Shrapnel Games announces Approaching Infinity is approaching, as the space strategy game is now gold, and is on track for release on Windows and OS X on December 15th. "Although we missed the Gold Date by one day, it had no effect on the projected release date of December 15th," says Tim Brooks of Shrapnel Games. "We are very pleased that we will begin shipping Approaching Infinity before Christmas. This is a fun, strategy oriented game of intergalactic exploration and makes a perfect Christmas gift." There's a chance to save 15% by preordering this month through the Shrapnel web-store, and you can sample the game through Windows and OS X demos on this page. Here's word on the game:

Approaching Infinity allows you to discover the wonders of space, from new planets to nebula to radiation belts. Encounter twelve alien races, each with their own agendas and quests. Become a trader and buy low and sell high. Send Away Teams on missions, both planetside and amongst space wrecks adrift in the cosmos. See new worlds and kill new life forms. This game is the absolute joy of sci-fi adventure on your computer.