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]]> 25 Sep 2008 02:36:19 Space 3000
]]> 11 Jul 2008 12:38:12 Vega
]]> 21 Jun 2008 11:20:02 Gravitonic
]]> 22 Jan 2008 05:26:54 Spajders
]]> 16 Oct 2007 12:14:24 Red
]]> 04 Oct 2007 06:27:23 Fatal Parsec: Episode 1
]]> 14 Sep 2007 11:19:39 Horizontal Shooter
]]> 01 Aug 2007 07:28:55 Armada Online
Armada Online (AO for short) is an Online-Only, space-based RPG set in a pseudo 3/4 isometric perspective. In AO you will take part in a vast universe, taking a role as a starship captain, honing your character's skills and amassing great wealth as well as building up your ship into a great powerful vehicle. There are a multitude of different Main Guns, Secondary Systems, lots of enemies, and two different factions to play for: Nomad Empire or the United Systems. You will also be interacting with NPCs, other players and Trading outposts as well as taking part in a series of instanced scenario campaigns to further increase your overall strength and destroy Armada invaders, as well as eliminating the opposing faction.

Armada Online is in Open Alpha status. This means that while a majority of game play components (ships, movements, skills, advancement, etc.) is in place - most of the game content is still under development. Even so - Armada Online's alpha game is incredible and complex. There will be plenty for any new player to learn and enjoy and new content is being added continuously. Because it is in alpha status, be patient with any glitches and actively report them and your feedback to the official Armada Online forums to help improve the game for all. That's what open Alpha tests are for.
]]> 23 Jun 2007 05:03:53 Earth Under Fire Earth Under Fire is single player space shooter game.
Originally created as entry for PGD Big Boss Competition 2006
It ended up on the third place. Since then it has been upgraded.

Current version is 0.80 Beta 2 from 19th June 2007. Game campaign
consists of 9 missions connected by story.
It is still beta so I would appreciate any comments or bug reports.

More information about the game is in the Doc directory of the downloadable game archive and on in-game help screens.
]]> 19 Jun 2007 12:24:54 Raptor: Call of the Shadows Raptor: Call of the Shadows (often Raptor for short) is a 2D raster graphics vertical scrolling shoot 'em up single player game for the x86 PC written for MS-DOS, by Cygnus Studios (which has since changed its name to Mountain King Studios).

Raptor: Call of the Shadows was originally released on April 1, 1994. There is a shareware version available for this game which includes the first sector, the Bravo Sector. The full version can still be bought today

As in all shoot 'em up games of this genre, there is a vast number of enemies to kill, both on the ground and in the air. At the end of each wave, and often halfway through the more difficult waves, there is a "boss" which is a single enemy of great size and whom can take a lot of fire before succumbing.

For each target destroyed the player earns credits, with the amount of credits earned per enemy destroyed is proportional to how tough the enemy ship is. Most of the ground objects (buildings, vehicles, turrets) can be destroyed as well. Between new waves and sectors the player can use credits to select among 16 different equipment upgrades (various weapons, "shield-packs", bombs, etc) to be bought for his own aircraft.

The game is divided into three "sectors": Bravo Sector, Tango Sector, and Outer Regions, all of which have nine sub-missions called "waves", making for a total of 27 levels.

(Quoted from Wikipedia)
]]> 11 Jun 2007 11:15:52 Fraxy Fraxy is a space shooter with giant bosses. The best part being that you can build your own boss. Using hundreds of parts, you can create almost any kind of enemy you could think of. Giant lasers, vulcan turrets, suicide bombs, you name it. Fraxy is still being worked on, and new stuff is added almost weekly.

Download both the game, and the english patch.
]]> 27 May 2007 12:11:57 StarTopia Startopia takes gamers to a once thriving galactic network of starships, space stations and planets left lifeless with redundant scars of the apocalypse. You will lead the way in rebuilding the network of space stations that once served the commerce and communication of the old empire - reuniting the surviving alien peoples under one banner.

