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Finding Cures and Making Plagues

Bioterrorism is easy in the world of games. Dangerous viral strains are readily stolen. Previously unheard of groups whip up new super-viruses. Horror diseases resurface or mutate (often with help). … Continue reading →

May 8, 2016 · 2 Comments

Modelling the End of the World

In Pandemic it’s impossible for a disease to spread from London to Dubai in a single event. Impossible. Despite approximately 3.5 million passengers flying between the two cities a year. … Continue reading →

May 4, 2016 · 2 Comments

Pandemic: Games and Science

“Late October: Most of South America and Africa is rioting. Lima, Buenos Aires and Kinshasa are falling. Lagos, Santiago, and Paris have already collapsed into anarchy. Across Asia many cities … Continue reading →

May 1, 2016 · 3 Comments