infinity-universe(DOT)com (can't post links yet).

I've been following this MMO project for awhile now and it looks very promising. Although it's still years away from releasing, just the general idea and scale of the game fascinates me.

Quote from the site:
"Infinity is a massively multiplayer online game set in a persistent futuristic universe, currently in development.

Infinity features an advanced procedural engine allowing for a seemingly infinite galaxy of unique star systems and planets to discover and explore, including seamless planetary landing. Infinity offers new and existing players an extensive storyline following the complex and often intricate political and social interactions of hundreds of corporations, organizations, and reputation groups through the games three primary factions: the Centauran, the Deltan Federation, and the Star Fold Confederacy. "

That's right, an open "world" MMO the size of an actual galaxy.

Quote from the sites FAQ:
"How many solar systems are present in Infinity ?

A lot. Since they are generated procedurally on-the-fly, they cannot easily be counted. But we tried to respect realistic numbers. Expect a galaxy with up to hundreds of billions of worlds. You will not be able to visit them all in your whole lifetime, even if you were to spend only one second per world!"

Of course, there will be other things to do than simply explore.

if you enjoy the idea of exploring a galaxy than be prepared to pick your jaw up from the floor after watching the pre-alpha tech demo released last year.

youtube(DOT)com/watch?v=h7eREddMjt4