My Time at Sandrock – Designing a Life Sim Around Scarcity Instead of Abundance

Sandrock uses scarcity as core design, turning crafting and community growth into survival strategy.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and the Symbiote Problem: When Power Fantasy Undermines Player Agency

Spider-Man 2’s symbiote powers enhance spectacle but reduce player choice, creating imbalance and limiting gameplay freedom despite strong narrative intent.

Ascend to Pharloom: The Triumphant Launch and Legacy of Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025) launched successfully on Sep 4, ending a massive wait. The game is acclaimed for its new acrobatic combat, massive world (Pharloom), and is receiving post-launch content, including confirmed DLC.

The Metaphysics of Randomness: An Ontological Study of the Lucky Block in Digital Ecosystems

An in-depth exploration of the Lucky Block's evolution from a simple mod to a complex physics-based entity, analyzing its mechanics, psychology, and impact.