SMRTR TechJun 23, 2025Lobsters

Moonbase Alpha: That time NASA made a meme video game

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NASA's 2009 venture into video game publishing resulted in Moonbase Alpha, a lunar base simulator. The game's text-to-speech feature became a viral sensation, with players creating musical compositions using the chat system. Despite mixed reviews, it gained a cult following and sparked creativity in unexpected ways.

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