The surprise hit of last year is now followed up by a sequel that expands the scope of the greatest strategy game ever made. From the medieval battles of Jeanne d'Arc to the fantastic empires of the Incas to the flaming wars of Napoleon, Europa Universalis II invites you to take the seat as the ruler of a superpower for 400 years.

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Strategy First Product Catalog -2001 Line Up-

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The award-winning hit of last year that changed our perception of strategy games forever is now followed up by a sequel that expands the scope of one of the greatest strategy games ever made. From the medieval battles of Jeanne D'Arc to the fantastic empires of the Incas to the flaming wars of Napoleon, Europa Universalis II invites you to take the seat as the ruler of a superpower for 400 epic years.

Now for the first time in history you get the chance to take on the role of the Colonizing Might of Spain, the feudal warlords of Samurai Japan as well as the small trading nation of Genoa. In a game where you battle against one of the most advanced AIs or meet a multitude of human opponents over LAN or the Internet - history is truly in your hands...

The sequel includes new features, new player nations and a huge period of history to sink your teeth into. The game starts in 1419 - the 100 years war between France and England has been going on for over 80 years and the English troops are outside the walls of Paris - and ends with the rise and eventual fall of one of Europe's greatest strategists, Napoleon

GAME FEATURES: - Includes 400 years of historical gameplay - play the medieval campaigns of Jeanne D'Arc to the massive wars of Napoleon. - Intuitive interface, tutorial and manual that will ensure a great gaming experience for Novice and Hardcore gamers alike. - Includes new technology from the High Middle Ages, The Renaissance, The Baroque and the Napoleonic Era. New Units for both Naval and Land warfare. - New historical events system that allows you to interact with events and personalities. Take part in the civil wars of England known as - Take control of a multitude of nations all over the world - everything from Feudal Japan, America, Russia, The Ch´ng Dynasty of Manchu to the traditional countries such as Spain, France and England. In Europa Universalis II you can lead any of 140 nations with historical leaders and national research. - A whole new world - EU II boasts an improved production value that includes new sounds and musical score as well as new graphics to truly bring the massive era to life. - Diplomacy, Religion and Political rules vastly increased. Make trade agreements or force your smaller neighbors to adjust according to your wishes. Deal with cultural differences and manage new (to the game) religions such as Buddhism, Confucianism and Hinduism. - New features and improved gameplay - including elements such as Privateers, Mercenaries, Missionaries, Spies and Sabotage as well as the possibility to choose ideology to flavor your regime. - Multiplayer allows for up to 8 players over LAN or Internet.

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Atari Australia website - Windows

The addition of more comprehensive diplomatic relations, adjustable domestic policy, cultural factors, mercenaries, and a rehaul of the peace treaty system all make matters feel a lot more realistic and new, while the expanded timespan and staggering, seemingly infinite number of playable countries stretch the replayability beyond the imagination. Like its predecessor, Europa Universalis II is nothing short of an elegant and entertaining class act that sets the standard for historical strategy gaming. 10/10" The Entertainment Depot

"Any strategy game fan, especially those who like historical twists, should give Europa Universalis II a swing. The original re-defined strategy gaming, bringing turn-based style gaming into the modern era by making it real-time. EU2 refines the original and gives the player many more options in his play. 93%" - The Firing Squad

"With multitudes of factions coexisting in the same world, I can only imagine the AI traffic control nightmare that must be going on under the hood of Europa Universalis II. The program pulls it all off flawlessly, though, with highly realistic behavior for each and every nation in the world."

"Europa Universalis II succeeds in every area its predecessor did and then some. It manages to maintain a consistent level of sophistication and high complexity without sacrificing what really makes strategy games fun."

