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AGRONOM Announced
CyberMages has announced AGRONOM, a new science fiction automation game set in an Eastern European-inspired Martian environment. The game is slated for a "coming soon" release on Windows PC via Steam, allowing players to build a cozy Martian homestead.
Directive 8020: Story and endings, explained
Directive 8020 is a science fiction horror game where the crew of the Cassiopeia crash-lands on Tau Ceti f and encounters an alien contagion known as the Growth. The story reveals the crew are clones on their thirteenth voyage, part of an experiment by Corinth to study and neutralize the Growth. The article explains the narrative, the nature of the Growth, the ethical implications of the cloning program, and details the various endings based on player choices.
Advance Wars-Inspired Strategy RPG 'Tyrant Tactics: Birth of Revolution' Revealed From Indie Dev Vaporwave
Vaporwave Studios has revealed Tyrant Tactics: Birth of Revolution, a turn-based strategy game inspired by Advance Wars, for PC via Steam. The game features over 20 missions, 28 unit types including mechs, and four playable factions with local and online multiplayer for up to four players. Set in 2088 AD, players lead a resistance movement against the United Nations of Earth.
Shigeru Miyamoto filled Star Fox with animals because Star Wars and Gundam already had human sci-fi covered: "We're going to create our own original science fiction!"
Shigeru Miyamoto explained that the decision to feature animal characters in Star Fox, rather than robots or humans, was a deliberate choice to create original science fiction distinct from popular franchises like Star Wars and Gundam. This creative direction, inspired partly by local folklore and a baseball team, led to the iconic cast of Star Fox characters.
Game Reviews
This article provides reviews for two games: Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, a science fiction title, and Call of the Elder Gods. The Battlestar Galactica review highlights themes of Cylons and sabotage.
DIRECTIVE 8020 Launches Today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam)
Supermassive Games has launched Directive 8020, the latest installment in The Dark Pictures Anthology series, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This cinematic sci-fi survival horror game challenges players to make difficult moral choices as the crew of a colony ship crash-lands on an alien planet and is hunted by a mimic organism. The game features real-time threats, survival gameplay, and can be played solo or in couch co-op mode with up to five players.
Brutal space strategy roguelite Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is out now
The brutal space strategy roguelite Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, developed by Alt Shift and published by Dotemu, is now available. The game challenges players to survive against the Cylons by managing a fleet and making difficult tactical decisions, offering high replayability and a tense experience inspired by the Battlestar Galactica TV series. It is noted to run well on Linux via Proton.
Highlights From the First Comic Con Oakland
Comic Con Oakland returned to the Oakland Convention Center on May 9-10, 2026, marking the first major fan convention in the city since 2018. The event featured a well-organized show floor with vendors, artists, and community groups, alongside panels discussing comics, film, and animation. Highlights included appearances by industry professionals and a strong community turnout.
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes review - an iffy take on the sci-fi series that had me contending with Cylons, sabotage, and STDs
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is a roguelike strategy game that attempts to capture the essence of the sci-fi series but ultimately falls short due to repetitive gameplay and a lack of dynamic crises. Players must guide a fleet through Cylon-infested space, managing resources and crew while facing difficult choices with lasting consequences. Despite its beautiful art style and occasional moments that echo the show, the game becomes predictable and lifeless over time.
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes Review – Roguelite along the watchtower
Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes is a roguelite strategy game that captures the desperate flight of the TV series' first season. Players command a Colonial Gunstar, gathering a civilian fleet and evading Cylons while trying to reach the Battlestar Galactica. The game features real-time combat, fleet management, narrative choices, and a Cylon investigation mechanic, with roguelite progression through meta-game unlocks.
Recension – Directive 8020
Directive 8020 is an interactive drama from Supermassive Games that blends science fiction horror with player choice. While it features impressive visuals and sound design, the story is predictable and lacks genuine scares, with characters feeling anonymous. The game offers significant replayability due to its branching narrative, but ultimately leaves little lasting impression after its roughly eight-hour runtime.
