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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Plymouth-Based Software, Game-Development Company Looks to Future

Stardock Corporation, owned by Canton resident, plans next move after deal with retail giant GameStop.

When one walks into Stardock Corporation’s Plymouth Township headquarters on Beck Road, a typical corporate atmosphere might not be the first vibe that comes to mind. In lieu of a front-desk receptionist is a young, bearded man in a purple t-shirt, cut-off shorts and flip-flops. This is Matt Bertsch, a technical adviser for the independent software company. On his desk sits a variety of emptied craft-beer bottles, statuettes, a variety of props and an opened deck of playing cards.  Bertsch explains that the usual receptionist just moved to Dallas for other Stardock-related duties as he retrieves Brad Wardell, the president and CEO of Stardock, who occupies a top-floor office with his dog. Wardell, a Michigan native who now lives in Canton …

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