Stardock bringing in Fall of Heaven creator to help with Elemental and its upcoming DLC

by: Chuck - posted: 10/12/2010 12:37:00 PM

The folks at Stardock have brought in some new blood to help their game development arm (fun tip: the Michigan company has an entire line of productivity software).  That person is Derek Paxton who created and designed the Fall From Heaven fantasy strategy games and contributed to to Civilization IV:Beyond the Sword and Civilization V.

This is a good move for the company as Elemental has had more than its share of issues and bringing in a fresh set of eyes should help right the ship a bit.

Stardock Taps Fall from Heaven Creator to Lead Game Development Efforts

- Derek “Kael” Paxton joins Stardock -

PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN – October 12, 2010 – Stardock Entertainment, developer and publisher of award-winning PC games, announced today that Derek Paxton has joined the studio as senior producer and will oversee Stardock’s ongoing development and expansions of the recently released fantasy strategy game, Elemental: War of Magic (www.elementalgame.com).

Paxton is the creator and lead designer of the Fall from Heaven series of fantasy strategy games. Prior to joining Stardock, he was an external consultant for Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword and contributed to several of Firaxis’s games including the recent Civilization V.

"This is the opportunity to marry my professional project manager career with my passion for game design,” said Paxton. “I'm especially excited to work with the talented people at Stardock who have always been focused on creating great PC strategy games. I'm currently immersing myself in the world of Elemental, and I think everyone will be excited to see what is coming from Stardock Entertainment.”

Stardock CEO, Brad Wardell, will serve as the executive producer and lead AI developer on Elemental.

Wardell stated, “Stardock has experienced continued growth from its various gaming and enterprise products as well as our digital distribution platform, Impulse. As a result of our loyal fan base and successes, we have been fortunate to be able to attract some of the top talent from across the industry. Derek brings to Stardock a unique blend of strategy game design knowledge and a great deal of project management experience from his non-gaming career.”

As with all Stardock releases, the company is dedicated to providing post-release support for Elemental: War of Magic with free updates to enhance game play and ensure that the game evolves over time to its full potential.

About Elemental: War of Magic

Elemental: War of Magic is a PC strategy game set in a fantasy world that puts the player in command of a growing Kingdom or Empire bent on expanding their influence across the world. Players build cities, raise armies, research technologies, go on quests, recruit heroes, negotiate treaties, learn spells and much more in this epic strategy game. Visit www.elementalgame.com for the complete Elemental: War of Magic experience.

About Impulse

Impulse is a digital distribution platform that allows users to purchase and download the latest PC games, software applications, utilities, and much more. Its partners include Electronic Arts, Activision, Ubisoft, Paradox Interactive, Bethesda, Atari, and many more. Visit www.impulsedriven.com for more information.

About Stardock

Stardock is one of the world’s leading developers and publishers of PC games and desktop software. Its PC games include Sins of a Solar Empire as well as the Galactic Civilizations series. Its desktop software includes Object Desktop, WindowBlinds, and a host of other programs for customizing the Windows experience. Its software can be found on most new Dell PCs as well as HP and other PC makers. Learn more about Stardock by visiting www.stardock.com.