GalCiv 2 Beta 3 Manual and Tech Tree Visual

The Galactic Civilizations 2 website has been updated with word that Apolyton Directory offers a new tech tree screenshot.

In related news, the Beta 3 User Manual (screenshots plus info) can be viewed at the GalCiv2 forum.

STO: Two Questions, Two Answers

STGU provides a translation of a very brief Q&A (two questions regarding localization and the in-game economy) with Star Trek Online Executive Producer, Daron Stinnett. If you'd prefer to read the French original, click over to StarTrekMMOG.net.

FreeAllegiance.org New Cadet Session A

FreeAllegiance.org has announced that they have begun a new eight-week Cadet Session for new Allegiance players.

EVE Vids and Interview

The official EVE site hosts a pair of recent EVE videos that include gameplay footage set to a soundtrack by JunkieXL.

Also, Game Industry recently chatted with CCP's Reynir Petursson, who chats about the Cold War expansion and the game's community.

iMod v2.2 for MOO3

Laryllan sends word that iMod v2.2 for Master of Orion 3 is now available. A description of the mod follows, which is lifted from the mod's site:

iMOD is a modification for Master of Orion 3 to improve the multiplayer experience.

It features new, less annoying graphics and sounds, readable fonts, new player colors and gameplay changes. The first goal of iMOD is to make it possible to win with every race without allowing any killer races or strategies. For that reason, all race picks have been rebalanced, as have governments; every race features hardcoded modifiers and one race-specific level zero technology. The weapon system was changed with more emphasis on beam weapons, many changes have been done to the AI to make it a threat, and much more...

The mod weighs in at 34.2MB and can be downloaded at the mod's site.