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"They were totally game to play ball": how Zachtronics almost made a Star Trek engineering sim
Former Zachtronics founder Zach Barth discusses an abandoned pitch for a Star Trek engineering simulation game, which was considered after a Warhammer 40,000 pitch fell through. Licensing issues with Star Trek and The Orville, along with creative control concerns, ultimately led Barth and his colleagues to develop their own original puzzle game, U.V.S. Nirmana.
Quirky and Inventive Sci-Fi Comedies in the Style of Resident Alien
This article provides a list of ten television shows that capture a similar blend of science fiction oddity, comedic moments, and emotional depth as Resident Alien. The shows recommended include Upload, Eureka, Solar Opposites, People of Earth, The Orville, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Futurama, American Dad, Sneaky Pete, and Mork & Mindy, each offering a unique take on the alien-in-disguise or outsider-navigating-humanity theme.
