CDV Software's ``American Conquest'' Ships to Retail Stores; Historical Real-Time Strategy Game for the PC Changes the Course of American History.Entertainment Editors/Video Game Writers CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 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 German publisher and distributor of gaming software, today announced that "American Conquest American Conquest is a real-time strategy game produced and designed by CDV and GSC Game World, who are the developers of . It is set between the 15th and the early 19th centuries in the American continents. " for the PC is now available in stores. Developed by GSC GSC gas-solid chromatography. Game World, developers of "Cossacks: European Wars," "American Conquest" is a historical real-time strategy A real-time strategy (RTS) video game is one that is distinctly not turn-based. The phrase real-time is used to distinguish such games within the broader genre of strategic wargames, which has a longer history both inside and outside of video gaming. title devoted to the quest for Verb 1. quest for - go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby" quest after, go after, pursue look for, search, seek - try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the the New World. "From realistic artillery effects to intricate diplomacy diplomacy Art of conducting relationships for gain without conflict. It is the chief instrument of foreign policy. Its methods include secret negotiation by accredited envoys (though political leaders also negotiate) and international agreements and laws. system, 'American Conquest' is a surefire hit for history fans and real-time strategists alike," said Robert Pickens, chief executive officer of CDV USA. "Commanding up to 32,000 units, players can fight for land, riches and freedom through 300 years of American history." About "American Conquest" In the year 1492, Christopher Columbus traveled to America and sparked 300 years of heated battles for land, riches and freedom. In eight campaigns spanning more than 40 missions, players delve into epic real-time battles with up to 32,000 soldiers. Discover new technologies, improved fighting units and the dangerous world of diplomacy with "American Conquest." Features for "American Conquest" include: -- Over 300 years of American history -- from the 15th to 18th centuries. -- 12 playable nations: Britain, Spain, France, Aztec, Inca, Maya, Algonquin, Huron, Delaware, Pueblo, Iroquois, and the future United States. -- Costumes, architecture, and game balance based on true-to-life historical data. -- Up to 32,000 units on the map to allow staging of grandiose battles. -- More than 40 missions in eight thrilling campaigns, including Pizarro's Expedition, the War of Tecumseh, the Seven Years War, the American War of Independence. -- Up to seven players over LAN or the Internet with multiplayer modes that include Deathmatch, Historical Battles, Battle for America, and automated Internet championships via global rating system. 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 Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , 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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