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Alienware and Stardock Partner to Deliver the First Animated Alienware Desktop Theme: Invader in Press Room Stardock Forums

-AlienGuise Theme Manager Updated to Feature Desktop Animation for Windows XP and All Versions of Windows Vista Platform - PLYMOUTH, MI and MIAMI, FL - (May 22, 2008) – Alienware® has selected Stardock Corporation, the world’s leading desktop enhancement company, to bring Alienware’s first animated desktop theme, Invader, to Windows® XP and all versions of Windows Vista. The theme is downloadable and installable with just a few clicks. To see a screenshot of

IconPackager 4 Released in Press Room Stardock Forums

Stardock is proud to announce the release of IconPackager 4. IconPackager allows users to easily, and safely, change nearly all of their Windows' icons at once using icon "packages." IconDeveloper 4 has been through quite the overhaul, one of which is the completely new user interface. There are hundreds of these packages available for download

GameSpy review of Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor in Press Room Stardock Forums

The first review of Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor has arrived and it's from GameSpy. Famed reviewer Allen Rausch has taken an extremely in-depth look at the game and put together a very detailed review. Here's a quote: The technology trees alone make it impossible for someone who's s

WindowBlinds 6.1 Released in Press Room Stardock Forums

Stardock is excited to announce the release of WindowBlinds 6.1 today. WindowBlinds is the easiest, and safest way to change the complete look and feel of both Windows Vista and XP by applying one of thousands of visual styles that are available. These visual styles can change just about every element of the Windows user interface from the Start menu, task bar, title bar, push buttons, scrollbars, and nearly everything else in Windows. The WindowBlinds 6.1 update is

All Windows Vista Users Get Animated Wallpaper With New Program from Stardock in Press Room Stardock Forums

Previously Only Available for Vista Ultimate Users, Stardock Releases DeskScapes™ 2.0 for Windows Vista PLYMOUTH, MI (MAY 06, 2008) – Animated wallpaper is now available to all users of Windows Vista as Stardock has released DeskScapes 2.0 today on www.stardock.com . DeskScapes allows users to display video as well as dynamic content on the Windows Vista desktop. DeskScapes 1.0 was released in

Galactic Civilizations II : Twilight of the Arnor Has Arrived in Press Room Stardock Forums

PLYMOUTH, MI – April 30, 2008 – The mystery of the Arnor is about to be solved: Stardock is pleased to announce that Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor is now available for download. The expansion pack to the critically acclaimed 4X turn-based space strategy game, Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, completes the Dread Lord saga with the return of the powerful precursor civilization, the Arnor. The title requires the first expansion pack (Dark Avatar) to run

KeepSafe 2.0 Now Available in Press Room Stardock Forums

Today, Stardock is pleased to announced the release of KeepSafe 2.0. KeepSafe is the ultimate real-time data protection technology that is as simple as set-and-forget it. It's designed to work in the background and be as seamless as possible. Anyone who has ever lost that all important document due to a drive crash, corrupt save, overwritten, etc., then users will appreciate what KeepSafe can do. This new version of KeepSafe features several new features: Improved User

MyColors Now Available on Download.com in Press Room Stardock Forums

After a full year of effort, Stardock has officially launched MyColors to the general public. Users in the skinning community are already familiar with MyColors but to recap: MyColors makes applying premium suites a snap. A MyColors theme includes everything a user needs to completely transform the Windows experience - a new Windows GUI, a new set of icons, gadgets, wallpaper, etc. MyColors includes all the technology needed to apply the theme and the technology itself is pro

Al Emmo Wanders Onto TotalGaming.net in Press Room Stardock Forums

TotalGaming is pleased to welcome Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine from Meridian4 its stable of titles. Al Emmo is a witty western that follows in the tradition of classic adventure games, such as Grim Fandango and Leisure Suit Larry. Players will join Al, a middle-aged, feeble Easte

Safecracker Steals Onto TotalGaming.net in Press Room Stardock Forums

The Adventure Company and TotalGaming.net are happy to announce the release of Safecracker, the classic adventure/puzzle game from Kheops Studios. As an expert safecracker, you've been hired by a wealthy family to find the last will and testament of their eccentric relative. The onl

Stardock Reveals Branded Desktop for Mustang Enthusiasts in Press Room Stardock Forums

Ford Mustang Theme gallops to the PC The Ford Mustang is an American icon. From the classic 1950's ragtop design to the present powerful engines, the Ford Mustang has always been one of America's greatest automobiles. Stardock, the company best known for its desktop customization software, now offers an American classic, the Ford Mustang on PC's everywhere with MyColors. MyColors themes can dramatically alter the look and feel of Windows by completely transforming the Windo

Stardock Revamps Object Desktop Suite; Launches Object Desktop 2008 Ultimate in Press Room Stardock Forums

