And Now for (Hopefully) Something Completely Different
Scopique
January 1, 2026
My goals for 2026, chosen for what I believe will be possible.
Category: Editorial
Scopique
January 1, 2026
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?
2026 – A Prequel
Scopique
December 29, 2025
I am actually making resolutions for 2026, which I'll get to talking about in 2026 proper. This post, however, explains The Why.
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?
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.
Space is Too Damn Big
Scopique
August 29, 2025
What's there to do in space when game universes are so large?
Storytelling and Immortality
Scopique
August 14, 2025
Spoilers ahoy, but I had to talk about passing the torch from Strange New Worlds to The Original Series and how fans keep the spirit alive when we see a diminished Trek future.
Music for The Elders
Scopique
August 7, 2025
What role does music -- both old and especially new -- play in my life now that I'm 51?
What Do YOU Pay For?
Scopique
June 11, 2025
While I'm enjoying Dune: Awakening, there are parts of the game I will never play, but I'm OK with having bought the game despite that. What about you?
Do NOT Listen to This Man
Scopique
June 6, 2025
In which I say a lot of things opposite to other things I said, and own my hypocrisy.