In the video, the host introduces a spooky-themed game called "New Message," which is inspired by an episode of Black Mirror. The game involves a scenario on a late-night train where the player encounters a nervous man who leaves behind his buzzing phone. The gameplay includes interacting with various objects and navigating through eerie environments while receiving ominous messages on the found phone. The host reflects on past experiences with YouTube and indie horror games, noting changes in the platform and content over time. The game concludes with a twist, revealing it was made for a game jam, leaving the host and players unsettled by its surreal and meta nature.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The game being played is called "New Message!"
2. The game is based on an episode from the TV show Black Mirror, specifically Season 3, Episode 3, "Shut Up and Dance".
3. The game takes place on a train with one other character.
4. The player finds a phone that was left behind by the other character.
5. The phone is buzzing with a new message.
6. The game's interaction method is unusual, requiring the player to hold the right mouse button to interact with objects.
7. The player discovers a piece of a picture on the ground.
8. The player encounters a person who is being manipulated by an unknown entity.
9. The player finds aMaintenance Elevator Key.
10. The player discovers that the other character was being blackmailed over a dark secret.
11. The game ends with the player's character being trapped in an elevator.
12. The next game being played is called "Glitchphobia".
13. The game takes place in a surreal, glitchy world.
14. The player's character is in a straight jacket and is trying to escape.
15. The game has a lot of glitchy effects and requires the player to navigate through a distorted world.
16. The player discovers that the game is made in a way that makes it difficult to determine what is real and what is just a glitch.
17. The game ends with the player's character back at the start, but with a sense of accomplishment.
Note that these facts are just a summary of the events that occur in the game, and do not include any opinions or analysis of the game's mechanics or themes.