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New Oblivion DLC Releases Today With New Maps + Scenario

Conquer a Power Hungry Substrate Foe in Oblivion The Post-Human Coalition and the Substrate continue to fight for control of worlds across the galaxy as the PHC looks to expand their reach even further. Crush your enemies and conquer a variety of new maps, or face down an unexpected and powerful enemy in a new scenario with the Oblivion DLC. NEW SCENARIO: Oblivion A powerful Substrate entity driven mad with power emerges and has turned against eve... [read more]

8/17/2016 By Island Dog in Ashes of the Singularity News

Sorcerer King: Rivals Expansion Releases this September!

Decide the fate of the world this September in the new Sorcerer King: Rivals Standalone Expansion Only you can save the world... or destroy it. Stardock has revealed the stand-alone expansion for its fantasy 4X strategy game, Sorcerer King. Sorcerer King: Rivals flips the original game's premise on its head by giving the player the ability to become a god with your rivals trying to stop you through any means necessary. Rivals has two new playable races complete with... [read more]

8/17/2016 By Island Dog in Sorcerer King News

Offworld Trading Company update 5 (ver 13492)

***RELEASED 8/11/2016*** Note: This update will break saves. You campaign progression and unlocks will be maintained, but saves in the middle of a game won't work. Features Added an option to Turn Off Unprofitable Buildings You can now speed up Daily Challenge games (if you want!) Balance Debt thresholds are higher in games with 5+ players Increased effect of Power Shortages and Surpluses Lowered starting Offworld prices for Food & Oxygen Colony grows... [read more]

8/9/2016 By DerekPaxton in Offworld News

Ashes of the Singularity v1.3 is Now Available

v1.3 Adds New Maps and More Responsive Units Have greater control over your army's movements and groupings in v1.3! Wage war against your opponent on new maps and coordinate more easily with teammates using the Map Ping feature. For a list of all the changes, check out the changelog below! New Features Unit Responsiveness - Units now respond faster to move orders and reach their destination more efficie... [read more]

8/4/2016 By Island Dog in Ashes of the Singularity News

Ashes Season 1 Shoutout and Season 2 Launch

Season 1 of Ashes of the Singularity ranked multiplayer has come to an end! In the months since the game's release, we here at Stardock have enjoyed interacting with a very robust and enthusiastic community of players. A few of you in particular came crashing into Season 1 with your proverbial guns a'blazing, taking us (and the rest of the player base) by storm. TOP 10 PLAYERS FROM SEASON 1: 1. DanailLazov 2. DasUnding 3. ... [read more]

8/3/2016 By Tatiora in Ashes of the Singularity News

New Lost Treasures DLC for Galactic Civilizations III - Now Available!

Discover the Secrets of Long Forgotten Worlds in the new Lost Treasures DLC for Galactic Civilizations III! Guide your empire into a new age of prosperity as you handle brand new unexpected events and challenges New Colony Events As you colonize planets, new colonization events will challenge your people and your integrity. Each new event provides new Ideology choices that may award unique planetary improvements and ship compon... [read more]

7/27/2016 By Island Dog in GalCiv III News

GalCiv III's most popular DLC

When it comes to DLC, what is popular is not always what one would expect. To that end, here are the top 3 most popular GalCiv III DLC in terms of units sold per day average. #1 Revenge of the Snathi Not in a million years would I have guessed this. The DLC that delivered the psychopathic squirrels that have been a gag in the GalCiv games for years as a major civilization takes the lead. #2 Precursor Worlds This is the one I w... [read more]

7/25/2016 By Frogboy in GalCiv III Dev Journals

New Epic Map Pack DLC for Ashes of the Singularity Now Available

Wage an Epic War on Sprawling New Maps Grab your friends - and your enemies - for some matches of epic proportions on these new, large-sized maps! Holding between 4 and 6 players, each map provides exciting opportunities for free-for-all matches, large team matches, and more. The new scenario will leave you fighting for a planet's control against the enemy Substrate in order to hold onto your fortified plateau long enough to seize victory. NEW SC... [read more]

