Game Previews
Starbase Orion: Master of Orion 2 with Better Multiplayer for iOSBy Adam Solo on April 19th, 2011 at 7:38 pmAccording to Chimera's Vision statement, Starbase Orion will "retain the classic turn-based gameplay of Master of Orion 2 while embracing the simplicity and multiplayer experience of Warcraft III". Category: Game Previews, News & Announcements 22 comments |
Armada 2526: Supernova Expansion Hands-on First Impressions (Preview)By Adam Solo on March 27th, 2011 at 9:47 pmAbout Armada 2526 I can say this: it is one of the best 4x sci-fi strategy games currently available in the market. I recommend it any day to any sci-fi strategy game fan. |
Star Trek: Infinite Space An Ambitious New Browser-Based Game Being Developed by GameforgeBy Adam Solo on March 12th, 2011 at 11:04 pmFrom what I could tell Infinite Space will be a MMO role-playing game (MMORPG) with exploration, strategy (RTS) and combat elements. |
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion AnnouncedBy Adam Solo on March 5th, 2011 at 12:02 amStardock describes Rebellion as a "full fledged stand alone expansion" to the original title. Rebellion promises to continue the successful mix of 4x strategy elements with real time strategy space combat. |
10 Minute Space Strategy: Indie 4x TBS Game Announced (with Demo!)By Adam Solo on February 26th, 2011 at 10:25 pmIn Goblin Lunatics own words, 10 Minute Space Strategy is “a turn-based space strategy [game] that is focused on quick play sessions, abstract mechanisms and high replayability“. I agree :) |
Birth of the Empires – 4x TBS Open Source – Alpha 6 (version 0.8)By Adam Solo on February 5th, 2011 at 1:57 pmBirth of the Empires, also known as "BotE", is being supported by the Birth of the Federation 2 Consortium. BotE is proposed to be one spiritual successor to Star Trek Birth of the Federation (BotF). |
Gemini Wars – A New Space RTS Game Being Developed by Camel 101 for PC and MacBy Adam Solo on January 9th, 2011 at 12:50 pmGemini Wars is a Space Real-Time Strategy (RTS) Game currently being developed by Camel 101, an independent and self funded game development studio. |
The Lacuna Expanse: A New Free MMO Space Strategy GameBy Adam Solo on December 8th, 2010 at 4:32 pmThe Lacuna Expanse is a free Massively Multiplayer Online Game (or free MMOG for short). It offers a different perspective on how to prevail and win putting more emphasis on espionage than direct warfare |
Star Ruler – A new 4x/RTS Hybrid by Blind Mind StudiosBy Adam Solo on July 27th, 2010 at 12:25 pmIn Blind Mind Studios' Staff words: "It's slightly more RTS than 4X; it is most certainly way more 4X than SoaSE (Sins of a Solar Empire)." I agree with the former. |
StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty PreviewBy Adam Solo on March 14th, 2010 at 6:21 pmStarCraft 2 is a real-time strategy game developed by Blizzard, sequel of the successful: StarCraft. Starcraft2 features three distinct races: the Zerg, the Terrans and the Protoss. Each has its own distinct units, some of them returning from the original title, others completely new. |
Sid Meier’s Civilization V PreviewBy Adam Solo on March 12th, 2010 at 7:00 pmThe Civilization series is probably one of the best that PC Gaming has ever known. When I read the Firaxis announcement that they were developing Civilization 5 my heart started to beat faster and my emotions started to rise just to think how wonderful it will be to explore the Civilization world once again. |
Armada 2526 – New 4x space strategy game – First ImpressionsBy Adam Solo on December 24th, 2009 at 1:41 amArmada 2526 is successful on delivering the goods to be recognized as a respectable member of the 4x space strategy games genre. If it can overshadow the Master of Orion and Galactic Civilizations legacy it's still a bit early to tell. |
Astro Empires – MMOG – First ImpressionsBy Adam Solo on September 17th, 2009 at 12:10 amAstro Empires is already a well established free space strategy (the free mode has some limitations, but is fully playable) web-based game known by many players. The idea of this article is to give the reader a global overview of this game to make it easier for newcomers. |