The Horton Brothers Grimm

In this thought-provoking episode of Second Skin and Beyond: The Dark Side Of Gaming Culture, the Horton Brothers Grimm delve into the complex world of gaming addiction, its consequences, and the journey towards recovery. Guided by the insights and stories presented in the documentary Second Skin, we unpack the often overlooked emotional and societal impacts of immersive gaming. From personal tales of loss and despair to stories of redemption, we explore how the digital worlds we escape to can have real-world ramifications. Join us as we navigate the shadows of gaming culture, shedding light on the delicate balance between passion and obsession, and the path back from the brink.

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Join Chris, Scott, and Zach on Horton Brothers Grimm as they delve into the fascinating worlds of Fallout 3, Helldivers 2, and Soulframe. From post-apocalyptic survival to intergalactic warfare and the mystical realms of Soulframe, the brothers bring their unique insights and hilarious banter to explore what makes these games tick.

Fallout 3 Exploration: The ethics of survival, choice, and consequence in a post-nuclear war Washington D.C. Keywords: Fallout 3, Post-apocalyptic, RPG, Ethics in gaming.

-Helldivers 2 Action-Packed Review: Diving into the chaotic combat and cooperative gameplay of Helldivers 2. and how it builds upon its predecessor. Keywords: Helldivers 2, Cooperative gameplay, Interstellar warfare.

-Anticipating Soulframe: Speculation and hopes for the newest title from the creators of Warframe, delving into a mystical world with deep lore. Keywords: Soulframe, Mystical realms, Game development.

In this episode of Horton Brothers Grimm, dive into the pixelated and polygonal worlds of video games with us! We kick off with a nostalgic journey through the blocks of Tetris, exploring its origins and timeless appeal. Next, we delve into the controversy surrounding Pal World, sharing our thoughts on its unique blend of gameplay and ethics. Our adventure doesn't stop there; we also take a first look at the eagerly anticipated Pacific Drive.

Along the way, we uncover some of the most bizarre gaming trivia, from a real-life video game marriage to the unexpected societal effects of Pokémon Go. Plus, don't miss our special segment on the iconic Tetris soundtrack—where music meets the game. Join us for a mix of insights, anecdotes, and laughs in the gaming universe!

The Horton Brothers Grimm (Scott, Chris & Zac) discuss video games from the past, present and future with a bit of wit and brotherly love!

 

Season 3, Episode 3 is made up of three segments:

 

In Segment 1 Chris details the great Playstation 1 / Dreamcast / PC Game Soul Reaver

In Segment 2 Zac's love for dinosaurs led him to talk about Ark: Survival Evolved

In Segment 3 Scott takes the hard path describing future game GodFall

 

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Soundtrack Spotlight Links:

Soul Reaver Soundtrack (Youtube)

 

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Zac:

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Chris:

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Intro/Outro Music Credit:

 

Intro/Outro Music Created By: Zac Horton

St. Jude Commercial Music Provided By:

Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Horton Brothers Grimm (Scott, Chris & Zac) discuss video games from the past, present and future with a bit of wit and brotherly love!

 

Season 3, Episode 2 is made up of three segments:

 

In Segment 1 Zac organizes the party to discuss Gauntlet Legends

In Segment 2 Scott relives his experience from hell when he discusses Doom Eternal

In Segment 3 Chris unfolds information about Paper Mario: The Origami King

 

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Soundtrack Spotlight Links:

Gauntlet Legends Soundtrack (Youtube)

 

 

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Scott:

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Zac:

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Chris:

Youtube: Bang Bang Potato

Twitter - BangBangPotato1

 

Intro/Outro Music Credit:

Anachronist by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3363-anachronistLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Darkness is Coming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3618-darkness-is-comingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Horton Brothers Grimm (Scott, Chris & Zac) discuss video games from the past, present and future with a bit of wit and brotherly love!

 

Season 3, Episode 1 is made up of three segments:

 

In Segment 1 Scott takes us back to the 80's Arcade with retro title Quartet

In Segment 2 Chris joins the dark side as he covers Vader Immortal for the Oculus Rift

In Segment 3 Zac recommends future game Those Who Remain

 

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Soundtrack Spotlight Links:

Quartet Soundtrack (Youtube)

 

 

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Scott:

Youtube: The Games Of Deth

Twitter - Deathdealor3

 

Zac:

Youtube: Genova Destro

Twitter - GenovaDestro

 

Chris:

Youtube: Bang Bang Potato

Twitter - BangBangPotato1

 

Intro/Outro Music Credit:

Slow Ska Game Loop by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4375-slow-ska-game-loopLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Horton Brothers Grimm (Scott, Chris & Zac) discuss video games from the past, present and future with a bit of wit and brotherly love!

