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Update: Classic space game ‘Elite’ NOT coming soon

While browsing the booths at E3, we came across Elite Systems booth and discovered a poster announcing the upcoming release of Elite for iPhone.

Back in the day I remember spending hours on this game on my Acorn computer, flying through space, trading goods and engaging in epic space battles. It was also one of the first games to allow you to influence the type of gamer you are… Good or Bad! Allowing you to take out innocent passers by and get a pirate record, or simply be a good space fairing tradesman.

Look for more details soon, but as the developer was out to lunch when we passed by their booth, all we have is this spy shot to tease you with!

UPDATE: We have since heard from the developer that Elite is now not in development for iPhone. This is sad news indeed, as the game would have worked a treat on the iPhone hardware. I believe they are continuing on working on a regular mobile version… Boo!

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  • http://www.slidetoplay.com/ STP_Tim

    Damn, this could be really cool. I can’t wait to hear more info!

  • revolver.1

    will just have to make do with all my other triple AAA titles til then LOL

  • legend.inc

    I havesnt played this game before! but looks like a lot of people like it.

  • Torbjorn Kamblad, Sweden

    It is only like the greatest game EVER!!! Thanks Nige you just made my day!

  • Rock $ Rolla

    whats this

  • Legend.inc

    So its not coming anymore?? too bad, i wanted to see what this was like.

  • reforse

    Damn, now I will have to glue a ZX Spectrum to a Nokia and carry a TV around with me.

    Fools, if they produced Elite for the iPhone they could name their own price.

  • http://www.jasonford.co.uk Jason Ford

    I loved ELITE – but you can play a version of it on ypur MAC or PC go to: http://www.oolite.org/

  • Rik

    Used to play this for hours on a BBC way back when – yes thumbs up for a iPod touch or iPhone networked version

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