Well, I don't kow how new it is for you guys, but sure is new to me. Ultimate Galaxy is the name. You can have a little free trial but after that it's paying time... It claims that it's very very diffirent from the current online games because you have to think really really hard to work out a strategy, oh yea, it's not simply about building an army for those weapon freaks amoungst you :)

[BLOCK]This is not a high-speed quick twitch video game. UltimateGalaxy was designed as an online game geared towards those thinkers who like strategy and diplomacy environments. Players advance by using their civilization's influence in various realms to effect change over generations while negotiating with their neighbors. Treaties, invasions, technological advancements, social development and betrayal become a way of life within the game. [/BLOCK]

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