Stardock has released an updated version of Gas Powered Games popular PC action/strategy game Demigod today. In Demigod, players take on the role of a powerful demigod whose objective is to defeat similarly powerful opponents in a quest to ascend into the pantheon of the gods. The game features single player tournaments and skirmish as well as a persistent on-line tournament where players can compete in ranked or unranked games in a variety of ways. The new version of Demigod has focused largely on significantly improving the on-line experience of Demigod based on player feedback.
Version 1.01 includes a host of new features and improvements to the game including:
Improved on-line connectivity
Significantly improved computer AI
Better in-game detection between those who quit a game versus those who get disconnected
Reduced bandwidth requirements
More robust storing of online statistics (favor points, achievements, rankings, etc.)
Better queuing of player actions in game
Many misc. improvements
Demigod users can download the new version via Impulse. Demigod is available at most retail outlets worldwide or via Impulse (www.impulsedriven.com) for $39.95.
To learn more about Demigod, visit www.demigodthegame.com.