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Stardock Unveils Enhanced ObjectDock with Support for Windows 10 and 11

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock has announced today that ObjectDock has been enhanced to support Windows 10 and Windows 11. The updated version of ObjectDock is available today as a stand-alone application and as part of the award-winning Object Desktop suite.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock has announced today that ObjectDock has been enhanced to support Windows 10 and Windows 11.
  • With this new update, ObjectDock now has support for high resolution displays, support for UWP applications, improvements to animations like Zoom, and the app is now 64bit.
  • "ObjectDock is a classic Stardock application, and we are thrilled to be able to modernize the app so that it supports the latest versions of Windows," said Brad Sams, General Manager of Stardock Software.
  • You can learn more about ObjectDock on the app page or explore all the applications in Object Desktop here .

Stardock Releases the Galactic Civilizations IV: v2.4 "Populi" Update

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock has released another significant update for its popular space 4X strategy game today. Galactic Civilizations IV v2.4, dubbed the "Populi" update introduces custom Citizen Races, Citizen transportation, UI upgrades, and improves language support.

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  • Galactic Civilizations IV v2.4, dubbed the "Populi" update introduces custom Citizen Races, Citizen transportation, UI upgrades, and improves language support.
  • Stardock has listened intently to community feedback and the v2.4 "Populi" update includes our most requested feature for AlienGPT, custom generated Citizen Races, complete with unique names, descriptions, and portraits.
  • For a comprehensive list of all changes and improvements in the Galactic Civilizations IV: Populi update, visit the full changelog here .
  • To explore or purchase Galactic Civilizations IV, visit the game on Steam , Epic Games Store , or directly at galciv4.com .

Galactic Civilizations IV: War & Peace Update Brings Peace Negotiations, AI Enhancements, and Expanded Accessibility in v2.3

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Galactic Civilizations IV v2.3, dubbed the "War & Peace" update introduces new lore based diplomatic features, enhances gameplay balance, and broadens accessibility.

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  • Galactic Civilizations IV v2.3, dubbed the "War & Peace" update introduces new lore based diplomatic features, enhances gameplay balance, and broadens accessibility.
  • New Peace Negotiation Events: Players can now engage in a variety of events that allow for nuanced peace or harsh peace terms with warring civilizations, adding a new layer of diplomatic strategy.
  • The longer a conflict persists, the more inclined AI factions are to consider peace, effectively reducing the occurrence of never-ending wars.
  • For a comprehensive list of all changes and improvements in the Galactic Civilizations IV: War & Peace update, visit the full change log here .

Stardock Releases the Galactic Civilizations IV: v2.2 Ethnology Update

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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PLYMOUTH, Mich., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock Entertainment released its much-anticipated update to its newest space strategy game, Galactic Civilizations IV today.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock Entertainment released its much-anticipated update to its newest space strategy game, Galactic Civilizations IV today.
  • Dubbed "The Ethnology Update", this new version focuses on making different civilizations feel more distinct and unique in both cultural and biological ways.
  • "The Ethnology update looks at the different biological and cultural traits of different civilizations and makes available unique planetary improvements, starships, events, etc.
  • Galactic Civilizations IV is available at a discounted price on Steam and is also available on the Epic Games Store .

Stardock Releases "Tales of Centauron" for Galactic Civilizations IV

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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PLYMOUTH, Mich., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock released "Tales of Centauron", the eagerly awaited DLC for Galactic Civilizations IV today.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock released "Tales of Centauron", the eagerly awaited DLC for Galactic Civilizations IV today.
  • Engaging in these scenarios while leading a specific civilization unlocks a wealth of civilization-specific technologies, planetary upgrades, and starship components.
  • "In the Galactic Civilizations universe, the Drengin Empire are akin to PG-rated villains.
  • Priced at $9.99, "Tales of Centauron" is available for individual purchase on Steam or the Epic Games Store or as part of the Galactic Civilizations IV Expansion Pass on Steam or the Epic Games Store .

Stardock Releases Fences 5

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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PLYMOUTH, Mich., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock released Fences 5 today – a major update to its popular Windows desktop organization software with over 20 million downloads. Fences solves the problem of a "messy desktop" by automatically organizing Windows desktop icons into shaded areas, creating a clutter-free and productive workspace.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock released Fences 5 today – a major update to its popular Windows desktop organization software with over 20 million downloads.
  • Fences 5 introduces Chameleon™️ – a Windows desktop icon enhancement that blends your desktop icons into your wallpaper.
  • "Fences 5 is designed to deliver a modern desktop experience," said Brad Sams, General Manager of Stardock Software.
  • Along with its new features, Fences 5 delivers many other enhancements to the core Fences desktop engine that results in improved performance and enhanced capabilities.

Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova v2.1 Genesis Update and Expansion Pass Announced

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock has today announced the release of Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition v2.1 Genesis update, alongside the exciting launch of its first Expansion Pass.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock has today announced the release of Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition v2.1 Genesis update, alongside the exciting launch of its first Expansion Pass.
  • The v2.1 Genesis update of the Supernova Edition introduces a wealth of new features and enhancements, including:
    A variety of new events, AI improvements, and much more
    Brad Wardell, Creative Director at Stardock, expressed his enthusiasm about the community's response to Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition.
  • In addition to the Supernova update, Stardock has introduced its first Expansion Pass for Galactic Civilizations IV.
  • With the Expansion Pass, players immediately gain access to the 60+ song soundtrack of Galactic Civilizations IV.

Stardock Announces Fences 5

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock announced Fences 5 today – a major update to its popular Windows desktop organization software with over 20 million downloads. Fences solves the problem of a "messy desktop" by automatically organizing Windows desktop icons into shaded areas, creating a clutter-free and productive workspace.

Key Points: 
  • Fences solves the problem of a "messy desktop" by automatically organizing Windows desktop icons into shaded areas, creating a clutter-free and productive workspace.
  • Fences 5 introduces Chameleon™️ – a Windows desktop icon enhancement that blends your desktop icons into your wallpaper.
  • "Fences 5 is designed to deliver a modern desktop experience," said Brad Sams, General Manager of Stardock Software.
  • Along with its new features, Fences 5 delivers many other enhancements to the core Fences desktop engine that results in improved performance and enhanced capabilities.

Stardock Announces "The Political Machine 2024" - The Definitive Political Strategy Game for Aspiring Presidents

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock announced the latest iteration of its hit political strategy series, The Political Machine 2024 today.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock announced the latest iteration of its hit political strategy series, The Political Machine 2024 today.
  • At its core, The Political Machine 2024 is a sophisticated simulator, where each state's political leanings and issues are meticulously researched and updated to reflect the latest demographic data and current political climate.
  • Players with a deep understanding of the real-world political landscape will discover a game that rewards strategic thinking and political savvy.
  • "The Political Machine has always been about capturing the spirit and complexity of the American election cycle," said Brad Wardell, Creative Director of Stardock.

Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition Released!

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock announced the release of Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition (Supernova) today. Stardock is celebrating its 30-year anniversary this month with the sequel to the game that started the company back in 1993.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock announced the release of Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition (Supernova) today.
  • "This is, by far, the biggest game release we've ever done," said Brad Wardell, founder and CEO of Stardock who returned to design Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova after handing the reigns to others for Galactic Civilizations III and Galactic Civilizations IV: base game.
  • Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova can be found on Steam and Epic .
  • Epic customers can upgrade from Galactic Civilizations IV to Supernova at a discount.