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XCOM: Enemy Unknown Announced – Original X-COM Series

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Announced – Original X-COM Series

By on January 5th, 2012 at 9:58 am
No, it's not a post from 19 years ago :), X-COM: Enemy Unknown (yes, a new true X-COM installment with the same name as the original title) was announced today by Firaxis and 2K Games.
T.R.E.K. Orbital Artillery (iOS / Android) Wants Your Support

T.R.E.K. Orbital Artillery (iOS / Android) Wants Your Support

By on January 4th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Fazri is developing a sci-fi artillery-style game for the iPad and iPhone called T.R.E.K. Orbital Artillery (TOA), and he's asking for support to help finish his game.
Horizon is Back on Track and Needs Your Help Too

Horizon is Back on Track and Needs Your Help Too

By on January 3rd, 2012 at 6:42 am
I'm excited to share with you that the L3O team has announced that they will resume development of their 4X space title, Horizon.
Explore the Galaxy with Star Prospector – Coming Soon Space RTS for the PC

Explore the Galaxy with Star Prospector – Coming Soon Space RTS for the PC

By on December 27th, 2011 at 11:00 am
Cryptstone Games is developing Star Prospector, a single-player real-time strategy game set in a future science fiction universe.
UFO Online: Tactical 3D MMO for Your Browser

UFO Online: Tactical 3D MMO for Your Browser

By on December 19th, 2011 at 11:20 am
UFO Online is a new sci-fi browser-based MMO developed by Gamigo, that is obviously inspired in the turn-based tactics X-COM series (UFO: Enemy Unknown, X-COM Terror from the Deep among other titles).
Strategy vs. Tactics in Video Games – A Small Essay

Strategy vs. Tactics in Video Games – A Small Essay

By on December 16th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
It's not only a question of scale but also a question of actions involved. While the strategist deals more with thinking ahead, planning and scheming the tactician deals with situation analyses and execution with what is provided to him.
Distant Worlds: Legends Review

Distant Worlds: Legends Review

By on December 12th, 2011 at 7:59 am
If Master of Orion 2 was the 4X space strategy gaming reference of the nineties, then Distant Worlds Legends is the 4X space strategy gaming reference of the early XXI century.
Stellar Impact New Trailer

Stellar Impact New Trailer

By on December 10th, 2011 at 10:10 am
Tindalos Interactive has just released a new trailer of Stellar Impact, their space tactical game.
StarDrive Has Reached Its Funding Target!

StarDrive Has Reached Its Funding Target!

By on December 9th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
StarDrive, a new 4X space strategy title on the making has just reached its funding goal on Kickstarters in the past hour or so.
15 Space Strategy Games for Your Android Device

15 Space Strategy Games for Your Android Device

By on December 5th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
There are a good bunch of real-time, turn-based, casual 4X, action and tower defense space strategy games available for your Android device. Here is a sample list of 15 of the best.
StarDrive – A New 4X Action-Strategy Game for the PC

StarDrive – A New 4X Action-Strategy Game for the PC

By on December 2nd, 2011 at 3:01 am
StarDrive is a 4X action-strategy game currently under development. Dan of Zero Sum Games, is asking for support to help fund the remaining parts of his game, namely art and multiplayer.
Beyond Beyaan: Alpha Footage Video & Progress Status

Beyond Beyaan: Alpha Footage Video & Progress Status

By on November 30th, 2011 at 3:17 am
Brent "Zeraan" has been doing fantastic progress in Beyond Beyaan lately. After a period of perceived uncertainty Brent seems now to be committed on bringing BB to life more than ever.
Renations Open Beta Begins

Renations Open Beta Begins

By on November 24th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
Today Pikaia Games has open up Renations to the public. This means that Renations is now officially in open beta status.
Star Hammer Tactics Released for the iPad

Star Hammer Tactics Released for the iPad

By on November 24th, 2011 at 11:25 am
Black Lab Games, an Australian game development studio has just released Star Hammer Tactics, a new space turn-based tactics game for the iPad today.
Distant Worlds Legends Released

Distant Worlds Legends Released

By on November 23rd, 2011 at 8:59 am
Distant Worlds Legends, the second expansion of Distant Worlds has been released today and is now available for download at the Matrix Games store.
Renations: First Impressions and Exclusive Invitations Offered

Renations: First Impressions and Exclusive Invitations Offered

By on November 22nd, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Pikaia Games has offered Space Sector, and 50 of its loyal readers, a chance for a first hand preview of Renations, Pikaia's new sci-fi browser-based real-time strategy MMO.
Anno 2070 Released

Anno 2070 Released

By on November 18th, 2011 at 4:55 am
Anno 2070, a Sci-Fi real-time strategy game developed by Ubisoft, was released today.