Dev Journal
At long last, Reiche and Ford state what they think they own.
This past week, Activision executives, Paul Reiche III and Fred Ford sent DMCA notices to Steam and GOG demanding the removal of Star Control: Origins on the grounds that Star Control: Origins violates unspecified copyrights of theirs. Finally, after many months of requesting from them what, specifically, in our game that they they believe they own they finally posted a table outlining their justification for taking down our game. For those not familiar with copyright, here is a reall... [read more]
Dev Journal
Paul Reiche and Fred Ford issue DMCA take down
We have received news today that Paul Reiche III and Fred Ford, contractors on the classic DOS game, Star Control 2 for Accolade and widely credited as being the "creators" of Star Control II have issued a DMCA take down notices to Valve and GOG to take down Star Control: Origins. (this is the one sent to GOG) As some of you may know, there is a legal dispute between Stardock and Reiche and Ford regarding the trademarks and copyrights pertaining to Star Control. Stardock owns the... [read more]
Stardock Entertainment Announcements
Up to 75% off our titles during the Steam Winter Sale
Snag our games and expansions for up to 75% off* today! Star Control: Origins $39.99 Now $29.99 Star Control is a space role-playing game in which you command Earth's first interstellar starship on a mission to save the Earth from hostile alien empires. "Star Control: Origins feels like a near-perfect reboot." 9 / 10 – Gamewatcher Check out the full list of sales here! Additional Titles on Sale: Galactic Civilizations III (Includes FREE: Crusade Expansion and Mega Event... [read more]
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NEW "Earth Rising" for Star Control: Origins is Now Available!
Establish humanity on the galactic scene among their newfound friends - and enemies in this 4-part season passThe story of Star Control: Origins continues today with Earth Rising, a 4-part season pass that covers humanity's expansion into the galaxy. Part 1: Aftermath is available to play today, while the other 3 parts will release over the next 6 months. In Aftermath, Star Control has ordered the construction of a new Star Control base in Epsilon Trireme. Not every alien is happy about the... [read more]
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FREE Reinforcements DLC and v1.3 update is now available for Star Control: Origins!
Send in the Reinforcements!Stardock has released a new FREE DLC and v1.3 update for its space adventure game, Star Control: Origins. The DLC, Reinforcements, adds a dozen new ships to pilot in Star Control's combat mini-game, Fleet Battles. Challenge your friends, annihilate your enemies (and your friends for that matter, you do you!), and climb in the ranks of online competitive play with diverse and exciting new ships. Prepare for battle! Everyone will find something that suits the... [read more]
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Star Control: Origins - Earth Rising Announced
The story of Star Control: Origins continues next week with Earth Rising, a 4-part season pass that covers humanity's expansion into the galaxy. The first part, Aftermath, will release on December 11, 2018. Earth Rising will add dozens of missions, new alien races, and a variety of ships. As Captain of Earth's first interstellar starship, your primary mission is to ensure the safety of Earth from hostile alien forces through a combination of diplomacy and combat skill, while acquiring... [read more]
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Free Star Control: Origins DLC Arrives December 6
Stardock will release a new FREE DLC for its new space adventure game, Star Control: Origins. The DLC, Reinforcements, adds a dozen new ships to pilot in Star Control: Origins' combat mini-game, Fleet Battles. Star Control: Origins puts the player in command of Earth's first interstellar ship on a mission to save the earth from impending destruction at the hands of a hostile alien empire. During the course of the game, players will encounter dozens of alien civilizations, explore hundre... [read more]