an unsettling feel. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of chasing your dinner under the cover of darkness. 5. Splatterhouse (1988) – Arcade/TurboGrafx-16 Splatterhouse is a gory classic that belongs on any list of spooky games. Inspired by 80s horror movies, and caringly translated from the arcade original, this side-scrolling beat ‘em up is filled with grotesque monsters, blood-soaked levels, and plenty of jump scares. As Rick, you don a Jason Voorhees-eque “terror mask,” which gives Rick heightened strength to battle through hordes of terrifying creatures to rescue his girlfriend. Via wielding shotguns and giant meat cleavers, the violently visceral gameplay and disturbing atmosphere set the bar (and pushed the gruesome envelope) for horror games of the time, making Splatterhouse a must-play for retro horror fans. The soundtrack effectively complements the gameplay with its haunting tunes and chilling sound effects. Whether you’re trespassing in Haunted House, escaping deadly robots in Night Stalker, or terrorizing innocent citizens as Dracula, these classic games offer the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit. The graphics, easy-to-understand gameplay, and atmosphere will evoke a sense of eeriness and unease. So, get in your basement, kill the lights, pop some candy corn, grab a controller, and enjoy these retro thrills as you celebrate the spooky season! The post Five Spooky Classic Video Games to Play This Halloween Season (Part One) appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine.

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Biketoberfest 2024 Story and photos by Katmandu This October, your motorcycle mecca, also known as Daytona Beach and her surrounding state counties were heavily impacted by a strong, often Cat 5, hurricane named Milton. Yet despite heavy flooding in many neighborhoods and hundred mile an hour wind gusts the week before, the 32nd annual Biketoberfest kicked off in full hard-core fashion with Tropical Tattoo’s Chopper Time. This six-hour motorcycle show continues to bring the southern tribes back together if only for a couple of hours on a Thursday afternoon.  As Floridians, we spend days in preparation for a stinkin’ storm and three days after with no power, or coffee.  We can get rather testy. We secured the garage and protected the motorcycles at all costs. Best Bobber Panhead Bob  Then, without too much warning, we feel the outside temperatures drop a solid fifteen degrees and it becomes perfect riding weather. This year, all the surrounding streets are lined with the massive piles of storm debris on every curb, but the sunshine was spectacular. Skies were bright blue and crystal clear. The air was actually crispy most of the day when this tattoo shop transforms into a big kid’s playground for all things metal, rubber and color. Trophy girls got buzzed, but they deserved it… The man behind the magic is Willie Perry. After sixty-nine years of Florida, most of it in Volusia County, he knows what makes for a good show. This one he hailed as almost flawless. There is teamwork in all areas of putting on this event. Willie often cites his people as the reason for this, from security to judging to helping set the band up. Tropical Tattoo shows have always been retro, gleaning back to the days of old and how it should or could still be. Best Custom “Big Twin” Boner, only Twin-Cam on the lot. Biketoberfest, often referred to as Bike Week’s little brother, with warmer weather, and lesser crowds may be thirty something in years, but Willie was having family chopper time in the summer months before lining up his shop and this show with the October timiKng of what started as The Daytona Fall Tour. Leave it to us to change the name to Biketoberfest a year later. He says it was around 2001 that the chopper became cool once more and with came the magazines, both local and national, were in attendance for Choppertime. The word spread. And whether its March or October, the sheer intensity of the show, its craftsmanship and camaraderie, and especially its itty bitty sparklers often shining off by our healthy young women friends who don’t give a damn about the drop in degrees. Roadside and Willie, the boss. Bike builders both home spun or money backed would vie for a ChopperTime trophy. This writer believes this is where the industry trophies turned from golden Olympia plated bases into metal artworks relative to the lifestyle chopper heads live in. This has now come full circle as the metal works of designer “Little Chopper” of Gorilla Fabrications smoothed the lines and grafted a more contemporary look and feel. Ladies Build Kali Pikington Bikes are judges by people for the people. Unlike its rowdy big brother Bike Week, (there were 194 motorcycles to judge in March) here there were only 32 bikes registered for the fall show.  Consider winning a trophy from these various classes:  the Shovelhead Coalition,  Willies pick, Best Rat, or Reverand Al’s pick. The pastor outdid it with the custom trophy. The ladies best build was the newest category. Alas, my shovel was sold 4 years ago. Of course there are the Antique, Panhead and best Knucklehead class too! Just too many to share at this time. Roadside Marty, Athena and me!  My report is a bit late. I had a hurricane to deal with. Watch for another outstanding and packed Bike Week show. I hope this finds you all dreaming of more customized motorcycles, those young healthy women in fishnet and rhinestones! Here’s a shot of Kat and I a ways back… Love and respect always, Katmandu Now living in Motorcycle Mecca, Daytona Beach The post Tropical Tattoo’s Choppertime appeared first on Bikernet Blog - Online Biker Magazine.