It's been a busy month for Space… Not really sure why, something about a rocket launch, mankind's return to the moon, and the revitalization of humanity's interest in space travel. Who cares about that Artemis 2 business, though? We've got sci-fi to talk about.*
You know, sci-fi games are like buses; you wait years for a Mass Effect sequel, and then two spiritual successors come along at once. Both Exodus and The Expanse: Osiris Reborn were announced ages ago, but April gave us a proper look at the gameplay of both of them, and yep — that's Mass Effect, alright.
There's not a hint of malice in that comparison either; Mass Effect is one of the best sci-fi RPG series of all time, and while EA and BioWare drag their feet on the franchise's return, we're thrilled that some new studios are taking up the mantle. Sure, the space might seem a little crowded, but both titles are taking things in a unique direction. Exodus looks a bit more fantastical, with space bears and magic-powers-in-disguise, while Osiris Reborn has that hard sci-fi edge that fans of The Expanse TV series know and love.
On the movie front, we're still sitting in the warm glow of Project Hail Mary's magnificence. We got to chat to Andy Weir and get his thoughts on the movie, and checked out a study that looked at 45 potentially habitable planets nearby, to see how likely it is that the Tau Ceti system is harbouring alien life. And if you're wondering how much the Project Hail Mary movie differs from the book, we've listed the 10 biggest differences.
For All Mankind season 5 dropped this month, too, offering some more delicious hard sci-fi goodness. We chatted to the creators about their approach to realism and the real-world parallels between settling Mars and the colonial era here on Earth. Apple TV+ really does have all the best sci-fi right now, and with spin-off Star City on the way next month, that's not stopping anytime soon.
We also calibrated our nostalgia goggles and glanced back at two forgotten gems of the past: Forbidden Planet turned 70, and we think it was staggeringly ahead of its time, writing the blueprint for the modern space opera. Sci-fi shooter Defender hit 45 years old, too, and we lamented just how hard it is to play the iconic arcade game these days.
We also ranked the best Stargate SG-1 episodes of all time, because we're all massive Stargate nerds here at Space. We struggled to pick just ten, but they're all bangers (and for once we're pretty sure you'll agree with our top spot).
Oh, and one final thing. Somehow, Strange New Words will return next month. Our monthly short-story book club took a tiny hiatus because Artemis 2's launch left us a little thin on time, but we're back for May.
See you out there,
Ian Stokes, Entertainment Editor, Space
P.S. Got any feedback for us? Drop us an email at community@space.com. Be nice, or we'll set a Krogan on you.
* I am, of course, being facetious; huge congratulations to NASA, and be sure to check out our team's amazing Artemis 2 coverage.
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