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10 PS5, PS4 Space Games to Play After Artemis 2's Big Moon Mission
Inspired by the Artemis II moon mission, this guide highlights ten space-themed games available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The list includes titles ranging from realistic simulations like Kerbal Space Program and Elite Dangerous to expansive exploration games like No Man's Sky and Starfield, as well as narrative-driven experiences like Mass Effect Legendary Edition and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector.
As the Artemis II crew return to Earth, Starfield on PS5 is a great way to keep your space exploration fantasies alive
This article discusses Starfield's availability on PlayStation 5, drawing parallels between the game's space exploration themes and NASA's Artemis II mission. It highlights Bethesda Game Studios' commitment to supporting Starfield with ongoing content and updates, while acknowledging the game's divisive nature and vast scale.
Artemis is going to the moon this week, so let’s celebrate by taking a look at some of the best lunar games out there in the black
With NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon scheduled for this week, this article highlights several video games that feature lunar settings or space exploration. Titles like Kerbal Space Program, Deliver Us the Moon, Elite Dangerous, and Lunar Lander are discussed for their unique takes on space travel and moon-based scenarios.
Star Citizen Alpha 4.7 finally brings crafting to the ever-so-expensive space opera
Cloud Imperium Games has released Star Citizen Alpha 4.7, introducing a new crafting system that allows players to create FPS weapons and armor using blueprints and materials. The update also features the "Operation Breaker Stations" mission and the new Aurora Mk II ship with modular customization options.
Elite Dangerous players on Epic Games Store must migrate their accounts thanks to a launcher SNAFU
Elite Dangerous players on the Epic Games Store are required to migrate their accounts due to a launcher issue that connected them to the legacy version of the game instead of the live version. This error will be fixed in an upcoming update, but players must use the game's transfer portal beforehand. Frontier Developments warns that the migration process may take time and players cannot access their characters during the transfer.
Make My MMO: AQW Infinity’s massive Kickstarter haul, Ashes of Creation in limbo
AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity's Kickstarter has surpassed $1.3 million, making it a significant crowdfunding success. The article also notes other crowdfunded MMOs, including the successful Darkhaven and the ongoing legal battles and player count issues surrounding Ashes of Creation.
One Elite Dangerous fan scavenged parts from multiple VR roller coaster rides to craft the ultimate space faring sim…
An Elite Dangerous player, known as CMDR Wacko, has constructed an immersive VR simulator rig called the SimStarr, using parts salvaged from decommissioned VR roller coaster rides and other repurposed components. The project, which also includes live streaming content, aims to recreate the feeling of space flight and has been a long-term passion project for the creator.
WRUP: Win a date with the radioactive spite monster edition
This weekly roundup features Massively OP staff and community members discussing their gaming plans, including titles like Nightingale, Project Gorgon, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft: Midnight. The article also includes a bonus question about personal experiences with last-minute delays.
Make My MMO: Epitome made $661K on Kickstarter, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II
The AI-driven MMORPG Epitome successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising approximately $661,000 from over 20,000 backers. Meanwhile, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II ship in early access, and various other crowdfunded MMOs like Pantheon, Star Citizen, and Project Gorgon provided updates on their development progress and upcoming patches.
No, Elite Dangerous probably wasn’t hacked, but it was down a significant part of the weekend
Elite Dangerous experienced significant server instability over the weekend, leading to player outages and speculation of a hack. Frontier Developments confirmed the issues were resolved and servers are back online. While a player named Big Chungus 40k was identified as trolling, they denied causing the widespread server problems.
Wine 11.3 released with vkd3d and Mono upgrades
The latest release of Wine 11.3 brings significant compatibility improvements for running Windows applications and games on Linux. This update includes upgrades to the Mono engine and vkd3d, along with numerous bug fixes for various games and applications. Key enhancements focus on graphics rendering, DirectSound, and PDB loading, alongside changes to Mono's reflection behavior for better compatibility.
More Ways to Play, More Games to Love — GeForce NOW Wraps CES With Linux Support, Fire TV App, Flight Stick Controls
NVIDIA announced several GeForce NOW updates at CES, including new native apps for Linux and Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks, and support for flight control peripherals. The service is also adding new AAA titles like 007 First Light, Resident Evil Requiem, and Crimson Desert to its library, enhancing cloud gaming accessibility across various devices.
NVIDIA Brings GeForce RTX Gaming to More Devices With New GeForce NOW Apps for Linux PC and Amazon Fire TV
NVIDIA is expanding its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service with new native applications for Linux PCs and Amazon Fire TV devices, offering GeForce RTX 5080-class performance. The service also introduces flight control support for simulation games and new single sign-on integrations for faster access to titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and upcoming AAA games.