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See the latest science fiction and space games for PC, consoles and tabletops from across the final frontier.

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Lego VIP members can redeem 1,800 points for a model of the Ulysses solar probe, a NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft launched aboard the space shuttle Discovery.

Lego launching NASA/ESA Ulysses solar probe as VIP reward set

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Lego has a new mission for its recently launched space shuttle Discovery set, and you can get it for free — if you are a VIP.

"World of Tanks" is honoring famed cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin to celebrate the 60th anniversary of his historic 1961 spaceflight with a "To The Stars!" event running through April 19, 2021.

'World of Tanks' honors the 60th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's historic spaceflight with 'To the Stars!' event

By Elizabeth Howell published

Tank battles and space history will collide this month as the makers of "World of Tanks" honor the legacy of famed cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.

'Surviving Mars' is free on the Epic Games store right now

By Tariq Malik published

"Surviving Mars" is a sleek strategy game that challenges you to build a city on the Red Planet and you can get it free this week from Epic Games.

Master Chief and "Halo" will launch on the TV screen in a Paramount+ streaming series in 2022.

Forward warriors! Live-action 'Halo' TV series is launching on Paramount+ in 2022

By Jeff Spry last updated

ViacomCBS had decided to swap the long-delayed "Halo" TV sci-fi series from Showtime to its recently-renamed streaming service Paramount+ for 2022.

The xenomorph and Ellen Ripley from "Alien" have landed in Fortnite.

The 'Alien' Xenomorph has invaded Fortnite (Ripley and her cat, too!)

By Elizabeth Howell published

The Xenomorph and Ripley from the iconic science fiction film "Alien" have landed Fortnite.

Bring them in cold and you can win the Beskar umbrella in Mando's Bounty, Fornite's Star Wars-themed limited time mode.

You can out bounty-hunt the Mandalorian in Fortnite's new limited-time mode right now

By Elizabeth Howell published

Fortnite, the epic battle royale game, has a new challenge for players to battle the Mandalorian from "Star Wars" to win a Beskar steel umbrella.

The developers of the popular "Kerbal Space Program" from Private Division and Intercept Games revealed the true nature of their astronauts (Kerbals) in a recent YouTube video.

Kerbal Space Program 2 will launch Kerbonauts with wild new hairdos and emotions

By Elizabeth Howell published

The developers of the popular "Kerbal Space Program" from Private Division and Intercept Games revealed the true nature of their astronauts (Kerbals) in a recent YouTube video.

"Kerbal Space Program 2" is now delayed until 2022.

'Kerbal Space Program 2' now launching in 2022

By Elizabeth Howell published

Kerbonauts will need to wait a year longer to fly their newest missions in "Kerbal Space Program 2," which is now set to launch in 2022.

Minecraft Star Wars.

Baby Yoda lands in Minecraft Star Wars DLC

By Elizabeth Howell published

A range of "Star Wars" stories from a galaxy far, far away landed recently in the epic building game, Minecraft— including some with Baby Yoda.

A still from the space delivery game Spaceslingers.

'Spaceslingers' is the trajectory game for puzzle-loving space fans (review)

By Elizabeth Howell published

"Spaceslingers" is a game that you will adore if you enjoy solving physics puzzles, and curse if orbital trajectories are not your forte.

Dodge black holes and wormholes to make your cosmic deliveries in the new game Spaceslingers.

'Spaceslingers' game uses black holes and wormholes for rocket deliveries

By Elizabeth Howell published

A new space game that uses realistic physics launched Tuesday (Nov. 17) on Steam.

The Mandalorian Fortnite

The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda invade Fortnite for Chapter 2, Season 5

By Elizabeth Howell published

New subscription service debuts with a galaxy-themed skin, too!

Fornite launched players into space on laser-firing buses to fight the giant Galactus, Devourer of Worlds, in an epic live event to end Chapter 2, Season 5 on Dec. 1, 2020.

Fortnite's Galactus live event was an epic sci-fi shooter with flying space buses

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

Chapter 2, Season 5 starts tomorrow (Dec. 2)

Fortnite Galaxia skin

Fortnite goes galactic with space-themed skin to launch new subscription service

By Elizabeth Howell published

You can take over the galaxy for just $11.99 a month

Professor Maxwell's VR Universe

Blow your kid's mind with the VR Universe and Bill Nye's VR Science kit for the holidays

By Kasandra Brabaw last updated

Give your kids the gift of science with these fully immersive virtual and augmented reality science kits.

A screenshot from "Mars Horizons" showing a rocket launch.

New game 'Mars Horizon' shows the real challenges of running a space agency

By Elizabeth Howell published

The CEO of the new space strategy game says international spaceflight missions helped inspire a new game focusing on space agency management.

Kerbal Space Program is celebrating the 20th anniversary of continuous human habitation on the International Space Station.

Kerbal Space Program challenges you to celebrate 20 years of the International Space Station flights

By Elizabeth Howell published

Kerbonauts will have a fun chance to show their love of Kerbal Space Program while celebrating the 20th anniversary of continuous human occupation of the International Space Station.

"Mars Horizon" will be released Nov. 17.

'Mars Horizon' space race simulator launches on Nov. 17

By Elizabeth Howell published

Soon you can run your own space agency from your computer or console. "Mars Horizon" announced its release date will be Nov. 17, and you can preorder it now.

In "Space Crew," you take command of a United Defense Force ship to explore space and face the alien Phasmid menace.

'Space Crew' brings challenge (and 'Star Trek' fun) to gaming: review

By Elizabeth Howell published

'Space Crew' is a clever yet challenging addition to the lore of space fiction games, as you pit your wits against an enterprising alien species called the Phasmids.

In "Space Crew," you take command of a United Defense Force ship to explore space and face the alien Phasmid menace.

'Space Crew' will launch you into the spaceship management frontier Oct. 15

By Elizabeth Howell published

The makers of "Space Crew" hope you have the right stuff to try a free demo if the new spaceship management game, which launches Oct. 15.