👹☎️Must-Play Retro Horror Games - Scary Phone Calls - And More

                                                                                                                                              [Logo](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F%3Futm_campaign=HTG-202310311700%26utm_source=HTG-NL-DN%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b8796acad-b1882ac9-16c2-4801-af1d-42408c52d6ff-000000/Ek3jxy0KnhtXiV-n34IPsZsWIsc=346) October 31, 2023 Did You Know Halloween is big business in the United States. Every year, Americans collectively spend over 2.3 billion dollars on Halloween candy and over 2 billion dollars on decorations. 🎃Scary Fast Happy Halloween! 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TODAY'S TOP STORY [5 Retro PC Horror Games to Play This Halloween](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F693764%2F5-creepy-retro-pc-games-to-play-this-halloween%2F%3Futm_campaign=HTG-202310311700%26utm_source=HTG-NL-DN%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b8796acad-b1882ac9-16c2-4801-af1d-42408c52d6ff-000000/78U6lyMi4Wpf4dw_NiTMflitTN8=346) [5 Creepy Retro PC Games Hero](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F693764%2F5-creepy-retro-pc-games-to-play-this-halloween%2F%3Futm_campaign=HTG-202310311700%26utm_source=HTG-NL-DN%26utm_medium=newsletter/2/0100018b8796acad-b1882ac9-16c2-4801-af1d-42408c52d6ff-000000/B1uYbW1NhJ1FkcaoTXDv-NLJwjo=346) Throughout the month of October, some of us celebrate by watching horror films of the past: The Thing, IT, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and the 2003 rom-com Gigli come to mind. Or perhaps you have your own ritual of re-reading horror literature like Interview With the Vampire or The Walking Dead. Whatever your tradition for celebrating Halloween may be, we encourage you to also revisit (or play for the first time) some of gaming's best horror titles. Check out our list of favorite retro horror PC games that are guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine. Best of all? All of these games are playable on modern PC hardware! 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If you own an Alexa-powered device like an Echo speaker, Ring doorbell, or both, check out these spooktastic Halloween tricks! Are you in the Google camp of smart devices? No problem, as we also have a few [Google Home or Nest Halloween treats to make your home a bit creepier](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F843737%2F7-google-home-or-nest-tricks-for-easy-halloween-fun%2F%3Futm_campaign=HTG-202310311700%26utm_source=HTG-NL-DN%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b8796acad-b1882ac9-16c2-4801-af1d-42408c52d6ff-000000/yFugVv2AqWcYwOQI7ogyRvfMdd4=346). 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But you're really just swapping out one set of responsibilities for another. Thus, it's good to know the [best practices for maintaining your EV](%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fwhat-type-of-maintenance-does-an-electric-car-need%3Futm_campaign=HTG-202310311700%26utm_source=HTG-NL-DN%26utm_medium=newsletter/1/0100018b8796acad-b1882ac9-16c2-4801-af1d-42408c52d6ff-000000/GNGQBRGmH_PUJXMkWd1yW_gE7zg=346), including avoiding common charging mistakes. In fact, let's take a closer look at how to avoid those charging "uh-oh's" right now! 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