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The world hovers on the brink of Armageddon. The next move is yours!

Paradox Interactive together with allies Battlegoat Studios are proud to announce that the demo for Supreme Ruler: Cold War is now available to all aspiring world leaders as this Cold War turns hot.

Together with the demo, five tutorial videos have gone live to help gamers make the correct decisions to successfully navigate their countries through this dangerous historical era as the nuclear clock ticks ever closer to 12!

To download the demo, please visit: http://tr2.anp.se/track?t=c&mid=1701005&uid=47358445&&&http://www.supremerulercoldwar.com/media/demos

To view the video tutorials, please visit: http://tr2.anp.se/track?t=c&mid=1701005&uid=47358445&&&http://www.youtube.com/user/Paradoxplaza#grid/user/95F8F4073E696BE3

Commenting on the game, Battlegoat Studios Lead Designer David Thompson said, “Because Supreme Ruler: Cold War is so in-depth, we wanted to help players with specific aspects of the game. With that in mind, we´re creating a series of short video tutorials to help players unfamiliar with our games to get immersed in the Cold War tension. Right now we’ve introduced the first few videos with some of the key elements of the game covered. We have plans for more and will use feedback on the forums to see what our fans want us to focus on. So gamers of the world – unite and meet us on the forum and let us know what video tutorials you want.”

Join the discussions at the Forum!
http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?565-Supreme-Ruler-Cold-War

Playable demo for the Grand Strategy epic released alongside free downloadable content

Paradox Interactive and AGEOD have today released a playable demo for their turn-based historical strategy game set in the colonial era of the 19th century, Pride of Nations, as well as details of free downloadble content for anyone that pre-orders the game prior to its PC release on June 7th.

The demo includes five tutorial levels for players to familiarise themselves with the game, along with 12 turns of the Grand Campaign.

The Pride of Nations demo can be found at http://www.prideofnationsgame.com/media/demos

As a reward for anyone that pre-orders Pride of Nations on June 7th, the first DLC content will be given away completely free of charge. Set during the Spanish-American War of 1898, this brand new epic scenario covers the 10 months of the ’Splendid Little War’ fought between the USA and Spain. This is a fast paced scenario where the player playing as America bears the pressure of having to achieve total victory in the same time-frame as was achieved in reality, mastering naval operations as well as lightning fast land maneuvers. The Spanish-American War DLC will also be available to purchase post-release.

About Pride of Nations
Pride of Nations is a turn-based historical strategy game set in the colonial era of the 19th century, wher the player takes control of a country and guides it through industrialization, military conquest and colonization.

View the previously released video walkthrough here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EVW6aYHUQ0

Features:
- Immerse yourself in realistic historical gameplay set on a global map
- Play as the world’s Great Powers between 1850 and 1920
- Lead one of eight different countries, each with their own personality and agenda: USA, Great Britain, Germany, France, Japan, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
- Experience the most original diplomacy model ever created for a grand strategy game
- Discover an involved colonization and exploration system.
- Fight against a strong, non scripted AI through a number of new game mechanisms
- Battle it out with others in multiplayer with a new simultaneous turn-based engine
- Engage in a detailed world economy with realistic components

For more information:
Web: http://www.prideofnationsgame.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ParadoxInteractive
Forum: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?558-Pride-of-Nations
Twitter: http://twitter.com/prideofnations

Welcome to Tokyo, Japan’s largest and capital city. The citizens of this sprawling metropolis await your transit guidance and expertise. You must build a reliable and efficient transit system while playing through an all new campaign with four different scenarios. Start in the 1970’s and experience four decades of all new vehicles and challenges. Or make the city your playground in the included sandbox mode. With 7 new vehicles and the new Monorail vehicle type you are sure to transport the masses. Available now via all major digital download portals for $9.99.

The Magicka Nippon DLC, created by Arrowhead Games, contains everything a wizard could need to honor their Far-East friends in a time of need. Available now via all major digital download portals for $ 0.99

Paradox Interactive will donate 50% of net revenue per unit sold of the CiM Expansion and Magicka DLC for the first few days of sale to the Japan Relief Support program. Please check out the offer at your selected digital download provider for exact details.

Read more about Cities in Motion:
Web: http://www.citiesinmotion.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/citiesinmotion
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/citiesinmotion
Forum: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/
Release Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0X5EUqpu1A

Read more about Magicka:
Web: http://www.magickagame.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MagickaGame
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Magickagame
Forum: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/

Get an insight in to the upcoming historical strategy epic

Paradox Interactive and Paradox France/AGEOD have today released a gameplay video walkthrough of their turn-based historical strategy game set in the colonial era of the 19th century, Pride of Nations, set to release on PC on June 7th.

