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Xenonauts Hands-On Beta Impressions

Xenonauts Hands-On Beta Impressions

June 17th, 2013 by
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.
Distant Worlds: Shadows Preview

Distant Worlds: Shadows Preview

May 10th, 2013 by
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.
StarDrive Open Beta Preview

StarDrive Open Beta Preview

March 11th, 2013 by
In my last preview, I had some very optimistic thoughts about StarDrive. I am happy to report that I still do today.
Pandora: First Contact Beta Preview

Pandora: First Contact Beta Preview

February 26th, 2013 by
The prospect for Pandora: First Contact is promising. Now, time will tell how rich, polished and interesting it will be upon release. And, how well it will compete with other planetary 4X games.
Eador: Masters of the Broken World Beta Preview

Eador: Masters of the Broken World Beta Preview

January 15th, 2013 by
Eador: Masters of the Broken World is an upcoming strategy game from Snowbird Games. Here's some insight into just what this game is all about.
Solar War: It’s Like X-COM Meets Master of Orion But Not …

Solar War: It’s Like X-COM Meets Master of Orion But Not …

November 8th, 2012 by
Solar War is a grand strategy space game set in the solar system where you need to deal with an alien invasion, fight back and take the fight to their own territory, through colonization, research and war.
Star Command First Video!

Star Command First Video!

October 16th, 2012 by
Today we saw the War Balloon team release their first Star Command walk through play video where we get a peak at the game play mechanics.
Interview with Paradox Dev Studio on Europa Universalis IV

Interview with Paradox Dev Studio on Europa Universalis IV

October 1st, 2012 by
We asked the readers to help us assemble a bunch of questions that they would like to see answered by the EU4 devs about this new installment. Here's what the devs had to say.
Elemental: Fallen Enchantress Hands-On Beta Preview

Elemental: Fallen Enchantress Hands-On Beta Preview

August 31st, 2012 by
Just over two years ago, Stardock released their first ever fantasy 4X turn-based game, Elemental: War of Magic. But this is not about War of Magic, this is the preview of Elemental: Fallen Enchantress.
StarDrive Hands-On Beta Preview

StarDrive Hands-On Beta Preview

August 21st, 2012 by
Do not dismiss StarDrive as just another 4X game my fellow strategy fans. What we have here is perhaps the savior of sci-fi strategy in 2012 and the makings of what may be a classic for years to come.
Star Lords: Alpha First Look Preview

Star Lords: Alpha First Look Preview

August 14th, 2012 by
Neogen2 Creations announced Star Lords in the beginning of August 2012. Here's my alpha build first look impressions.
Starship Corporation: Building Better Worlds [IndieGoGo]

Starship Corporation: Building Better Worlds [IndieGoGo]

August 9th, 2012 by
Ever wondered what would be like to be in charge of a spaceship manufacturer company and be able to design and build spaceships with an incredible level of detail?
Interview: Round 2 with Novacore on Legends of Pegasus

Interview: Round 2 with Novacore on Legends of Pegasus

August 8th, 2012 by
We did another round of questions to the Novacore Studios' guys on their space 4X game Legends of Pegasus.
Sid Meier’s Civilization 5: Gods & Kings Demo Now Available – And First Impressions

Sid Meier’s Civilization 5: Gods & Kings Demo Now Available – And First Impressions

June 29th, 2012 by
The Steam page for Sid Meier's Civilization 5: Gods & Kings is now offering a playing demo. And, Gods & Kings first impressions.
Drox Operative Preview

Drox Operative Preview

June 22nd, 2012 by
Drox Operative is the latest title from Soldak Entertainment, a small independent studio that strives to bring “new and unique gameplay to the entertainment industry”.
Gemini Wars Preview

Gemini Wars Preview

May 17th, 2012 by
The indie games studio Camel 101 is about to release their most ambitious game project to date, the space RTS game, Gemini Wars.
Endless Space: Alpha First Look Preview

Endless Space: Alpha First Look Preview

May 2nd, 2012 by
I had access to Endless Space for a first look. Let me tell you right now that I'm very impressed with what I've seen so far.
Interview with Camel 101 on Gemini Wars

Interview with Camel 101 on Gemini Wars

April 20th, 2012 by
Ricardo Cesteiro, Co-Owner & Producer at Camel 101 kindly agreed to reveal a bit more on Gemini Wars.
Beyond Beyaan Preview

Beyond Beyaan Preview

April 17th, 2012 by
Beyond Beyaan is a 4X turn-based space strategy game that is heavily inspired in the Master of Orion series, especially by the original MoO game.
Novus Aeterno Wants You! – A Space 4X MMO with No End?

Novus Aeterno Wants You! – A Space 4X MMO with No End?

April 12th, 2012 by
Novus Aeterno is a new seamlessly persistent sci-fi MMORTS game for the PC from Taitale Studios.