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v1.18 "Endorsement Reinforcements" Update for The Political Machine 2024

v1.18 "Endorsement Reinforcements" Update Adding new Endorsements and Issue Get it Now   |  View the Changelog Below The Political Machine 2024 is a political simulation game that allows players to run their own presidential campaigns, navigate complex political landscapes, and engage with various issues and endorsements. The latest update, version 1.18, titled "Endorsement Reinforcements," introduces a few new features aimed at enhancing the gameplay experience without mak... [read more]

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Announcing: Massive Scale RTS Game Ashes of the Singularity II

Highly anticipated sequel features larger battles, advanced units, and a new campaign to lead humanity against hostile AI takeover Wishlist Ashes II Now Stardock and Oxide Games today announced Ashes of the Singularity II , the highly anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking, massive-scale RTS that redefined real-time strategy gaming a decade ago. Set to release in 2026, exactly ten years after the original, the game invites players to engage in strategic battles of unprecedented scale,... [read more]

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Epic Fantasy Strategy Game, Elemental Returns as Elemental: Reforged

Stardock Entertainment announced today Elemental: Reforged , a definitive re-imagining of the ambitious fantasy 4X strategy series Elemental . Integrating the strongest elements from Elemental: War of Magic , Fallen Enchantress , and Sorcerer King , Elemental: Reforged finally brings to life the comprehensive vision originally set out nearly two decades ago. First conceived in 2008 following Stardock’s successes with Galactic Civilizations II and ... [read more]

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Stardock Entertainment Assumes Post-Launch Production Leadership for Ara: History Untold

Expanded post-launch roadmap details new maps, upgraded mechanics and more , including first premium DLC content   Stardock Entertainment announced today they will assume production management for historical turn-based strategy game Ara: History Untold while Oxide Games will continue as lead developer. The game will continue to be published by Xbox Game Studios.   “With our decades of experience in delivering high quality strategy games,... [read more]

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v1.17 'Tariff Update' Now Available

New Tariff Event Highlights The Political Machine 2024 v1.17 Update Get The Political Machine 2024 Now View the Full Changelog We’re excited to share the latest update for The Political Machine 2024, featuring a new breaking news event that adds depth to your gameplay: the “Tariff Proposal Leaked.” This event reflects ongoing discussions around tariff policies, a topic that has been particularly relevant in recent years, especially during President Trump's administrati... [read more]

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Stardock Entertainment Appoints Trevor Laupmanis as President of Studios

Stardock Entertainment Appoints Trevor Laupmanis as President of Studios Stardock Entertainment, a leading developer and publisher of innovative strategy and simulation games, today announced the hiring of Trevor Laupmanis as President of Studios. In this role, Trevor will oversee development pipelines, lead product expansion initiatives for new and current Stardock intellectual property (IP), and help shape team culture at Stardock. Trevor brings more than two decades of experience in t... [read more]

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Stardock Entertainment Welcomes Kevin Perry as New General Manager

Stardock Entertainment, a leading developer and publisher of innovative strategy and simulation games, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Perry as its new General Manager. In this key leadership role, Kevin will oversee the studio’s strategic initiatives, game development processes, and operational growth.   Kevin Perry brings with him over two decades of experience in the technology and gaming sectors. His previous roles at Microsoft, where he served as Worldwide ... [read more]

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Pre-Election Update for The Political Machine 2024 Released

Final major update to political strategy simulation updates issues and voter enthusiasm to give most accurate model yet   Stardock Entertainment released the final major update for its political strategy/simulation game, The Political Machine 2024 today.  The new version adjusts the top political issues along with voter enthusiasm as of October 2024.   “We are seeing a lot of movement on voter enthusiasm,” said Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock... [read more]

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Stardock Selected as a 2024 Best of MichBusiness Winner

Stardock named a Best of MichBusiness honoree in the Technology Guru Category Stardock, a leading software development company known for its innovative technology solutions, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a "Best of MichBusiness Honoree" in the Technology Guru Category. This prestigious award highlights Stardock's commitment to excellence and its significant contributions to the technology landscape in Michigan. The MichBusiness Awards celebrate the achieveme... [read more]

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'The Political Machine 2024' adapts with a new Harris update

by Annalise Frank Axios wrote about Plymouth-based Stardock Entertainment in May and learned about the newly launched 2024 election edition of The Political Machine, created by the 30-year-old video game maker. We recently checked in on Stardock again after the game, initially designed for a second Donald Trump-Joe Biden matchup, was turned upside down this summer when President Biden dropped out. Read the entire article here. . .   [read more]