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Star Citizen crosses $1B in funding with a $5,000 concept ship reveal
gaming5 hours ago

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.

Star Citizen crosses $1B crowdfunding milestone as $5,000 Odin ship goes on sale
gaming1 day ago

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.

"Homeworld 3: Demo Delays and Multiplayer Excitement"
gaming2 years ago

"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.

Star Citizen's Squadron 42 Achieves Feature Completion, Awaits Release
gaming2 years ago

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.

Starfield's Epic Journey: Flying to Pluto Without Loading Breaks
gaming2 years ago

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.

gaming3 years ago

"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.