Archive - The Bottom Feeder

Video Game Thoughts Bonus Bag #6

We're having a sale, plus indie game reviews, plus doom and gloom!

Jun 26 •

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May 2025

Some Scattered Thoughts About Cyberpunk 2077

Visit the most horrible of all futures and set folks on fire using the Internet.

May 15 •

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April 2025

Cleaning Out Our Computer Graveyard

There's a thin line between "prudent developer" and "hoarder."

Apr 23 •

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Is China Better At Cartoons Now?

Peeking outside our thick cloud of complacency and self-loathing.

Apr 3 •

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March 2025

Some Scattered Thoughts About Hades

You want your game to burn players out on a nice design idea FIRST.

Mar 12 •

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February 2025

Gamer Deep Lore, Exhibit #5. Star Fleet Battles.

"I have 30 points of Warp Power. Allocate 15 to speed ... 2 to Life Support ..."

Feb 12 •

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January 2025

David Lynch, 1946-2025.

A true master of directing filmed fantasy.

Jan 29 •

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December 2024

Video Game Thoughts Bonus Bag #4

Cleaning house and stirring up messes.

Dec 17, 2024 •

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November 2024

When Writing Fantasy, Kill Your Darlings. Literally.

How to kill your characters to achieve maximum story efficiency.

Nov 21, 2024 •

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UFO50, the Only Game You'll Ever Need

Any game longer than 3 hours is a mistake.

Nov 1, 2024 •

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October 2024

Tips For Writing a Video Game Story That WORKS

(Where "works" means "makes more money.")

Oct 9, 2024 •

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September 2024

Why Video Games Are Tough For Storytelling

A good story can help your game make money, but the medium will fight you every step of the way.

Sep 26, 2024 •

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