 

Season 2, Episode 13 is made up of three segments:

 

In Segment 1 Scott equips his garlic and holy water to detail Super Castlevania IV

In Segment 2 Chris dips into the ink that makes up Bendy And The Ink Machine

In Segment 3 Zac looks into the future and talks about the upcoming horror game Remothered: Broken Porcelain

 

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Soundtrack Spotlight Links:

Super Castlevania IV

 

Segment Subplot Links:

Bendy Wiki

 

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Scott:

Youtube: The Games Of Deth

Twitter - Deathdealor3

 

Zac:

Youtube: Genova Destro

Twitter - GenovaDestro

 

Chris:

Youtube: Bang Bang Potato

Twitter - BangBangPotato1

The Horton Brothers Grimm (Scott, Chris & Zac) discuss video games from the past, present and future with a bit of wit and brotherly love!

 

Season 2, Episode 12 is made up of three segments:

 

In Segment 1 Chris is off to save the President with Bad Dudes

In Segment 2 Zac harrows a tough battle in Remnant: From The Ashes

In Segment 3 Scott crawls through the latest on the upcoming Mojang title Minecraft Dungeons.

 

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Watch Zac vs Zach Mega Man X Race:

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Soundtrack Spotlight Links:

Bad Dudes Soundtrack

Two Crude Soundtrack

 

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Scott:

Youtube: The Games Of Deth

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Zac:

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Chris:

Youtube: Bang Bang Potato

Twitter - BangBangPotato1

The Horton Brothers Grimm (Scott, Chris & Zac) discuss video games from the past, present and future with a bit of wit and brotherly love! This episode features two special guests, Jessie and Brandon!

 

Season 2, Episode 11 is made up of five segments:

 

In Segment 1 Jessie remembers her obsession with Farmville

In Segment 2 Zac bounces on the belly of Karnov

In Segment 3 Brandon details the upcoming game Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2

In Segment 4 Scott gets scorny and goes over his grievances against the Bioware title Anthem

In Segment 5 Chris explains why you should play Pine, the game, not the tree

 

Jessie's Farmville Farm:

https://www.tumblr.com/reblog/187018854473/a9GHFsGB

 

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Watch Zac vs Zach Mega Man X Race:

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Soundtrack Spotlight Links:

Karnov Soundtrack

 

Segment Subplot Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CityVille

https://blog.sfgate.com/techchron/2015/03/04/zynga-ditching-one-time-franchise-game-cityville/

https://www.whatgamesare.com/2010/12/cityville-explained-part-1-social-games.html

 

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Scott:

Youtube: The Games Of Deth

Twitter - Deathdealor3

 

Zac:

Youtube: Genova Destro

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Chris:

Youtube: Bang Bang Potato

Twitter - BangBangPotato1

 

Brandon: 

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The Horton Brothers Grimm (Scott, Chris & Zac) discuss video games from the past, present and future with a bit of wit and brotherly love! This episode features two special guests, Wade and Shook!

 

Season 2, Episode 10 is made up of five segments:

 

In Segment 1 Wade mispronounces his way through the history of Crystalis on the NES

In Segment 2 Scott Konami codes all the information about Gradius on the NES

In Segment 3 Shook gets emotional breaking down the game To The Moon for the PC, Android, IOS

In Segment 4 Chris offers up his level code and breaks down his adventures in Super Mario Maker 2 for the Nintendo Switch

In Segment 5 Zac releases Control...or at least the details about this upcoming game.

 

Buy our HBG Season 1 Commemorative T-Shirt!

Only $25!

 

Watch Zac vs Zach Mega Man X Race:

Mega Man X Race

 

Soundtrack Spotlight Links:

Gradius Soundtrack

To The Moon Soundtrack

 

 

Check out Chris' Other Podcast, The Disney Tonic

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TuneIn for Borderlands 3, releasing in September

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Social Media Links:

Horton Brothers Grimm Podcast:

Official Website

Twitter

Facebook

Youtube

 

Save Money On Awesome Games, Support Charity And Support Our Podcast:

Horton Brothers Grimm Humble Bundle Partner Link

 

Scott:

Youtube: The Games Of Deth

Twitter - Deathdealor3

 

Zac:

Youtube: Genova Destro

Twitter - GenovaDestro

 

Chris:

Youtube: Bang Bang Potato

Twitter - BangBangPotato1

 

Wade:

Instagram: The Briar Patch Family

 

Shook:

Youtube: Shook50