With the Steam Summer sale coming up, we wanted to make sure that the base game of GalCiv III gets a nice refresh.  It's proving difficult because while GalCiv III: Crusade is sold as an "expansion pack" to GalCiv III, under the covers it's more like a sequel.

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Managing Designer, Callum McCole of the Generals Gentlemen, is here in Plymouth all the way from Perth Australia where we're working out the roadmap for Ashes of the Singularity.

Version 2.3 just arrived which includes Juggernauts and Episode 3 (yes, all for free).  It's an exciting time so let's talk about what's happening...

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Dominate the battlefield in v2.3 of Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation! With two brand new tier 5 Juggernaut warships (Leonidas and Nest of the Queen), a fully voiced "Genesis" campaign, and updates for the existing campaign, the game is better than ever before.

To read more about what's new in v2.3, visit here.

This is a response to the excellent article over at one of my favorite sites, Explorminate. In the article, author Oliver Kiley laments on what he sees as the current unpolished state of the modern 4X market.

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Greetings!

We are working on version 2.3 for Crusade and the base game simultaneously. We don't have a final date but I expect you will start seeing opt-ins very soon.

I want to make you guys aware of some important changes happening on Steam that will affect you.

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“Jupiter’s Forge expands on Offworld Trading Company, taking you to Jupiter’s moon, Io. With this area comes two new factions, a range of new buildings and a whole new way in how to manage resources. Io is a try planet, there is no water to pump and the game will challenge you in a way that makes it feel fresh.” -Chris Wray, wccftech

See the full review here: http://wccftech.com/review/offworld-trading-company-jupiters-forge/

The best-selling space 4X series of all time recently got its biggest expansion pack ever: Galactic Civilizations III: Crusade.  Today, Stardock has released the first major update to it that adds a new map size, fixes bugs, improves balance and adds some new features.

Learn more here.

The biggest, deepest space 4X just got bigger and deeper!

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Jupiter’s Forge is the first major expansion to Offworld Trading Company and it certainly wouldn’t be complete without additions to the campaign. Io has come to OTC, bringing with it significant changes to to resource tree, specifically centered around water. This means that simply adding to the Martian campaign was never going to be enough, and Io therefore has received its own separate campaign.

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Thrive on the Volcanic Moon of Io and Crush your Competition
in Jupiter's Forge
You thought Mars was a tough environment? Think again.

Prudent business decisions take you to Jupiter's moon, Io, to harvest its resources and keep an edge on your competition. Io's 42-hour days and lack of an atmosphere means that you'll have to change your strategy and choose what to build very carefully! Radiation storms, sulfur frosts, tremors, and harsh landscapes threaten your business model and force you to adapt in order to survive.

Offworld Trading Company + Jupiter's Forge Bundle - $29.99 Buy from Stardock | Buy from Steam   Offworld Trading Company Jupiter's Forge Expansion- $14.99 Buy from Stardock | Buy from Steam

Take your adventure to Io  Explore Jupiter's volcanic and volatile moon where energy is plentiful, but life support is so difficult that it makes Mars look like a paradise.

Adapt to new Resources On Io, production works a little differently. There are plenty of new sources of power, but basic human needs - like water - simply don't exist. Priorities for what you build and harvest on Io are vastly different from Mars or Ceres. New resources like basalt exist only on Io and will let you build new structures and adapt to the lack of other materials.

Attempt the Infinite Map Challenge Compete against the rest of the community in this unique set of challenges. Each map evolves, becoming more difficult than the last - can you fight your way onto the leaderboards? Push yourself past the competition and see how many maps you can conquer before the harsh environment of space gets the better of you.

Conquer the New Campaign Show that you have what it takes to build your business on the harsh environment of Io. Snag your resources before your adversaries do and prove to everyone that money talks: you made it on Mars, and you can make it on Io, too.

New Faction: Diadem Trust An elite business group with grand visions, they are ready to crush any other corporation that gets in their way. Advanced buildings like Hacker Arrays and Patent Labs are top of the line and grant them an edge on competitors. The patent race also means nothing to them - they can purchase a patent at any time, even if its already been researched by another player. It's all legal, they assure you - read the fine print.

New Faction: Penrose Collective Highly adaptable and influential, they intend to thrive on the harsh environment of Io. With the ability to found 2 headquarters at the start of the game, they are able to spread their operations across an already depleted environment in order to afford them access to more resources. When resources deplete on a claim, the Collective simply trades it in for a more profitable spot. Get Offworld Trading Company: Jupiter's Forge at Stardock or on Steam today!  Missing some DLC in your collection? Get the rest for the complete experience! The Ceres Initiative | The Patron and the Patriot | Blue Chip Ventures | Map Toolkit | Soundtrack Real Mars Map Pack | FREE Almanac