A preview of SETI offers a glimpse of techno-optimism, but the effluvium of another future — the world of Lichoma — steals the show.

I interview Cave Evil co-designer Nate Hayden about the cult hit game’s resurrection and the years of play that kept expanding its tunnel systems, monstrosities and ideas.

I review Hadrian’s Wall, where Rome — in all its cupidity, muscle, and rot — comes alive under your Sharpie.