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Xenonauts Hands-On Beta Impressions

June 17th, 2013 at 12:33 pm by Adam Solo
Xenonauts Hands-On Beta Impressions

Xenonauts is a sci-fi turn-based squad tactics strategy game being developed by indie studio Goldhawk Interactive. The title is highly inspired by Julian Gollop’s X-COM: UFO Defense (aka UFO: Enemy Unknown) from 1994 (X-COM from this point forward), for which Goldhawk wants to create a “spiritual successor”.

So, if you’re familiarized with X-COM, you’ll feel right at home playing Goldhawk’s remake because while the setting and the… Read the rest


Recent Stories

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

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

June 14th, 2013 at 1:04 pm by Adam Solo
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

June 13th, 2013 at 1:59 pm by Adam Solo
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

June 8th, 2013 at 1:25 pm by Adam Solo
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

June 5th, 2013 at 2:19 pm by
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

June 4th, 2013 at 10:08 am by Adam Solo
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]

June 3rd, 2013 at 4:09 pm by Adam Solo
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

May 31st, 2013 at 8:53 am by
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

May 30th, 2013 at 9:50 am by Adam Solo
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

May 28th, 2013 at 12:00 pm by Adam Solo
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]

May 27th, 2013 at 12:56 pm by Adam Solo
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.
Distant Worlds: Shadows is Out Now

Distant Worlds: Shadows is Out Now

May 23rd, 2013 at 10:17 am by Adam Solo
CodeForce, Matrix Games and Slitherine have just released Distant Worlds: Shadows, the third expansion pack to their real-time space 4X strategy game, Distant Worlds.
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes Officially Out Today

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes Officially Out Today

May 22nd, 2013 at 1:44 pm by Adam Solo
Legendary Heroes is a standalone expansion to the turn-based fantasy 4X strategy game Fallen Enchantress. It was in beta for the last two months, and, today, it was officially released.
Artifact Red-X: Kinda Like X-COM But With Reversed Roles?

Artifact Red-X: Kinda Like X-COM But With Reversed Roles?

May 17th, 2013 at 3:13 pm by Adam Solo
Tier2 Games propose Artifact Red-X, a hybrid between real-time strategy, turn-based squad tactical combat, RPG systems and possibly 4X elements.
Space Sector’s Bargain List: Directly from the Indie Devs

Space Sector’s Bargain List: Directly from the Indie Devs

May 14th, 2013 at 8:20 am by Adam Solo
Cliff Harris is hosting the showmethegames.com 2013 sales right now, up until the 18th of May. There you will find some space, sci-fi and strategy indie goodness.
Distant Worlds: Shadows Preview

Distant Worlds: Shadows Preview

May 10th, 2013 at 7:02 am by Adam Solo
I've been playing around with a Distant Worlds: Shadows beta preview build, and feel I have a good idea of what CodeForce and Matrix Games have been cooking for us with their third Distant Worlds expansion.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion DLC “Forbidden Worlds”

Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion DLC “Forbidden Worlds”

May 9th, 2013 at 2:45 pm by Adam Solo
Stardock will release a DLC for Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion. It's called "Forbidden Worlds" and will add new planet types, planet specialization, techs, planetary bonuses and Steam achievements.
UFO Online: Fight for Earth – Open Beta Begins

UFO Online: Fight for Earth – Open Beta Begins

May 8th, 2013 at 12:44 pm by Adam Solo
UFO Online: Fight for Earth, a sci-fi tactical browser-based MMO developed by Gamigo, where you're supposed to develop a base, do research and fight an alien invasion in a turn-based tactical fashion.
Making a Space 4X Game: A Living Galaxy

Making a Space 4X Game: A Living Galaxy

May 3rd, 2013 at 9:43 am by
I'm going to start writing about the systems in the game now. This will be a series of many articles. We start with my vision of what makes a galaxy feel alive and full of discovery.
StarDrive Review

StarDrive Review

April 30th, 2013 at 12:04 pm by
If you're looking for Civilization in space, you're in the wrong place. If you're looking for epic battles with lots of ships with lasers, cannons and fighters, then StarDrive has exactly what you are looking for.

Recent Reviews

Distant Worlds: Shadows Review

Distant Worlds: Shadows Review

June 8th, 2013 by Adam Solo
Distant Worlds: Shadows is the third expansion to Distant Worlds, a…
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes Review

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes Review

May 31st, 2013 by
Legendary Heroes, the recently released standalone expansion for Fallen Enchantress,…
 
StarDrive Review

StarDrive Review

April 30th, 2013 by
If you’ve been following SpaceSector’s coverage of StarDrive, you probably…
Drox Operative Review

Drox Operative Review

January 2nd, 2013 by
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you combined…

Recent Previews

Xenonauts Hands-On Beta Impressions

Xenonauts Hands-On Beta Impressions

June 17th, 2013 by Adam Solo
Xenonauts is a sci-fi turn-based squad…
Distant Worlds: Shadows Preview

Distant Worlds: Shadows Preview

May 10th, 2013 by Adam Solo
A short intro first, as…
 
StarDrive Open Beta Preview

StarDrive Open Beta Preview

March 11th, 2013 by
Back in August of 2012,…
Pandora: First Contact Beta Preview

Pandora: First Contact Beta Preview

February 26th, 2013 by Adam Solo
Slitherine and Matrix Games announced…

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