In addition to developing fine applications such as WindowBlinds, Multiplicity and ObjectDock (to name just a few), Stardock occasionally does a bit of game development. Earlier this year, we released a title you might have heard of; Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords. Turns out this little strategy game was pretty well-received by the gaming world, garnering Editors Choice and high ratings at major media outlets, making it the #7 highest rated PC game of 2006*
So it's no surprise, considering how well the game was rated by the press and gaming public at large, that Gal Civ 2 is now nominated for numerous "Game of the Year" awards, and a favorite on Holiday Game Gift Guides. Here's a taste of the awards we're up for:
Reader's Choice Game of the Year:
Reader's Choice Best Strategy Game
On top of that, both GamingNexus and GamerDad have flagged GalCiv 2 as a "must buy" for any gamer on your shopping list this holiday season. It seems pretty much unanimous that Galactic Civilizations II was a huge hit this year, one we look to follow up on with the release of the Dark Avatar expansion pack this February.
* Based on average media scores for all games released in 2006 as tabulated by GameRankings.com