CDV's ``Blitzkrieg'' Rolls into Stores Next Week; Next Generation in WWII Real-Time Strategy Available May 13.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers/Entertainment Writers CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2003 CDV (1) (Compressed Digital Video) The compression of full-motion video for high-speed, economical transmission. (2) (CD Video) A small videodisc (5" diameter) that provides five minutes of video with digital sound plus an additional 20 minutes Software Entertainment, a leading publisher and distributor of gaming software, announces that "Blitzkrieg blitzkrieg (German: “lightning war”) Military tactic used by Germany in World War II, designed to create psychological shock and resultant disorganization in enemy forces through the use of surprise, speed, and superiority in matériel or firepower. " for the PC will be available in North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. retail stores on May 13. Players can assume their rightful place among great generals by commanding Allies, German or Soviets as they advance through the decisive battles Decisive Battles was a television show on the History Channel that depicted historic battles. It ran for thirteen episodes in mid-2004. The show used the game engine from to present 3-D versions of the battles. of World War II. Rated "T" by the ESRB ESRB Entertainment Software Rating Board ESRB Estrogen Receptor Beta ESRB Explosive Safety Review Board , more information about the title is available at www.cdv-blitzkrieg.com. About "Blitzkrieg" "Blitzkrieg" is the latest development in WWII WWII abbr. World War II WWII World War Two real-time strategy gaming. The game combines flexibility, historic accuracy and endless playability into a challenging and enjoyable experience. "Blitzkrieg's" unique and flexible campaign structure puts players in control. Players may also engage the enemy immediately in a desperate struggle for battlefield dominance, and cautious players can choose from unlimited random side missions as they gain experience, promotions and weapons upgrades. Historical accuracy is pushed to the edge with 3D units that look and perform like their real-world counterparts. Missions, troops and vehicles have all been meticulously researched to give gamers an authentic recreation of WWII that's both flexible and exciting. Key features for "Blitzkrieg" include: -- Flexible campaign structure that frees players from standard difficulty and level settings -- Historically accurate campaigns where gamers lead the Allies, Germans or Soviets through actual WWII battles in real time -- Mission and Resource Editors that allow players to create new campaigns, chapters and missions as well as completely modify the game environment and units -- Realistically rendered 3D terrain including over 350 various buildings and objects -- More than 200 types of military vehicles and equipment and more than 40 different infantry units that interact naturally, based on their actual physical properties and characteristics. -- Different seasons, climate zones, and weather conditions that affect game play -- Multiplayer LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and Internet support About CDV Software Entertainment Founded and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany with offices in London, U.K., CDV Software Entertainment AG is one of the leading publishers and distributors of PC software. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. , CDV Software Entertainment USA, Inc. has offices in Cary, NC and Los Angeles, CA. In 2000, the Company successfully completed its initial public offering in Germany. Its first three internationally published titles, "Sudden Strike," "Cossacks: European Wars," and "Sudden Strike Forever," were worldwide blockbusters, selling a combined total of over 1.2 million copies. |
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