"Europa Universalis II is one of the greatest strategy games on the market today. The balancing act of religion, politics, economy, military, and more is an amazing feat to behold, and even more amazing to experience first hand. Replay value is near infinite, as well; the added features and scope keep the action fresh without destroying what worked so well in the initial title. Fans of the genre will love it, and the hardcore fans of the original will find enough new features to keep them satisfied for even more centuries of world conquest. " - Avault.com

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Atari Australia Press Quotes - Windows

Success of Europa Universalis spawns sequel

***2001-07-25 15:12:34

Swedish games developer Paradox Entertainment is busy working on the sequel to the critically acclaimed hit Europa Universalis. That game has been fully localized to more than ten languages around the world and has carved a reputation for being one of the most solid historical games ever released. Scheduled to arrive this Christmas, Europa Universalis II broadens the games scope even further. The title has already been signed to Strategy First, Inc for North America and Australia and is eagerly awaited by the thousands of fans from the first game.***

• Europa Universalis has established itself as the ultimate historical real-time strategy game. Our team has been able to add the ideas that gamers, from all over the world, have requested through our very active website. It is our goal to build a range of games for this audience, and we are delighted to have Strategy First onboard with their clear understanding of this market segment, says Theodore Bergquist, CEO of Paradox Entertainment.

• Europa Universalis did extremely well for us. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Paradox and look forward to releasing the sequel together. Players are in for a real treat., says Steve Wall, V.P., Business Development at Strategy First.

Europa Universalis II has broadened the games horizons. The player can now, not only choose between the 8 European superpowers, but any nation that ever existed in the world. That is over 100 playable nations, including the Japanese Shogunate, the Chinese Empire and African tribes!

Another major difference from the original game is that Europa Universalis II will feature 100 years of additional history – including the hundred years war and the whole Napoleonic Era! The game will span more than four hundred years (1419-1820) and give the players hundreds of game hours.

Paradox Entertainment emphasizes player interaction and modification. Several key features in the game will be open for players to change according to their own tastes, such as historical event flow and scenario constructions, etc. A matchmaking function, to simplify online gaming and server hosting will be worked into the game.

A completely new tutorial system will lower the learning curve. There are many additional features making this a must-have for the serious strategy gamer. For a complete update of the content please visit our site www.europa-universalis.com

About Paradox Entertainment Paradox Entertainment is a fast growing games developer based in Sweden, employing 30. Using the latest technology and backed by many years of experience Paradox Entertainment has produced best selling games such as Dragonfire, Europa Universalis and Airfix Dogfighter. It holds the rights to well known brands such as Mutant Chronicles: Warzone, Chronopia, Kult and Heavy Gear. Aiming at the growing online market, Paradox is currently producing the highly anticipated game Mutant Chronicles:Warzone.

For more information contact:

Gustaf Magnuson

MD, Paradox Entertainment AB

Tel: + 46 8 442 70 20

E-mail: [email protected]

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Paradox Entertainment Press Release

Europa Universalis is a historical strategy game simulating all aspects of world history from 1419 to 1820. Each player takes on the role of one of the major nations of the era, controlling diplomacy, economy, warfare, exploration and colonization. A number of unique features ensure historical accuracy, including period monarchs, military leaders, and technological gains.

It is the year 1419 - the time of Great Explorations. As leader of one of the world's great nations you will change the world and create history. It is a time of great change that the world has never seen before, continents are waiting to be discovered, conquered and colonized, a New World is rising and the old is torn apart by conflict and war.

In a time of enormous hunger for power, honor and wealth it is your destiny to rule your country, accept new challenges, mobilize troops, build amazing cities and exploit your resources. The skilled will gain wealth; the less fortunate can expect poverty, famine and diseases. Do you have what it takes to change the course of world history?

Europa Universalis II is the sequel to one of the greatest strategy games ever made - Europa Universalis. It invites you to a global struggle for supremacy from the dark times of Jeanne D'Arc to the flaming wars of Napoleon. As the leader of a country you have to guide domestic and foreign policies. Engage in religious struggles, set up expeditions to claim the New World, lead your country to prosperity and victory. Send your Privateers to roam the seven seas, muster mercenaries to bolster your defences, and send missionaries to convert infidels to your State Religion. Interact with true historical events and persons to determine which path your nation will take in the game. The new game includes an elaborate and expanded system for diplomacy, trade, military might and development. It also includes new graphics, music, sound, manual and a new tutorial system to lower the learning curve.

Time and Space Europa Universalis II features more than 180 countries; all of them are playable and annexable. The map has been expanded to include 120 new provinces for enjoyable playing. It also includes many non-European countries such as China, Great Zimbabwe and the Cherokees. The player can also easily design new countries and scenarios. The jewel of Europa Universalis II is the Grand Campaign starting in 1419 and ending in 1820.

