Any space empire games out?

[Flexor the Mighty!]

I'm jonesing for a game like Master Of Orion 2 with space empire building, ship design, etc.

That and a good Space CRPG. I've played the star wars game already.

 

[Rackhir]

I've heard good things about "Space Empires IV", but it's listed as being out of print on http://shrapnelgames.com/, the producing company's web site.

 

[Simplicity]

Have you played Galactic Civilizations yet?
GalCiv2 is coming out early next year...

 

[trancejeremy]

Basically you have Galactic Civilizations II coming out in Feb. (I think you can get into the beta now if you preorder. It's from Stardock).

And Space Empires V, which I've heard is due out Q4 2005. Space Empires IV moved to a different company.

http://www.strategyfirst.com/en/games/SE4DEluxe/

It's a pretty good game, but not exactly cutting edge in terms of graphics, if you care about such things.

 

[trancejeremy]

Also, I wouldn't say if it's good or not (since I don't know), but a CRPG called "Space Hack" is coming out soon (the 15th).