Neptune's Pride is a browser based strategy game played in real time against multiple opponents and epic.THREE participants will have a unique opportunity to try out the beta in a special speed version.

The aim is to capture enough planets to have ultimate control using a mixture of diplomacy and acts of aggression. While the interface and controls are simple, with only 4 research strands of Weapons, Range, Speed and Scanning, the game focuses attention on strategy. You can upgrade your fleet's range to beyond your scanning distance so you never know what you might find on the other side.

Unlike the internet version, we will have access to a special speed version so instead of days to complete actions it will be hours instead!

Neptunes Pride is produced by Iron Helmet Games, an independent developer located in Australia founded by Jay Kyburz, a former Irrational Games developer, and staffed by some former members of 2K Australia, which at one time was half of Irrational Games which developed games such as System Shock 2 and Bioshock.

Their mission statement is to develop "strategy games with an emphasis on diplomacy and social interaction." Their debut project is a game called Neptune's Pride, described as an "online multiplayer game of strategy, intrigue and galactic conquest." The game is in open beta testing, which can be accessed by anyone with a Google account. Neptune's Pride is a real-time game played over several weeks. You can log in at any time of the day to check the progress of your fleets, view the results of battles and issue new orders.