This simulation gives you the opportunity to rebuild and successfully maintain a series of giant Torus space stations that are scattered across the galaxy, providing a suitable home for the many alien races that inhabit space, and perhaps turning a tidy profit for yourself in the process. Of course, there are plenty of other enterprising individuals out there with the same goals, not to mention the many hazards that exist in deep space.
]]> 25 May 2007 10:27:40 Chicken Invaders 3: Revenge of the Yolk More chicken shooting mayhem from the folks who brought us Chicken Invaders 1 & 2. You have a little ship and you shoot chickens from space. Lots of weapon upgrades and great level design are some of the features of this game. Highly recommended for fans of space invaders style games.
]]> 17 May 2007 01:08:40 Dark Skies Dark Skies, is currently in development, and is a major departure from other planetarium programs. This simulation is to be used for beginning to advanced astronomers by immersing the player in an accurate simulation of a night sky. Here, they can learn where the constellations are and how to star hop to planets, galaxies, and nebulae.

Ever since I joined my first Astronomy Club and went out under a dark desert sky, I was overwhelmed by how difficult it was to locate constellations since there were so many stars. In the city it is a lot easier to locate constellations since light pollution blocks out the fainter stars, but is also difficult because the lights block out objects I would be trying to find. The hardest thing about astronomy is that it takes practice to truly learn the sky and to take into account for weather conditions, light pollution, and general driving distances.

We decided to create Dark Skies so that astronomers could explore the stars and other objects that they have been wanting to locate before they leave home and make the 60 mile journey to observe.

This is an online multi-player 3D simulator designed with TGE + AFX and is planned for release on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The simulation will create a simulated star party where up to 16 players can join and select one of 3 models of telescopes such as refractors, newtonians, or cassegrains. Players are able to use the telescopes to locate objects and can step away from the instrument without losing the location so that other players can look through the scope and learn where these astronomical gems are located.

Dark Skies is intended for instructing, and for learning experiences at your comfort. Bob, your friendly ranger, will work along side of you to assure your progress and understanding of the mysterious dark sky above.
]]> 10 May 2007 09:45:44 Constellations Help the Royal Astrologers find constellations by accurately matching color and shape patterns as you soar through the cosmos. Comb the skies for various constellations and use all that is at your disposal to bring back valued images of rare celestial forms.

Choose between two different game modes to suit your favorite playing style: Explore for a relaxed time or Chase for a faster experience. Use different power-ups to gain an advantage, and steer clear of obstacles that may hinder you in your search. After you have tried your luck in being a star slueth, you can sit back and sift through your gallery, examing your work to see how well you have searched the heavens.

Beautiful graphics and captivating gameplay will have you looking at the night sky in a whole new way.
]]> 23 Apr 2007 05:33:49 Pardus Pardus is a free graphic-based Massive Multiplayer Online Browser Game (MMOBG) playing in a futuristic universe where traders, pirates and other pilots of various races and factions strive to gain wealth and fame in space.

Playable with all common web browsers - No downloads or plug-ins required!

