DIPLOMACY MOVES into retail
The game of
international intrigue ships to stores!
Stockholm,
October 4, 2005 - Publisher and developer Paradox Interactive announced
today the PC game DIPLOMACY has shipped to stores across North America, with
Europe to follow later in October and November. The game has a suggested retail
price of $39.99 and is rated E for Everyone. DIPLOMACY is under license from
the Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS).
"The classic board game has been around for a
long time and the concept is so ingenious that it will surely continue to be one
of the more popular board games in the world," says Fredrik Lindgren, Director
of Publishing at Paradox Interactive. "We set out to introduce DIPLOMACY to the
21st century by conveying the board game spirit onto the interactive
arena."
Mr Lindgren added, "We believe that everyone deserves to
experience the world that is DIPLOMACY."
Set in early 20th century,
Paradox Interactive's PC adaptation brings the power struggles of seven mighty
nations to life like never before.
Features:
· Single-player
capabilities allowing players to encounter lifelike opponents at any
time.
· Graphical negotiation language, ensuring efficient
communication with humans and AI players alike.
· Multiplayer
experience, play over the Internet or via LAN with friends.
· True
diplomacy, allowing players to form agreements and break them without artificial
constructs.
· Online server with ranking ladders, tournaments and
matchmaking services, inviting players to participate in competitions over the
Internet.
· In-depth tutorial with step-by-step guide through the
intricacies of DIPLOMACY.
DIPLOMACY will be found in all major retail
stores. Paradox Interactive has licensed the right to create DIPLOMACY for PC
from Atari through the brand owner Hasbro. The board game DIPLOMACY is presently
manufactured under the AVALON HILL label from Wizards of the Coast, a Hasbro
subsidiary.
For more on DIPLOMACY for the PC please visit
www.diplomacy-pcgame.com or contact
Paradox Interactive at
pr@paradoxplaza.com.
About
Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive has been a leading publisher
and developer of strategy games for the PC platform since 1999. Well renowned in
their niche of strategy games, the company's distribution network and followers
span the globe. Paradox's experienced team has completed more than 16 titles,
including such best-selling games as the Europa Universalis and Hearts of Iron
franchises, as well as Crusader Kings.
About the Hasbro
Properties Group
The Hasbro Properties Group (HPG), the intellectual
property development arm of Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE:HAS), translates one of the
industry's richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and excitement for
children and adults globally. Through a host of publishing, lifestyle and
entertainment platforms, HPG is able to surround fans worldwide with consumer
products that expand Hasbro's core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, DUEL MASTERS,
MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY and CANDY LAND, beyond the toy and game aisle, creating
rich lifestyle experiences.
HASBRO and its logo, AVALON HILL, and the AH
names and logos, DIPLOMACY and THE GAME OF INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE are trademarks
of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2005 Hasbro. All Rights
Reserved.
ATARI, and all related titles, logos and characters are
trademarks of Atari, Inc. and are used with permission. Programming Code for
DIPLOMACY game © 2005 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved.
