Paradox Interactive takes the FRONT with Frontline: Kursk

New York, USA (September 21, 2006) - Paradox Interactive announced today a new partnership with Nival Interactive, developers of critically acclaimed titles such as "Heroes of Might and Magic V" and "Blitzkrieg".

Paradox Interactive and Nival Interactive will collaborate around a new RTS series where players are taken to the frontline, where the gameplay is going back to its RTS roots - inspired by games like "Blitzkrieg". With state of the art graphics and an overhauled interface, players will find themselves challenged in many different environments and settings.

"We are really excited to work with Paradox on a game that will transport players to a turning point in history," said Anthony Jacobson, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Nival Interactive. "Paradox has a unique vision for strategy games, and we expect that this series is the start of a partnership that will elevate World War II RTS games back to glory."

First out is "Frontline: Kursk", the ultimate battle of the titans! While this battle was neither successful for Germany or the Soviet Union, it caused all the great powers to focus an incredible amount of resources to improve their tank designs and production. Some call it the last great conventional arms race before the atomic bomb...

"Nival is a recognized and appreciated developer with a strong focus on releasing interesting titles that challenge gamers, something that Paradox Interactive is also very passionate about", said Fredrik Wester, Director of Sales & Acquisitions for Paradox Interactive. "Frontline: Kursk" is just one example of such premium titles and as we embark on this partnership we are thrilled to make it our first Nival title to be published by us world-wide".

"Frontline: Kursk" is scheduled for a release during Q1, 2007 and is developed by Nival Interactive and N-Game Studios.

About Paradox Interactive

Paradox Interactive has been a leading publisher and developer of strategy games for the PC platform since 1999. Well-known for their strategy titles, the company's distribution network and followers span the globe. Paradox's experienced team has completed more than 17 titles, including such best-selling games as the Europa Universalis and Hearts of Iron franchises. Published titles in North America include Knights of Honor and Rush for Berlin and upcoming title Heart of Empire: Rome. The company is currently working on Europa Universalis III, its biggest production yet, scheduled for a worldwide release in Q1, 2007.

About Nival Interactive

Nival Interactive, Inc. is an international game developer and publisher, and the largest development studio in Eastern Europe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with a main creative studio based in Moscow, Russia, the company is expanding its expertise and experience in gaming to achieve aggressive growth in the production of PC, console, handheld, mobile and casual games. Founded by Sergey Orlovskiy in 1996, over the past decade Nival has developed more than 15 high quality and internationally successful games. Nival is currently in development on several new products, including Heroes of Might and Magic V for Ubisoft Entertainment, which will join a prestigious family of titles that includes the Blitzkrieg, Etherlords, Silent Storm and Rage of Mages franchises. For more information about Nival, visit Nival.

Nival Interactive's majority shareholder is Ener1 Group, a privately held, diversified technology investment holding company with offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, New York and Moscow. The firm's assets include ownership in 11 portfolio companies in a variety of technology and technology-driven industries.