Imagine a combination of the exhilarating space combat from titles such as EVE Online, with the reaction-based combat of the best MMOFPS games. Well imagine no longer, Elite: Dangerous is almost upon us. Elite: Dangerous is being developed and published by Frontier Developments following a hugely successful fundraising campaign on both Kickstarter and the official website. The development team have accumulated over $1.8 million from interested parties and players, giving them the tools they need to create the MMO they've always dreamed of.

Elite is the foundation of many games we see today, widely regarded as one of the first 3D games available on home computers back in the 1980s. Since then the franchise has spawned multiple titles and even some faction fiction, giving Elite: Dangerous all the traction it needs to excel in the MMO universe.

Players are given an important choice during their early adventures in the millions of star systems available in Elite: Dangerous. Will you side with the Empire, the Federation or the Independents? Each superpower has their own set of goals and ideals, prompting players to align with a group that they share the most interests with. Regardless of your allegiance you'll be able to explore the galaxies as a trader, pirate, assassin or bounty hunter. In short, Elite: Dangerous gives players the tools they need to live their own fantasy space journey, not ruined with predetermined outcomes and non-linear game mechanics.

The developers are still seeking eager players to help contribute to the current donation efforts. They've created a scaling reward system that offers extra benefits and incentives depending on how much you're willing to donate. The bonuses vary greatly, from a real-life collector's edition with awesome incentive and items, to the ability to participate in the very first beta event and reserve your in-game name.