James Whitbrook
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Star Trek: Resurgence Is the Best of ’90s Trek With the Worst of ’90s Gaming
Star Trek has an up and down history with video games moreso than most storied franchises. It’s rare for a singular game to properly capture Star Trek as an experience when, at its best, Star Trek debate, diplomacy, and scientific investigation don’t quite line up with gaming hallmarks. But the adventure game genre is one…
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Daft Punk’s Final Music Video Is a Transhumanist, Sci-Fi Trip
It’s been over two years since Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, the duo formerly known as the robotic electronic musicians Daft Punk, announced they would be parting ways. But this month marks the 10th anniversary of their last album, Random Access Memories — and to celebrate, there’s one more slice of sci-fi-tinged goodness to…
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Witch From Mercury Has Helped Give Gundam One of Its Most Successful Years Ever
Mobile Suit Gundam’s nearly 50-year history exists in part down to two things: creator Yoshiyuki Tomino has long professed that it is female fans who kept interest in the cancelled original series strong, while of course the evolution of Gunpla model kits likewise helped transform what could’ve been a one-off into an anime juggernaut. So…
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Warhammer 40K’s Smaller New Game Mode Is a Great Idea
In a game as vast as Warhammer 40,000 has become, there’s always been need for different ways to smash your pile of plastic against someone else’s pile of plastic in ritual combat. From full-on legions on each side to squad-based skirmishes, they’re still persisting into the game’s upcoming new edition — just with the re-working…