All Stardock News
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World of Tanks studio acquires Gas Powered Games
MMO developer and publisher Wargaming picks up Seattle-based Dungeon Siege and Demigod developer for undisclosed sum. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2013 2:18 pm GMT
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Rebellion suing Stardock over Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Trademark infringement suit alleges substantial losses suffered as direct result of confusion from strategy game's name. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2012 11:43 pm GMT
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Stardock games heading to Steam
PC strategy game developer bringing catalog to Valve's digital storefront following sale of Impulse; previous purchases nontransferable. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2011 11:15 pm GMT
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The state of the strategy genre
GDC 2011: Veteran developers from Blizzard, Stardock, EA2D, and Robot Entertainment discuss what's wrong--and right--about today's strategy games; Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm is coming in "six months to a year." Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2011 1:36 am GMT
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Civ V lead joins Stardock
Following Firaxis departure, Jon Shafer signs with Michigan-based Elemental: War of Magic dev, will helm new project; Dave Stern also hired to lead storytelling, lore. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2011 12:23 am GMT
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Shippin' Out August 22-28: Mafia II, NHL 2K11
2K Games' period mobster game hits retail this week alongside 2K Sports' Wii-exclusive hockey sim; Elemental: War of Magic, Shank, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World also due out. Full Story
- Posted Aug 23, 2010 5:08 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 16-20: Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
The deadly duo is paroled for a retail release down under this week. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2010 7:38 am GMT
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Elemental: War of Magic raging August 24
Stardock's strategy game arriving late summer on PC alongside backstory-heavy novel. Full Story
- Posted Jun 8, 2010 1:37 am GMT
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Jaffe, Capps, Garriott fire up hot topics
DICE 2010: Leading independent developers sound off on casual games, storytelling, and developer independence on insider convention's opening day; Telltale's Connors and Gas Powered Games' Taylor also chime in. Full Story
- Posted Feb 18, 2010 5:30 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 15-19: Aliens vs. Predator
Despite a temporary ban, Sega's sci-fi shooter gets an Australian release in line with the rest of the world. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2010 5:51 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out June 1-5: Infamous
It's an electrifying week for PS3 owners. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2009 8:26 am GMT
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US PC Charts Apr. 26-May 2: Lich King continues reign
Blizzard's second World of Warcraft expansion again secures top billing during uneventful week for NPD's retail PC sales. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2009 12:07 am GMT
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US PC Charts Apr. 19-25: Lich King tops Sims 2 Double Deluxe
Blizzard's second expansion for juggernaut MMOG continues reign as NPD's weekly recap sees no big movers. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2009 12:58 am GMT
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US PC Charts Apr. 12-18: Lich King fends off Demigod
Gas Powered Games' action-oriented RTS debuts at third in NPD's weekly US retail recap; Blizzard's MMOG continues reign. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2009 5:44 pm GMT
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Stardock addresses Demigod online issues, GameStop
Publisher of real-time strategy game irked at retailer for breaking street date, apologizes for bumpy launch and announces patch for later this week. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2009 11:08 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out April 12-18: Demigod, PS2 Guitar Hero: Metallica
Gas Powered Games' RPG-RTS hybrid joins fourth version of Activision's rocker for Sony's now-$99.99 last-gen console. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2009 4:00 pm GMT
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GDC 2009: Fallout 3, LBP win big at GDCAs, Modern Warfare 2 teased
[UPDATE] Media Molecule walks away with the most Game Developers Choice Awards, but Bethesda's postapocalyptic RPG takes the top prize; Infinity Ward's next game due Nov. 10; full video coverage inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2009 2:05 am GMT
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GDC 2009: Stardock CEO says little games = big business
Studio founder Brad Wardell explains how a game with a budget less than $2 million can reap a $10 million profit. Full Story
- Posted Mar 24, 2009 8:15 pm GMT
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Little Big Planet, Braid lead GDC Award noms
PS3 platformer leads Game Developers Choice Awards finalists with seven nods; puzzler takes five; Fallout 3, Left 4 Dead, MGS4 also nominated. Full Story
- Posted Feb 9, 2009 7:58 pm GMT
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Blizzard freezing out E3
Reps say World of Warcraft publisher skipping June event entirely, dashing hopes of playable Diablo III and Starcraft II on show floor. Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2009 11:20 pm GMT
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Stardock opening new studio
Sins of a Solar Empire publisher expands Michigan operations thanks to state tax incentive; reveals new RPG in development. Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2009 12:41 am GMT
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Sins of a Solar Empire total 500K
Stardock and Ironclad Games' critically acclaimed DRM-free spaceborne RTS for the PC hits half-mil milestone after seven months. Full Story
- Posted Sep 5, 2008 6:30 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 23-27: Bad Company, Guitar Hero DS
Alone in the Dark, Final Fantasy Tactics A2, and a handful of high-profile ports join a deluge of new releases. Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2008 8:39 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 16-20: Secret Agent Clank, Spore CC
Console gaming takes a week off, as headliners joins classic gaming staples Space Invaders Extreme on DS, PSP, Arkanoid on Nintendo's handheld; free trial of Maxis' sim-everything. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2008 8:10 pm GMT
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Sins of a Solar Empire crosses the Pond
Highly praised space RTS finally gets an international publisher following stateside success. Full Story
- Posted Apr 21, 2008 2:13 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 21-April 25: Mario Kart Wii
Can you handle 150cc of raw power? Full Story
- Posted Apr 21, 2008 7:47 am GMT
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Demigod ascension postponed to '09
Sins of a Solar Empire purveyor Stardock now publishing Gas Powered Games' RTS/RPG hybrid for PC in February; open beta penciled in for this summer. Full Story
- Posted Apr 7, 2008 7:57 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out February 4-8: Devil May Cry 4, Turok
Demon and dinosaur hunters prowl with Assassin's Creed DS, Twisted Metal: Head On PS2, Culdcept Saga X360, and multiplatformers Spiderwick Chronicles, American Idol Encore. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2008 9:18 pm GMT
