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A turn-based space 4X strategy game for the PC.

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Making a Space 4X Game: Technology

Making a Space 4X Game: Technology

By on June 28th, 2013 at 10:45 am
For this article I'm going to discuss technology in the game. On my previous article, A Living Galaxy, technology became a hot topic in the comment section so it only makes sense I write about it next.
Race To Mars: From a Space Company Startup To a Mars Base

Race To Mars: From a Space Company Startup To a Mars Base

By on June 27th, 2013 at 2:17 pm
Indie dev game studio Intermarum, lead by Szymon Janus, has just launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund their newest project, a turn-based space management simulation game called Race to Mars.
Endless Space Disharmony Expansion Now Available on Steam

Endless Space Disharmony Expansion Now Available on Steam

By on June 26th, 2013 at 2:07 pm
Amplitude Studios and publisher Iceberg Interactive have just released Disharmony, the first expansion pack to Endless Space, their turn-based space 4X strategy game.
Stellar Indie Venture: Worlds Collide

Stellar Indie Venture: Worlds Collide

By on June 25th, 2013 at 10:41 am
Time for another entry on our galactic quest for brave new indie devs and their space 4X strategy gaming adventurers. This time the indie adventurer is Paul Hickey and his space 4X game, Worlds Collide.
Space Sector’s Bargain List: GOG’s 2013 Summer Sale is Up

Space Sector’s Bargain List: GOG’s 2013 Summer Sale is Up

By on June 21st, 2013 at 11:01 am
And here we go again. GOG's DRM-free summer sales are up and will be so until July 5, 2013. Here's what GOG has to offer on space-based, science-fiction themed and great strategy gaming.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Now Available for iOS

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Now Available for iOS

By on June 20th, 2013 at 10:43 am
2K and Firaxis Games have just released XCOM: Enemy Unknown for the iOS, namely for Apple's iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
Xenonauts Hands-On Beta Impressions

Xenonauts Hands-On Beta Impressions

By on June 17th, 2013 at 12:33 pm
I played for about 10 hours of Xenonauts Beta. In that time I progressed for about one month and a half, in-game time. I did plenty of missions, between UFO interceptions and crash site engagements. Here''s my impressions.
Indie Gala June – Star Ruler and Sword of the Stars Complete

Indie Gala June – Star Ruler and Sword of the Stars Complete

By on June 14th, 2013 at 1:04 pm
The Indie Gala is selling an indie bundle which includes Star Ruler and Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection along with 12 other indie games.
Planetary Annihilation Alpha Access Now Available on Steam

Planetary Annihilation Alpha Access Now Available on Steam

By on June 13th, 2013 at 1:59 pm
Uber Entertainment started sending Alpha access to its backers a week ago, and this Alpha build is now also available on Steam as of today, through their "Early Access" program.
Distant Worlds: Shadows Review

Distant Worlds: Shadows Review

By on June 8th, 2013 at 1:25 pm
Distant Worlds: Shadows is the third expansion to Distant Worlds, a real-time (pausable) space 4X strategy game for the PC developed by CodeForce and published by Matrix Games and Slitherine.
Interview with Triumph Studios on Age of Wonders 3

Interview with Triumph Studios on Age of Wonders 3

By on June 5th, 2013 at 2:19 pm
Keith, our fantasy Hero, asked Triumph Studios some questions about their new turn-based fantasy strategy game, Age of Wonders 3.
Void Destroyer: When Space Sim Meets Real-Time Strategy

Void Destroyer: When Space Sim Meets Real-Time Strategy

By on June 4th, 2013 at 10:08 am
Void Destroyer has been Paul Zakrzewski's labor of love for the past 4 years. It combines space sim and real-time strategy elements and is now on Kickstarter.
Distant Worlds Giveaway Contest! [RESULTS]

Distant Worlds Giveaway Contest! [RESULTS]

By on June 3rd, 2013 at 4:09 pm
And the winners of the Distant Worlds giveaway contest are... Congratulations! Looks like today was your lucky day.
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes Review

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes Review

By on May 31st, 2013 at 8:53 am
Legendary Heroes, the recently released standalone expansion for Fallen Enchantress, is the definitive way to experience the fantasy world of Elemental.
Hardware: Shipbreakers First Gameplay Trailer

Hardware: Shipbreakers First Gameplay Trailer

By on May 30th, 2013 at 9:50 am
Blackbird Interactive released the first gameplay footage of Hardware: Shipbreakers, their sci-fi RTS, whose development started in 2010.
Endless Space Expansion Pack Disharmony This Summer

Endless Space Expansion Pack Disharmony This Summer

By on May 28th, 2013 at 12:00 pm
Today, publisher Iceberg Interactive announced that the expansion, Endless Space: Disharmony, "will be coming to Steam this summer for $9,99/€9,99".
Distant Worlds Giveaway Contest! [CLOSED]

Distant Worlds Giveaway Contest! [CLOSED]

By on May 27th, 2013 at 12:56 pm
So, I thought it would be fun to host a giveaway contest to celebrate the release of Distant Worlds' third expansion pack, Distant Worlds: Shadows.

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