While astronomers may have their own opinions, game publisher Stardock says the universe is expanding. A new update for Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords, the highly praised sci-fi PC strategy game, bumps the game up to version 1.4. The new patch is based on feedback from players. It tweaks the game's balance and also makes user mods easier to incorporate. The file is available from the game's official Web site, as is a full list of the patch's fixes.