Today we released WindowBlinds 8.0 featuring an all new user interface, Windows 7/8 support and the skin editing application SkinStudio™ is now included with each WindowBlinds purchase!

WindowBlinds enables you to customize desktop interface themes called skins to personalize the look and feel of your desktop. All of the skins included with WindowBlinds can be customized and there are thousands of free skins available for you to download at WinCustomize.com.

SkinStudio enables you to...

Master Skinner Xiandi has created and shared another top quality Master skin for WindowBlinds.  Those who like darker skins will really appreciate this, and this skin also has some subtle animations that give it that final touch.  If you are a WinCustomize Subscriber you get a 20% discount, so be sure to grab this one today.

Download: _Moto_ by Xiandi

 

Good morning!  I hope you had a productive yet relaxing weekend.  Lets get it started with featuring some skins from the weekend in case you missed them in the galleries.

 

We have released an update for the WindowBlinds 8 beta (v7.98 in app).  Current customers can download the update from their Stardock accounts or via Stardock Central.

If you have been using the free trial, you will need to request a new download link from here.

Full changelog can be found here.

If you have any issues/feedback to report, please do so in the WB8 beta thread so we may keep track of it.

 

 

Emprise is the latest Master WindowBlinds skin that essorant has made free!  This is a classy skin that is perfect for daily use and has some great detail.

Download: Emprise from essorant

 

Captivate is the latest Master Skin for WindowBlinds from LIghtStar.  This is a fantastic looking skin that is designed for Windows 7, but looks just as great on Windows 8.  Get it today, and get a 20% discount if you are a WinCustomize Subscriber.

Captivate by LIghtStar

 

SkinStudio 8 Beta (v7.95 in-app) is now available for download for Object Desktop and SkinStudio 7 Pro customers. This is the complement creation component to the WindowBlinds 8 beta.

This update include minor fixes. The SkinStudio beta can be downloaded from your Stardock account or via Stardock Central.  It is available to all WindowBlinds 8 and active Object Desktop owners. Note: SkinStudio 8 beta supports Windows 7 and 8 only.

 

 

FE: Legendary Heroes get a 4/5 from The Escapist!

"Pick up Legendary Heroes if you're looking for a pleasant strategy challenge with a fantasy bent"

Read the full review here.

 

FE: Legendary Heroes get a 4/5 from The Escapist!

"Pick up Legendary Heroes if you're looking for a pleasant strategy challenge with a fantasy bent"

Read the full review here.

 

Today we released the WindowBlinds 8 beta (v7.95) featuring an all-new user interface, Windows® 8 / 7 support and performance enhancements.

Skin the Windows desktop interface with a unique look using WindowBlinds from Stardock. Customize the look and feel of your start panel, taskbar, window frames, control buttons and more.

Features:

Apply skins to your desktopAdd backgrounds, textures and colors to skinsCustomize title bars and buttonsChoose your own skin fontsChoose from thousand...

The Forbidden Worlds DLC Pack is Now Available for just $4.99

The war between the loyalists and the rebels within the TEC, Advent and Vasari continues within the depths of Trader Space.  Yet, this sector of the galaxy has far more worlds and history than any of the factions are aware. The need to survive forces each to expand into the unknown, discovering worlds of hazard, wealth, risk, and mystery. Most ominously, the Trader factions have been loathe to expand to these worlds due to the...

GameSpot's review of Legendary Heroes is up, and they give it an 8/10!


"Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is a terrific 4X strategy game that builds upon the good work done in its immediate predecessor last year."

Full review at GameSpot.com.

 

GameSpot's review of Legendary Heroes is up, and they give it an 8/10!


"Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes is a terrific 4X strategy game that builds upon the good work done in its immediate predecessor last year."

Full review at GameSpot.com.

 

I mostly use Bing on all my devices now as I try to get away from Google as much as possible.  I still have to use Google, but only when I have to.

Just curious, what's your preferred search engine?

 

Rock, Paper, Shotgun has put up their 'Wot I Think' for FE: Legendary Heroes.

"As with Fallen Enchantress, I’ve found myself enjoying the battle against the world and its wandering elements more than the larger conflict, which often seems a distraction rather than an epic war, but Legendary Heroes finally fulfils the promise of the deeply customisable fantasy strategy-RPG hybrid."

Read the full review at RPS.