December 2025 – Scopique’s

Reflections on a Steam Sale (Winter 2025)

Scopique December 30, 2025

Just a few items I picked up during this Winter Sale. Sadly, there's no real stand-outs, but as the games industry caters to a different demographic these days, what can I do?

Star Citizen: What the Hell is Going on With Engineering?

Scopique December 17, 2025

CIG is patching engineering on the PTU at a furious rate, but the sum total seems to neuter the entire system. What will engineering look like when it finally releases to the public servers?

Grab Bag for Week Ending December 14, 2025

Scopique December 15, 2025

A bit of World of Warcraft, some development and project lamentation, and the usual Star Citizen editorial.

The 2025 Video Game Awards

Scopique December 12, 2025

My personal picks from the 2025 Video Game Awards.

Whether to Stick It or Get Stuck To

Scopique December 6, 2025

It burned twice as bright for 1/4 as long and while it showed promise, it was just too expensive in too many ways compared to selling my soul to the Evil Empire.