If you’ve been playing massively multiplayer online real-time strategy (MMORTS) games, you’ll notice that most of them are typically variations of characters who are soldiers or are operating in an army-type setup. Some examples are Marsaction: Infinite Ambition, which is reminiscent of titles like StarCraft or Starship Troopers, with soldiers fighting alien bugs on an …
Articles by Rachel Robbins
Humankind establishing its own civilization on Mars has been the stuff of sci-fi for decades. Without a doubt, there have been numerous stories about humans living on Mars, or Martians coming to earth, imagined and portrayed through a variety of media. Among these myriad stories, you will always find one that talks about how earth …
“Come on, you apes! You wanna live forever?!” Anyone who’s watched the 1997 movie Starship Troopers is sure to remember this iconic line. But even if you haven’t seen the movie (which you definitely should if you’re a fan of some good ol’ sci-fi action), apes living forever takes on a rather literal meaning in …
Farm simulator games are a dime a dozen these days. Aside from the fact that many are quite enjoyable to play, growing your own farm can seem like a great respite after a long day. Most farm games are a hearty mix of fun and challenging, keeping you logged in for hours. Before you know …
When the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone hit the cinemas way back in 2001, kids from all over the world were wishing their own letter from Hogwarts would soon arrive. As the movie’s gigantic success introduced the witchcraft and wizarding world to hundreds of thousands—even millions!—of viewers, the books were soon sought-after by …
Anyone who’s lived in the city can generally agree that its fast-paced lifestyle can be exhausting. There’s the usual 9-to-5 schedule, the seemingly endless traffic, the pile of bills that need to be paid, and the short weekends one would rather spend sleeping. It’s the perfect recipe for burnout if there’s any. Wouldn’t it be …