Paradox Calling All Strategy Buffs

Stockholm Jan 24, 2005 – Following the release of their critically acclaimed title Hearts of Iron II, game developer and publisher Paradox Interactive announced today that a 6-pack of some of their most appreciated Strategy titles will be hitting stores in North America by the end of next month.

If strategy is your game, this jam-packed collection will provide hours of gameplay! It contains such treats as Europa Universalis II Asia, never before released in North America, award-winning Hearts of Iron and best-selling Europa Universalis II.

Rating: E for everyone
Price: $ 19,99

Hearts of Iron

The first ever World War II PC game of true Grand Strategic scope. The game map spans the entire world and allows the player to take the war to any new front of their choosing.

Victoria

Control your nation from the early 19th Century to the dawn of the fully industrialized 20th Century, all while trying to progress into a Great Power by building up military might, industrial power and national prestige.

Europa Universalis II

Struggle for supremacy from the exploration and dark times of Christopher Columbus to the fiery wars of Napoleon. Guide domestic and foreign policies as the leader of a country, engage in religious struggles, set up expeditions to lay claim to the New World and lead your country to prosperity.

Europa Universalis II - Asia chapter

In addition to Europa Universalis II, new events focus on the grand Asian campaigns, which greatly broaden the historical scale of the game. Players get the exciting experience of assuming historic Asian roles.

Two Thrones

Takes place in the years between 1337 and 1490, in a time where nobility and the church held absolute power. Noble families in France and England are engaged in an epic war for the control of the two thrones of the kingdoms, a battle that will forever define the future of medieval Europe.

Crown of the North

In the years between 1275 and 1340, nobility and the church held all power in the land and Sweden was just about to launch into civil war. Play as Norway, Sweden or Denmark and plot to change the historical legacy of a region seldom explored.

For more information on the Paradox Interactive 6-pack and/or Paradox Interactive, please visit http://www.paradoxplaza.com/sixpack.asp or contact us.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive has since 1999 been a leading developer and publisher of strategy games for the PC platform. Well renowned in their niche of strategy games, the company's distribution network and followers span the globe. Paradox's experienced team has worked on more than 16 titles, including such best-selling games as Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings and Hearts of Iron.