December 14, 2007 1:56 PMSweden-based Oxeye Game Studios has launched an open beta test of their upcoming real-time strategy game, Harvest: Massive Encounter. The open beta test allows players to get a sneak preview of the anticipated game, which is expected to be released in early 2008.In the game, the player attempts to collect resources for theMedusa Coorporation, an intergalactical syndicate which iscolonizing the universe. The hunt for riches is more importantthan the lives of men - or the alien inhabiting the exploitedworlds. Conflict is inevitable.The gameplay is centered around collecting money by harvestingresources from mineral rocks and defending your base againstendless hordes of aliens. In addition to managing the moneythat is generated from collecting resources, the base requiresenergy to run. In "Harvest: Massive Encounter", managing energyis an essential skill to survive.The full version of the game has five game modes and threelocations, and the open beta gives a sneak-peek at one of thesemodes.The Macintosh open beta requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later. For more, follow the link below.Harvest: Massive Encounter