HEARTS OF IRON II DOOMSDAY

BASINGSTOKE, ENGLAND (JANUARY 10th 2006) - Following the international acclaim of HEARTS OF IRON II, strategy games publisher PARADOX INTERACTIVE invite players to go one step further in HEARTS OF IRON II DOOMSDAY. The Hearts of Iron games were the first PC games to give players true 'grand strategic scope' during the events of World War II. Spanning the entire globe, the game map allows players to take the war to a new front, with any nation of their choosing. The level of detail in the games is unparallel by other titles, as players make decisions on every level.

Hearts of Iron II Doomsday is a standalone, complete version of the game that expands upon Hearts of Iron II, by increasing the time line to include the development of super weapons. Taking advantage of the huge gaming community, many balancing points and game play improvements have been included, enhanced by a significantly improved game A.I. The game also includes a complete scenario editor, so players can fully customize games of their own design, taking them to a whole new level of play. Available on PC CDROM, Heart of Iron II Doomsday will be available from 7th APRIL 2006, priced at £14.99, exclusively distributed by KOCH Media in the UK.

- FEATURES -

• World War II scenario with an alternative historical outcome.

• Extended time line until 1953 with historical scenarios like the Israel conflict.

• Complete scenario editor.

• Expanded tech trees allowing players to develop tactical nukes and other types of nuclear warfare as well as escort carriers and much more.

• Improved Diplomatic/Intelligence System reflects the increased political tension of the 1950s.

• Tradable Weapons - equip your allies with the latest technological advances or get other nations to surrender their secrets.

For more information on HEARTS OF IRON II DOOMSDAY, please visit http://www.paradoxplaza.com/heartsofiron2_dd.asp

PUBLISHER: PARADOX INTERACTIVE / KOCH MEDIA

FORMAT: PC CDROM

PRICE: £14.99

RELEASE: 7th APRIL 2006

For all UK press enquires relating to HEARTS OF IRON II DOOMSDAY, please contact:

MEDIA CONTACTS:

DAVID BLUNDELL,

HEAD OF PR

+44 (0) 8700 276 530

d.blundell@kochmedia.com

ABOUT PARADOX INTERACTIVE:

Paradox Interactive has been a leading publisher and developer of strategy games for the PC platform since 1999. Well renowned in their niche of strategy games, the company's distribution network and followers span the globe. Paradox's experienced team has completed more than 16 titles, including such best-selling games as the Europa Universalis and Hearts of Iron franchises, as well as Crusader Kings. Their latest world-wide release is DIPLOMACY, the game of international intrigue.

About KOCH MEDIA UK:

Founded in 1994, KOCH MEDIA UK develops, publishes and distributes a diverse mix of titles for home console gaming systems, personal computers and the Internet. Based in Basingstoke, the company has distribution contracts with a number of software publishers, including NINTENDO. For publishers not in the UK, KOCH MEDIA exclusively markets, sells and distributes titles. Under its own brands of DEEP SILVER and EUROPRESS, KOCH MEDIA develops and publishes its own range of gaming and educational and lifestyle software. For more information on KOCH MEDIA and its products, visit www.kochmedia.co.uk