The five minute video looks at one of the major powers of the Victorian era in France at the start of their industrial revolution in 1850, looking at the key areas of control the player will have in the game – military operations, commerce, industrialization, colonization and diplomacy.

The video walkthrough can be viewed at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EVW6aYHUQ0

About Pride of Nations
Pride of Nations is a turn-based historical strategy game set in the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country and guides it through industrialization, military conquest and colonization.

Features:
- Realistic historical gameplay set on a global map
- Play as the world’s Great Powers between 1850 and 1920
- Lead one of eight different countries, each with their own personality and agenda: USA, Great Britain, Germany, France, Japan, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
- Engage in a detailed world economy with realistic components
- Experience the most original diplomacy model ever created for a grand strategy game
- Discover an involved colonization and exploration system.
- Fight against a strong, non-scripted AI through a number of new game mechanisms
- Battle it out with others in multiplayer with a new simultaneous turn-based engine

For more information:
Web page: http://www.prideofnationsgame.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ParadoxInteractive
Forum: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?558-Pride-of-Nations
Twitter: http://twitter.com/prideofnations

Destiny is yours for the taking, Arthur son of Uther Pendragon, the Once and Future King

Paradox Interactive and Neocore Games are pleased to announce that King Arthur Collection is out today with a recommended retail price of $29.99/€29.99. An innovative gaming mixture of RPG and Strategy, this comprehensive anthology contains the critically acclaimed King Arthur: The Role-Playing Wargame along with the expansions The Saxons and The Druids, as well as the Knights and Vassals and Legendary Artifacts DLC. To celebrate the occasion, a launch trailer has been released!

Click here to view the release trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F8Q70QkZEs

King Arthur Collection sees players guide the legendary King Arthur in his effort to conquer the warring provinces of Britannia, unite the kingdom and bring lasting peace. Recruit the fabled Knights of the Round Table, dispatching them to all corners of the realm on a variety of missions, improving them to become the most powerful of heroes. Build the majestic and awe inspiring Camelot, govern a growing kingdom, and oversee spectacular battles where thousands of skilled warriors, powerful magicians and fearsome creatures clash in bloody fights to the death.

Every decision the player makes will determine Arthur’s morality as a King creating their own legend; will he be a kind and benevolent ruler or a ruthless monarch? A Christian king or a Pagan leader? Destiny shall decide…

Features:
- Real-Time fantasy battles – Engage in spectacular fights featuring thousands of soldiers and renowned heroes, such as Sir Lancelot and Merlin
- Turn-Based campaign map – Britannia is represented as a three-dimensional topographic map
- Create your own Legend – The saga of King Arthur, an epic tale about the conquest of Britannia, is told through a story-based campaign
- Morality Chart – Every decision you make in the game will influence King Arthur’s position on the Morality Chart. These choices unlock special content, allies, heroes, units and developments
- RPG elements – Heroes learn skills, spells and abilities. They can also use magic items or become liege lords, entrusted with the leadership of a province

For more information on the collection and the upcoming sequel King Arthur II: The Role-playing Wargame, please visit
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KingArthurGame
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/KingArthurGame
Webpage: http://www.kingarthurthewargame.com
Forum: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com
Product page: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/king-arthur-collection

Majesty 2: Monster Kingdom and King Arthur: The Druids slip until January 2011 as a result. King Arthur declines to comment.

Ali versus Frazier, David versus Goliath, some of greatest battles the world has ever seen. And now, unleashed upon an unsuspecting world (and unsuspecting Paradox Interactive staff members), its Monsters versus Druids!

Picture the scene. It’s all going so well. Majesty 2: Monster Kingdom and King Arthur: The Druids were both set to release in December. “I know” said Frederik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive, “Seeing as how they’ve been so good recently, and their expansions are almost finished, let’s invite the Monsters and the Druids to the Paradox Christmas party. What could possible go wrong?” Famous last words readers.

No-one knows for sure how it started. The Druids say that one of the Monsters gave them a pitcher of ‘lemonade’ and it wasn’t until they started drinking it that they realized it wasn’t lemonade! The Monsters say one of the Druids got a bit happy and turned one of them into a frog. Or it might have been a dragon. Whoever was to blame, before you knew it the Paradox Christmas party turned in to a full on brawl. Fists and fur were flying, spells were bouncing off the walls, food and drink were being tossed in every direction. At one point, Susana Meza, Executive Vice President of Publishing, could be seen clinging to the leg of one of the Monsters trying to break up one of the fights!

After the dust had settled, five Monsters and seven Druids ended up in hospital which unfortunately means that the Majesty 2: Monsters and King Arthur: The Druids expansions have to be pushed back until January 2011. And they won’t be invited to next year’s Christmas party!

