Black Star

Developer: Spacetime Studios

Website: http://www.spacetimestudios.com/games/

This game looks very interesting. Right now I cannot find anything on this game but what is below. I hope this game is still being developed and we will get some screenshots, movies and more information on the guts of the game soon. I like the concept of the game where we can fight and explore shipwrecks and planets and battle both on planets and in ships. From the descriptions it does sound like a twitch based space combat with FPS elements so you have two different ways to level. And nice concept because it breaks up the grind of always being in space or stuck in FPS mode on a planet.

I will be keeping my eye on this one and look forward to more updates soon.

(From their website)

General Background:

Something stirred within us, so long ago; when we looked upon the star filled sky innocent and unaware of the threats that lay beyond. The stars spoke our destiny.

We colonized those distant worlds with abandon. Through our mastery of art and science, and our undeniable will to overcome adversity, we built a society founded on hope and promise. We discovered and studied the remains of civilizations that came before; we learned from their triumphs and their mistakes. We used our technology to build servants, who became something more. We found that during our endless journey, we had become something more as well. Our future was assured: the rising star of a society on the cusp of apotheosis.

Then came the Scorn, and their Prophecy, and their War; a Black Star rising to eclipse our own.

So many colonies destroyed, so many friends and lovers dead. We have paid in blood to learn the true nature of the galaxy. We have seen horror and have felt despair, but we are not yet beaten.

Features in Blackstar

- You will be able to fly to multiple locations fighting creatures on the way.

- You will be able to land on and explore/fight on mysterious planets, derelict space stations, and even force your way onto enemy ships.

- Live as one of four races, ranging from heroic humans and beautiful aliens to warrior robots and undead horrors in an epic science-fantasy universe where advanced technology clashes with ancient demonic power.

- Combine spell-casting with real time shooting as you blast through enemies, collect loot, and gain levels in a variety of unique alien environments.

- Join up with your friends in maneuverable fleet formations to take on capital ships and enemy starbases in epic large scale battles.

- Play as a member of one of two galaxy-spanning factions: the hopeful and technologically advanced United Colonies or the dangerous, prophecy-guided Scorn Empire.

- Choose your role in the fight from a variety of powerful classes: From deadly Assassins operating behind the enemy lines, to powerful Crusaders who shrug off damage and unleash volleys of blistering fire, pick the role that matches your style of play.

- Participate in a rich story as the forces of futuristic technology and mind-twisting magic clash in a battle to decide the fate of the galaxy.

- Declare war against other players and destroy them in action packed player-vs-player combat that serves all levels of skill from the freshest cadet to the deadliest ace.