Starpoint Gemini 2 Released
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Iceberg Interactive and LGM Games have announced the release of Starpoint Gemini 2, which means it's just in time for a full weekend with the sci-fi, spaceflight-focused RPG sequel. As is typical for these sorts of events, we have a launch trailer to go with it:
And here's the press release:
SPACE FANS REJOICE: STARPOINT GEMINI 2 LANDS ON STEAM TODAY!
New Gameplay Trailer released on launch
Haarlem, The Netherlands September 26, 2014 Iceberg Interactive and developer Little Green Men Games are proud to announce today, that their hugely anticipated Space Sim with RPG roots, Starpoint Gemini 2, has left Early Access, and is available now on Steam with an SRP of $34.99, discounted by 20% during launch week.
Starpoint Gemini 2 enables players to command their own Starship, and roam the enormous Gemini star system, to mine, loot, fight or trade - or play missions via the main story arc or side missions.
"This past year of Early Access has been an incredible ride,) said Danijel Mihokovic, Lead Scripter at Little Green Men Games. (We have seen an amazing community take shape and our thanks go out to them. Our forums really got overwhelmed with positive feedback, productive opinions and countless new ideas, and in a joint effort between us and our community, we have managed to raise the quality of the game significantly. As we embrace the game's official release today, we understand one thing - this is the end of one process and the beginning of another. Even after 50 updates during Early Access, the wish-list created on the community forums will enable and oblige us to continue to refine the game and add new content for a long, long while. And that is something we really look forward to."
The final update from Beta to launch includes some important features:
* Unlocked entire singleplayer campaign (featuring cutscenes and voiceover)
* Added full soundtrack, ambiental and combat tracks
* Added character selection and ship selection for freeroam mode
* Updated entire skill system, now based on power pool
Starpoint Gemini 2 is a tactical space simulator filled RPG depth where space-fans can captain their own space ship and roam through the galaxy in 3D. In addition to a deep Free-roam mode, Starpoint Gemini 2 focuses on a rich single single-player campaign replete with character voice-overs and cut-scenes, and dramatic story elements, and Steam features such as Steam Achievements and Steam Workshop - enabling heavy modding options.
KEY FEATURES:
Complex, but easy-to-use RPG system, now coupled with dynamic real-time 3D combat
* Explore the dynamic game world as a whole, rather than through individual maps
* Use T-Gates, wormholes, and rift ways to travel faster around the Gemini system
* 50 diverse factions ranging from states and companies to outlaws, locked in a power struggle, with more than 100 commodities to trade or plunder
* Special revocable licenses acquired from factions offer various bonuses and unlock new options
* Gamers can view mercenary captains to follow them on their travels to share their fate, and employ officers to fill key positions on their ship (engineering, navigation, tactical)
* Random missions get generated depending on the player's actions and allegiances
* More than 70 unique ships, fully upgradeable with various ship systems, with features including visible turrets, and a large arsenal of deadly weapons to blast enemies to pieces
* Direct ship controls create complete immersion
* Advanced physics provided by NVIDIA PhysX technology
* Extensive modding with Steam Workshop
Starpoint Gemini 2 is available now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/236150/ with an SRP of $34.99 (discounted to $27.99 during launch week). For more information on the game visit: www.starpointgemini.com/.
ABOUT LITTLE GREEN MEN GAMES
LGM Games is a team of highly motivated and talented programmers, writers, 3D and 2D artists, and animators sharing the same passion for video games. LGM Games made their first appearance in the gaming industry in 2011 with their debut title Starpoint Gemini, a space-flavored RPG sim.
ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans and is located in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Iceberg has fully embraced the digital revolution of the past few years and maintains strong worldwide relations with most digital portals, while also keeping its roots in the European retail markets. Staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an international assembly of game developers, both midsize and indie. Garnering attention with acclaimed releases over recent years in the genres of strategy, action, simulation and adventure, the company has an exceptional 2014 line-up, including Endless Legend, StarDrive 2, Starpoint Gemini 2, Lords of the Black Sun, Vector Thrust and Starship Corporation with more promising games in the pipeline.
