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One of Kerbal Space Program's biggest inspirations was a promotional Flash game for Top Gear: 'That was the most similar game to KSP that I could find back then'
Felipe Falanghe, the creator of Kerbal Space Program, discusses his gaming history and inspirations, including Flight Simulator 4 and a promotional Flash game for Top Gear. He shares his current playtime with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and BattleBit, and his enduring love for Flight Simulator and Fragile Allegiance. Falanghe also touches on his journey into game development and the initial unambitious scope of Kerbal Space Program.
Kerbal Space Program Sees Player Surge Thanks to Artemis II Mission
Kerbal Space Program has seen a significant increase in players, driven by renewed public interest in space exploration, particularly NASA's Artemis II mission. This surge highlights the enduring appeal of the 11-year-old space simulator, even as its successor, Kerbal Space Program 2, faces challenges. The game's educational value and realistic physics continue to attract new players inspired by real-world space achievements.
Artemis II hype sees Kerbal Space Program beat all-time Steam player record 11 years after launch
Kerbal Space Program has achieved a new all-time Steam player record with over 20,875 concurrent players, driven by renewed interest in space exploration following NASA's Artemis II mission. A timely discount on PC also contributed to the surge in players for the original spaceflight simulator, while its sequel, Kerbal Space Program 2, continues to struggle with low player counts and negative reviews.
DayZ creator Dean 'Rocket' Hall has over 2,000 hours in Kerbal Space Program and played the original XCOM at Mount Everest base camp: 'I think when I die, I will still be playing that game'
DayZ creator Dean Hall discusses his extensive gaming habits, revealing over 2,000 hours in Kerbal Space Program and a lifelong love for XCOM, which he played at Mount Everest base camp. Hall, founder of RocketWerkz, also shares his current passion for RimWorld and Ostranauts, and his belief that XCOM is a game he will play until he dies.
Artemis II launch sends legendary astronaut sim Kerbal Space Program rocketing to its biggest Steam player peak in 10…
Kerbal Space Program experienced its largest peak player count on Steam since its 2015 launch, reaching 11,890 concurrent players. This surge in popularity is attributed to renewed public interest in space exploration, spurred by events like the Artemis II launch.