7/21/2016 By Island Dog in Ashes of the Singularity News

New Campaign DLC for The Political Machine 2016 is Now Available

New Campaign DLC brings Ladder Mode, Historical Candidates, and New Challenges Battle for your spot in the White House against some of the most famous (and infamous!) presidents in American history. New Ladder Mode Democrat or Republican? Choose your side and take the nation by storm as you campaign against members of the opposite party to win the presidency. Don’t let your victories go to your head, though - each new o... [read more]

7/19/2016 By Island Dog in Political Machine News

The Political Machine 2016 v1.2 - Available Now

v1.2 Brings Ranked Multiplayer Matchmaking, Election Simulation Mode and a New Campaign Event Enjoy spectating two candidates of your choice battling it out, match up against other players of your skill level online, and test your wits against a new event in v1.2. Ranked Multiplayer Matchmaking Looking for someone to play? The new matchmaking system will pair you with someone of similar skill. Your rank increases as you win and you'll ... [read more]

7/19/2016 By Island Dog in Political Machine News

The Escapist gives Ashes of the Singularity a 4.5/5!

The Escapist has their review up for Ashes of the Singularity and they give it a 4.5 out of 5! "...if you want to see skirmishes that could be mistaken for wars in themselves, go build a million units, then sit back and enjoy the fireworks." Read the full review here.... http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/reviews/17143-Ashes-of-the-Singularity-Review-RTS-Stardock-Oxide [read more]

7/12/2016 By Island Dog in Ashes of the Singularity News

Up to 75% off in the Steam Summer Sale!

It's that time of the year again...the Steam Summer Sale has begun Stardock's games and DLC are up to 75% off*, snag these deals while you can. Offworld Trading Company $39.99 Now $19.99 Ashes of the Singularity $39.99 Now $19.99 Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion $39.99 Now $9.99 Galactic Civilizations III $39.99 Now $13.59 Additional titles on sale: ... [read more]

6/23/2016 By Island Dog in Political Machine News

Up to 75% off in the Steam Summer Sale!

It's that time of the year again...the Steam Summer Sale has begun Stardock's games and DLC are up to 75% off*, snag these deals while you can. Offworld Trading Company $39.99 Now $19.99 Ashes of the Singularity $39.99 Now $19.99 Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion $39.99 Now $9.99 Galactic Civilizations III $39.99 Now $13.59 Additional titles on sale: ... [read more]

6/23/2016 By Island Dog in Offworld News

Up to 75% off in the Steam Summer Sale!

It's that time of the year again...the Steam Summer Sale has begun Stardock's games and DLC are up to 75% off*, snag these deals while you can. Offworld Trading Company $39.99 Now $19.99 Ashes of the Singularity $39.99 Now $19.99 Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion $39.99 Now $9.99 Galactic Civilizations III $39.99 Now $13.59 Additional titles on sale: ... [read more]

6/23/2016 By Island Dog in Sorcerer King News

Up to 75% off in the Steam Summer Sale!

It's that time of the year again...the Steam Summer Sale has begun Stardock's games and DLC are up to 75% off*, snag these deals while you can. Offworld Trading Company $39.99 Now $19.99 Ashes of the Singularity $39.99 Now $19.99 Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion $39.99 Now $9.99 Galactic Civilizations III $39.99 Now $13.59 Additional titles on sale: ... [read more]

6/23/2016 By Island Dog in GalCiv III News

Up to 75% off in the Steam Summer Sale!

