Game Previews

Starbase Orion: Master of Orion 2 with Better Multiplayer for iOS

Starbase Orion: Master of Orion 2 with Better Multiplayer for iOS

By on April 19th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
According 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".
Armada 2526: Supernova Expansion Hands-on First Impressions (Preview)

Armada 2526: Supernova Expansion Hands-on First Impressions (Preview)

By on March 27th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
About 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 Gameforge

Star Trek: Infinite Space An Ambitious New Browser-Based Game Being Developed by Gameforge

By on March 12th, 2011 at 11:04 pm
From 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 Announced

Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion Announced

By on March 5th, 2011 at 12:02 am
Stardock 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!)

10 Minute Space Strategy: Indie 4x TBS Game Announced (with Demo!)

By on February 26th, 2011 at 10:25 pm
In 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)

Birth of the Empires – 4x TBS Open Source – Alpha 6 (version 0.8)

By on February 5th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Birth 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 Mac

Gemini Wars – A New Space RTS Game Being Developed by Camel 101 for PC and Mac

By on January 9th, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Gemini 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 Game

The Lacuna Expanse: A New Free MMO Space Strategy Game

By on December 8th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
The 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 Studios

Star Ruler – A new 4x/RTS Hybrid by Blind Mind Studios

By on July 27th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
In 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 Preview

StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty Preview

By on March 14th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
StarCraft 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 Preview

Sid Meier’s Civilization V Preview

By on March 12th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
The 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 Impressions

Armada 2526 – New 4x space strategy game – First Impressions

By on December 24th, 2009 at 1:41 am
Armada 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 Impressions

Astro Empires – MMOG – First Impressions

By on September 17th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Astro 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.