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gaming11 hours ago•8 min saved

Star Citizen crosses $1B in funding with a $5,000 concept ship reveal

Star Citizen has surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding, though the main game remains in alpha. In celebration, Cloud Imperium Games announced the Anvil Odin, a $5,000 concept capital ship that is not yet release-ready and represents the final vehicle stretch goal from the original crowdfunding. A fan has already purchased it. The project spans the sandbox MMO Star Citizen and the single-player Squadron 42, with a free trial running through May 27 offering an RSI Aurora MK11 and other ships to rent; no release date for the main game has been confirmed.

via KitGuru|

#anvil-odin #cloud-imperium-games #crowdfunding

gaming2 days ago•8 min saved

Star Citizen crosses $1B crowdfunding milestone as $5,000 Odin ship goes on sale

Star Citizen has surpassed $1 billion in crowdfunding with about 6.5 million backers since 2012, while launching the Anvil Odin capital ship for $5,000 as a limited, non-playable “vehicle concept pledge” that includes a loaner Idris P until release; Odin Founders Club applications were required, and creator Chris Roberts touts a bold, enduring universe, as the game remains in early access. The news comes amid ongoing discussions about pay-to-win items, which the developers say will be earnable in-game in a future patch, and a free trial runs through May 27.

via Eurogamer|

#anvil-odin #crowdfunding #gaming

gaming2 days ago•37 min saved

Star Citizen tops $1B in funding after more than a decade

The space‑sim crowdfunding project Star Citizen, announced in 2012 and still in Early Access with no release date, has officially surpassed $1 billion in funding according to its funding page.

via theverge.com|

#crowdfunding #early-access #gaming

gaming22 days ago•2 min saved

Space Hauler aims for a 1:1 Saturn flight sim with a fully functional cockpit in early access

Space Hauler is a 1:1 recreation of the Saturn system centered on Titan, delivering a space flight sim where every cockpit control works, with realistic flight physics and optional VR/HOTAS support, scheduled for early access in 2027.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#cockpit #early-access #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"New Co-op Survival Game Tops Steam Charts and Offers Free Trial"

The Planet Crafter, a new survival game set in space, has quickly gained popularity on Steam, attracting a peak of 15,928 players shortly after its launch. Players can experience living on an alien planet, managing resources, building bases, and terraforming the environment. The game offers a demo and is currently available at a 30% discount on Steam.

via PCGamesN|

#demo #gaming #space-sim

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Homeworld 3: Demo Delays and Multiplayer Excitement"

Homeworld 3's demo on Steam offers a taste of the game's atmosphere and gameplay, including the War Games mode, which allows progress to be transferred to the full release. However, some players have expressed concerns about the controls, particularly the camera control schemes, and the emphasis on precise control in encounter design. Despite this, the game's visuals and slow-mo option have been praised, and the upcoming single player campaign promises an intriguing storyline set in a galaxy facing a mysterious threat. The full game is set for release on March 8th.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#controls #gaming #homeworld-3

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Star Citizen's Squadron 42 Achieves Feature Completion, Awaits Release

After over a decade since its announcement, the single-player campaign Squadron 42 of the controversial space sim Star Citizen is now "feature complete," according to developer Cloud Imperium Games (CIG). Squadron 42, which was originally part of the Star Citizen Kickstarter campaign in 2012, has faced numerous delays and setbacks. The game features a star-studded cast including Mark Hamill, Gary Oldman, and Gillian Anderson. While no release window has been announced, CIG has begun work on the beta and final release stages. Star Citizen has raised over $616 million from 4.8 million accounts, making it one of the most financially successful video game projects to date.

via IGN|

#cloud-imperium-games #gaming #space-sim

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Starfield's Epic Journey: Flying to Pluto Without Loading Breaks

Starfield, the upcoming game from Bethesda, has faced criticism for its segmented approach to planetary surfaces and outer space. However, a streamer and writer for God of War discovered that it is possible to fly close to planets and even clip inside them, suggesting a more immersive experience. Flying between planets, however, remains a challenge. The game's modders may eventually enable fully manual passage through the atmosphere.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#flying-between-planets #game-mechanics #gaming

gaming3 years ago•7 min saved

"PSVR 2 Takes No Man's Sky to New Heights"

No Man's Sky has added PSVR 2 support, bringing new features such as haptic support for the Sense controllers and headset, and the ability to use capacitive sensors in the trigger and grip buttons to perform gestures. The game's latest update, Fractal, also brings an increase in texture quality, draw distance, and added reflections when playing in VR mode. While the game's graphics are not as impressive in VR as they are on a flatscreen, No Man's Sky on PSVR 2 still offers an immersive and endless universe to explore, making it one of the best space survival sims available in VR.

via UploadVR|

#gaming #hello-games #no-mans-sky