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New images for Confrontation

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Cyanide has released a new batch of screenshots for their upcoming strategy/rpg hybrid based on Rackham's board game of the same name, called Confrontation.  In these images you'll see Griffon squads going deep into unknown territory to fight strange creatures created by Scorpion.

Confrontation comes out for the PC in Q4 2011.  You can find more details after the jump.

More Unveiled in New Images of Confrontation!

Cyanide, the studio that brought you Blood Bowl and A Game of Thrones, today unveiled new screenshots and artwork for Confrontation! Developed exclusively for PC, Confrontation is the video game adaptation of the fantasy universe created by Rackham for the board game of the same name. Finely mixing strategy and numerous elements taken from role playing games, Confrontation offers a rich gaming experience with an emphasis on intense and tactical battles.

On the images unveiled today, see the elite squads from the Griffon going deeper into unknown territory. This is the perfect opportunity to discover some of the fearsome creatures engineered by the Scorpion who play a very important role in the story, such as the imposing and deadly Megasyatis.The Wolfen also bare their teeth once more in the new artwork, which picture them confronting the Griffin armies... foreshadowing what awaits in the game when it releases in Fall 2011!  

About Confrontation
The game is set in the fantastic and original universe of Confrontation, Aarklash. As the Age of Rag'narok is approaching, you will take the lead of a troup of elite Griffin warriors infiltrating enemy territory in order to bring an end to the Scorpion threat. During their journey, they will have to face numerous threats, such as the fearsome creatures of the Alchemists of Dirz, the brutal Orcs of Bran-O-Kor, or the ferocious Wolfen pack. The route will be full of danger before they reach their destination in the depths of the Scorpion’s lands.

You will have to astutely lead and develop your squad, in order to obtain victory. Develop the soldiers and creatures that will fight by your side, and establish sharp tactics to annihilate your enemies! Careful management of your units, their powers and skills, as well as clever use of your environment will get you through near-death situations and lead you to epic victory!

Confrontation also shines in multiplayer. Choose the faction you’ll side with: Griffin, Scorpion, Wolfen or Orc, and battle other players' elite squads from all around the globe. Level up, unlock new units, and claim supremacy on the battlefields!

Confrontation will be available for PC in Q4 2011.

About Focus Home Interactive 
Founded in 1996, Focus Home Interactive is an independent French publisher based near Paris, France. Known for the quality, diversity and originality of its catalogue, Focus has published and distributed original titles that have become benchmark titles worldwide -- such as Blood Bowl, Sherlock Holmes, TrackMania, Runaway and also Cities XL and Cycling Manager. 
In 2011, Focus will publish important games such as A Game Of Thrones – Genesis, a strategy game adapted from the bestseller novels “Game Of Thrones” by George R.R. Martin, The Next BIG Thing, a great adventure game by the creators of Runaway, The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Confrontation and also the official video game of Le Tour de France. 
www.focus-home.com


About Cyanide Studio 
Founded in 2000, Cyanide is a privately-held video game development studio. It employs a total of 70 staff, divided between its headquarters in Paris, France, and its subsidiary studio in Montreal, Canada. Best known for its sport management sims such as the popular Cycling Manager series and Pro Rugby Manager, Cyanide also developed Blood Bowl the video game adaptation of Games Workshop's well-known board game. 2010 will see the release of Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition, the ultimate edition of Blood Bowl, as well as the new edition of Pro Cycling Manager – Tour de France 2010, a major evolution of the series since its creation! Finally, the studio is currently working on the video game adaptation of A Game of Thrones, the famous best-seller novels written by George R.R. Martin. 
http://www.cyanide-studio.com