Spacing Out: The Trouble with 4X Games
Hey guys, welcome to my weekly op-ed column that I’m calling “Spacing Out” (the name was a joint effort between my girlfriend and I...
05/15/2013
Why Does the Idea of Playing in Space Fascinate us So?
At the very beginning of the amazing Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy book, it includes a short set of instructions on how to leave...
01/04/2013
Off-Topic, Kinda: Our Relationships with Gaming (Starting with My Own)
I was listening to the FABULOUS Gamers with Jobs Conference Call podcast — which, if you don’t listen to, you totally should — a...
12/19/2012
2012 Space Game Holiday Buying Guide
It’s that time of year again where we buy presents for others (and let’s be honest, ourselves) for whatever reason or holiday you follow....
11/23/2012
Off-Topic: Kickstarter Observations from an SEO Professional
I’ve backed a lot of projects on Kickstarter, most of them space games, as you can see. I try to be as supportive as...
11/14/2012
Spacey Gamey People I’m Thankful For
Warning, incoming corniness alert. ;) As Thanksgiving approaches here in the U.S., I’ve been giving thought to who and what I have in my...
11/13/2012