Features * 90 different nations potentially player controlled. Powerful AI with human behavior controls non-player nations * Choose between 9 scenarios including a Grand Campaign Game encompassing 300 years. Over 500 different historical missions and a dynamic system generating countless of exciting missions ensure many hours of game play! * 200+ different historical events that potentially affects the outcome of your actions * A truly unique game in magnitude, size and setting * 800+ named provinces, 550+ named sea zones and 100+ named rivers on a map covering the entire globe! * The real-time game can be set to pause at any time or any given event to give players time to plan ahead, thereby creating a "semi-real-time" environment * User friendly and customizable message system * Involve yourself in colonization, exploration, trade and infrastructure, war, religion and diplomacy against players and computer alike! * Up to 8 players in multiplayer games over LAN or the internet!

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www.GamersGate.com - Mac (World)

Europa Universalis II is the sequel to one of the greatest strategy games ever made - Europa Universalis. It invites you to a global struggle for supremacy from the dark times of Jeanne D'Arc to the flaming wars of Napoleon. As the leader of a country you have to guide domestic and foreign policies. Engage in religious struggles, set up expeditions to claim the New World, lead your country to prosperity and victory. Send your Privateers to roam the seven seas, muster mercenaries to bolster your defences, and send missionaries to convert infidels to your State Religion.

Interact with true historical events and persons to determine which path your nation will take in the game. The new game includes an elaborate and expanded system for diplomacy, trade, military might and development. It also includes new graphics, music, sound, manual and a new tutorial system to lower the learning curve.* Europa Universalis II features more than 180 countries; all of them are playable and annexable. The map has been expanded to include 120 new provinces for enjoyable playing. It also includes many non-European countries such as China, Great Zimbabwe and the Cherokees. The player can also easily design new countries and scenarios. The jewel of Europa Universalis II is the Grand Campaign starting in 1419 and ending in 1820. * Europa Universalis II gives the player more control. Will you centralize or decentralize the government? Will you force Mercantilism on your nation or allow Free Trade? Are your policies going to be conservative or radical? Are you going to Free your subjects or turn them into Serfs? By influencing the ten different policy areas you decide what road your country is taking. Do you want Scotland to become a great colonial power or Prussia to become a powerful naval power? The decision is yours, but be aware of the effects on the stability of your country when you change the social fabric in your country. * Europa Universalis II extends your bargaining power in war and peace. You can now strike trade agreements, crave military access or persuade your neighbour to commit to neutrality. Will you guarantee the territory of Savoy? And why not send France a warning giving you a Casus Belli if she turns aggressive? If things get hot you can always claim the throne of France. Will you claim the title 'Sole Defender of the Faith' and become first among equals? * Europa Universalis II adds the possibility to demand or offer any combination of provinces, gold and diplomatic agreements as a result of peace. As Turkey demand 1000 ducats, Sicily and the reinstitution of Granada as an independent country from Spain. As Napoleon why not vassalize Austria after your glorious victory at Austerlitz? * Europa Universalis II now expands history's greatest cause of war "Religion", introducing Hinduism, Confucianism and Buddhism. Cultural groups based on linguistic differences between peoples have also been introduced to portrait the difficulty with which one controls the subjects of another culture during different time periods. * Europa Universalis II features a brand new event engine that produces historical, random and special events. The event engine is designed to let the player create his own events making it very fun to build scenarios. Many of the events have multiple choices. Will you support the Lancaster or the York family during the War of the Roses? Will you build Versailles and be showered in Glory, increasing the power of Aristocracy? Or will you save France from the trembles of revolution? These are the decisions that you shall be challenged with in order to bring your country and people to prosperity. * Europa Universalis II can be played in a multitude of resolutions (from 800 x 600 to 1280 x 1024) and has a number of new units for the new playable countries and time-periods such as the Napoleonic era. A new musical score, which is a selection of the classical works from the period, has also been added. * Europa Universalis II has a completely new tutorial system which will lower the learning curve plus a totally rewritten manual with charts and tables to simplify the gaming experience for novice and advanced players alike.

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www.GamersGate.com - Win (World)

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http://games.1c.ru/europa_universalis_2/