Game Features
  • Step-by-step tutorial for learning the basics of gameplay
  • Guides assisting new players in a special Help Chat
  • All game-action is carried out in realtime - not turnbased
  • Action Points system allowing players with limited time online to be just as competitive as players that have unlimited time online
  • Navigation on a graphical interface
  • Dynamic economic system with prices adjusting to player actions
  • A vast, dynamic universe containing various planet types, harvestable resources and innumerable dangers
  • Factions, player-alliances, free territory delimitations and private starbases
  • Gain military rank through missions for advanced faction ships/equipment
  • Piracy, Ambushes, Bounty-hunting, Cloaking, Drug and Slave Trading, Smuggling - but remember your actions will be reflected in your reputation!
  • A multitude of NPCs for you to kill - or to be killed by!
  • Moderated ingame forums, chats, and a private messaging system
  • A friendly, mature, troll-free, leetspeak-free and intelligent player-community
  • Sophisticated Production Tree with dozens of possible buildings and commodities
  • Large assortment of ships, ship equipment and weapon classes available for combating PvP and NPCs, trading, or a combination of all - it's your choice!
  • An advanced skills system for a wide variety of high-end specializations
    • * Premium Accounts with many extra features
    ]]>     13 Mar 2007 09:02:07     Space Shooter 3D 2k7 Space Shooter 3D 2k7 is a 3D action game with the gameplay based on a long winding rail system. Using a small array of weaponry that includes lasers, homing missiles, and a projectile-clearing EMP weapon, you take on a massive onslaught of enemy ships in an attempt to destroy the Core of the mother ship enslaving his people. It’s not over after the Core is destroyed however; the real challenge is escaping with your life.
    The gameplay in SS3D2k7 is simple, with straight forward controls. With the default key-binding, the player moves on the X/Y plane using WASD, similar to the controls in most FPS, and aims using the mouse. Left clicking fires the lasers, while right clicking fires the currently selected secondary weapon; either an EMP or a Missile. Missiles use a lock-on system however; holding the right mouse button and dragging across multiple enemies locking on and allowing the player to fire multiple servos simultaneously.
    After the game begins, the player begins navigating the tunnels and fighting 3 different classes of ships on his way to the core. The ships consist of a small drone ship, the Inek, that fires only lasers and follows closely behind, a medium sized security ship, the Alitis, that fires only missiles, and a slow moving military ship, the Xiphias, that fires both lasers and missiles, as well as shells. Once reaching the Core, the player simply destroys it and then begins his perilous journey through the tunnels of the mother ship to freedom. Along with all of the enemies scattered through out, the player must also avoid various destructible objects such as bridges and pillars in an obstacle course that serves as the only path out.
    When the ending is finally in sight, the player reaches his final challenge: a large mechanized drone with the sole purpose of making sure the player goes down with the rest of the mother ship. Once the player survives this final pursuit by using the environment around him, he has successfully completed the game, saving his people from the evil Peregrinus.
    ]]>     08 Mar 2007 10:42:01     Spaceward Ho! paceward Ho! is a strategic game of awesome scope. You control the entire military and economy of a spacefaring race. Your goal: explore and colonize the galaxy.

    Unfortunately, you are not alone. Alien enemies bent on galactic conquest will oppose your expansion. You fight them by developing new technologies and expanding your empire, or you can ally with them to turn enemies into friends.

    Terraform newly discovered worlds or mine their natural resources. Maneuver your starship fleets, both in defense of your own systems and in offensive strikes against the evil aliens. Your strategic decisions will determine the fate of the galaxy.

    It's incredibly fun to play alone against the excellent computer players, and even better with other humans on the internet.

    Spaceward Ho! has won numerous awards over the years, including being inducted into the MacWorld Game Hall of Fame and winning Best Network Game of the year.

    The new version 5 is better than ever, with free internet play on spacewardho.net, combined fleets, new battle options, an all-new user interface, and much more.
    ]]>     04 Mar 2007 05:23:38     Frontier: First Encounters First Encounters is the sequel to Frontier (1993), which itself was a sequel to the seminal 1984 game Elite. The game was created by David Braben’s company, Frontier Developments. Many fans of the game refer to it by the shortened title of FFE.

    Like Frontier, First Encounters features realistic Newtonian physics and the ability to land on planets. It has graphics that are an improvement over Frontier (the main difference being Gouraud shading) and, as well as employing the same open-ended gameplay of its predecessors, it also features a storyline concerning an alien race called the Thargoids.

    Like the other two Elite games, it has been re-released as shareware and can be freely downloaded from the Elite Club site.

