Archive for July, 2009

FreeOrion: A Free Open Source 4x Space Strategy Game

FreeOrion: A Free Open Source 4x Space Strategy Game

July 31st, 2009 by Adam Solo
While doing some research on the latest news about space strategy games under development I came across with the FreeOrion project. FreeOrion is an open-source project which goal is to build a turn based 4x space strategy game. The entire project is community-centered were people that share the common motivation are invited to contribute to build the game in many ways, some as programmers, others as conceptual designers, others as opinion makers. As stated in the project vision the game is inspired in the Master of Orion series and it will be a turn-based strategy game built in the classic 4x model style.
Ogame Review, Tips and Strategy Guide

Ogame Review, Tips and Strategy Guide

July 26th, 2009 by Adam Solo
Playing Ogame is like a breath of fresh air brought to the space strategy 4x gaming experience since it offers the possibility to play anywhere I have an internet connection while offering a rich and free multiplayer experience.
Less Spaceships with more Personality is more Fun

Less Spaceships with more Personality is more Fun

July 23rd, 2009 by Adam Solo
When it comes to Space Games, Spaceships take the central stage. They are the backbone of any space faring civilization wordy of that name. In the future I think space strategy games should pay more attention to their spaceships design concept.
Innovative Tech Trees in Space Strategy Games

Innovative Tech Trees in Space Strategy Games

July 19th, 2009 by Adam Solo
The ability to research new technologies was and always will be a central aspect of any space strategy game. Much of the fun in this type of games comes from witnessing the evolution of a society in the long run on all its different aspects.
Space Strategy Games: What’s next?

Space Strategy Games: What’s next?

July 9th, 2009 by Adam Solo
Since the beginning that humans face the stars ask themselves what’s out there and how wonderful and exciting it would be to discover new places and meet new races. This profound sense of wonder and insatiable curiosity drives many of us to fantasize that possibility.