Pick a side or choose both! “Like” the monsters and druids facebook pages:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Majestygame

Facebook: www.facebook.com/KingArthurGame

Paradox Interactive and developer VSTEP today announced that Ship Simulator Extremes will feature a robust multiplayer mode. The new multiplayer mode allows up to 24 players to take on the the elements in different vessels. Sail online with your friends and fellow captains and take on your own freeroaming missions in the multiplayer mode. A Co-op mode is scheduled for release at a later date.

Your own imagination is the limit. In the multiplayer mode, you can tackle anything from oil rig explosions to rescue missions and work together as a unit – seeking to improve response time and efficiency. Salvage your friend’s distressed boat as the tugboat captain or seek assistance from other players in your quest to get into port on time. Missions that seem a daunting task to take on alone, can now be tried with the help from your online friends.

“We are looking forward to have players sail together in the multiplayer mode of Ship Simulator Extremes. Players can use their imagination to create their own scenarios and take them on together. In most real life missions, a coordinated effort is required to tackle the toughest of situations. The multiplayer mode will allow players to do just that in Ship Simulator Extremes,” said Frank Dolmans, CMO at VSTEP.

Ship Simulator Extremes offers exciting missions all over the world as you pilot an impressive array of vessels, and live the story of real ship captains. The most realistic simulator ever set on the high seas is scheduled for release on August 27th.

Follow the latest information about the game on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShipSim and @shipsim on Twitter or visit the website: www.shipsim.com

Paradox Interactive today released the latest installment of the developer diary for the highly-anticipated upcoming PC title Victoria 2. In the ongoing developer diary series, Game Designer Chris King guides the viewer through the development process and gameplay features of the game.

The long-running diary series spanning over to dozen entries so far have covered numerous topics such as; populations, military, diplomacy and politics. Not only have the entries given fans an in-depth perspective on the development philosophies, but they have also previewed exclusive screenshots of the game. In the latest diary entry, Chris King explains the intricacies of the “Lower House Politics” of Victoria 2.

To read the latest developer diary for Victoria 2, please visit:forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?t=443061

Victoria 2 is scheduled for release in Q3 2010 and will be published worldwide by Paradox Interactive. The PC title will also be available for digital download on leading digital distribution platforms.

For more information about Victoria 2 please visit the fan page on Facebook or visit www.paradoxplaza.com/games/Victoria-2

Victoria 2 is one of the four titles Paradox Interactive will be showcasing as a part of their lineup during E3 2010. Journalists are welcome to contact Paradox Interactive to set up an appointment for a hands on demo of Victoria 2.

Upcoming Turn-based Strategy Game’s Website Now Live with New Screens

Paradox Interactive today confirmed a release date of May 21, 2010 for Legio, the upcoming turn-based PC strategy game by indie game developer Ice Game Studios. Playable for up two players, the game is a mix between chess and a turn-based war game and takes place in a mythical fantasy world where magicians, warriors and monsters battle for domination. Legio will be available via digital download for $9.99/€9.99.

Both players control an equal army of characters with the goal of eliminating the other player’s army. Learning to play Legio is quite easy, but mastering all the various strategies promises hours of extended gameplay. Legio also includes an intelligent music engine that adjusts the musical theme to reflect the current gameplay.

“After a successful beta, Legio, a true labor of love for us a Game Studios’, is finally being released” said CEO Fredrik Sällström.

Paradox Interactive released new screen shots of the upcoming installment in the Ship Simulator series. Playing the role of ship captain, players of the highly anticipated PC game, Ship Simulator Extremes, will venture through new challenges in locations such as the Antarctic as well as the oceans surrounding the picturesque island of Bora Bora. The newly released screens capture some of the action that will be available in the game.

Set to release in Q3 2010, Ship Simulator Extremes features real life situations experienced by real captains of the sea. Experience the rush of saving people after an oil rig explosion or saving the environment with the your official Greenpeace ship. Whether you want to save the world or sail to the most famous harbors of the world, Ship Simulator Extremes boasts the most realistic action on the seas available.

Ship Simulator Extremes Features:

* Wide range of vessels to control, including hovercrafts, coast guard interceptors, mammoth tankers, tugs, cruise liners, and many others.

* Includes exciting storylines and missions all over the world.

* From the very hot to the very cold, sail to the most enchanted regions of the world. Explore the Antarctic or take in beautiful Bora Bora. Includes famous harbors and locations worldwide.

* Official Greenpeace license: sail famous Greenpeace ships and take on ecological missions based on real events.

* Realistic water & weather system. Sail a calm sea or take on the most extreme conditions ever witnessed at sea.

* Online Multiplayer mode.

The new screenshots are available from the Paradox Press FTP.

To keep up with the latest news about Ship Simulator Extremes, visit: www.paradoxplaza.com