    Being a DOS game, First Encounters has difficulty running with Windows XP or Windows 2000 machines, although the official site does offer solutions to get the game running. A recreated game engine called JJFFE allows playing the game on Linux, Windows and DOS.

    First Encounters plays much like its immediate predecessor Frontier: the game is a combination of trading, fighting and a variety of other activitiesâ€â€
    ]]>     03 Mar 2007 01:23:22     Spaceport Playable concept prototype developed by Phaigo Interactive, as part of Dare to be Digital 2006 (Scotland).

    First-person immersive interactive story, set aboard a brand new space station orbitting the earth. You are the new boss, who has just arrived for the first time. Along with your two members of staff -- an engineer called Ena, and a Customer Service Manager called Carbrey -- you need to get the station ready in time for your first customers. But will they arrive sooner than you expected?
    ]]>     22 Feb 2007 05:34:51     Wing Commander III Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger is the second sequel in the Sci-Fi Space Simulation series created by Chris Roberts.







    "Professionally scripted and filmed in Hollywood, ORIGIN's multi-million dollar production combines the entertainment of film-making with the interactivity of computer gaming. The result is a spectacular spaceflight adventure.


    Adrenaline, romance, danger -- Wing Commander III has all this and more. This sequel completes the turbulent chronicles of the Terran-Kilrathi war. The final showdown takes place on one of the homeworlds -- Earth or Kilrah. But only you can write the ending..."









    Released in 1994, Wing Commander III was the first game to be marketed as a true "Interactive Movie". It was received with much critical-acclaim due to its high playability, state-of-the-art in-game graphics engine plus well scripted, produced and acted FMV sequences, all of which contributed to the games deep and absorbing atmosphere.


    Wing Commander III was the first game in the series to use Full Motion Video as the primary story-telling device and is considered to be one of the best and successful examples of FMV use in a video game. The interactive element takes form during conversation cut-scenes where the player is asked to make a choice on how to proceed. This is done by either by giving a positive or negative response when prompted and this in turn affects the mood of the characters involved, altering theyre behaviour during missions and future conversations.


    This was the final game in the Wing Commander series to deal with the Terran-Kilrathi conflict. As with the previous games, it is possible to play a winning or losing path, depending on the players performance during space-combat. The destruction of Earth or the Kilrathi's home planet of "Kilrah" is at the end of one of these two paths. However the series does continue with Wing Commander IV and Wing Commander: Prophecy.






    Want to learn more about Wing Commander? Visit WCnews.com or Wing Commander Universe.
    ]]>     19 Feb 2007 09:11:53     Wing Commander II Released in 1991, Wing Commander 2 is a sci-fi space simulation that is a continuation of the storyline that was told in the original Wing Commander.






    "Ten years ago, you were the Hero of Vega Sector, idol of millions - the starfighter pilot who single-handedly turned the tide of a major Kilrathi invasion. Then something went wrong.


    You were disgraced, court-martialed and transferred to a backwater outpost. For years, your lightning-quick reflexes and instinctive dogfighting tactics went to waste while the Kilrathi killed your closest friends on the front lines.


    But Mankind still needs a hero, now more than ever before. And you're still the best pilot in the Galaxy. You've got just one chance to prove yourself, just one chance to keep the Terran homeworlds from falling to the massed armada of the Empire of Kilrah."



    Think you can handle it, flyboy?"





    Again most of the game is spent flying missions in space for the Confederation in the continuing war effort against the fearsome Kilrathi Empire. When not flying missions, the player is also able to explore the "TCS Concordia" and talk to fellow crew-mates. A greater emphasis has been placed on storytelling, which gives the player a greater scope on the people fighting this war. The mood is darker than the original, mainly due to the fact that the Humans are in fact losing the war.


    Wing Commander 2 bettered the original in every regard, from the updated graphics engine to the detailed script. It is considered an all-time classic within the gaming world.








