Paradox Entertainment announced that its online strategy focused game portal www.gamersgate.com , will soon release Sword of the Stars. Sword of the Stars is the space strategy sequel sim from Kerberos Productions. Gamers will be able to obtain their own copy of the title almost a full week before it ships to stores. The launch will occur on Gamer’s Gate at 00:00 GMT on August 17th. This 4X style space strategy game offers 4 playable races with unique skills and techs, a multitude of technologies starships and weapons, real time 3D combat and multiplayer for up to 8 player via LAN or Internet.