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Space Combat

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gaming1 month ago

Star Citizen Builds Hype Ahead of Early Access, 1.0 Roadmap Unfolds

Star Citizen, Cloud Imperium Games’ sprawling space RPG funded by crowdfunding (over $900 million), is inching toward an early-access release next year with a longer-term 1.0 launch on the horizon. A gameplay snippet from Digital Dreams hints at ship customization, space combat, NPC interactions, bounty quests, and a law system across a vast universe, though Squadron 42 remains without a release date. While fans of Mass Effect and Starfield are excited, some observers warn the project could be heavy on visuals with limited substance, with a few labeling it a potential scam.

"Space Force Approves Groundbreaking Orbital Combat Exercise"
militaryspace1 year ago

"Space Force Approves Groundbreaking Orbital Combat Exercise"

The U.S. Space Force has approved the first-ever in-orbit combat exercise, codenamed "VICTUS HAZE," to be conducted by fall 2025. The exercise will involve private space companies demonstrating complex orbital maneuvers and proximity operations to respond to potential threats in space. This marks a significant step in the U.S.'s preparation for space warfare, as it aims to develop strategies to counter adversarial tactics and enable swift responses to emerging threats in space.

"Starfield: Bethesda's Battle with AI and Planet Exploration"
gaming2 years ago

"Starfield: Bethesda's Battle with AI and Planet Exploration"

Todd Howard, head of Bethesda, revealed in a podcast interview that the enemy ship AI in Starfield had to be intentionally made "really stupid" to make space combat enjoyable. Initially, the AI was too clever and made battles too challenging, so they had to be nerfed. Howard drew inspiration from games like FTL and MechWarrior to create a mechanic that players could understand without pausing the game. Despite the AI adjustments, some players still find Starfield's space combat difficult, especially on higher difficulty levels.

Mastering Starfield: A Guide to Targeting Engines
gaming2 years ago

Mastering Starfield: A Guide to Targeting Engines

In the upcoming game Starfield, targeting engines in space combat can be crucial for disabling enemy ships. The easiest way to do this is by using Targeting Control Systems, which allows players to lock onto an enemy ship and aim precisely at specific parts. By investing a skill point in this system, players can increase their chances of disabling ships without destroying them, potentially leading to valuable loot and the ability to negotiate or board enemy crafts. However, players must remain aware of their surroundings and the limitations of the Targeting Control Systems. Starfield will be released on Xbox Series X|S and PC on September 6.

"Exclusive: Massive Starfield Leak Reveals Extensive Gameplay, Character Creation, and Epic Space Combat"
gaming2 years ago

"Exclusive: Massive Starfield Leak Reveals Extensive Gameplay, Character Creation, and Epic Space Combat"

A major leak of Bethesda's upcoming game Starfield has occurred, with a YouTuber posting over 40 minutes of gameplay footage, including character creation, dialogues, space battles, and more. The leaked video showcases the game's Constellation Edition, which includes the base game and access to the Shattered Space Story expansion. Starfield is set to launch on September 6 for PC and Xbox Series X|S, with a requirement of an SSD for PC players and a locked 30FPS on Xbox consoles for consistency.

"Exploring the Vast Universe of Everspace 2: A Review"
gaming2 years ago

"Exploring the Vast Universe of Everspace 2: A Review"

Everspace 2 is a looter-shooter RPG that combines arcade space dogfights with a treadmill of loot and shoot gameplay. The game has a diverse range of ship classes and customization options, with smooth flying and combat mechanics. However, the game's story and characters are forgettable, and the majority of missions involve fighting or retrieving items. Despite this, Everspace 2 is a fun and action-packed game for space combat enthusiasts.