The Orion Project Website announces ORION: Prelude, saying what was once planned as a Half-Life 2 modification is now a commercial game targeting Windows, Xbox LIVE Arcade, and Playstation Network. They announce the formation of Spiral Game Studios and the launch of the company's official website, and here's word on their commercial debut: "ORION: Prelude is a fast-paced Sci-Fi First-Person-Shooter. It features a retro-vibe, addictive gameplay and an insane amount of features and content. ORION: Prelude pays homage to other classics that we grew up on that entertained us as gamers as well as inspired us as developers. You will see inspiration from classics such as the Unreal Tournament series, Quake 2 CTF, Starsiege: Tribes, early Counter-Strike betas and plenty of our own unique takes and twists in the design and mechanics. With only a first glance at ORION: Prelude, you will know that this is a game being made by gamers." Thanks Ant via Planet Half-Life.