no man’s sky

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History, Commentary, and Religiosity in ‘No Man’s Sky’

History, Commentary, and Religiosity in ‘No Man’s Sky’

The universe of No Man's Sky may be calm, but it’s certainly no utopia.
The Moving Pixels Podcast Explores the Universe of ‘No Man’s Sky’

The Moving Pixels Podcast Explores the Universe of ‘No Man’s Sky’

This week, the Moving Pixels podcast considers the possible successes and perceived failures of No Man's Sky.
In Defense of the Infinite Universe in ‘No Man’s Sky’

In Defense of the Infinite Universe in ‘No Man’s Sky’

The common cries of disappointment that surround No Man’s Sky stem from the exciting idea of an infinite universe clashing with the harsh reality of an infinite universe.
The Vast Indifference of ‘No Man’s Sky’

The Vast Indifference of ‘No Man’s Sky’

No Man's Sky only feels lonely because the universe doesn't revolve around us.
‘No Man’s Sky’ Argues for Design

‘No Man’s Sky’ Argues for Design

While the central goal of No Man's Sky seems antithetical to the teleological argument for the existence of God, ironically it also seems to drive players towards the very thought that seems to motivate that argument.
Anticipation and Expectation in Game Marketing: The Art of ‘Anti-Hype’

Anticipation and Expectation in Game Marketing: The Art of ‘Anti-Hype’

Watch the trailer for No Man's Sky and then for Frostpunk. There is a clear difference in the kind of expectations each creates in its audience.
The Vast Loneliness of ‘No Man’s Sky’

The Vast Loneliness of ‘No Man’s Sky’

You cannot escape yourself in No Man's Sky. There is little to do but analyze the self.
‘No Man’s Sky’ and the Dark Underbelly of Gaming Criticism

‘No Man’s Sky’ and the Dark Underbelly of Gaming Criticism

No Man's Sky has clearly disappointed some people, and many reviewers and commentators aren't talking about the game in front of them, but rather the ghost of the game that they desired.