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The War Engine Patch 1.03 released

Patch resolves several bugs, adds some AI tweaks, and several customer requested additions.

Cary, NC, March 8, 2002

Shrapnel Games announced today that the newest patch for The War Engine is available from their website at http://www.shrapnelgames.com. This patch, v1.03, adds features, AI changes, enhancements and fixes all known bugs.

Besides fixing bugs, the AI has been tweaked, a driver for transports option has been added to units and the campaigns random-scenario functionality has been expanded, all at the requests of gamers. For a complete list of additions and fixes please go to Shrapnel Games website at http://www.shrapnelgames.com.

The War Engine is the ultimate wargame construction kit. With it you can easily construct any number of war, strategy, or conflict based games by simply defining the rules, and units involved. To show off how versatile this engine is, seven (7) full games are included to highlight the systems strengths. These are:

• Armies of Armageddon: The classic sci-fi, squad based game that started it all. Lead your men into battle in the far future.

• Tour of Duty '44: Hot squad based combat set in the struggle to reclaim Europe from Hitler's forces. Follow your band of soldiers as they land on the beaches until they reach their objective of St Lo in France.

• The Northern Realm Saga: Fantasy wargaming at it's best. Follow your men as they weave their way through this epic tale.

• Global Conflict: Total War: An operational wargame that puts you in command of military forces in WWII.

• Paintball!: This one has to be seen to be believed. All of the fun of paintball with none of the cleanup.

• TRL: A desperate war is being fought in the near future in the nuclear wastelands of the former American States. Lead your mechanized forces to victory in this time of need.

• Warspace: Space Combat finds it's way to The War Engine. The battle is joined when large fleets of starships clash in this look at futuristic naval combat.

The War Engine retails for $39.95 and can be purchased directly from Shrapnel Games at http://www.shrapnelgames.com.

A demo is also available for download.

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