Take-Two announces Merchant Prince II

Take-Two Interactive has announced an agreement to publish Holistic's Merchant Prince II, a turn-based strategy game that takes place during the Renaissance. Players engage in economic, political, and military conquest during the game's five campaigns. The game includes more than 30 technologies that can be researched and developed as players try to build fortunes through trade and combat. In addition, a multiplayer mode lets up to four players compete over a LAN or Internet connection.

For more information about Holistic Design, visit the official company Web site. Merchant Prince II is scheduled for release this April.