Editorial – Scopique’s

Grab Bag for the Week Ending January 23rd, 2026

Scopique January 23, 2026

Relatively boring week, so you get a relatively boring post. I don't make the rules.

Star Citizen: Big Moves and Small Course Corrections

Scopique January 20, 2026

CIG _seems_ to be making real, solid progress with Star Citizen, but things have looked that way before.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Scopique January 16, 2026

The latest Nu-Trek series is here, much to the consternation of many. But I kind of like it...so far.

Voting on Star Citizen Politics

Scopique January 6, 2026

Space flight and ground combat aren't the only options for simulations in Star Citizen. Maybe add some politics to the mix as well.

And Now for (Hopefully) Something Completely Different

Scopique January 1, 2026

My goals for 2026, chosen for what I believe will be possible.

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?