I just picked up I-War 2 yesterday, and am struggling to get the hang of it.
This game is very cool - and like its predecessor, has a somewhat accurate physics system, making the ships difficult to fly. Funny, you can't bank and turn in space like you can with an F-16.
Former Privateer fans ... this is the game for you. It is not as easy to fly as Tachyon, a similar sim released last year, but I think it's a superior effort.
So, if you want to practice space piracy, give it a whirl.
[AK]Abaddon