Europa Universalis II Ships

Montreal, Quebec, November 15, 2001 – The wait is over and the time has come; time to get to your local retail store to pick up Europa Universalis II. Strategy First Inc and Paradox Entertainment are pleased to announce that the sequel to the award-winning Europa Universalis, shipped today.

"When we published Europa Universalis, we knew our partnership with Paradox would be a lasting one,” says Don McFatridge, President of Strategy First. “I think Europa Universalis surprised many people. It's a great game and EU II is even better!"

“We are confident that Europa Universalis II will appeal to the wider audience as well as the serious gamers,” says Gustaf Magnuson, Marketing Director at Paradox Entertainment. “We are also very proud of completing a huge game like EUII on time and on budget!”

Europa Universalis won critical acclaim and secured a firm fan base when it crept onto the RTS scene in early February 2001. The press embraced the game giving it great reviews and even awarding it their Editor's Choice Award. One reviewer was quoted as saying “This game easily rivals Civilization…”

From the medieval battles of Jeanne D’Arc to the fantastic empires of the Incas to the flaming wars of Napoleon, Europa Universalis II invites you to take the seat as the ruler of a superpower for 400 epic years. The sequel includes new features, new player nations and a huge period of history to sink your teeth into.

The challenge begins in 1419 – the 100 years war between France and England - and ends with the rise and eventual fall of one of Europe’s greatest strategists, Napoleon. History is truly in your hands as you get the chance to take on the role of the Colonizing Might of Spain, the feudal warlords of Samurai Japan as well as the small trading nation of Genoa.

For any strategy fan or history buff, Europa Universalis I and II are the perfect gift!

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 31, 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 Dragonfire, Europa Universalis and Airfix Dogfighter. It also holds the rights to well known brands such as Mutant Chronicles: Warzone, Chronopia, Kult and Heavy Gear. Paradox is currently producing Europa Universalis 2, Valhalla Chronicles and the critically acclaimed game MC:Warzone.

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, Nexagon: The Pit and Zero-G Marines. 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.