-Award-Winning Desktop Suite Gets a New Price, New Look and New Programs- PLYMOUTH, MI- April 9, 2008 - Stardock Corporation, the world's leading provider of desktop enhancement software, launched Object Desktop 2008 today. Object Desktop is a suite of utilities that enables users to completely personalize the Windows experience- change how Windows looks, feels, and functions to suit the user's preference. The 2008 version of the suite is split into two tiers: O

Stardock, Gas Powered Games Partner For Upcoming Demigod in Press Room Stardock Forums

-Demigod to Feature No On-Disc Copy Protection; Set to Launch February 2009- PLYMOUTH, MI- April 7, 2008 - Stardock and Gas Powered Games announced today that they have reached a publishing agreement for Gas Powered Games' upcoming PC game, Demigod. Demigod is a team-based action game with RTS and RPG elements. Players take control of a massive Demigod with the goal of annihilating their opponent's position in a given arena while preventing the opponen

The Political Machine 2008 Hits The Campaign Trail in Press Room Stardock Forums

- Stardock's Political Strategy PC Game Transforms Players Into High-Stakes Campaign Managers for the Obama/McCain 2008 Election - PLYMOUTH, MI - March 26, 2008 - Do you have what it takes to be the president? Today Stardock Entertainment announced The Political Machine 2008, a new PC game that puts players in control of the 2008 presidential campaign. Play as the campaign manager for a host of candidates including Barack Obama, John McCain, Hillary Clinton,

Rome Returns with Imperium Romanum in Press Room Stardock Forums

Kalypso Media and TotalGaming.net are proud to announce the release of Imperium Romanum. The long-awaited sequel to the million-seller "Glory of the Roman Empire," Imperium Romanum tasks players with building the cities of the great Roman Empire. From Rome itself to founding new

Sins of a Solar Empire world's best selling PC strategy game! in Press Room Stardock Forums

NPD has released the top 10 best selling PC games for February. Here are the results: February 2008 Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision) Sins Of A Solar Empire (Stardock) World Of Warcraft: Battle Chest (Blizzard) The Sims 2 Free Time Expansion Pack (EA) World Of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Expansion Pack (Blizzard) World Of Warcraft (Blizzard) The Orange Box (EA) The Sims 2

SkinStudio 6 released! in Press Room Stardock Forums

Version 6 is now available! SkinStudio is a free skin creation applications designed to make it relatively ea

IconDeveloper 2.0 released in Press Room Stardock Forums

Windows Vista introduced a whole new icon format based on 256-256 sized icons. Stardock IconDeveloper 2.0 is a complete rewrite of the popular icon creation utility. Designed to make manipulating batches of icons a snap, IconDeveloper 2 can turn PNGs and other types of files into icons easily as well as take e

DeskScapes Preview available in Press Room Stardock Forums

Have Windows Vista? Feeling a little adventurous? Try DeskScapes 2.0 Preview. It's free. Stardock is pleased to annou

Object Desktop 2008 Guided Tour in Press Room Stardock Forums

Stardock has put together a guided tour of Object Desktop 2008. Object Desktop is Stardock's flag ship desktop experience suite that allows users to completely transform the Windows experience. Check out what's new in the next-generation edition of this award-winning product. >> Object Desktop 2008 Guided Tour

Piracy & PC Gaming in Press Room Stardock Forums

There has been a lot of discussion on piracy and PC gaming recently in the media. Stardock's game team has given the issue some analysis and put together an article on the topic. >> Piracy & PC Gaming

Stardock selected as Microsoft Vista Ultimate PC Partner in Press Room Stardock Forums

Microsoft has launched UltimatePC.com , a new website where people can go to learn about the best PCs available and the great things that people do with them. UltimatePC.com also provides Windows Vista Ultimate customers with special offers called Ultimate Exclusives which deliver added value. These offers provide unique products and services at special discounts exclusively for Windows Vista Ultimate customers. Stardock is among those partne

Stardock Unveils NBA PC Desktop Themes for Fans in Press Room Stardock Forums

PLYMOUTH, Mi. - (March 5, 2008)- NBA fans have an entirely new way to showcase their team pride. Stardock, the industry leader in Windows customization, today announced it has unveiled NBA inspired desktop themes for all 30 NBA teams through their line of MyColors desktop suites. MyColors from Stardock allows fans to completely theme their Windows with the colors and logos of their favorite NBA team. Everything from the title bars, start menu, toolbars, icons, Windows

Sins of a Solar Empire is the #1 PC game in North America in Press Room Stardock Forums

Gamasutra has released their weekly best selling list across all platforms. On the PC: Sins of a Solar Empire (Stardock) Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision) World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (Blizzard) The Orange Box (EA Games), SimCity 4: Deluxe Edition (EA Games). View: Gamasutra

TweakVista 1.1 released in Press Room Stardock Forums

Windows Vista has gotten a lot of bad press. A lot of it is unfair but as any Vista user can tell you, a lot of the bad press was avoidable. Even the finest product can be marred by a handful of minor decisions that affect the overall experience. In the case of Windows Vista, Stardock has identified these problem areas that Vista needs to resolve (either in a future SP or