Warhammer: Mark of Chaos Launches on Gamer's Gate

News by GamesIndustry.biz Contributor

Published on Nov. 27, 2006

Stockholm, Sweden (November 27, 2006) - Gamer's Gate, the new improved and hugely popular digital distribution platform for PC games, announced today that Warhammer: Mark of Chaos has gone live and is available for download to European and Australian gamers only on Gamer's Gate. Retail copies have also reached stores in Scandinavia.

This war epic, Warhammer: Mark of Chaos, part of the Deep Silver portfolio, is retailing for 449 SEK/NOK/DKK 49.99 EUR, while the Collectors Edition, available for a limited time only in Scandinavia retails for 699 SEK/NOK/DKK 69.99 EUR.

Warhammer: Mark of Chaos on Gamer's Gate: http://gamersgate.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=20

Features:

Master the art of war: Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is about WAR, focusing on the armies and battles while de-emphasizing the tedious aspects of base and resource management. Epic, visceral battles on a massive scale: Epic sense of both scale and detail where big demons and beautifully rendered battalions clash with thousands of characters battling on screens in intricate detail Use environments to your advantage: A variety of build-able features and randomized, destructible terrains such as forests, swamps, plains, and tundra change the shape of the battlefield and add a layer of strategy that provides infinite replayability. Command heroes and champions: As armies move from battle to battle in an epic war, Heroes and Champions learn new tactics, unlock new abilities, command larger units, and even challenge other Champions in a duel to the death. Customize your army: Warhammer: Mark of Chaos takes customization to a new level by allowing for body part swaps, weapon and armor enhancements, and powerful controls to paint units and customize banners. Additionally, players can accent armies with mercenaries and "Dogs of War", augmenting the look and play of their army for a unique game experience. Variety of play modes: Dynamic cooperative campaign mode and a full assortment of multiplayer modes for both casual and competitive gamers

For more information on "Warhammer: Mark of Chaos" please visit http://www.markofchaos.com/ or contact sales@paradoxplaza.com.

About the Game

Warhammer: Mark of Chaos puts the focus squarely on the battlefield with a real-time combat system that gives the player unprecedented customization and control of his army.

An epic battle rages following a brutal Chaos invasion, where four fully playable armies (Empire, Chaos, Skaven, and High Elves) as well as additional controllable races (Orcs, Dwarfs, Vampires, and Goblins) clash on a massive battlefield.

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 worldwide release of Frontline: Kursk.

The experienced Paradox development team is currently working on Europa Universalis III, its biggest production yet. www.paradoxplaza.com

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