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January 10, 2026

If you’ve got a spare 200 hours, the massively ambitious sci-fi grand strategy from the creators of X-COM: The Long War just launched out of early access

Video games, particularly Terra Invicta, are proposed as simulations to prepare humanity for potential extraterrestrial threats. Terra Invicta combines elements of X-COM and grand strategy games, challenging players to prepare Earth for an alien invasion while managing global politics. Players can adopt various strategies, including resisting or submitting to the aliens. The recent 1.0 update introduces a new starting condition set in 2026, text localization in five languages, and significant content additions such as new regions and a realistic combat mode. The game’s developers, Pavonis Interactive, indicate ongoing development with plans for new scenarios and mechanics. Terra Invicta is currently available at a 35% discount, reducing its price from £35 to £23.

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September 27, 2025

35 Years Ago, An Ambitious PC Game Finally Let You Be ‘Top Gun’ in Space

Wing Commander, released on September 26, 1990, was created by Chris Roberts at Origin Systems and is set in the year 2654, featuring a conflict between humanity and the Kilrathi alien race. The game combines spaceflight dogfights with an immersive role-playing experience, allowing players to interact with crew members and make choices that influence the narrative. It features a dual gameplay structure, requiring players to manage speed, orientation, and tactical orders during combat. The game is known for its complexity and steep learning curve, and it remains available for purchase at GOG.