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| Patch for 'Sword of the Stars' Available Now Publisher Lighthouse Interactive, North American co-publisher Destineer and developer Kerberos Productions have announced the release of a content patch that adds several enhancements to the latest entrant in the 4X gaming genre, Sword of the Stars. Responding to user requests generated through the release of an online demo, this 9 MB patch includes the following enhancements: ? Tactical GUI enhancements to make command and control of ships and targeting of enemies easier for new players. ? Additional feedback and more automatic navigation in Strategy screens. ? Improved multiplayer lobby features - making it easier to find and join games. ? New player avatars and player configurable "hot keys" and more game play options. ? Addressed several compatibility and networking issues for smoother gameplay. Developed by key members from the Homeworld: Cataclysm team, Sword of the Stars offers players a breakthrough gaming experience by incorporating for the first time ever real-time combat resolution for multiplayer in a 4X game. Players 'eXplore', 'eXpand', 'eXploit', and 'eXterminate' their way across the galaxy and can now do so against other players, the result of which are epic online multiplayer battles across deep space. Sword of the Stars brings a dynamic mix of strategic turn-based empire building and real-time tactical combat resolution and is designed to be both inviting to the newest 4X gamer and satisfying for the most die-hard gaming strategists. With stunning graphics, a random technology tree and an immersive universe to explore, Sword of the Stars will thrill and delight players as they take control of cosmic empires, alien technologies and vast interstellar armadas. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Game News :: home page |