Master of Orion 2: The Formula behind the Success By Adam Solo on August 31st, 2009 at 2:26 am From time to time a game appears that revolutionalizes and makes itself the standard for a gaming genre. Released in 1996 by Microprose, Master of Orion 2 Battle at Antares is undoubtedly considered the reference for 4x space strategy games. Category: Game Reviews 36 comments

A New Way to Explore Planets By Adam Solo on August 22nd, 2009 at 1:38 pm When reaching a planet, what its normally presented? Some characteristics presented not very well detailed. Normally colonization is made instantly and all that can be done is start building facilities. I think more could be done to give the planets more protagonism and enhance the exploration excitement. Let us re-think the concept. Category: Game Design, Ideas & Concepts 15 comments

Interview with FreeOrion’s Programming Lead: Zach Laine By Adam Solo on August 17th, 2009 at 12:10 am I became quite interested about this project due not only to the fact that it is inspired in the Master of Orion series but also because it is an open source project being developed by the fan base community. Category: Interviews 0 comments

LucasArts X-Wing and Tie Fighter coming back? By Adam Solo on August 8th, 2009 at 1:06 pm Being a long time fan of the StarWars space simulation games X-Wing and Tie Fighter I thought this was the time to do my first post not exclusively related to space strategy games but about another acclaimed space gaming genre: the space simulation games. As I explain in my about page I plan to post occasionally about other space gaming genres or other non-space strategy games when I find it of interest to the space gaming community. Yesterday I stumbled in a possible rumor, or rather teaser announcement by LucasArts, in G4 TV, that the X-Wing and Tie Fighter series could come back in the near future. Category: News & Announcements 1 comment

What are 4X Games: a Definition and links to Games By Adam Solo on August 4th, 2009 at 2:54 am Although many Gamers are already familiarized with the term “4x” I decided to create an article in order to help introduce the concept for the so many that don’t know yet what it stands for, and also to clarify a bit the concept for the so many also that think they know what it stands for but are not completely sure about it. Category: Ideas & Concepts 3 comments

FreeOrion: A Free Open Source 4x Space Strategy Game By Adam Solo on July 31st, 2009 at 5:31 am 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. Category: Games Under Development 8 comments

Ogame Review, Tips and Strategy Guide By Adam Solo on July 26th, 2009 at 3:43 am 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. Category: Game Reviews 13 comments

Less Spaceships with more Personality is more Fun By Adam Solo on July 23rd, 2009 at 3:17 pm 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. Category: Game Design, Ideas & Concepts 11 comments

Innovative Tech Trees in Space Strategy Games By Adam Solo on July 19th, 2009 at 12:19 am 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. Category: Game Design, Ideas & Concepts 12 comments

Space Strategy Games: What’s next? By Adam Solo on July 9th, 2009 at 2:00 am 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. Category: Ideas & Concepts 50 comments

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