Isn’t it simply anti-totalitarian? As far as I know, Orwell used the USSR for inspiration mostly because it was a contemporary example of totalitarianism.

I guess Bethesda is banking on there being more Bethesda RPG fans than TES specific fans. Bethesda in space is coming this year, after all. Which is good in a way IMO, because it keeps things somewhat fresh.

Grim Dawn is better than both!

Seriously, though, PoE just feels terrible to play. Then again, I feel the same way about most Diablo clones, so if I’m in the mood for shinies I tend to play roguelites, looter shooters or Nioh 2.