Archive for 2012

AI Design in 4X Games – An Approach

AI Design in 4X Games – An Approach

By on December 28th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
This article is an overview of the general approach we have taken with StarDrive’s AI and is meant to provide some insight into the process of designing an AI for games of this genre.
Space Sector’s Bargain List: GameStop Year End Sale

Space Sector’s Bargain List: GameStop Year End Sale

By on December 28th, 2012 at 12:56 pm
And now it's GameStop's turn. After GOG, Steam and GamersGate, it's now time for GameStop's Holiday sale.
Space Sector’s Bargain List: GamersGate End of Year Sales

Space Sector’s Bargain List: GamersGate End of Year Sales

By on December 27th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
After GOG and Steam, it's now time for GamersGate and its Holiday sale. As usual, find sales for space-based, science fiction themed and great strategy games sales.
Hegemonic: A New Space 4X Board Game [Kickstarter]

Hegemonic: A New Space 4X Board Game [Kickstarter]

By on December 27th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Minion Games is currently on Kickstarter for Hegemonic, a space 4X board game of "galactic exploration, empire building, conflict and cunning".
Interview with Brain and Nerd on Predestination [Kickstarter]

Interview with Brain and Nerd on Predestination [Kickstarter]

By on December 25th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
If you missed this space 4X project, here's a chance to know about it on an interview we did with Brain and Nerd CEO, Brendan Drain.
Sword of the Stars 2: Enhanced Edition Review

Sword of the Stars 2: Enhanced Edition Review

By on December 21st, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Roughly one year after probably one of the worst strategy gaming releases of recent history, Kerberos Productions and Paradox Interactive re-release Sword of the Stars 2: Enhanced Edition.
Space Sector’s Bargain List: Steam Holiday/Winter Sales

Space Sector’s Bargain List: Steam Holiday/Winter Sales

By on December 20th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Well, you know the drill by now. Steam has started yet another sale. Now, it's their Holiday/Winter sale.
Endless Space: 3rd Free Add-on On Steam Today

Endless Space: 3rd Free Add-on On Steam Today

By on December 19th, 2012 at 11:00 am
Amplitude Studios releases their third, and last, of their planned free content add-ons for Endless Space today, available later on the day on Steam.
Interview with Iceberg Interactive on StarDrive, Steam, DRM, Consoles and more

Interview with Iceberg Interactive on StarDrive, Steam, DRM, Consoles and more

By on December 18th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
I sit down with Erik Schreuder, Iceberg Interactive's CEO, for a chat about StarDrive, Steam, DRM and more.
Sidius Nova: A New Space Strategy Game Out Now for iOS

Sidius Nova: A New Space Strategy Game Out Now for iOS

By on December 14th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Sidius Nova is a new space strategy game that made it on Kickstarter, and that is now available on the Apple's store for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch iOS devices.
Space Sector’s Bargain List: GOG’s DRM-Free Holiday Sale

Space Sector’s Bargain List: GOG’s DRM-Free Holiday Sale

By on December 13th, 2012 at 2:05 pm
After others have done their sales, it's time for GOG and its collection of DRM-free games to have a go.
Space 4X SpaceWard Ho! Now Available for the iPhone/iPod

Space 4X SpaceWard Ho! Now Available for the iPhone/iPod

By on December 12th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Already available for the iPad, Spaceward Ho! is now also available for the iPhone and iPod Touch iOS devices.
How to Tackle Build Micromanagement Tedium in 4X Games?

How to Tackle Build Micromanagement Tedium in 4X Games?

By on December 11th, 2012 at 8:35 am
How to deal with excessive micromanagement in 4X games? Especially when dealing with developing cities, planets or star systems?
Predestination Gets Funded and Now Heads to Stretch Goals

Predestination Gets Funded and Now Heads to Stretch Goals

By on December 10th, 2012 at 8:52 am
The turn-based space 4X game Predestination achieved its funding goal at Kickstarter and now heads to stretch goals.
Making a Space 4X Game: Setting the Stage

Making a Space 4X Game: Setting the Stage

By on December 7th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
I thought it'd be fun to see what goes on behind the scenes and some of the obstacles that I have encountered while making my 4X Game, whose name will remain hidden for now!
Colonia: A Single Star System Space 4X/RTS [Kickstarter]

Colonia: A Single Star System Space 4X/RTS [Kickstarter]

By on December 6th, 2012 at 11:44 am
Richard Orr is on Kickstarter for Colonia, a real-time space 4X game set in a single star system worth of planets and moons.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Slingshot Content Pack DLC Released

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Slingshot Content Pack DLC Released

By on December 4th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
2K Games and Firaxis Games have just released Slingshot, the first of two planned content add-ons for XCOM: Enemy Unknown.