Blackbird Interactive offers a new video developer diary with a behind-the-scenes look at Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, the upcoming down-to-earth installment in the Homeworld series of sci-fi strategy games. Here's word on the video and a deal on the game:

The planet is dying, but deep in the southern sands of Kharak, an anomaly has been discovered. Could Kharak’s salvation lie in the desert? Led by chief science officer Rachel S’jet, the Coalition of the Northern Kiithid sends an expedition deep within enemy-controlled territory to investigate the finding, which could forever alter the fate of humanity.

With the game's launch approaching on January 20, there's still a short time to pre-order and receive a free copy of the Homeworld Remastered Collection; existing Homeworld Remastered owners get 20% off: http://store.steampowered.com/app/281610