Since the cult classic space exploration video game FTL was released, there have been more than a few homages to the title created. Oleg Kazakov is going one step further with his upcoming project, Galaxy Squad. Arriving on Steam Early Access in November, Kazakov has…
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During the PC Gaming Conference at E3 2017, developer Klei Interactive announced Griftlands, an RPG with a huge emphasis on player freedom. As the Steam page states “everything is negotiable: money, loyalty—even morality.” Not much was shown of the game, but the short minute long…
For those of you awaiting your opportunity to explore a galaxy with your 8bit crew, fighting 8bit aliens aboard your very own 8bit spaceship, the time is now. Pixel Starships is a strategy sci-fi mmorpg game that takes you on an epic journey with tiny pixel people….
Were you disappointed by the failure of Battlestation: Humanity’s Last Hope Kickstarter? You aren’t alone. This mix of Babylon 5 and FTL looked downright awesome. It managed to raise around $13,000 which is no small feat, either. Luckily, the game will be making its way…
Who would have ever guessed that Kickstarter success FTL: Faster Than Light would have created an awesome trend in video games? Despite being only a few years old, it is now used as a comparison point for other upcoming titles because it is just that…
Do you recall which was one of the first few games to usher the concept of “rogulike” back to the forefront of gaming? FTL: Faster Than Light, of course! Now, imagine a game that in many ways seems based on the many strengths of that…
Space exploration has always intrigued humans but it’s thanks to video games that the vast majority of us can enjoy such an experience digitally. Lately, we’ve seen a huge boom in the genre of space sim/exploration games and the latest out there is Into the Stars. Indie developer…
The roguelike genre is pretty awesome and regularly being utilized by new games in creative ways. Convoy looks to take roguelike-likes (no, I’m still not sure what this really means, but let’s go with it) in another direction. In Convoy, you control a personal Main…
Aksel Junkkila Discusses Babylon 5 & FTL inspired Battlestation with Greg Micek [dropcap]A[/dropcap]nytime you describe a game using Babylon 5 and FTL it’s going to get some attention, and Battlestation: Humanity’s last hope is no exception. This roguelikeish strategy game allows you to do what…
Humanity was doing very well for itself in the year 2259. It had finally begun to colonize new worlds outside of Earth and make alliances with alien nations. However, things took a turn as our space colonies were taken down one by one. The…
By David Lins [divider] In many sci-fi universes, space is far from empty. There are dangerous species and ships in every cluster. It’s not realistic, but it makes for an interesting story. FTL: Faster Than Light adds a new twist on it: randomness. After all,…
Recognized as Best Game of the Show at EVA 2017 and chosen as one of the finalists for the Indie Prize at Casual Connect USA 2018, Shadow Brawlers recently made its way to the Indie MEGABOOTH at GDC 2019. Different Forms of Fighting Developed by…
Much like how Vane’s main character can transform between a bird and a girl, Vane itself transforms genres throughout the course of the four or so hours you spend with it. Despite this, the game remains a mysterious and unnerving experience throughout, with a narrative…
Everyone wants to look beautiful and trendy. However, it is not easy to have an appealing look. For this, you need to learn how to do a perfect makeup. These days you can find many online makeup tutorials that can help you in achieving a…
In the wake of Telltale Games’ mass-layoffs and upcoming closure, many in the gaming community are yet again asking themselves a common question: “are single player, narrative-driven games dead?” The adventure game studio specialized in story-based games almost to a fault, immersing players in a…
Depth of Extinction – HOF Studios’ sharp turn-based strategy game with roguelike elements – is launching Thursday, September 27 on Steam, GOG, itch.io, and the Humble Store. Inspired by XCOM 2 and FTL: Faster Than Light, the game allows you to handpick fighters from a roster…