It's that time of the year again...the Steam Summer Sale has begun Stardock's games and DLC are up to 75% off*, snag these deals while you can. Offworld Trading Company $39.99 Now $19.99 Ashes of the Singularity $39.99 Now $19.99 Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion $39.99 Now $9.99 Galactic Civilizations III $39.99 Now $13.59 Additional titles on sale: ... [read more]

6/23/2016 By Island Dog in Ashes of the Singularity News

Outlaw Sectors brings new maps and gameplay to Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion

Outlaw Sectors DLC is here with new gameplay and lots of new maps Challenge yourself with new strategies and unique setups with the new “Outlaw Sectors” gameplay option and brand new maps for Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion. The variety of map sizes and designs will let you enjoy any kind of match you want, from intimate 1v1 duels all the way to epic 10-player brawls. Outlaw Sectors Gameplay The lawless fringe is increasingly... [read more]

6/22/2016 By Island Dog in Sins News

Sorcerer King v1.5 with New Features and Updates Now Available

v1.5 Brings Improvement Razing, Scouting Report Feature, AI and Balance Updates, and More In addition to adjusting the AI of the Minor Races so that they no longer block your roads, v1.5 adds a couple of new features to enhance and improve gameplay. The new scouting report feature will allow you to get a head start on your adventures by scoping out places on the map that are harder to get a scout unit to quickly at the beginning of the game. The fog o... [read more]

6/21/2016 By Island Dog in Sorcerer King News

Offworld Trading Co. - New Map Toolkit DLC is Now Available

Design Your Own Map with the Map Toolkit DLC The new Map Toolkit DLC is here and ready for you to make sprawling Martian landscapes. With several new maps to get you started, you will be creating amazing Martian landscapes in no time! New Map Editing Tool Design and create your own Martian landscapes with looming plateaus, deep craters, and more. New Maps Enjoy several new maps based on real Martian locations, perfect for getting you started with editi... [read more]

6/20/2016 By Island Dog in Offworld News

Turtle Wars DLC Adds New Maps and Scenarios - Available Now

Turtle Wars DLC Adds New Maps and Scenarios Bunker down and turtle up - it's time for war! This new DLC pack for Stardock’s massive RTS features new unique gameplay scenarios and new maps to keep your skirmishes fresh. Prepare your defenses for any punches your enemies throw at you and be ready to launch a devastating counterstrike to seal your victory in Turtle Wars. Scenarios Implosion - Race against three enemies to be... [read more]

6/16/2016 By Island Dog in Ashes of the Singularity News

New Rise of the Terrans DLC Now Available

New "Rise of the Terrans" DLC is Now Available “Humanity’s destiny is in the stars.” - Secretary General Mathews, United Earth Government Experience the early days of the Terran Alliance and lead humanity's first steps out into the galaxy. Destiny might be calling, but you are not alone and will soon discover that not every race is welcoming. Your choices will guide your people's futures as you face down new and unexpected threats, build your empi... [read more]

6/15/2016 By Island Dog in GalCiv III News

v1.8 Update with Asteroid Mining and More Now Available

Mine Asteroids, Level Ships, and Experience Improved Multiplayer in v1.8 of Galactic Civilizations III New features, updates, and adjustments to the base game. For a full list, see the change log below! Asteroid Mining Looking for a get rich quick scheme? Well, this may not quite fit the bill, but it will fill your pockets! Choose an asteroid in your zone of control and build an Asteroid Mining Base. When completed, it will send raw production... [read more]

6/14/2016 By Island Dog in GalCiv III News

Sins of a Solar Empire v1.84 Released

Ironclad Games and Stardock are pleased to announce the release of Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion version 1.84 today. This new update adds additional options for modders, fixes several bugs, and makes fixes to the ICO multiplayer system for greater stability. For a full list of changes, please view the change log . [read more]

6/14/2016 By Yarlen in Sins News

Ashes of the Singularity's Massive v1.2 Update is Now Available

The Massive v1.2 Update is Here Newly Enhanced Campaign, New Units, Substantial UI and AI improvements, Global Chat, and much more! The v1.2 update contains a slew of changes and improvements to the base game. We have been reading and listening to all of the user feedback that our community has been giving us and have used it to continue to make Ashes of the Singularity an even better game since its release. For a complete list of all of what's new... [read more]

6/9/2016 By Tatiora in Ashes of the Singularity News

Offworld Trading Company patch 4 (version 13267)

