What is the best video game morality system?

For all the high-end graphics and vast, open worlds, the gaming industry still hasn't got a handle on morality systems. Most of them stink at presenting real moral dilemmas, or adding anything tangible to the core gameplay. Can we do better? Is there a light at the end of this tunnel? Come with me, and... Continue Reading →

Why are survival games so popular?

What is it about survival crafting games that has made them so popular? Why is it that we are are seeing such an enormous influx of them of late, or the integration of some of their features into other genres? First, a definition. Because the "survival crafting" genre is so diverse, we have to make... Continue Reading →

Subnautica: Nothing but wet

The Future is Shite is a general overview of upcoming  unreleased or early access games, discussing everything from current features and playability to developer reputation to speculating on future development.  Underwater levels: some of the most hated and horrible levels out there. From Sonic to Zelda to Rayman, nearly every major game has featured these dastardly... Continue Reading →

7 Days to Die Alpha 13

It's finally here, and with a lot of major changes. But not all of them have been great. For those who are unaware, 7 Days to Die is (yet another) survival crafting game with zombies in it. Don't turn off just yet though; the game is consistently developed, uses alpha as a genuine testing ground... Continue Reading →

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