Dodgy journalists from the News of the World allegedly hacked the phone of a murdered teen, stole messages from the families of killed servicemen, grabbed voicemails from 9/11 victims, and punched a baby dolphin in the nose.
There have, of course, been plenty of scandals in the games industry, too. Dodgy dealings, controversial decisions, courtroom spats, and reputation-tarnishing messes.
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Got that retro survival horror bug? Here's Chit Hot's picks for the seven best survival horror games from yesteryear.
Eternal Darkness was way ahead of its time especially for a Nintendo exclusive.
I would love to see a remake or sequel (multiplatform)
4 people love Eternal Darkness.
Quick! Jump on that remake, whoever holds the rights these days.
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Games like Lethal Company end up scary because of their freeform nature, while Resident Evil's polish and storytelling ultimately make them rather tame in comparison. Agree or disagree?