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Michigan-based software publisher Stardock Systems plans $900k investment, expansion - Video Games - Man Zero
Michigan-based software publisher Stardock Systems plans $900k investment, expansion - Video Games - Man Zero
Stardock Sytems, a PC software publisher whose games made several best-of lists in 2008, will expand it's headquarters in Plymouth, Mich., according to Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who trumpeted the news Tuesday in her State of the State address. Michigan's aggressive film incentive package also ...
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
impulsedriven.com — The puzzle game of the future has arrived! Experience match-3 gameplay in an entirely new way with Puzzle Quest: Galactrix. Expanding on the insanely addictive gameplay of Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, you take command of a starship as you ... (more) Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
Stardock's Expanding Universe
edge-online.com — The state of Michigan isn't exactly known as a hotbed of videogame development. The weather can be harsh, particularly during winter in the northern regions, the communication infrastructure leaves much to be desired and the depth of the talent ... (more) Stardock's Expanding Universe
Stardock to open second games studio in Michigan
game.blogdig.net — by: Randy KalistaNEWS - Stardock, a company that requires no introduction, is opening a second games studio in Wayne County, Michigan (a county that encompasses Detroit).  The economy be damned, this studio will provide 50 much-needed jobs.  Stardock President and CEO Brad Wardell ... (more) Stardock to open second games studio in Michigan
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Stardock Gains Michigan Tax Credit, Plans to Expand
GameDaily BIZ Features Feed — Stardock, known for Galactic Civilizations and Sins of a Solar Empire and its general anti-DRM policy, will be expanding its headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan thanks to state tax credits, which will enable the company to invest $900,000 in its business while also starting up development on a new PC title, Mlive.com has reported. The Stardock expansion is expected to lead to the creation of 55 jobs, which would nearly double the company's workforce. Stardock currently employs about 60 people. "The fact that these jobs exist in Michigan today is no accident," said ...

Stardock expanding; reveals plans for "old school" RPG
Big Download Blog — ... While so many game developers and publishers are feeling budget crunches and cutting staff members, PC game publisher Stardock is actually expanding, thanks in part to tax breaks given by its home state of Michigan. The Mlive.com web site reports today that the ...

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