What Is Space Game Junkie?

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Space Game Junkie is a fan-run community site and podcast dedicated to space gaming, covering 4X, strategy, and simulation titles across their past, present, and future. It is aimed at space game fans and developers who want regular discussion, reviews, and a place to talk about the genre. If you are looking for a single hub that mixes a long-running podcast with written coverage and a forum, this site fits that need.

What the site covers

The site describes itself as "a love letter to space gaming" and organizes content into these sections:

  • News – updates on space game releases and developments
  • Previews – early looks at upcoming titles
  • Reviews – assessments of released games
  • Podcasts – the flagship audio show
  • Op-Ed – opinion and editorial pieces
  • Interviews – conversations with people in the space game scene
  • Guides – how-to and reference content
  • Videos – YouTube content, including series like Asterobits
  • Featured Deals and Hardware – related buying and setup topics
  • Miscellaneous / Miscellany – everything else, such as the "Flight Sim Fridays" feature

The scope is deliberately broad within its niche: 4X, strategy, and simulation, rather than all video games.

The podcast is the centerpiece

The SGJ Podcast is a bi-monthly show and the most visible part of the site. Episode titles show the range of topics discussed, for example:

  • What the Hell is a Demo?
  • Remasters – Part 2 of 2 and Remakes – Part 1 of 2
  • Games That Don't Respect Your Time (And That's Okay)
  • Our Favorite Sound Design in Gaming
  • Resurrected MMOs
  • Campaigns vs. Sandboxes and Which We Prefer
  • Recommended Mobile Space Games
  • Let's Talk Emulation (for Mobile Gaming)
  • A Celebration of Space Game Development (episode #500)

There is a dedicated "Subscribe to The Podcast" page with additional subscribe options, so you can follow the show through your preferred podcast app rather than only listening on the site.

Community and interaction

Beyond reading or listening, the site offers ways to take part:

  • Forums – discussion space for the community
  • Wiki – reference material
  • Calendar – scheduling for streams and events
  • Stream – live or recorded streaming content
  • Donate/Support – a way to back the site financially

The stated goal is to connect fans and developers alike, so developers may find the interview and preview coverage relevant to them, while fans get discussion and recommendations.

Who it is for

  • Space game fans who want ongoing commentary, reviews, and a community to discuss 4X, strategy, and simulation titles with.
  • Developers who want a venue for interviews, previews, and reaching an engaged genre audience.
  • Listeners who prefer a podcast format and want a show that has run for hundreds of episodes.

If your interest is space gaming specifically, the site's combination of a long-running podcast, written coverage, and an active forum makes it a reasonable regular stop. If you only want news without audio or community, the written sections alone may be enough.