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Bungie explains Marathon's 'graphic retro futurism' aesthetic and the 'live narrative' lessons it learned from 'Destiny' (Interview)
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (657+ words) As "Marathon" finally launches, we grill a trio of Bungie developers about the world, aesthetic, and ambitions of this sci-fi extraction shooter. The Marathon series has been around since 1994, when developer Bungie " now better known for Halo and Destiny " released…...
The Marathon Collector’s Edition nails the assignment as Bungie's sci-fi shooter finally launches
1+ day, 17+ min ago (516+ words) As Bungie's extraction shooter welcomes players to Tau Ceti IV, we've taken a good look at its hefty collector's edition. Bungie's Marathon reboot is finally here, and while most players are looking to jump straight into its brutal extraction shooter…...
The 'Helldivers 2' annual report is in, and you have a lot of friendly fire to explain
4+ day, 17+ min ago (385+ words) Glory to Super Earth! Night Sky This Week Another glorious year in the corps! The bug-crushing, bot-smashing, democracy-delivering co-op shooter Helldivers 2 celebrated its 2nd birthday back in February, and now developers Arrowhead Game Studios have revealed the stats on our efforts…...
Best AI games… as in games about AI, not slop made by AI
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (1360+ words) As AI invades everyday life, we've gone back and revisited the best video games with memorable AI characters, evil or otherwise. Night Sky This Week Having a cool AI in your story isn't enough to get you onto this list,…...
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn: Release date rumors, gameplay, & everything else we know about this sci-fi RPG
1+ week, 3+ day ago (730+ words) The next video game set in The Expanse's sci-fi universe is a cutting-edge RPG with highly detailed third-person shooter action. We at Space.com have been vocal about our love for The Expanse, the hit TV show based on the…...
Best space games: 15 out-of-this-world adventures for space fans
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1697+ words) Explore the cosmos, blast some aliens, or build an interstellar empire with our definitive list of the best space games out there. Explore the cosmos, blast some aliens, or build your own interstellar empire with the best space games. Space…...
Jason Momoa will be serving out cups of Liber-Tea as he joins the Helldivers movie
2+ week, 1+ day ago (213+ words) 'Together for liberty!' Director Justin Lin will helm this iron-fisted adaptation of 'Helldivers 2' It seems like Jason Momoa is everywhere these days, with last year's "A Minecraft Movie" and Apple TV's "Chief of War" featuring the humongous Hawaiian actor. Then…...
Markiplier's 'Iron Lung' is a welcome return to grindhouse sci-fi films of the '90s
3+ week, 1+ day ago (545+ words) YouTube's superstar serves up a disturbing indie thriller bathed in blood for his directorial debut Space.com's Sci-Fi Reader's Club. Read a sci-fi short story every month and join a virtual community of fellow science fiction fans! "Iron Lung" is…...
Silo vs Fallout: getting under the surface of TV's bunker-based hits
1+ mon, 7+ hour ago (859+ words) We're going deeper underground; there's too much panic in this town. Space.com's Sci-Fi Reader's Club. Read a sci-fi short story every month and join a virtual community of fellow science fiction fans! First up was "Silo" (2023), Apple TV's compelling,…...
Halo: Campaign Evolved: Release date rumors, platforms, and everything else we know about the Halo remake
1+ mon, 20+ hour ago (888+ words) Master Chief is returning in 2026 with a ground-up remake of the original Halo that's promising new content on top of a totally remade presentation. Space.com's Sci-Fi Reader's Club. Read a sci-fi short story every month and join a virtual…...