To commemorate StarDrive’s beta release on Steam, the good people of Iceberg Interactive have sent 5 StarDrive beta Steam keys to offer as prize to the SpaceSector readers and fans. The Steam keys will give you immediate beta access on Steam and access to the full game when it is officially released.
StarDrive is a real-time space 4X game, and it is developed by Daniel DiCicco and his team at Zero Sum Games. Making the long story short, Dan made it on kickstarter about one year ago (Dec 2011) and signed with the Iceberg Interactive publisher a few months later (May 2012). Now, they seem ready to enter beta somewhere between late January and beginning of February. The game will be available to the general public on Steam at that time.
How to enter in the contest
It’s very simple to participate and have a chance to win one of the 5 StarDrive Steam beta keys. All you have to do is the following:
- Follow SpaceSector.com on twitter OR like SpaceSector.com on facebook OR register the SpaceSector.com newsletter (you are only required to do one of these actions).
- Like StarDrive on facebook OR register at the StarDrive official forums (again, only one of these actions is required).
- Leave a comment in this blog post (below) stating which of the actions above (points 1. and 2.) have you done.
Examples of how you should post your comment to become eligible for the contest:
[your twitter id] followed SpaceSector on twitter and [your facebook name] liked StarDrive
OR
[your facebook name] liked SpaceSector and registered the StarDrive forums with username [the username you used to register here]
OR
Registered the Space Sector newsletter and [your facebook name] liked StarDrive
etc …
Note: By the way, when you like the StarDrive facebook page you’re also running to get a beta key, as Iceberg is also running a separate beta giveaway contest there. So, if you enter in this contest and like the StarDrive facebook page, you’re in a way doubling your chances to win. \Edit: Apparently, the Iceberg draw on the StarDrive fb page has ended.
How and when will the winners be picked
The 5 winners will be picked randomly with the help of random.org on January 18th, 2013 at noon EST. I’ll check those to see if they fulfilled the entry steps.
The contest closes on January 17th, 2013 at noon EST. After that point you can no longer enter the contest. I’ll signal that by changing the contest status to [CLOSED] in the post’s title.
Game prizes will be provided as Steam keys.
Game info
- Interview with Iceberg Interactive on StarDrive, Steam, DRM, Consoles and more (Dec 18th, 2012)
- Interview with Daniel DiCicco on StarDrive, Kickstarter and Indie Game Development (Nov 23rd, 2012)
- StarDrive Hands-On (Pre-)Beta Preview (Aug 21st, 2012)
- StarDrive Alpha Preview (Feb 2nd, 2012)
Good luck everyone!
Many thanks to Iceberg Interactive for sponsoring this contest. And, best of luck with the beta and official release.
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If I follow your Newsletter already and created the following account in the Stardrive Forum “Sledge Hammer”, do I qualify then too?
Yes. If you already follow the SpaceSector newsletter you just need to satisfy points 2. and 3.
Registered the Space Sector newsletter and registered the StarDrive forums with username TheCorsair. I hope I win :)
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Cannot wait to see the Steam Beta.
Thanks Space Sector
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Thanks for hosting this!
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Oh, and following SpaceSector via RSS ;)
Thanks for the contest!
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I am really looking forward to this game, could be the next really awesome 4x after Moo2 and Distant Worlds.
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If I don’t win I’ll probably buy the game when it comes out anyway but since I’ve become so much poorer during the Steam Holiday Sale, I hope I win!
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Thank you
Sounds like a good opportunity, but I bailed from that internet travesty known as Facebook over a year ago. ;o)
In any event I think I’ll wait for the official release of the game (and get a chance to read the reviews) rather than burn myself out early on the Beta version.
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Wish this game would hurry up and come out so I can throw my money at it one way or another.
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I’ve been following this game closely since it’s kickstarter, and can say that it is my most anticipated game of the last five years!
So excited!!!
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I must win this. :-) Can’t wait for StarDrive and this site is quickly becoming one of my favorites.
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Hi
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beta keys ftw!. :)
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Liked both pages on Facebook. Looking forward to getting a key :)
Put me in the contest for the free steam keys! I am a subscriber to SS and have registered at SD.
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Thx for this giveaway!
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Thanks for the giveaway!!
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Haha! Wow! I’m happy to see so many people interested in getting in on our Beta! Good luck folks.
I can’t speak for the people entering the contest, but I guess some are in it to secure a game copy when the game if finished :D But, of course, many will most probably AT LEAST look at the beta and probably some will participate in the discussions and bug reports. At least I hope so. I’ll probably jump in as well and do my contribution.
By the way, I still don’t have a Steam key for myself. I’m a KS backer :) I’m eligible to get a Steam key, right?
And, by the way, how will the Desura process work? Will you keep it up to date with Steam beta evolutions or will you only update Desura at official release?
Good point Adam. It’s a bit of a Catch-22. That is, no doubt people doing the late beta will contribute to the game being a better finished product. The down side though is that from my experience, when I purchased the beta of Fallen Enchantress I was already pretty well tired of it by the time the finished game was released.
Having said that, I’m going to be a bit selfish ;o) and wait for the finished Star Drive and one or two reviews just to be safe. Hopefully your own review will be one of the early ones. ;o)
JohnR said: “Having said that, I’m going to be a bit selfish and wait for the finished Star Drive and one or two reviews just to be safe.”
Same here :) I have too many games I’ve bought and haven’t gotten around to playing yet, to spend time playing a beta! That said, I do look forward to the game being released :)
I hear you Gary. For my part I’ve been alternating between four games: Distant Worlds, Dragon Age: Origins, Alea Jackta Est, and Game of Thones: Genesis. Having said that, I think I can wait for the official release of Star Drive.
I would also add that with all the hype from people concerning Star Drive, I have very high expectations for it. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it will not disappoint.
Adam, he’s giving people who PM him on Desura a Steam key as long as he sees Stardrive in your inventory.
The Steam version is a couple builds ahead of Desura’s. Desura seems to be very slow in updating versions. Hopefully he’ll see you here and hook you up. Steam is a much better system, in my humble opinion.
I’d REALLY love to play the game haha. :D
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Good luck Everyone!
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Is this valid Adam I don’t use Facebook see…
Dan when will StarDrive be open for pre-order and what is the estimated price?
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I’ve seen a few lets plays, and wish I could pay to enter the beta (hell, even the alpha!).
OK, I have high expectations for Star Drive and do hope that is a great game and Distant Worlds killer. I’m keeping my fingers crossed and am guardedly optimistic.
Having said that, I do so hate to be a wet blanket, ;o) but I smell a bit of the pre-release hype machine at work here. Forgive my cynicism, but I’ve been gaming for a long time and have regretted more than a few pre-release purchases that I’ve made after getting caught up in the hype machine. This is is why I will wait for the official release and reviews of Star Drive, no matter how excited I get about it in the meantime. In fact I completely agree with critic Scott Tortorice at GameSquad: “No pre-order purchase without a playable demo first, unless the game comes from an established company with a good track record.”
Both one and two completed. Thank you!
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(I also follow Space Sector on Twitter and registered for the newsletter AND registered for an account at the StarDrive forum, just to be thorough ;))
It’s competitions like this that give this unique blog another unique selling point. I’m a huge fan of 4X and Space games (be they RTS or simulators) and this blog really does a good job of scratching my itch! And StarDrive is looking like a game right up my alley, so I’m looking forward to helping with the beta! You know, help a great game become even greater. :)
Thanks for the generosity, Adam and Iceberg Interactive!
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Fingers crossed!!!!