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Gas Powered Games fuels Demigod
February cover of Games for Windows confirms Supreme Commander developer's genre-bending action strategy RTS arriving in fall 2008. Full Story
- Posted Jan 5, 2008 1:11 am GMT
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Galactic Civilizations II expands again
Critically acclaimed PC turn-based strategy game to receive second add-on; Twilight of Arnor will introduce new technologies and customization options. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2007 11:59 pm GMT
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Daily Downloads 3/23: Pets patched
The Sims 2: Pets patches arrive alongside GalCiv II Gold Edition demo and UT2K4 skins. Full Story
- Posted Mar 24, 2007 12:35 am GMT
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Sins of a Solar Empire beta unveiled
Preorders of first "RT4X" game from Stardock granted entrance to testing period; game combines tactical combat with "grand-scale space strategy." Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2007 1:36 am GMT
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Shippin' Out 2/12-2/16: Ratchet & Clank PSP, Wii Play
Nintendo's new accessory bundle and PlayStation Portable offerings take center stage on the new-release shelves this week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2007 11:34 pm GMT
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Galactic Civilizations II expansion rockets to factory
First expansion to turn-based strategy game completes development, in stores February 14. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2007 11:36 pm GMT
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Pinnacle to distribute JoWood in UK
Austrian publisher signs exclusive distribution deal, lists 2007 releases. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2007 6:55 pm GMT
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Galactic Civ II boosted to v1.4
Update to Stardock's PC strategy game tweaks game balance per users' feedback. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2006 7:27 pm GMT
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Stardock commits Sins of a Solar Empire
Galactic Civilizations II developer to publish space-based real-time strategy from Ironclad Games. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2006 8:20 pm GMT
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Galactic Civ update now available
New patch includes reworked battle system, upgraded artificial intelligence, modding support. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2006 1:13 am GMT
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US PC Game Charts: April 16-22
The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff stays put on top, followed by Oblivion, Age of Empires III, and...more Sims! Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2006 3:01 am GMT
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Ubisoft officially dumps Starforce
Citing "complaints," the publisher ends its relationship with the copyright-protection provider. Full Story
- Posted Apr 14, 2006 1:56 am GMT
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Publishers weigh in on Starforce
Aspyr apologizes for inconveniences related to program while Galactic Civilizations II's Aussie publisher backs up decision to go without copy protection. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2006 8:27 pm GMT
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Copy protection company encourages piracy?
StarForce site forum moderator posts link to download pirated copy of Stardock's Galactic Civilations II. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2006 12:58 am GMT
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Galactic Civilizations II birthed
Dread Lords shipping to North American retailers, now available for digital download. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2006 11:13 pm GMT
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Stardock announces Society
The Detroit-based developer reveals its upcoming massively multiplayer real-time strategy game. Full Story
- Posted May 18, 2005 5:18 am GMT
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Galactic Civilizations 2 Web site launched
The space strategy title gets a Web presence; site features game information, screenshots, and developer journals. Full Story
- Posted Jan 24, 2005 9:17 pm GMT
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Altarian Prophecy, Deluxe Edition docks at retail
Strategy First has shipped the retail version of its space strategy expansion, as well as a bundle that includes both the expansion and the original game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2004 3:36 am GMT
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Spot On: Games get political
Using both propaganda and education, games are making ripples in the political world. Full Story
- Posted Aug 12, 2004 8:24 pm GMT
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The Political Machine ships
Ubisoft releases its American political sim as the real-life 2004 presidential campaign heats up. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2004 7:51 pm GMT
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Stardock releases Galactic Civilizations: Altarian Prophecy
Stardock Entertainment announces the launch of its Galactic Civilizations expansion pack. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2004 5:13 pm GMT
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Galactic Civilizations: Altarian Prophecy off to factory
New expansion pack will add two additional races, as well as a brand-new campaign. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2004 11:39 pm GMT
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Ubisoft joining the Political Machine
Military-mad publisher agrees to distribute Stardock's civilian-election sim. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2004 11:42 pm GMT
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Galactic Civilizations expansion announced
Strategy First plans to release Galactic Civilizations: Altarian Prophecy in North America during the second quarter of this year. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2004 5:43 pm GMT
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Galactic Civilizations patched to version 1.2
Update to Stardock's turn-based strategy game squashes bugs, adds new features. Full Story
- Posted Feb 26, 2004 11:02 pm GMT
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Galactic Civilizations expands
Stardock releases a free expansion pack for its space empire game. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2003 8:10 pm GMT
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Galactic Civlizations expansion update
Stardock releases details on the expansion it will release free to registered owners of its space empire game. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2003 12:44 am GMT
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Galactic Civilizations expanding
Stardock is working on a free expansion pack for its acclaimed space empire game. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2003 7:03 pm GMT
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Galactic Civilizations demo released
Get the playable demo of Stardock's space empire game first on GameSpot. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2003 1:03 am GMT
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Galactic Civilizations gets update
Version 1.03 of Stardock's turn-based space strategy game incorporates a number of gameplay tweaks, as well as two new political parties. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2003 7:25 pm GMT
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Galactic Civilizations ships
Stardock releases a bonus pack that includes a number of supplemental features in time for the retail release of its space empire game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2003 1:02 am GMT


