Nebulae (video game)
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| Astropolitics MMO | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Northern Lights Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Northern Lights Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows |
| Release | Android
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| Genre(s) | Strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Nebulae is a sci-fi massively multiplayer online (MMO) strategy game developed and published by Northern Lights Entertainment (NLE), a French-based company.[1][2][3] Mobile alpha was released in 2023.[2] The game combines massively multiplayer politics and combat in space.[2]
Gameplay[edit]
In Nebulae, players immerse themselves in a fictional galaxy inhabited by numerous intelligent species.[1][2] Advanced interstellar nations compete for ideological influence and territorial control, all while facing the looming threat of a deadly Nebula expansion.[4] The game blends elements of MMO, strategy, and 4X gameplay genres, offering real-time massively multiplayer online politics and combat.[5]
Development[edit]
Nebulae was developed by Northern Lights Entertainment SAS (NLE), a France-based game development studio. The game's development began with the goal of creating a unique and engaging experience for players interested in space exploration and political strategy.[6]
The game will be available on a cross-platform basis.[1] Mobile alpha was released in 2023, the PC version is about to follow.[1][5][7]
Crowdfunding[edit]
Nebulae achieved a milestone in its journey to launch with the conclusion of its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter on November 30th, 2019.[1] The campaign garnered support from 510 backers, who collectively pledged €42,595.[1]
Sustainability[edit]
In Nebulae, sustainability is one of the core aspects,[1][4] shaping players' political decisions across different themes. The environment plays a pivotal role, with players tasked to balance sustainable development and industrialization on planets to mitigate environmental risks and ensure resource longevity. The global environmental threat posed by the Nebula mirrors real-life challenges, impacting players asymmetrically and leading to a potential collective game-over event if poorly managed. Nebulae serves as an experimental platform to observe player cooperation in addressing environmental threats within a virtual world, providing insights into the dynamics of collective decision-making.[8]
See also[edit]
- Massively multiplayer online (MMO)
- Cross-platform play
- Star Citizen
- Crowdfunding in video games
- Nebula
References[edit]
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- ^ a b c d "Nebulae - Astropolitics MMO". Google Play. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Les pépites de la Station F : Celsius Energy et Northern Lights Entertainment - 20/09". BFM TV. 2021-09-20. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ a b "GO Entrepreneurs 2022, dans la roue avec Julie BONNECARRERE Co-fondatrice de NEBULAE". YouTube. 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ a b "Northern Lights Entertainment". [afjv] - Agence Française pour le Jeu Vidéo. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ ""Zero" Cost Acquisition Tactics, Deconstructor of Fun". Spotify for Podcasters. 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Nebulae : le jeu video multi-joueurs alliant stratégie politique et combat spatial". Ausha. 2023-01-22. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ "Northern Lights Entertainment SAS". F6S Network Limited. Retrieved 2023-03-18.