    Want to learn more about Wing Commander? Visit WCnews.com or Wing Commander Universe.
    ]]>     18 Feb 2007 11:05:29     Wing Commander I Set in the year 2654, Wing Commander tells a tale of mankind's struggle for survival in a ferocious war between the Human Confederation and the warmongering Kilrathi Empire, a fierce bi-pedal feline race.





    "You're a starfighter pilot, the best of the best, but nothing in your training prepared you for action this hot. Deep space dogfights against Kilrathi aces are deadly, and the future of humanity is on the line each time you fly!


    Wing Commander puts you in the middle of the most intense starship action you've ever experienced outside of a movie theatre. But in Wing Commander, you're the star!"





    The majority of the game takes place within the cockpit of various space fighters. Depending on how well one performs while in action, the player may find themselves on the winning or losing path thus altering the plot accordingly. Medals and the respect of your wingmen are gained if performance is exemplary, in turn leading to a more effective attack wing. In between space-flight missions the player is free to roam the legendary carrier "TCS Tiger's Claw" and have conversations with their fellow crew mates, learning more about the horrors and triumphs of the bloody war that is now being fought.


    When Wing Commander was released in 1990, the in-game graphics and space-combat engine were a step above all other products during that period. The game was even one of the first to use the new Sound Blaster for PC's, adding to the already cinematic feel of the game.


    The strong script and characters which has been a staple through out the series are the primary reason why the Wing Commander has gained such a strong following over the years. That combined with movie-like presentation and strong gameplay has made the venerable Wing Commander a classic among gamers and critics.





    Want to learn more about Wing Commander? Visit WCnews.com or Wing Commander Universe.
    ]]>     11 Feb 2007 07:47:45     SlingStar Sling your wingmen to destroy the enemy in this addictive, physics based game.
    ]]>     10 Feb 2007 11:57:25     Orbital Trader As planets rotate on their orbits, you must choose the most profitable trajectory. But beware: to win the millions of billions of dollars you deserve you'll have to make sure the planets prosper as well. The definitive space trading game.
    ]]>     30 Jan 2007 02:47:49     Homeworld 2 Homeworld 2 is the sequel to award winning 3D real-time strategy game from developer Relic Entertainment.

    The game takes place a hundred years following the events of Homeworld and pits the player to defend the homeworld from the new threat, the Valgyr.

    Homeworld 2 continues the original's core gameplay with new added features, graphics, improved audio, and a brand new campaign.
    ]]>     29 Jan 2007 01:24:34     Star Wars: TIE Fighter Published by: LucasArts
    Developed by: Totally Games
    Genre: Space simulation
    Number of players: 1
    Release date: 1994, 1995

    It is a time of chaos in the Empire. Rebel factions strike from hidden bases, pirates plunder unsuspecting civilian spacecraft, and traitors plot behind the Emperor's back. You, a rookie pilot in the Imperial Navy, must rise to action for the glory of the Empire and the good of all mankind.

    The player's character is unnamed (however, in sources outside the game, name is Maarek Stele), but features such notable Star Wars characters as: Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, and even Admiral Thrawn from the books.

    Star Wars: TIE Fighter is somewhat of a sequal to Star Wars: X-Wing, however this time the player is the "bad guy." With various objectives ranging from destroying pirates and Rebels to flying wingman for Darth Vader himself, TIE Fighter offers a great deal of enjoyment for those who love the Star Wars universe.

    Gameplay involves managing your weapons/engine/shield (if available) systems while dogfighting enemy spacecraft or attacking larger capital spaceships. Additionally, missiles are limited (if even available), so must be used carefully. Because this is the side of the Empire, the fighters you will be flying initially are very vulnerable to damage. Two or three hits to your TIE Fighter and you're toast, and destroying shielded enemy Rebel fighters in such a craft can be challenging.

