So, who are we? We are a small, experienced and passionate team of international game modders and professional developers that was initially formed under the banner of Sandstorm Productions. The majority of our team previously worked together on the highly respected modification 'Mare Nostrum', for Red Orchestra: Ostfront. This subsequently became the first ever non-source engine mod to be released over Steam in 2008. Since late 2010 we have been working on In Country: Vietnam for Red Orchestra 2 under the new banner of Pop Smoke Games.

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In Country: Vietnam - Gameplay Teaser & Screenshots
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In Country: Vietnam - Gameplay Teaser & Screenshots

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We at Pop Smoke Games are pleased to reveal the long awaited first look at In Country: Vietnam with the release of our new trailer. In Country: Vietnam...

We are Back!
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We are Back!

In Country: Vietnam 9 comments

This is a very exciting time for us at Pop Smoke Games, after a few months of hard work we are finally ready to roll out the updated In Country Vietnam...

In Game Screenshot Reveal!
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

In Game Screenshot Reveal!

In Country: Vietnam 4 comments

We know you have all been waiting to see how In Country: Vietnam is progressing and we are now pleased to reveal two new in game screenshots! While we...

An exclusive image for our watchers on moddb
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

An exclusive image for our watchers on moddb

In Country: Vietnam 16 comments

As a thank you here is an exclusive image from In Country: Vietnam for our watchers on moddb, the Ithaca 37 Shotgun which will feature in an up coming...

Development Blog Update - M18 Claymore & Type 56 Assault Rifle
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

Development Blog Update - M18 Claymore & Type 56 Assault Rifle

In Country: Vietnam 12 comments

The latest round up from our Development Blog this time featuring the M18 A1 Claymore and the Type 56 Assault Rifle!

In Country Vietnam at GDC 2012
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

In Country Vietnam at GDC 2012

In Country: Vietnam 10 comments

This time last year Tripwire kindly displayed our teaser trailer and mod poster at their 2011 GDC booth. For GDC 2012, we were once again given the opportunity...

Red Orchestra 2 Mod SDK Available to All
Rising Storm

Red Orchestra 2 Mod SDK Available to All

Rising Storm 37 comments

Tripwire Interactive are pleased to announce the release of the modding and map making tools for Red Orchestra 2, available free to everyone that owns...

Keeping Tabs on 'In Country: Vietnam'
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

Keeping Tabs on 'In Country: Vietnam'

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Update on 'In Country: Vietnam' a mod planned for the upcoming Red Orchestra: Heroes of Stalingrad game.

Mare Nostrum 1.4 Released on Steam
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

Mare Nostrum 1.4 Released on Steam

Mare Nostrum 11 comments

Sandstorm Productions is happy to announce that the latest update to Mare Nostrum is now available along with 26 brand new Steam achievements! Mare Nostrum...

Mare Nostrum 1.4 Preview
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Mare Nostrum 1.4 Preview

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With Mare Nostrum 1.4 growing ever nearer we thought it was about time we started giving you something to get your teeth into. In our first update in...

Eyetie Extravaganza!
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Eyetie Extravaganza!

Mare Nostrum 3 comments

This month we bring you news that we reached the top 100 in the Mod of the Year awards along with previews of our brand new Italian content. We also divulge...

Burning Sands Tournament
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

Burning Sands Tournament

Mare Nostrum 2 comments

Burning Sands pits you in highly organised battles, using all the battle locations and equipment of Mare Nostrum. The aim of the tournament is simple...

Mare Nostrum On Steam!
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

Mare Nostrum On Steam!

Mare Nostrum 5 comments

Mare Nostrum was the first third party game MOD to be made available through Steam. And just to celebrate, Tripwire is reducing the price of Red Orchestra...

Start your engines..
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Start your engines..

Mare Nostrum 3 comments

Well yes it is time for another update from the Mare Nostrum team. We have kept you waiting for quite a while, but whilst you may not of heard from us...

July Update - Preparing for Open Beta 1.3
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July Update - Preparing for Open Beta 1.3

Mare Nostrum 5 comments

Hello Mare Nostrum fans, time for another Tunis Telegraph! As we draw ever closer to Open Beta 1.3 we thought it was time we revealed the second half...

May Means Motorised Madness!
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May Means Motorised Madness!

Mare Nostrum 4 comments

This time we have news of a big update to the mod, with the full details on the website! As always, a quick summary here, we can now proudly show off...

Community Fight Night
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Community Fight Night

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Starting on Saturday 26th April we will be hosting a weekly night for all members to come and join in the fun. Depending on the success of the evening...

Mare Nostrum - Mapping Contest
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Mare Nostrum - Mapping Contest

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The Mare Nostrum team are proud to announce the launch of the El-Alamein Mapping Contest! Prizes are to take inspiration from the now famous Summer Offensive...

Mare Nostrum Open Beta Release!
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Mare Nostrum Open Beta Release!

Mare Nostrum 4 comments

Yes its finally here! The Open Beta is now available for download!

Release Date and Media Update
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Release Date and Media Update

Mare Nostrum 6 comments

Hello and welcome to the first of our February media updates! Throughout the month we will be giving you regular updates as we lead up to release day...

October Media Release
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October Media Release

Mare Nostrum 5 comments

We thought it about time for another update on ModDB so here it goes. During our long period without any updates we have been working on several things...

Strewth it's a Summer Showcase!
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

Strewth it's a Summer Showcase!

Mare Nostrum 12 comments

Yes folks it is finally time for the Mare Nostrum June Media release! We apologise for the delay to the release but hopefully it has been worth waiting...

Winter Update
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Winter Update

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Hello all, we trust you all had a very Merry Christmas. Unfortunately I did not get around to posting our November or December press releases on Moddb...

October Press Release (Part 2)
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October Press Release (Part 2)

Mare Nostrum 3 comments

The Second October Tunis Telegraph is now here! Earlier this month we told you that we were going to be publishing two Tunis Telegraphs due to the amount...

Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

October Press Release

Mare Nostrum 4 comments

The October Tunis Telegraph is now here! In this months issue we have screenshots of our skinned Boys Anti Tank Rifle and Pattern 14 Sniper Rifle. We...

Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

September Update

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SEPTEMBER PRESS RELEASE The September Tunis Telegraph is now here! In this months issue we have screenshots of our skinned 1928 Thompson and PIAT models...