*** RELEASED 06/10/2016 *** This patch adds better AI, UI enhancements and campaign rebalancing. Fixes Fix for if you only have a resume save game not showing up. Fixing replay auction problem Ranked match lost communications bug fix Fixing the Play and Beat Soren Achievements in Ranked Play Fixed an issue migrating hosts if the host drops out of a MP game Fixed found HQ gfx issue Fixed campaign planet animation when transitioning back to CEO screen Fixe... [read more]

6/8/2016 By DerekPaxton in Offworld News

Galactic Civilizations III v1.8 preview

With the 1.7 series done, we’re well on our way to version 1.8 which has a pretty substantial update in terms of the underlying plumbing of the game as well as new features. A lot of work has been spent on the multiplayer parts of the game. While few people currently play GalCiv III multiplayer, it is a part of the game that we want to improve the general robustness on as it, in turn, makes the single player game more robust. We are also putting some work into the AI diplomacy... [read more]

6/2/2016 By Frogboy in GalCiv III Dev Journals

Explore More Customization for your Ships in the new GalCiv III: Builder's Kit DLC

Build Incredible Custom Ships with the New Builder's Kit DLC Explore dozens of new ship parts and endless possibilities for customization New Ship Parts Use dozens of core and specialized parts in shapes like disks, boxes, cockpits, fins, and more! New Labeling Options Use letters and numbers to enhance your ship designs and show off your creative names! New Ship Style Set The new Raider style allows you to outfit your custom factio... [read more]

6/2/2016 By Island Dog in GalCiv III News

Ashes of the Singularity: v1.12 Released

A new PHC building, the Refinery, re-done SFX for in-game notifications, performance optimization for lower-end video cards, and more! Changelog Added the Refinery building to the PHC. The Refinery increases the resource production of the region it is built in by 20%, multiple refineries can be built in a region. Added 2 new maps for matched rank games. Redone sfx for nearly all the game's notifications. Neue Deutsch Benachrichtigungstöne. Perfo... [read more]

5/26/2016 By DerekPaxton in Ashes of the Singularity News

Ashes of the Singularity Gauntlet DLC, Now Available

A new scenario and unique new maps ideal for interesting team match-ups! Gauntlet Scenario Two Substrate entities are fighting an ongoing war with tremendous armies you can't possibly hope to match. Can you somehow cross the battlefront to capture - and hold - the lone Turinium Generator in the far North? Included Maps Tanuk - Enjoy this medium sized and symmetrical map, great for free for all, a 3-team spli... [read more]

5/26/2016 By Island Dog in Ashes of the Singularity News

Offworld Trading Company patch 3 (ver 13174)

*** Released 5/25/2016 *** Changelog UI/campaign/adjacency bonus display: Added adjacency bonus display. Fixed some lobby issues for Use Real Maps. Improved AI. Added stock delay when on the verge of a majority buyout. Added a new Majority Buyout Vulnerable event. UI: Fixing missing building icons for Scientific versions of Chemical Refinery and Steel Mill. AI much better at handling ice maps. UI: Adjusting the metal mine icon for Soren. UI/campaign charac... [read more]

5/25/2016 By DerekPaxton in Offworld News

Review Roundup!

Originally posted by Soren Johnson on the Mohawk Games blog. Offworld shipped three weeks ago, so it’s a good time to roundup some of our best reviews! Rock Paper Shotgun : Civilization IV – the greatest strategy game ever made – was Offworld creator Soren Johnson’s first commercial games as a lead designer. Offworld Trading Company is an entirely different proposition: short-form rather than ultra-long... [read more]

5/20/2016 By Island Dog in Offworld Dev Journals

Get up to 66% Off in the Galactic Civilizations III Anniversary Sale!

Conquer the Galaxy in Galactic Civilizations III! Galactic Civilizations III is the largest strategy sandbox ever made. Start with a single world and expand across the galaxy through diplomacy, trade, cultural hegemony, or military conquest. With loads of extra DLC, an exciting expansion with 2 additional races, and endless opportunities for both single and multiplayer experiences, Galactic Civilizations III: Gold is an adventure you will love undertaking again and ag... [read more]

5/19/2016 By Island Dog in Ashes of the Singularity News

Get up to 66% Off in the Galactic Civilizations III Anniversary Sale!

