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Having choices and options makes the game more intense. I agree. Having a choice to be able to fight and succeed should be one of those. Because that way you have the chance to the end. If you don’t have way to fight back and the monster has cornered you with no choices. You usually just feel like: “well that was it, Read more

I think the game that would draw me in is a Civ-style RTS/Survival title based on Seveneves. Start with the initial habitats in space, and progress to the endworld (trying to avoid spoilers). That story haunts me in the best and worst way possible. Read more

how about S M Stirling’s Emberverse series? It’s post-apocalyptic AND medieval fantasy! Read more

I’d love a Gentleman Bastards series video game. Could use an in-depth heist planning system like the one in GTA V. Especially if the twins and Bug are still alive. Could even have Sabetha show up as a semi-antagonist like Catwoman in the Batman series. Read more

To me, an obvious video game waiting to happen would be based on the Garth Nix Abhorsen books.

House of Leaves. Not that it’s particularly ripe for a game or anything, I just want to see some crazy SOB attempt it. Read more

Ask the Shadow of Mordor guys.
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I always thought the Mistborn books would make great movies or video games thanks to all the crazy flying around in the air. Imagine flying through a city while pushing off pieces of metal to stay afloat. You could create some really cool mechanics out of that. Read more

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This short film from a decade and a half ago is never easy to find when I’m looking for it, but it’s *always so worth it.*

Upgrade your grey matter, ‘cuz one day it may matter.
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Me reading this: “yes, Yes, YES!” Read more

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson would make a great game. Also Mistborn by the same author, but supposedly its already being devolped. Read more

first deltron album was way more enjoyable to me than the second one. his solo stuff is amazing too as he is live. got to see him for free in athens georgia. his freestyles are sick. Read more

Del was way too underrated as an MC. I feel like the video game community appreciates him more than the hip hop community in general, just because of how many great songs of his wound up in those late 90's/early 00's skateboarding games. Read more

If only for the Cowboy Bebop closer (using the opener—clever), I swear and affirm that I will be on my best behavior during your time shepherding this wily flock.

Given, “best” is subjective, but still.

Good luck, and have fun!
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Early era shooters tended to do this much better, probably because no one knew what they were doing and there was a lot more experimenting. Read more