Why we all hate those pure evil shells in gaming

If you've ever been a hair's breadth away from a first-place finish only to get nuked by those pure evil shells, you know that specific brand of gaming heartbreak. It's a feeling that starts in your gut—a mix of disbelief and pure, unadulterated rage—as you watch your character tumble through the air while your "friends" zoom past you toward the finish line. We've all been there. It doesn't matter if you're playing on a couch in your living room or competing in a high-stakes online tournament; those shells have a way of finding you at the worst possible moment. ...

February 10, 2026 · 6 min · Garrick Calum