Conquer the Galaxy in Galactic Civilizations III! Galactic Civilizations III is the largest strategy sandbox ever made. Start with a single world and expand across the galaxy through diplomacy, trade, cultural hegemony, or military conquest. With loads of extra DLC, an exciting expansion with 2 additional races, and endless opportunities for both single and multiplayer experiences, Galactic Civilizations III: Gold is an adventure you will love undertaking again and ... [read more]

5/19/2016 By Island Dog in Sins News

Offworld Release Tournament Finals

Originally posted by Soren Johnson on the Mohawk Games blog. The Offworld Release Tournament has finished, and the best-of-5 finals were between PBHead and YerAnd. The streams were broadcast by Zultar , and the match is linked below. The final bracket can be viewed here . The third-place match between Gameslayer and Deathtacticus was also pretty interesting: [read more]

5/19/2016 By Island Dog in Offworld Dev Journals

Get up to 66% Off in the Galactic Civilizations III Anniversary Sale!

Conquer the Galaxy in Galactic Civilizations III! Galactic Civilizations III is the largest strategy sandbox ever made. Start with a single world and expand across the galaxy through diplomacy, trade, cultural hegemony, or military conquest. With loads of extra DLC, an exciting expansion with 2 additional races, and endless opportunities for both single and multiplayer experiences, Galactic Civilizations III: Gold is an adventure you will love undertaking again and ag... [read more]

5/19/2016 By Island Dog in GalCiv III News

Galactic Civilizations III is having its 1st Birthday!

Galactic Civilizations III turns a year old this week. I'm both shocked that it has already been a year, and surprised it has only been a year. When GC3 shipped I was very proud of what we had done, but I am even prouder of what the game has become over the last year. As a designer, I know that a game is really never done, so it has been a pleasure to continue working on GalCiv3 with such a great group of people. Lets look back at Galactic Civilizations III’s first year... ... [read more]

5/19/2016 By mormegil in GalCiv III Dev Journals

Galactic Civilizations III Anniversary Twitch Stream - Thursday, May 19th!

Come celebrate the anniversary of Galactic Civilizations III with us on Twitch this Thursday, May 19th at 3pm EST! Lead designer Paul Boyer will be there answering your questions and talking about the the GalCiv III anniversary. Follow the Stardock Twitch channel here: https://www.twitch.tv/stardock Update : Replay now available on YouTube. [read more]

5/17/2016 By Island Dog in GalCiv III News

Dawn of the Singularity released today

From Award-winning and best-selling Science Fiction author David Simpson comes Dawn of the Singularity Prepare for mystery, thrills, and the adventure of the future to come. The Singularity - the point in human history when we begin to enhance our own intelligence with intelligent technology. As humanity merges with machines, will we forget what it's like to be human? From Fearless Publishing comes the first novel in The Singularity Saga, a set of ... [read more]

5/16/2016 By Tatiora in Ashes of the Singularity News

Ashes of the Singularity Gets an 8 out of 10 from Gaming Nexus!

Gaming Nexus gives Ashes of the Singularity an 8 out of 10 in their review! "What I found was a rock-solid RTS that felt both familiar and new, and that left a big smile on my face. The game echoes many of the great RTS games that have come before it" Read the full review here.... http://gamingnexus.com/Article/5109/Ashes-of-the-Singularity/ [read more]

5/13/2016 By Island Dog in Ashes of the Singularity News

The Escapist Gives Offworld Trading Company a 4.5/5!

The Escapist reviews Offworld Trading Company and gives it a 4.5 out of 5! "The real-time, market trading, economy simulation aspect of OTC is where the fun of the gameplay lies, of course, but the details of the game's representation of the Red Planet itself is founded on legitimate scientific research." Read the full review here... http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/reviews/17037-Offworld-Trading-Company-Strategy-Economy-Simu... [read more]

5/13/2016 By Island Dog in Offworld News

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