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Cross-posting it to csipg.space-sim.........

On 10/10/2012 11:01 AM, noman wrote:
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_QDv7DFfxk>
> 
> The game development was finally announced today. Their website
> <http://robertsspaceindustries.com> is currently down.
> 
> It looks gorgeous. It seems a must-buy just based on the strength of
> graphics alone. It'll be a space-sim with SP campaign similar to those
> in Wing Commander or Freespace. However, the game will be an MMO too
> where it'd play like Freelancer or Privateer. There won't be monthly
> subscriptions, and the game won't be free-to-play. That is, the box will
> be sold at retail prices.
> 
> It's PC exclusive and the release is still two years out. They are
> offering funding options (similar to Kickstarter, but done privately on
> their website) where those making pre-ord... err.. pledges will get to
> play the beta/playable version some time next year.
> 
> The game was unveiled at GDC in Austin, and Gamespot covered it. A
> longer trailer and the project details from Chris Roberts are at
> <http://www.gamespot.com/shows/gamespot-live/?event=roberts_space_industries_gdc_panel20121010&tag=Topslot;TheNextgenOfSpaceSims;RobertsSpaceIndustries>
> 
> --
> Noman
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