FiringSquad writes: "Elemental: War of Magic is an unabashedly deep and complex PC exclusive, made by gamers for gamers, that melds the turn-based strategy and role-playing genres. It could only come from Stardock, a company small enough to take risks and innovate, but big enough that it can secure its own distribution and make those ambitions a reality. We were able to have a lengthy, in-depth chat with their fearless leader about Elemental, as well as the state of the gaming industry and Stardock’s role in it, so grab a beverage and read on!"
Stardock, developer of the popular 4X PC space strategy series Galactic Civilizations, completely restructured itself as the result of a flop in land-based fantasy strategy game in 2010. Now the company will attempt to redeem itself in the genre. The story profiles the company and includes interviews on what's changed and how it's affected the company.
Glad that the disaster that was the original Elemental didn't kill these guys.
Seems like they got lucky with a big cash injection from the impulse sale and are now happily spending it on golden toilets and yoga classes for the office and staff, what could possibly go wrong. Seriously though I hope galciv 3 will be great because it really needs to be after elemental.
Critically Sane's The Strategist takes a look at Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes, and the journey to get to the most recent stellar release.
"'If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again.'
It’s a great motto for a 12 year old learning to play the piano, but in game development, not succeeding on the first try can often mean utter disaster for the company involved. Frequently, it results in the death of a franchise and an effort to cut and run as far as possible by the publisher. There are a number of reasons why an awful title reaches market, however, and occasionally, just occasionally, there’s enough love and support that leaving an effort to wither and die on the vine simply is not an option."
Stardock released the anticipated 1.2 update to its fantasy strategy title, Elemental: War of Magic today . Fans are now able to download it at the game’s web site, www.elementalgame.com.