I took a look at some game play videos and I'm positively surprised. I seems today's developers mostly just don't care or don't have the required knowledge.
Also considering the lack of exposure and the amount of flack Elite: Dangerous is getting compared to the other space games it's also the gamers who sadly don't care.
Btw here is an interesting interview with David Braben somewhat before the time of Frontier: Elite 2's release.
There is also an impressive universe simulator called Space Engine and they are planning on adding gameplay to it, but it will probably take a long time before it's ready.
Btw here is an interesting interview with David Braben somewhat before the time of Frontier: Elite 2's release.
http://amr.abime.net/review_38271
http://amr.abime.net/review_38231
http://amr.abime.net/review_15452
Here is a reddit AMA from a year ago.
http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/15od2s/i_am_david_brab...
There is also an impressive universe simulator called Space Engine and they are planning on adding gameplay to it, but it will probably take a long time before it's ready.
http://en.spaceengine.org
There is also Pioneer Space Sim that started as a Frontier: Elite 2 remake, which is also still WIP.
http://pioneerspacesim.net
Also be sure to check out the Elite: Dangerous FAQ
http://elite-dangerous.wikia.com/wiki/Elite:_Dangerous_FAQ#W...