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    The Reprehensible Moral Universe of Erik Sofge

    Published March 11th, 2008

    Recently, one of the creators of Dungeons&Dragons died. Along with Dave Arneson, Gary Gygax created a game that has come to influence millions upon millions of people in one way or another, and very often, in very positive ways. I am one of those people who, thanks to Gary Gygax, has met life-long friends and […]

    Oh Sweet Mercy

    Published August 22nd, 2007

    I hate my existence. Why can’t I somehow be paid to be a scholar of Galactic Civilizations II? Why can’t every spare moment I have be spent playing that wondrous game? Why, oh WHY ARE THEY COMING OUT WITH ANOTHER EXPANSION!? Dear lord. The greatest 4X game is getting better and another factor more complicated. […]

    Review: Galactic Civilizations II

    Published February 6th, 2007

    Nope, not just books here. Today I’m going to review my favorite game of the past year, one that seems to be quite overlooked even where it shouldn’t be.
    Name: Galactic Civilizations II
    Publisher: Take 2
    Creators: Stardock Systems
    Website: www.galciv2.com
    Introduction
    Once upon a time, there was Master of Orion. Then, the MoO sequels. And then, pretty much, nothing. […]