Jon Richter
Why Quake is still alive and kicking (and screaming, and blasting you with rockets) 25 years later
A discussion of why Quake is still a revered classic, and why its 25th anniversary Remastered edition is an essential purchase for gamers.
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Jon Richter
- Apr 26, 2020
- 12 min
Pathologic 2: The First Truly Literary Video Game?
Within a couple of hours, I realised that the game is incredible, and is also the best-written, most truly literary game I have ever played.
Jon Richter
- Mar 23, 2020
- 10 min
Why I Can't Wait For Elden Ring, And Why From Software Are Making The World's Best Video Games
The Soulsborne games are certain to go down as revered cornerstones of the video gaming medium in years to come.
Jon Richter
- Mar 9, 2020
- 9 min
5 Horror Masterpieces That Have Influenced My Writing
I’m going to launch into five dark works (encompassing books, movies and video games) that have made a huge impact on me…
Jon Richter
- Mar 2, 2020
- 9 min
Two More Unsolved Mysteries: Lord Lucan & Spring-Heeled Jack
Join me as we delve into two more of the world’s most famous unsolved mysteries…
Jon Richter
- Dec 13, 2019
- 5 min
More Disturbing Unsolved Mysteries
Today, I thought I’d bring you two more deeply unnerving unexplained incidents... to whet your appetite for some amateur sleuthing.
Jon Richter
- Nov 29, 2019
- 3 min
Why Short Stories Are Great... For Readers And For Writers!
Given that a lot of people do much of their reading on the commute to and from work, the short story format is absolutely perfect...
Jon Richter
- Nov 1, 2019
- 1 min
Jon Richter's Disturbing Works (Volume Two) - my new short horror collection
I'm very proud, excited and nervous to announce the release of my latest book: Jon Richter's Disturbing Works (Volume Two)!
Jon Richter
- Sep 21, 2019
- 1 min
Disturbing Works Volume Two: another collection of short, dark tales with a twist
In today's post, I'm thrilled to reveal the front cover of my latest project: Disturbing Works (Volume Two)!
Jon Richter
- Aug 23, 2019
- 1 min
Dark Natter: Dark Fiction Dissected
In today's post, I'm delighted to announce the launch of my new podcast, Dark Natter!
Jon Richter
- Jul 26, 2019
- 7 min
3 Chilling Unsolved Mysteries
For today’s post, I wanted to share with you three unsolved and utterly haunting mysteries that I've stumbled upon in recent years.
Jon Richter
- Jun 14, 2019
- 3 min
5 Great Podcasts For Fans of Dark Fiction
As a dark fiction writer/fanatic, I'm always on the listen-out for the best macabre stories, so if you like your audio creepy...
Jon Richter
- Jun 6, 2019
- 5 min
The Sad Demise of Silent Hill: 5 reasons I will always love that town
But the Silent Hill games were my favourite of them all. Each of the first four instalments was a horror masterpiece...
Jon Richter
- May 20, 2019
- 3 min
Why Everyone Should Watch Chernobyl
This week, HBO will air the third episode of its new five-part drama series, Chernobyl. I'll be watching intently...