Still going. New round starts in 2 weeks. Its a bit noob friendly now though (ie can que constructions/reaserch and set ur fleets to launch 11+ hours in advance) so dont even have to be up to early hours.
i played again from round 26 and then retired at the end of 32... Did some Bcing and HC'd Newdawn for 3 rounds i think..... It's never going to be like it used to.