Spam Spam Spam Humbug 85 – When Two Games Become One
Shroud of the Avatar isn’t the first game to propose the idea that one or more entries in a series should be playable as a contiguous experience.
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Spam Spam Spam Humbug 54 – What Kind of Bad Behaviour Should Be Allowed in Games?
In a multiplayer game, it is inevitable that some players will abuse or take advantage of others. Which of these behaviours, if any, should developers allow to take place, and which should they work to prevent?
Spam Spam Spam Humbug 25 – The Joys and Pitfalls of Crowdfunding
When you back a crowdfunded project — on Kickstarter or elsehwere — exactly what does that mean? What’s the nature of your pledge, and what is the nature of your relationship with the developer thereafter?
Spam Spam Spam Humbug 19 – Great Expectations
An examination of games which have over- or under-delivered on promises made early in development.
Spam Spam Spam Humbug 17 – How Necessary Is Combat In RPGs?
How much prominence does combat need to have in an RPG? How necessary should combat be to progressing through — or passing — the game? And is there something “lesser” about including an “easy” difficulty setting?
Spam Spam Spam Humbug 16 – From Aiera to Here
Eleven years ago, the Ultima Codex’s predecessor — Ultima Aiera — was launched. Some pretty wild stuff has happened since then.