    Mission objectives are crucial to completing stages of the game, and advancing the storyline. Additionally, there are optional bonus objectives, which influence the secondary advancement in the Emperor's secret order.
    ]]>     24 Jan 2007 07:45:12     Laser Assault 3 Laser Assault 3 was entered into the Shmup-Dev competition. It is a 2D, one level game. The competition only required one level, and I do not intend to add any more levels. The one level has 4 sections/sectors. Each sector is a couple minutes long, so it is still kind of long. You use the arrow keys to move the ship, and control to shoot. Shift explodes a bomb. There is a help manual included in the game, so the help is not included here. It still contains a few small bugs, and the music doesn't work for all but the first section. The code was kind of messy, so I don't want to work any more on this. Have fun! 15MBs
    ]]>     19 Jan 2007 06:19:43     Laser Assault 2 Laser Assault 2 is the sequel to Laser Assault 1. This is my first large game, and the first one I had on the Dark Basic forum. It is a one level game with a boss at the end. Don't expect alot, because I had just started programming then, but it is still fun. Its worth the 1.8MB(small) download.
    ]]>     19 Jan 2007 06:14:29     Aster Blaster Aster Blaster (also known as Aster Blaster HS) is a remake of a game that I had created long ago, of the same name. It is a work in progress, and will feature a few different modes of play when finished. The goal of the game is to blast asteroids, but eventually you will have more goals to complete while simultaneously defending your starship from those hunks of floating rock.
    ]]>     17 Jan 2007 02:58:54     Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space is a grand space opera that will take you from a down and out starship captain to an amazing intergalactic hero whose renown travels light speed ahead of you! Set in a randomly generated universe of endless possibilities, this single-player experience will let you explore new worlds, meet exotic aliens, discover black holes, witness the deaths of stars, encounter drifting space hulks that promise untold riches or untimely death, and much, much more! And all this happens in under thirty minutes or less!

    Although quick to play, Weird Worlds boasts a deep, feature-rich system that ensures each session is as fresh as the first play. Players start off with their choice of one of three ships to explore the universe with, each ship completely customizable through the acquisition of new components, either via trade or encounters. The majority of the game takes place turn-based style on the gorgeously rendered star map (always newly generated each game), and uses a simple one-click system that even your grandmother can quickly master. When your starship encounters hostile aliens the action moves to real-time, and while players have dozens of weapons and tactics at their disposal, the combat system manages to provide this great depth while still maintaining the highly intuitive system of play found elsewhere in the game.
    ]]>     16 Jan 2007 04:23:53     Notrium You have crash-landed on planet Notrium. Your food supplies are running low, a pack of predatory aliens have got your scent. There are no more bullets for your pistol, your only weapon a handful of rocks. The night is coming, and you are desperately looking for wood to make a fire.
    ]]>     09 Jan 2007 07:05:30     Zzed Space waste management may not sound like the most exciting carrier in the universe, but Zzed had to take the job to be able to marry his lovely green alien sweetheart. At the time, he did not know that his boss was the most corrupted extraterrestrial west of Sirius. And when he found out, he got sent away to the farthest corners of his galaxy, where he was sure to get crushed by space garbage. Will he die? It's up to you now. Even alien love stories need to have a happy end.
    ]]>     09 Jan 2007 02:49:42     Orbit Master Orbit Master by Thom Robertson is a unique new space puzzle game. The game has you flying around the universe helping planets, destroying bad guys and even herding space cows. Your ship is only equipped with a laser-grapple that allows you to sling shot yourself around the galaxy to solve the puzzles. Tons of fun that can be played for hours.
    ]]>     09 Jan 2007 02:27:31     Starship Tycoon Starship Tycoon puts you in charge of an interplanetary shipping company, you compete against AI controlled firms to survive in the cutthroat world of space commerce. Configure and upgrade your starships, hire and fire the crew, smuggle illegal goods, and wage price wars against your competitors.

