Embrace Your Space Program

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Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager

Want to put your managerial skills to the test? If you have an interest in Space, a darn good way to do it is not that far off, as Buzz Aldrin's upcoming Space Program Manager has just recently been announced.

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There's a lot to be said about the accomplishments of space agencies, but even more about how they became what they are.

 

 

Now you shall have a shot at playing a part in that historical process:

 

 

 

It is the mid 1950s and the biggest nations in the world, in an effort to conquer outer space together, have established the Global Space Agency (GSA). You are in charge. It's your duty to carefully manage the agency's budget by opening programs, spending R&D funds on improving the hardware, recruiting personnel and astronauts and launching space missions in this realistic turn based strategy game.

 

 

To ensure the accuracy and authenticity of the game it is being developed in consultation with Dr. Buzz Aldrin, former U.S. Air Force combat pilot (66 missions in Korea) and NASA astronaut, who took part in the first Moon landing mission and became the second human being to walk on the Moon.

 

 

 

Who needs feature lists after that much has been said?

 

 

But if you managerial types really insist, get your clipboards:

 

 

 

• Manage all aspects of your fledgling space agency from the 1950’s through to the Lunar landings in the first episode. Later episodes will add a permanent space station in Earth orbit all the way to the ultimate goal – a Manned Mission to Mars!

• Create space programs and launch missions inspired by real programs such as the X-15 Space plane and the Sputnik satellite through to the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo manned spacecrafts and more!

• Research and develop hundreds of mission components from 40 different program categories.

• Develop your facility with advanced structures and upgrades including the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Mission Control Center and the Observatory.

• Recruit and train astronaut candidates and assign them to missions.

• Assemble an elite team of Scientists, Engineers, Technicians and Flight Controllers for the best chance of success.

• Manage your agency's extensive budget.

• Components can cause catastrophic failures. You must decide whether to abort or push on with each mission.

• Vast amounts of research ensure the huge database includes missions that launched and many more that never left the drawing board!

• In Campaign Mode, manage your agency while pandering to the requirements of government to keep your position as Director!

• Play in Sand Box mode to manage your budget with no politics involved.

• Hundreds of components built in 3D and rendered out in exquisite detail allow you to follow the progress of your missions.

• A historic advisor gives background information on the real missions and astronauts throughout the game.

• Designed in consultation with Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot and the second human being to set foot on the Moon.

 

 

 

For the full brief visit the Matrix Games or Slitherine facilities reserved for that effect.

 

 

Get your preparations underway for a June inaugural launch.

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This looks very interesting. I'm so tired of fantasy based games.

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Sim space program? Good.

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Want to know how to develop a Space Complex? Here's your chance.

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Lend an ear to this special sneak peek regarding The Sounds of Space (Program Manager).

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Matrix Games has some more to share today:

 

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And, last but not least, a video of the Aldrin Mars Cycler which will be in the game can be seen here.

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Historicon screenshots:

 

 

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Matrix Games sends word Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager will reach the Early Access program by October 29th.

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Check out the latest progress report on Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager here.

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Learn of the team in charge of Buzz Aldrin’s Space Program Manager's development here.

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Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is now available via this Early Access Program. Purchase possible through the Slitherine or Matrix Games' stores.

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YouTuber DGatsby plays the Early Access version of Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager:

 

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Space Sector's Chris Salt offers his impressions regarding Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager's beta.

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PCGamesN's Richie Shoemaker has Lead Designer Ignacio Liverotti well stationed to provide a little more intel on Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager

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Ubiquitous YouTuber Steelwarrior77 has gameplay from the Early Access version of the game to show us:

 

 

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Update: Matrix Games has just announced some important changes bound to enrich Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager even more, as follows.

 

First and foremost a brand new "Race to the Moon" campaign will be added: players will be able to play as either the Soviets or the USA in a race to be the first to set foot on the Moon (and return safely back to Earth!). This 2 new campaigns will co-exist with the originally announced campaign, which means that the campaign mode will now feature three options: race to the Moon as Soviets, race to the Moon as Americans and Global Space Agency. What we’re saying is that nothing is being taken away – just a load of new stuff is being added for free!

 

Other important features which are being added:

 

• support for widescreen resolutions for desktop platforms

• Ability to mix-and-match rockets and payloads: instead of forcing players to run a mission using a predefined set of rockets and payloads, for more customization and replay value.

• Support for multiplayer: Space Program Manager will use Slitherine's PBEM system, so players will be able to challenge and play the race to the Moon campaign against other players across the different platforms

 

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A new release date is also to be announced soon.

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Also, Pocket Tactics' Owen Faraday launched a preview of the iPad version.

 

As previously noted in this thread Slitherine's very own (paid) Early Access Program presently allows playing the current build of the game for PC here.

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Update: a final release date of October 31st has now been announced for Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager.

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It has now been revealed that multiplayer modes will be featured in Buzz Aldrin’s Space Program Manager:

 

In the multiplayer mode - powered by our convenient and versatile PBEM++ technology -players will be able to relive the ruthless race for dominance in space between the US and the Soviet Union. They will have to choose their side and run a space agency with only one goal in mind: be the first to the Moon! Being notified when their competitor completes successfully their missions; they will feel the same pressure as Managing Directors did during the Cold War. Alternatively a Free Mode will be available to let the players make their own multiplayer space adventures.

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The game's Steam page is now live and launch remains slated for the 31st of October.

 

Furthermore, as conveyed by Matrix Games:

 

(...) we will provide a Steam key to anyone who already bought the game in Early-Access. All they have to do is register their serial here. As always, using Steam is optional, as we will also be selling and supporting the non-Steam version of Space Program Manager.

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Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager is releasing very soon and we came up with a great idea! As you all know, Space Program Manager is being developed in direct cooperation with the great man himself. As an astronaut, pilot and engineer, his experiences, practical knowledge and insights have been of terrific help in making a realistic and believable gaming experience. Now we give you the opportunity to ask your questions to the man himself!

 

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Learn how here!

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Matrix Games wants you to get to know your rockets as evidenced here.

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In anticipation of the full release of Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager, The Wargamer's Nik Gaukroger has managed to launch an interview with the game's developers.