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One of the best sci-fi strategy games of 2004 is free in GOG's Summer Sale
Nexus: The Jupiter Incident, a 2004 sci-fi strategy game, is available for free on GOG as part of its Summer Sale until July 6. The game, which received an 83% from PC Gamer, features tactical fleet simulation and a narrative-driven campaign. The GOG version also includes a mod kit.
The Alters: Last Variable Launches July 13th
The expansion 'The Alters: Last Variable' for the survival game 'The Alters' will launch on July 23rd, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This twenty-hour expansion, developed by 11 bit studios, introduces new story elements focusing on Jan Scientist's clones, terraforming mechanics, and escalating planetary threats.
Lost Vessel Next Week
Lazy Frog Games has announced that its science fiction-themed idle RPG, Lost Vessel, will launch for Windows on Monday. The game will be free-to-play, with early access available before the official release.
The Ninth Jedi trailer introduces mysterious former Jedi villain in first Star Wars anime show
The first trailer for the new Star Wars anime series, The Ninth Jedi, has been released, introducing a mysterious masked villain who appears to be a former Jedi. The limited series, set a thousand years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, follows Kara's quest to find her father and evade Jedi Hunters. The Ninth Jedi is set to premiere on Disney+ and Hulu later this year.
Svenska Frictional Games försenar Ontos till nästa år
Frictional Games has announced that their upcoming thematic sequel to Soma, Ontos, has been delayed to 2027. The studio cited the game's ambitious scope, scale, and narrative depth as reasons for the postponement. Ontos is set in a former hotel on the moon and promises a disturbing journey filled with experiments and moral quandaries.
ONTOS Delayed
Kepler Interactive and Frictional Games have announced a delay for their science fiction narrative mystery game, ONTOS. The game, originally slated for release on PC and consoles this year, will now launch at a later date. Further details regarding the new release window were not immediately provided.
What Makes Ambrosia Sky So Unique?
Ambrosia Sky, a unique cosmic science fiction game from Soft Rains, was a standout at Summer Game Fest 2025. The game involves players cleaning alien mold and burying the dead to uncover mysteries of a lost colony. Studio head Joel Burgess and narrative director Kaitlin Tremblay discussed the game's origins and the team's ambition to push sci-fi boundaries.
Attack on Titan studio reveals new original anime series led by Spy x Family and The Promised Neverland manga veterans…
Wit Studio has announced a new original anime series titled LONA, set to premiere in Spring 2027. Directed by Takashi Katagiri and featuring character designs by Posuka Demizu, the series explores themes of neuroscience and unresolved emotions from the deceased. The plot involves a future where humanity is attacked by those presumed dead, leading to the formation of a special analysis unit.
Terra Invicta: Dark Skies Next Month
Hooded Horse and Pavonis have announced that Dark Skies, the first DLC for their science fiction grand strategy game Terra Invicta, will be released on July 27th for Windows via the Epic Games Store. The DLC introduces new content to the game.
Live-action Ezra Bridger star posts cryptic Ahsoka season 2 tease
Eman Esfandi, who plays Ezra Bridger in the live-action Star Wars series Ahsoka, posted a cryptic quote on Twitter, hinting at the upcoming second season. The tease has generated speculation among fans and even the official Star Wars social media accounts. Ahsoka season 2 is expected to premiere on Disney Plus in early 2027 and will feature the return of Anakin Skywalker and new conflicts.
Fumito Ueda is Rethinking The Companion Relationship That Defined His Career
Fumito Ueda discusses his upcoming game, Gen Atlas, and how it rethinks the companion relationship that defined his previous works like Ico and The Last Guardian. While the game features guns and a sci-fi setting, Ueda emphasizes that it is not a pure shooter and that the companion's role and communication will differ from his past titles. Gen Atlas is being developed using Unreal Engine for a multiplatform release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Cinematic Mode - Supergirl is just Super fine
The Supergirl film, a follow-up to 2025's Superman, is described as "fine" rather than exceptional, despite a strong performance from Milly Alcock. The movie features a simple plot, mixed visual effects, and distracting character inclusions, failing to meet the high expectations set by its predecessor. While it offers some unique visual elements and entertaining action sequences, the inclusion of Jason Momoa as Lobo feels shoehorned in, and the overall narrative arc is predictable.
Snag The First Six Dune Books For Over 50% Off Before Dune: Part Three Hits Theaters
A 6-book boxed set of Frank Herbert's original Dune saga is available for over 50% off during Prime Day, priced at $52 instead of $108. This deal offers paperback versions of Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune, and Chapterhouse: Dune. The sale comes as Denis Villeneuve's Dune trilogy continues with Dune: Part Three, adapting Dune Messiah, set to release in December.
Besiege: The Broken Beyond Released
The science fiction expansion 'The Broken Beyond' is now available for the sandbox physics-based siege engine game Besiege. The expansion adds new elements to the game, which is available on PC, macOS, and Linux. A launch trailer has also been released.
Debt is Just the Beginning: Sci-Fi Meta-Game DEBRISVERSE Launches July 29 on Steam
Indie developer Studio RELIER announced that its sci-fi incremental meta-game DEBRISVERSE will launch on Steam for PC on July 29, 2026, priced at US$3.99 with a limited-time launch discount. The game challenges players to repay a massive debt by destroying space debris, with multiple endings and hidden truths to uncover by interacting with the Windows environment and scattered records.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal aims to provide guides and news for Starfield fans, leveraging the passion of its editors who are also enthusiasts of Bethesda's Fallout and The Elder Scrolls series. The content is developed through extensive research and playtime, adhering to high editorial standards and independence.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal, part of Gfinity Digital Media, aims to provide comprehensive guides and news for the game Starfield. Their editorial team consists of passionate Bethesda fans with extensive experience in games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, ensuring in-depth research and hands-on playtime for their content.
The Most Epic Fantasy & Science Fiction Site in Reality
Starfield Portal, operated by Gfinity Digital Media, aims to provide comprehensive guides and news for Starfield fans. The editorial team consists of passionate Bethesda enthusiasts with extensive experience in games like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls, ensuring meticulously researched and hands-on content.
The interstellar dice-driven RPG Citizen Sleeper is free for the next week, so now you've got no excuse to not play it
The dice-driven science fiction RPG Citizen Sleeper is available for free on the Epic Games Store until June 25th. The game puts players in the role of a digitized consciousness on a space station, navigating themes of identity and capitalism. Lead developer Gareth Damian Martin also announced their next game, Signet City.
Netflix cancels Stranger Things creators' new series after one season, despite it landing a near-perfect Rotten…
Netflix has canceled the science fiction series The Boroughs, produced by Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers, after only one season. The decision was reportedly due to high production costs and the Duffer Brothers' new deal with Paramount, which includes an upcoming movie. Despite the cancellation, the show received critical acclaim with a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and maintained a presence in Netflix's weekly top 10.
