Flatspace Brings Space Simulation to TotalGaming.net

Contact: Kristin Hatcher (kristin@stardock.com)
Phone: 734-927-0677 x 105

Plymouth, MI- (August 3, 2005) – Game publisher Stardock Entertainment has announced the addition of the flight simulation game Flatspace to its electronic distribution system TotalGaming.net. Originally developed by UK based Cornutopia, Flatspace is the most recent title to be added to the TotalGaming store.

In the distant future, space has expanded to such an extent that stars and planets can no longer hold form. Humanity still lives and works in space stations and ships, islands of light and technology in an otherwise cold and flat void.

Flatspace is a space trading and flight simulation game where the ultimate goal is to collect the components of a galactic hyperdrive. However, unlike many simulations released today, Flatspace provides the player with truly open ended gameplay. When the gamer creates a new character, they must choose from one of six professions (Trader, Mercenary, Bounty Hunter, Pirate, Police Officer, and Scavenger), but are not bound to remain in their initial profession. For instance, one could start off as a Trader and then take up the life of a Mercenary or Bounty Hunter.

Flatspace can be purchased stand alone for $21.00, or at a low cost of only 2 tokens with a TotalGaming.net membership. Either way, once a player purchases and downloads a game, it’s theirs to keep forever. If a player gets a new computer they can download a new copy and install it with no DRM hassles.

System Requirements: 500MHz Processor, 64MB RAM, 3D Video Card, Windows 98/Me/2K/XP, DirectX 9+

For more information about Flatspace, please visit the homepage at www.totalgaming.net/games/?id=fsp

Title: Flatspace
Developer: Cornutopia (www.cornutopia.co.uk)
Distributor: TotalGaming.net (www.totalgaming.net)
Home Page: www.lostinflatspace.com
TotalGaming Page: www.totalgaming.net/games/?id=fsp
List Price: $21.00 or 2 Tokens
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Reply #1 Top
It would be nice if there was some documentation with the game. I purchased it, and am very frustrated that there are no instructions, either in the game or external to the game.
Reply #2 Top
Actually, there should be a link to the manual in the install folder I believe that spells out the controls. I am not near my gaming machine to find the exact path, but the manual is also, here:
Link

I think the manual in the install folder simply launches the above link in a browser anyway.

Reply #3 Top

A link to the Flatspace manual is created in the Start Menu when you install the full version from Stardock Central. (Default is All Programs/TotalGaming/Flatspace)

As an aside, the manual is located in the /Flatspace/Manual folder on your hard drive. It doesn't load from the web (but is also available there).

Reply #4 Top
Any plans to add Flatspace II to the TGN lineup?
Reply #5 Top
You betcha.    However, the developer doesn't want to risk hurting his own initial sales, so this won't be a possibility until later in the year.  Don't worry, though, it's definitely on my list.