Directive 8020 Review | TheXboxHub
Directive 8020 is a significant evolution for Supermassive Games' narrative horror series, offering a compelling sci-fi story set on a spaceship threatened by an alien organism. While the core gameplay loop of exploration, puzzles, and Quick Time Events remains, the introduction of a 'turning point' system allowing players to rewind decisions adds a fresh layer of replayability. Despite some repetitive stealth sections, the game's strong narrative, impressive visuals, and solid voice acting make it a standout entry.
Directive 8020 Review
Directive 8020 is a standalone horror experience from Supermassive Games that evolves their Dark Pictures Anthology formula. The game features a tense sci-fi narrative aboard a spaceship, drawing heavy inspiration from films like Alien and The Thing. It offers engaging characters, a new Fate system for branching narratives, and improved stealth mechanics, with a full playthrough taking around 8 hours.
Star Wars: Starfighter reveals new synopsis teasing Ryan Gosling's pilot on a mission that "may alter the…
The official synopsis for the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter has appeared online, teasing a mission for a solitary pilot that could alter the future of the Force. This reveal comes just over a week before the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Dave Filoni gives Ahsoka season 2 update and says he's "not really worried" about rumor it will end with season 2 because he knows where the story "should tie up"
Dave Filoni provided an update on Ahsoka season 2, stating he is not concerned about rumors of the show ending after its second season. He expressed confidence in knowing how the story should conclude, following the cliffhanger ending of season 1 where Ahsoka and Sabine were stranded on Peridea while Thrawn and Ezra returned to the main galaxy.
Sutradara Fantastic Four Garap Film Baru Planet of the Apes
Matt Shakman is set to direct a new installment in the Planet of the Apes franchise, working with writer Josh Friedman. This new film will not be a direct sequel to the recently released Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, but will explore a new story within the iconic universe. Shakman and Friedman previously collaborated on The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Alien Disclosure: The U.S releasing the UAP files ties into gaming tropes rather nicely
The recent declassification of UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) files by the U.S. Department of War, FBI, and NASA has sparked discussions about their connection to gaming tropes. While no definitive proof of alien life was revealed, the release of reports from military personnel and astronauts, including transcripts from Apollo missions and sightings near military bases, highlights a growing seriousness in addressing these events. This influx of real-world mystery provides a rich source of inspiration for science fiction games exploring themes of space exploration, alien encounters, and humanity's place in the cosmos, as seen in titles like The Outer Wilds, Aphelion, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Exodus, and Kerbal Space Program.
‘Halo Next’ reportedly in development at Halo Studios, promising an accessible story that appeals to both veterans and rookies
A new Halo game, codenamed 'Halo Next,' is reportedly in development at Halo Studios, aiming for a story accessible to both new and veteran players. The title, which may be a direct sequel to Halo Infinite and focus on the Endless, is seeking a Narrative Design Director to ensure an emotionally satisfying campaign. This information comes from reports by Rebs Gaming and job listings posted by Microsoft.
The best sci-fi show of the 2000s is now streaming in full on Paramount Plus
The critically acclaimed science fiction series Battlestar Galactica, including its miniseries, four seasons, and the TV movie The Plan, is now available to stream in its entirety on Paramount Plus. The prequel series Caprica is also available, though the TV movie Razor is not included. Battlestar Galactica is praised for its blend of sci-fi action, human drama, and boundary-pushing storytelling.
THE ADEPTUS MECHANICUS WAGE WAR WITH MACHINE PRECISION IN DAWN OF WAR IV
Deep Silver and KING Art Games have released a new gameplay trailer showcasing the Adeptus Mechanicus faction for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV. This faction emphasizes precision, ranged combat, and technological superiority. The game is set for a 2026 release on PC and features multiple factions and non-linear campaigns.
