Update: Classic space game ‘Elite’ NOT coming soon
Published: July 6, 2009
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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8 Comments on "Update: Classic space game ‘Elite’ NOT coming soon"
STP_Tim on Mon, 8th Jun 2009 12:40 am
Damn, this could be really cool. I can’t wait to hear more info!
revolver.1 on Mon, 8th Jun 2009 2:06 am
will just have to make do with all my other triple AAA titles til then LOL
legend.inc on Mon, 8th Jun 2009 3:51 am
I havesnt played this game before! but looks like a lot of people like it.
Torbjorn Kamblad, Sweden on Mon, 8th Jun 2009 5:09 am
It is only like the greatest game EVER!!! Thanks Nige you just made my day!
Rock $ Rolla on Mon, 8th Jun 2009 8:52 am
whats this
Legend.inc on Tue, 7th Jul 2009 1:06 am
So its not coming anymore?? too bad, i wanted to see what this was like.
reforse on Sat, 15th Aug 2009 6:25 pm
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.
Jason Ford on Fri, 27th Nov 2009 10:54 pm
I loved ELITE - but you can play a version of it on ypur MAC or PC go to: http://www.oolite.org/