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Wing Commander and Ultima are making comebacks in surprise Origin revival
Electronic Arts has announced a remaster of Wing Commander 3: Heart of the Tiger, featuring upscaled full-motion video cutscenes and 60fps gameplay for PC. Concurrently, series creator Richard Garriott is set to regain control of the Ultima intellectual property in 2027, potentially leading to new releases or re-releases. These announcements signal a revival for classic franchises originally developed by Origin Systems.
It looks like Wing Commander 3 is getting a remaster, after EA producer discovers the original FMV source tapes in the…
Electronic Arts producer Jim Vessella has announced a remaster of the 1994 space combat sim Wing Commander 3, subtitled Heart of the Tiger. The project is spearheaded by Vessella, who discovered original FMV source tapes, and will feature upscaled cutscenes, integration with Wing Commanders 1 & 2, controller support, and a 60 FPS frame rate. It is slated for release on PC via Steam, GOG, and the EA app.
Deck & Conn is a cat-and-mouse MicroProse homage to a 55-year-old Star Trek game that might not be chunky enough for today's simulation sickos
Deck & Conn is a turn-based space combat simulator by Elissa Black and MicroProse, inspired by the 1971 Star Trek game. While it captures a claustrophobic intimacy and offers a deliberate pace, its interface and simplified mechanics may prove too threadbare for hardcore simulation fans.
The Last Mission: Space TD Is an Auto-Battler and Space Battle Sim Out on Android
The Last Mission: Space TD, a new sci-fi strategy game developed by amarks, is now available on Android. The game blends tower defense, roguelike progression, auto-battler mechanics, and space battle simulation, tasking players with commanding a fleet to defend Earth from alien waves. It features offline gameplay with extensive ship customization and upgrade options.
Star Wars: X-Wing and MechWarrior veterans release In The Black, a "serious" space combat sim with Newtonian physics
Impeller Studios, led by veterans from Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance and MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries, has released In The Black, a new space combat simulator emphasizing realistic Newtonian physics and the pilot experience. The game is currently in early access on PC and supports various control inputs including HOTAS and Steam Deck, with plans for a full release after at least a year.
Nuclear-Powered Space Combat Simulator In The Black® Launches May 5
Impeller Studios announced that its decade-in-development space combat simulator, In The Black®, will launch into Early Access on Steam on May 5th. The game features skill-based dogfighting, corporate warfare, and realistic space combat set in our solar system, with extensive control support including HOTAS and Steam Deck.
