''Neptune's Pride'' is a 2010

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, created by Australian studio Iron Helmet Games.

Production

''Neptune's Pride'' was partially designed by Penny Sweetser, whose doctoral thesis focused on

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as a design strategy.

Gameplay

Players can produce, research, explore, and colonize star systems. The goal of the game is to capture a specified percentage of all total stars; a game can last for up to a month, or even longer, with events progressing in real time, even when players are logged out.

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is an important part of the game, with alliance-building and betrayal of allies playing a major role.

Reception

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'' named ''Neptune's Pride'' as Webgame of the Year. In 2011, it was listed in the book ''

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References

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