When you have more time to talk about games, than actually play them.
Space, the final frontier, but seriously it is the era of space games. With the government creating a new branch of the military, Space Force, and the success of Space X, it’s a new space race. The dream used to be to fly, but now it’s to travel among the planets and the Stars.
The Mass Effect Series gave the world a great story of choices with consequences to protect the universe from an existential threat, the Reapers. Drama in the game takes place across starships, space stations and planets. You balance politics with RPG elements and gun fights as a new part of the galactic council.
Star Citizen is a game that has been development forever, promising to be a true space sim. Newtonian mechanics and persistent servers to store what you have or what you lose. It a game that will let you get out of bed, put on your space suit, get into your spaceship, take off, quantum travel to another system, land on a planet, get out, walk around, etc.. All with crazy good graphics and sound.
Elite Dangerous has allowed fans to live their dreams of being a space trucker, outlaw or bounty hunter. It’s a game played exclusively from the cockpit of you vehicle whether that be a ship or a rover. There are also points of interest to discover while exploring and later they plan to add the ability to walk around (aka space legs).
No Man’s Sky is probably the most hyped game that fell far short at release, but more than made up for it with free updates since. The game was hyped for the randomly generated plants, animals, planets and solar systems. This design enabled pilots to land on planets and drive their rovers across the entire thing. They have far expanded the game into a more multiplayer experience with extras like mechs, base building, underwater exploration, freighters, and a lot more.
There are many exciting space games coming down the road too: Squadron 42 (campaign for Star Citizen), Dual Universe and Starfield (Bethesda’s next game).
When DON’T NOD first unveiled Aphelion, it felt like the studio was stepping into uncharted territory—literally and creatively. Known for emotionally charged narrative adventures, the team pivoted toward a cinematic sci‑fi survival experience set on a newly discovered ninth planet at the edge of our solar system. The result is a game that blends grounded … Read moreAphelion: Surviving the Frozen World
Starfield is a game built on freedom—freedom to explore, to build, to align with factions, and to shape your character’s place in the Settled Systems. Turning off the Starfield dialogue camera is just another form of that freedom. It lets the game breathe, lets conversations feel more natural, and gives players control over how they … Read moreTurn off Starfield Dialogue Camera Zoom
When I first woke up on that desolate planet in The Alters Act 1, I didn’t know if I’d survive. What I did know is the cloning chamber wasn’t just a tool — it was a lifeline. One by one, I created my Alters team that would carry me through the storm. Each alter had … Read moreThe Alters The Game The Journey
I’m still deep down the rabbit hole of Expedition 33, but poked my head up to play through The Alters Act 1. Balancing survival with resource gathering and the needs of my alters is addicting. Once I’m finally ready to dive fully in, The Alters will be my new addiction. Day One: Running from Radioactivity … Read moreSurviving the Alters Act 1 so Far
As it was clear Grounded was going to take a lot more of my time, I took a break to play and finish Red Matter VR. I bought it and the sequel not long ago and I’ve thought about playing them for awhile. From what I saw in trailers, it seemed to lean heavy on … Read moreFinally Played Red Matter VR
Last time around, I finally wrapped up all the side content I wanted to complete in my first playthrough. Since then, I became a Starfield Starborn after entering my first Unity and finally rolling credits. That really is just the end of the beginning, because there’s so much more to do. It’s not really a … Read moreStarfield Starborn End of the Beginning