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Farlands Lets You Swap City Life For A Whole Planet Of Your Own
Farlands, a pixel-art farming and life simulation adventure game, is now available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £14.99. Developed and published by JanduSoft, the game allows players to restore an abandoned planet, explore surrounding worlds for resources, and interact with scattered communities, blending space exploration with cozy gameplay.
Farlands is out now on all platforms!
Farlands, a space farming adventure developed with Eric Rodriguez, is now available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One. The game features pixel art and tasks players with restoring a barren planet, managing resources, and exploring other worlds.
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files, China's Tianwen-2 reaches its asteroid target, and more science stories
This week's science news includes the Pentagon releasing new UFO files and China's Tianwen-2 mission successfully reaching its asteroid target. The article provides a roundup of other significant scientific developments from the past week.
WarpedSpace – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
WarpedSpace, a sci-fi survival adventure game, is currently in open beta. Players manage a failing spacecraft in deep space, balancing systems like power, heat, and damage while exploring asteroid fields and alien structures. The game features EVA excursions for mining and salvaging, ship upgrades, and dynamic encounters with creatures and drones.
NASA mission to rescue the falling Swift observatory has launched
NASA has launched a mission to rescue the Swift observatory, a robotic spacecraft designed for the Swift Boost mission. Contact has been made with the spacecraft, indicating the initial phase of the rescue operation is underway.
Morning Interviews
In an interview, the developer of 'Starseeker - Astroneer Expeditions' discusses how the game aims to offer a friendlier approach to space exploration compared to other titles. The developer expresses a personal affinity for the Star Trek franchise, influencing the game's design.
6 Vacation Week Games to Finish Before Flying Home | TAG
This guide recommends six games that can be completed within a 5-10 hour playtime, ideal for finishing during a week-long vacation. It emphasizes narrative-driven and handheld-compatible titles like Inside, Stray, A Short Hike, What Remains of Edith Finch, and Firewatch, with Outer Wilds suggested for longer vacations. The article also provides advice on session structure, device choice, and avoiding common vacation gaming pitfalls.
NASA's Perseverance rover has traveled the distance of a marathon on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has achieved a significant milestone, traveling the equivalent distance of a marathon on Mars. This accomplishment was reached in just five years since its deployment.
NASA is testing a rover that can drive faster and lift its wheels to climb obstacles
NASA is testing its Ernest prototype rover, which is designed to drive faster and overcome obstacles by lifting its wheels. Footage of these tests has been released by the space agency.
NASA's Swift Boost mission will launch later this month to rescue a falling telescope
NASA's Swift Boost mission is scheduled to launch later this month. The mission aims to rescue a falling space telescope.
Shack Chat: What is your favorite video game comeback?
Shacknews staff members discuss their favorite video game comebacks, highlighting titles like Overwatch 2, Guilty Gear Xrd, F-Zero 99, Destiny 2, Half-Life: Alyx, and No Man's Sky. The discussion also touches on Nintendo's successful transition from the Wii U to the Nintendo Switch as a significant comeback for the company.
Start packing your bags!
The space-themed farming simulator Farlands, developed with Eric Rodriguez, will leave Early Access on July 16th and is available now as a demo on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Xbox One. Players will manage a farm on a barren planet, explore other celestial bodies for resources, and can even marry characters they meet.
NASA is sending an orbiter to Mars with Eric Schmidt's Relativity Space
NASA is partnering with Eric Schmidt's company, Relativity Space, for a mission to Mars scheduled for 2028. This collaboration aims to advance space exploration efforts.
Orebits - Incremental Mining Game announced
Orebits, a new incremental mining game, has been announced. Players will mine asteroids for resources, upgrade equipment, and explore a vast technology tree with a space exploration theme. The game features resource extraction, equipment upgrades, and combat mechanics.
Space Tail: Definitive Edition Steam Next Fest Demo Available Now
A playable demo for Space Tail: Definitive Edition is now available on Steam as part of the Next Fest event. This upgraded version of the 2022 puzzle-platformer includes previously released DLC and improved narrative flow, developed by Enjoy Studio and supported by Bohemia Interactive's Incubator program.
Parker Solar Probe makes another flyby of the sun, solar energy bags a win, and more science stories
This week's science news includes updates on the Parker Solar Probe's latest flyby of the sun and advancements in solar energy. The article covers various scientific developments from the past week.
Schließt euch mit Freunden zusammen und erkundet fremde neue Welten in STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions – dem Koop-Weltraumabenteuer, das ab sofort für PC und Konsolen verfügbar ist
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, a cooperative space exploration game from System Era Softworks and Devolver Digital, has launched into Early Access for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game emphasizes teamwork and community, allowing players to explore new worlds, utilize advanced technologies, and contribute to a shared goal from a central space station.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Is It Worth It?
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, an early access title, shifts the focus from Astroneer's sandbox survival to structured cooperative expeditions. While it retains the original's charm and deformable terrain, it introduces new objectives and a strong emphasis on teamwork for up to four players. Despite some early access bugs and limited content, the game offers a rewarding sense of discovery and progression, making it a promising cooperative adventure.
Farlane Announced
Siscia Games has announced Farlane, a new single-player sci-fi adventure game. Players will command a spacecraft, exploring and engaging in combat across the galaxy as a 'frontier runner'.
ShackStream: Pragmata on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 714
Pragmata is a new title that allows players to glide through the vastness of space. Further details about the game's mechanics and narrative are expected to be revealed soon.