Author: Andrew Greenberg

Wishlist Emperor of the Fading Suns on Steam Now

We are creating a special Steam build of Emperor of the Fading Suns to launch later this year. It will be completely compatible with the GOG build, but will be the first time we have had the game on Steam. Please help us out by wishlisting it right now at https://store.steampowered.com/app/2799350/Emperor_of_the_Fading_Suns_Enhanced

EFS 25-year Anniversary Patch Released!

We have finished our 25-year anniversary patch for Emperor of the Fading Suns, now available as EFS Enhanced on GOG! HDI has been working with a small group of dedicated fans to bring this about, and we are very happy with the results. Check it out here, and if you already bought EFS on GOG, you also get this edition free. https://www.gog.com/game/emperor_of_the_fading_suns

HERE is our FAQ for EFSe

Interested in the hundreds of changes we made for this patch? See them HERE

Battles of Destiny Map Editor Available on GOG

The Battles of Destiny Map Editor is now available via GOG! The map editor actually shipped with the game, but was not accessible via the DOS Box. GOG has fixed this, and you can now make your own maps! Instruction for using the Map Editor start on p. 61 of the manual, and we plan to livestream some examples of how to use it.

There is an image attached showing the new startup screen. If you do not get this option, uninstall Battles of Destiny (you will be able to keep your saved games) and reinstall it.

You can get Battles of Destiny here https://www.gog.com/game/battles_of_destiny

To see our livestream of how to play Battles of Destiny, go HERE

Hammer of the Gods Now Available on GOG

Hammer of the Gods puts you in the role of one of Odin’s chosen, leading Vikings, trolls, elves and dwarves in a war across Europe or a fantasy world of your own creation. A classic 4x strategy game, Hammer of the Gods introduced the combat system later popularized by Heroes of Might and Magic. During play you explore, create new colonies, raid and plunder, and fulfill rewarding quests for the gods of Norse mythology.

Hammer of the Gods has not been commercially available since New World Computing lost the rights in 1995. Now you can get it at https://www.gog.com/game/hammer_of_the_gods and it is discounted for its launch week.

See livestreams of Hammer of the Gods at https://youtu.be/xEvqG8b-1a8 and https://youtu.be/U2z64qdmma4

If you are interested in modding and optimal play for EFS, check out this video from Xenotrenium: https://youtu.be/Xb2Wn0RofH4

Hammer of the Gods review from Computer Gaming World Issue 127:
… if you are looking to pass a few hours with friends having fun, then hop into a boat, slap your horns on your head and leave your civilized conscience behind. The Gods are waiting and they have TOYS!!!”

(FYI, we really miss CGW. If you want to reminisce some more, check out the full issue: https://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_127.pdf)