German Mag Prints Massive Space Sim Feature (November 30, 2012)

[ChrisReid]

Thra`Khrom sent in a sample of the January 2013 issue of Gamestar magazine in Germany. It's an elaborate seven-page article that covers some of the vast history of space sims. There's plenty of Wing Commander games profiled in the full spread timeline, and the last page is a mock board game called "Don't be mad, Roberts." Even for non-German speakers, the article's worth a look to see all of the space sims arranged in such a fancy layout!









[/center]

This is Thra?Khrom, former player of the long dead German Kilrathi Empire RPG. The German gaming magazine Gamestar contains a history of space combat sims including a time line and the magazine's funny page titled "Roberts argere dich nicht" (Don't be mad, Roberts): a "game" similar to snakes and ladders (though not really playable, I presume).

The magazine also ran a questionnaire not included in the scans, where they asked their readers if they believed in a coming space sim revival. 55% answered "Yes, but only as a small niche", 27% answered "Yes, it's coming back for good" and 18% answered "No, it's just a hype and will pass". They even had a nice space sim history on their DVD which is supposed to be viewable online, too, for registered paying customers. I hope you don't mind me not translating the whole bunch. I'm sure other wingnuts will be willing to do that

--
Original update published on November 30, 2012

 

[Aginor]

I don't agree much with Gamestar concerning some things they talk about, but in general the article isn't too bad.
They are overall very positive towards SC, and less positive towards Eliteangerous.
And there are still some people in Germany reading that magazine, so I guess it adds some publicity for SC. Which is a good thing.

 

[Red Baron]

I have to admit, those remarks on the "boardgame" are actually pretty funny.

 

[capi3101]

I don't see where the game on the last page would necessarily be unplayable...it kinda looks like a game of goose; a lot of kids games are based on that model (an oldie but a goodie). Grab you a d3 or d4, cut out the playing pieces and off you go. A translation of that single page would be pretty awesome (and probably really funny in spots).

Dibs on the Landsraad Frigate.