http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/galactic-civilizations-ii/649285p1.html
This is sounding like it might do what we all wanted out of MOO III; MOO II with some upgrades and fancy new features. Not the pile-o-crap MOO III turned out to be!
This is a high anticipation game for me. I loved the first one, but the second one adds sooooooo much more depth and micro management. Could be stellar, but its got a very slow development