    You can play either in a mission-based or freeform 'sandbox' mode. There is enough gameplay in Starship Tycoon to keep you playing for months, you can run your company any way you like, from keeping the staff happy and well paid right down to running on cheap fuel, smuggling illegal cargoes, and bribing the customs officials.
    ]]>     09 Jan 2007 02:18:21     KaiJin Year 2546 - Planet Terria
    For too long, genetically modified grown food, and pollution from the ocean and environment created a harmful impact on the natural food chain of Planet Terria.

    The insects and ocean dwellers mutated in wildly unusual ways and became stronger and more intelligent.

    Some began to develop brain abnormalities, which resulted in an increased aptitude of 5000% in their IQ's. As their new intellect grew, so did their appetite for planet domination.

    They now feel that Terrians are their Public Enemy Number One. So, they developed a secret army and are now ready to eradicate the Terrians with all of their mutant force.

    You and your ship, the "Kai-jin" are the last hope for the Terrian Kind...
    ]]>     05 Jan 2007 04:43:17     DemonStar: SM2 DemonStar: Secret Missions 2 is a vertical scrolling spaceship shooter. DemonStar: Secret Missions 2 is the latest spinoff of Demon Star games. Packed with arcade style action, graphics and sound. DemonStar: SM2 also comes with online multiplayer action. Join in the fun today

    Download the demo for DemonStar: SM2 today!
    ]]>     05 Jan 2007 04:26:51     clash'n'slash Destroy the invading alien ships to earn points to upgrade your ship and your planet. Shoot barrels and crates to reveal some useful suprises.

    Part Asteroids and part Galaga, this unique space shooter proves to be both highly addictive and fun. With a variety of weapons and upgrades for both your ship and your planet, there are many effective combinations.
    ]]>     04 Jan 2007 08:24:43     AstroAvenger The Empire has been conquered by a pirate armada, and you must take on the role of a lone Imperial pilot as you battle through hordes of pirate ships to warn the Imperial troops of the rebellion. Will you succeed or die trying?

    At fist glance, this top-down space shooter appears to be like many others. However, its impressive 3-D graphics and innovative upgrade strategy elements let it stand above the rest.
    ]]>     04 Jan 2007 04:59:00     Maelstrom You pilot your ship through the dreaded "Maelstrom" asteroid belt -- suddenly your best friend thrusts towards you and fires, directly at your cockpit. You raise your shields just in time, and the battle is joined.

    The deadliest stretch of space known to mankind has just gotten deadlier. Everywhere massive asteroids jostle for a chance to crush your ship, and deadly shinobi fighter patrols pursue you across the asteroid belt. But the deadliest of them all is your sister ship, assigned to you on patrol. The pilot, trained by your own Navy, battle hardened by months in the Maelstrom, is equipped with a twin of your own ship and intimate knowledge of your tactics.

    The lovely Stratocaster R&R facility never sounded so good, but as you fire full thrusters to dodge the latest barrage you begin to think you'll never get home...
    ]]>     03 Jan 2007 02:46:07     Space Trader

    Hey you! Space Trader is now accepting Pre-Orders! Start playing immediately after you pre-order!


    Space Trader has a brand new website! Chat with other players, learn more about the game, and see videos! Check it out!


    Space Trader is the game where you challenge your friends, foes, and yourself in a bid to becomes the wealthiest Trader in space! Travel between exotic destinations buying and selling commodities, while avoiding the government that's trying to tax your way of life. Hunt down criminals to collect bounty rewards, or go take jobs from crime bosses to earn money under the table. Explore locations in search of hidden bonuses and other secrets! 8 Players can compete together and have your stats tracked in our online scoreboard.

    Get into the game!


