Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power arrives in North American stores

New York, USA (September 12, 2007) - Global publisher Paradox Interactive announced today that their explosive Sci-Fi strategy title Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power is available in stores across North America and via digital download on GamersGate.

"We are thrilled about the release of Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power", said Fredrik Wester, Executive Vice President for Paradox Interactive. "This is a high quality wargame that we've all spent a lot of time with and its bound to appeal to wargamers as well as strategy fans looking for a new challenge in a completely different setting"

Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power has been referred to by critics as one that "strategy wargame fans won't want to miss"* and introduces players to four unique races who battle for supremacy on the planet Saraksh. Each race posses and can easily develop distinguishable technologies, leading to the presence of vastly different heavy armoured units, transport units and aviation units on the battlefield. The battles take place among vivid extraterrestrial landscapes in 3D with day and night changes as well as dynamic weather conditions that affect the gameplay. In addition to the interesting story line, Galactic Assault offers a revolutionary tactical combat system with more than 70 unique units of great power and high-definition visuals that will immerse players in a horrendous story of war and survival.

Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power has been released for the PC Platform and will be available in retail stores like Amazon, Gamestop and Microcenter. Suggested Retail Price is $39.99.

For more information, please visit http://www.galacticassault.com or contact pr@paradoxplaza.com.

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 the worldwide release of Combat Mission: Shock Force.

The latest release from the experienced development team, Europa Universalis III, has won numerous awards worldwide. Visit http://www.paradoxplaza.com/ for more information.