My Xmas break I will be Starbound

It's freaking cold outside and I am finally getting a few moments to break into the Starbound beta from indie company Chucklefish, (yay for pre-orders, yay for Steam).

Not far yet, but playing on my Macbook currently so I can be mobile.  (And my PC is currently in pieces)

Beating a dead horse I know, but this $15 was already much better spent than the money wasted on EA's Sim City debacle.  There is a special circle of hell reserved for you, EA.

I did get stuck in the terrain but easily teleported out to release myself.  I felt so smart, then immediately realized the more obvious solution...apparently I need to work my way back into gaming mode.**   I blame it on post-Packer squeeker win giddiness, (made even sweeter by a Bryant early exit and a dumbfounded Romo).

So the verdict for Starbound so far:

• +1 playable beta 
• +1 robust communication from/to developers
• +2 Mac release for initial beta
• +5 not Origin
• +5 cost
• +5 fun!

Can't wait until I have more time during Christmas break.

PC Gamer article: http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/12/14/starbound-so-far-spelunking-eyeball-trees-and-moons-of-doom/

**For the uninitiated, Starbound is at it's heart a terraforming game.  Yes I am pathetic.