    For more details or to start playing immediately, go to the Space Trader website and sign up for the beta. If you're a member of The Great Games Experiment, you're approved and can get into the game right away!    Space Trader is in development by HermitWorks Entertainment, and the team consists of:

    Cameron Tofer - Marcia Tofer - P D - Jordan Dennis - Kjell Iversen - Scott Brooks - Phill Djonov - Chris Fraysse - Matthew Regan - Lena Gilje
    ]]>     27 Dec 2006 09:38:49     Neon Neon is a lot like asteroids in that you shoot objects with your ship and they break into two smaller object which you must shoot. However, there are different neon shapes that do different things. Some will float around while others will chase you. There are also powerups you can collect such as shields and time-stoppers.
    ]]>     27 Dec 2006 03:50:35     Stuck in Space Stuck in Space is a fast paced, 2D, role playing strategy game based in space. In the middle of combat your ship was destroyed, leaving you with only an escape pod and your life, just. You crash down on a planet where you meet a friend also involved in the fight, They provide you with food and shelter, from their damaged ship. From the two damaged ships, you cobble together a working one, your the captain and your friend is the first mate. Your mission is to gradually gain supporters and allys and eventually take over the entire galaxy.
    ]]>     27 Dec 2006 09:11:31     VectorBlast VectorBlast is a single player arcade style space shooting game which borrows entertaining concepts from a number of memorable classics. Although the game is of RETRO nature, the playability, audio and visuals are more modern by design.

    -Features-

    Single Player game
    Gamepad support including Xbox360 controller
    Six stages with giant boss encounters
    Skill Reward system (unlockables)
    Unique scoring and multiplier system
    Online Leaderboard system
    PC and MAC compatible
    Vectorblast is powered by Garage Games Torque Game Builder.
    ]]>     25 Dec 2006 12:29:07     W.R.A.X. Drop Similar Katras on each other to create groups of three or more to get rid of them. Get rid of the amount you have remaining to warp to the next level.
    ]]>     20 Dec 2006 04:32:41     Lander You must fly around the planet and land your ship on different platforms.
    ]]>     15 Dec 2006 03:57:37     Arrow Flash Arrow Flash is a horizontal scrolling shooter video game created by Telenet in 1990 for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. The game can be considered a multi-scrolling shooter, in that there are horizontal and vertically scrolling levels, although the ship does not change orientation when this happens.

    Like many scrolling shooters, the player initially has a basic shot, which can be upgraded and/or exchanged for different weapons, as well as gain smaller ships that follow the player's ship around and copy its attacks. As is usual, these powerups are distributed throughout the levels, and are lost when the player dies.

    Two additional mechanics differentiate Arrow Flash from similar scrolling shooters, one of which is that the ability to transform the player's ship. The two forms available are a humanoid mecha form and a typical jet form. The player's weapons change depending on the form. The jet form only shoots forward, while the the mecha form can fire diagonally; helper ships mimic the jet's actions but stay in a fixed formation behind the mecha. The game's titular "Arrow Flash" is a highly powerful attack for each form; the jet fires five large blasts forward, while the mecha form becomes engulfed in flame, rendering it immune to attack for a short while. Depending on the options set at the start of the game, arrow flashes are either required to be charged up with unlimited use or collected out on the field with no charge time.
    ]]>     13 Dec 2006 09:28:42     Really Rather Good Battles In Space Really Rather Good Battles In Space: Galactic Conflict 4320 - 4359 AD

    Welcome to Really Rather Good Battles In Space - a space based real time strategy game for Windows and Linux.

    The game has a website, complete with a discussion forum. You can visit it at:
    http://rrgbis.sourceforge.net
    ]]>     08 Dec 2006 12:49:23     Outpost Kaloki Whoever thought managing a space station in the middle of nowhere would be such an adventure? Outpost Kaloki is a light-hearted, comical 3D strategy / management game. Featuring gorgeous cartoon-style graphics and a whimsical storyline, Outpost Kaloki puts you in charge of new space station which you must grow into profitability.

    Keep the princess happy, and keep your customers happier as you attract new and bizarre visitors to your deep-space lemonade stands, parks, and laboratories. Chat with a variety of genuinely strange alien creatures. Great fun for the whole family!
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