World War One Gold Edition

For Immediate Release

Staten Island, NY, May 12th, 2010 – Matrix Games ( www.matrixgames.com) and AGEOD ( www.ageod.com) are thrilled to announce the release of a much improved and streamlined new sequel to World War One: La Grande Guerre, entitled World War One Gold Edition! Now gamers can experience the challenging strategy and detailed history surrounding the “War to End all Wars”, but without the trenchfoot! For generals new to the World War One system, be sure to check out the in depth After Action Report for a good feel of how the game plays.

Please note: World War One: Gold Edition is a standalone game but a large discount is available to customers who already own the original World War One. If you own World War One, you can retrieve a coupon for $25 off the price of World War One: Gold Edition by going to http://www.matrixgames.com/discount/wwogold.asp

Customers who own World War One can also download a free 1.07 update which includes all the bug fixes, AI, gameplay improvements and non-graphical improvements of World War One: Gold Edition.

David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said “It took some time for the original World War One to get into fighting shape, but once it got there it became a formidable simulation and a great game. The Gold Edition of World War One improves this fantastic game by leaps and bounds. The considerable discount to gamers who already have the original World War One as well as the free update is a way of saying thank you for their support. The great experience awaiting newcomers makes this a victory for all buffs of the First World War!”

“Home Before the Leaves Fall!”

Take charge as a military and political leader during the most trying and critical times of the First World War with World War One: Gold Edition! As either a member of the Central Powers, the Entente or a neutral nation, you will confront the epic gauntlet of challenges that faced the likes of Kitchener, Joffre, Luddendorf, Clemenceau, Czar Nicholas II or Enver Pasha in scenarios that range from single theatres to the entire grand campaign.

World War One: Gold Edition comes with tons of new features and improvements over its predecessor like a new, more vivid map oriented North to South, a new graphic display for submarine warfare, battle logs, army rosters, new management windows for things like units stacks and armies/fleets, and much more! Gold Edition also boasts a new 1915 scenario which includes all theaters depicted in the game to compliment the considerable AI improvements to make the game more challenging. Overall, World War One: Gold Edition presents a much improved and streamlined experience over the original game.

World War One: Gold Edition is a standalone game but a large discount is available to customers who already own the original World War One. If you own World War One, you can retrieve a coupon for $25 off the price of World War One: Gold Edition by going to http://www.matrixgames.com/discount/wwogold.asp

Get more information on World War One Gold from its official product page.

ABOUT MATRIX GAMES

Matrix Games produces, markets and publishes historical wargames as well as other computer gaming products. Since 2000, Matrix Games has published over one hundred titles and several award-winning games, including Gary Grigsby’s War in the Pacific, Close Combat: The Longest Day, Harpoon 3 Advanced Naval Warfare, John Tiller’s Campaign Series, Conquest of the Aegean, Crown of Glory: Emperor’s Edition, Battles In Normandy and Norm Koger’s The Operational Art of War III. Matrix Games is based in Staten Island, New York. For more information, visit the Matrix Games website at www.matrixgames.com.

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