I recently found Ogame, a free browser based massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) of space strategy (4x style). If you’re not familiar (yet) with these types of games basically you just need an internet connection and a browser and you are all set to start playing. Playing Ogame is like a breath of fresh air brought to the space strategy 4x gaming experience since it offers the possibility to play anywhere I have an internet connection while offering a rich and free multiplayer experience. See my review to OGame, some tips and a link to a good strategy guide in my blog by clicking here: http://www.spacesector.com/blog/?p=105 Let me know what you think about this game. [Edited by - greenpower on August 11, 2009 4:15:58 AM]

I've played oGame, and while it wasn't too bad for a browser game, it is (in my opinion) far too 'intense' for a browser game. To be any sort of competitive, you literally have to join a server as soon as it is created, and actually actively play to ensure you're never wasting resources. This is juxtaposed to something more casual, like UrbanDead, which actually forces you take a break for consistently long periods of time.

Edit: Also, do you actually intend to discuss this stuff here too, or are you solely here to drive traffic to your blog?

I'm new to blogging but I'm an old timer to what space strategy gaming is concerned. I'm really interested in exploring what good games are out there and I'm also very keen in discussing aspects of space strategy gaming that could be improved for future games. So in response to your question I intend to do both.

This is my first impression of OGame, I'm interested in knowing what you guys that also played it think about it.