Island Dog's Articles for June, 2016
June 21, 2016 by Island Dog
The beta for the new IconPackager 10 is now available for current Object Desktop members. After being gone due to incompatibilities with Windows 8 and Windows 10 it's back and we welcome you to try it and provide feedback before the full release. With a new, modern user interface, IconPackager works with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and even integrates with Start8 and Start10. The IconPackager 10 beta is only available to Object Desktop members right now, so ...
June 22, 2016 by Island Dog
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...
June 23, 2016 by Island Dog
 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: ...
June 23, 2016 by Island Dog
 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: ...
June 13, 2016 by Island Dog
Greetings! I know I said I'd only do one of these a month but this month there is just too much going on! ## REINFORCEMENTS ## For those of you who aren't game developers, you might find this interesting. Over the past few years, there has been a lot of research on the number of active players in multiplayer necessary to sustain a community.  As you might imagine, we keep a very close eye on the active multiplayer base to make sure it's growing. Howev...
June 13, 2016 by Island Dog
Greetings! I know I said I'd only do one of these a month but this month there is just too much going on! ## REINFORCEMENTS ## For those of you who aren't game developers, you might find this interesting. Over the past few years, there has been a lot of research on the number of active players in multiplayer necessary to sustain a community.  As you might imagine, we keep a very close eye on the active multiplayer base to make sure it's growing. Howev...
June 16, 2016 by Island Dog
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...
June 10, 2016 by Island Dog
Fans vs Devs is from 4-6pm ET today, and we're also having a v1.2 stream starting at 3pm ET. https://www.twitch.tv/stardock Be sure to join us!