STRATEGY FIRST AND PARADOX ENTERTAINMENT SHIP TWO THRONES

Medieval Era Real-Time Strategy Comes to Life on the PC

Montreal, CANADA. February 11, 2004 – Publisher Strategy First and developer Paradox Entertainment announced today that the real-time strategy title Two Thrones, has shipped to retail stores nationwide for the PC. Two Thrones has a SRP of $19.99 and has been rated E for everyone.

The latest from the studio that brought us the popular Europa Universalis series, Two Thrones brings gamers back to a time when the nobility and the church hold the ultimate power and Europe is in a state of disarray where great achievements and chivalric deeds are as common as treacherous tragedies and villainous actions. The noble families at the helm of the continent’s two great nations, France and England, are set to engage in an epic war where the ultimate goal is control of the Two Thrones and only economic, military and political power working hand in hand with the church can ensure victory.  

“Two Thrones brings all the history of this medieval era - from the Black Plague and the barbarian invasions to the splendor of 14^th century Europe - to life on your PC,” said Steve Milburn, Director of Marketing for Strategy First Inc. “Paradox Entertainment has an unparalleled reputation for quality strategy titles and Two Thrones is another outstanding addition to their lineup.”

Two Thrones features include:  

• Choose between several large nations like England, France and Burgundy, or control one of the factions in the War of the Roses.

• Develop your kingdom into an economic, political and military power, but be careful not to alienate the church, nobility, peasants or the merchant class on your way to supremacy.

• Survive the treacherous political intrigues of medieval politics.

• Recruit noble knights with their mighty castles, raise large hosts of spearmen to defend your realms, and ignore the papal ban on crossbows.

• Rely upon English longbowmen or pay silver to recruit Swiss pikers.

• Experience detailed historical events, which guide your nation through the dark ages of history towards the renaissance.

• Play on LAN or the Internet with up to 6 players.

For more information on Two Thrones, please visit www.paradoxplaza.com or www.strategyfirst.com

About Paradox Entertainment

Paradox Entertainment is a fast growing games developer based in the heart of Sweden, its capital, Stockholm. The company employs a team of 12, who are responsible for the entire process of bringing a concept to life and delivering a finished product to the consumer. Using up to date techniques, the latest technology and backed by many years of experience; Paradox Entertainment has produced best-selling games such as, Europa Universalis and Hearts of Iron. It also holds the rights to well known brands such as Conan, Mutant Chronicles: Warzone, Chronopia, Kult, Heavy Gear. Paradox is currently finalizing the production of Crusader Kings.

About Strategy First Inc.

Strategy First Inc. is a leading developer and worldwide publisher of entertainment software for the PC.  Founded in 1990, the company has grown rapidly, publishing major games in the industry and simultaneously developing its own in-house titles such as O.R.B., Disciples II, and Nexagon: Deathmatch. After winning numerous awards for games such as Disciples: Sacred Lands, Europa Universalis, Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns and Steel Beasts, Strategy First continues to push the gaming envelope with its own groundbreaking titles, while maintaining its reputation as a unique alternative for independent developers seeking to market their games to a worldwide audience. Further information about Strategy First and its products can be found at www.strategyfirst.com