Paradox Entertainment signs LEGION

2002-02-01

Swedish developer Paradox Entertainment has signed the upcoming title Legion for all markets, worldwide from British studio Slitherine Software. The game will be released this summer worldwide.

Legion is a revolutionary strategy game based in ancient Roman times.  At the strategic level the player controls vast armies and must carve an Empire from the assortment of tribes and city states that occupied ancient Italy and France.  At the tactical level the player must position their armies to take advantage of terrain and make use of the best formations, to ensure victory. 

- We have followed this project from its start and are happy to now fully commit to its completion. The gameplay is astonishing and we will upgrade some technical aspects which further enhances the quality of the game. This deal will strenghten our product portfolio and confirm our position as a leading provider of strategy games, says Fredrik Malmberg of Paradox Entertainment.

- After the great success of Europa Universalis 1 and 2 and their deep knowledge of the strategy games market we are very glad to collaborate with Paradox,  says Iain McNeil of Slitherine Software.

Legion will be released this summer and plans include localized versions in all major markets.

For more information contact

Fredrik Malmberg, Executive Director

Paradox Entertainment

Phone: +46 8 5661 4800

Fax: +46 8 5661 4819

About Paradox Entertainment

Paradox Entertainment was founded in 1999 and is a fast growing developer based in Sweden. Paradox Entertainment has produced best selling and award-winning games such as Europa Universalis I and II and Airfix Dogfighter. It also develops its brand portfolio containing well known brands such as Mutant Chronicles, Europa Universalis, Kult and Heavy Gear.

About Slitherine Software

Slitherine Software is an independent UK developer.  It is a small and talented team with an average of around 7 years industry experience working on games such as T-Tex, Desert Strike, Red Alert, Dune, Dune Emperor, Deus Ex and Urban Chaos on platforms from the Amiga, Lynx, SNES,  PSX, GBC, Dreamcast to PC.

For more information about Slitherine Software and/or Paradox Entertainment, log onto http://www.slitherine.co.uk or www.paradoxplaza.com. 

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