New York, USA (October 20, 2006) – Leading PC strategy publisher and developer Paradox Interactive announced today the launch of the official “Europa Universalis III website”.

Direct link: www.europauniversalis3.com

In addition to press and game information the site will contain news, developer updates, a collection of art assets as well as direct links to key forums where gamers can discuss any aspects of the game and get tips and hints from other gamers.

The website will be featured in English, German, French with Spanish and Polish to follow later on.

“Most of the interaction and discussions around Europa Universalis III occur on our forums frequented by more than 60,000 gamers, but we also wanted to create a site where gamers and media can get the latest information and news on EU III”, said Susana Meza, Director of Marketing and PR for Paradox Interactive. “We are planning to run several exclusive contests and activities on this site as we approach release”.

Europa Universalis III will be shipping to stores in Q1, 2007 and has been rated E by ESRB and 12+ by PEGI.

About the game

Europa Universalis III, which delves deeply into the areas of exploration, trade, warfare and diplomacy, is an epic strategy game where players take control of a nation and guide it through the ages to become a great global empire. Unparalleled in its depth and historical accuracy, Europa Universalis gives players freedom to rule their nation from an impressive choice of over 250 historically accurate countries. The Europa Universalis series put Paradox Interactive on the map as a leading strategy games publisher and developer and fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating Europa Universalis III.

Europa Universalis III scheduled worldwide release in Q1 2007.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive has been a leading publisher and developer of strategy games for the PC platform since 1999. Well-known worldwide for their strategy titles, the company has a particularly strong presence in Europe and the US. The steadily growing publishing portfolio includes in-house developed titles such as critically acclaimed franchises Europa Universalis and Hearts of Iron; as well as third party titles that include Rush for Berlin in North America, Galactic Civilizations II in Europe and upcoming

Frontline: Kursk world-wide.

The experienced Paradox development team is currently working on Europa Universalis III, its biggest production yet. Visit Paradox Interactive

Posted: October 20, 2006