"We are very happy to be bringing another Paradox title to North American gamers," says Pro Sotos, Product Manager for Strategy First Inc. "Chariots of War promises to deliver the same strategy gameplay people love in a new, unique setting."

"Strategy First and Paradox have a genuine reputation for delivering solid strategy titles together. We are pleased about the continuous support we receive for our line from SFI," says Fredrik Malmberg of Paradox Entertainment.

4000 years ago in the Cradle of Civilization, mighty Empires fought for water, resources and the arable land in the Fertile Crescent. In Chariots of War, gamers can play as the Egyptians, the Babylonians, screaming Nubian warriors, or the Assyrians behind their walls of stone.

Key features include:

Play one of 58 different nations on a huge beautiful map covering the entire Middle East including 164 cities and 80 minor settlements.

Build hundreds of buildings and city improvements, and refine 9 different resources such as Myrrh, Gems and Horses

Assign Generals to command your army, in real-time battles

A Random Event System depicts the era in colorful detail, recreating historical phenomena such as earthquakes, floods and locusts storms

The happiness and welfare of your cities' inhabitants will depend on overpopulation, recruitment levels, garrisons and food. Keep revolters at bay by developing temples, entertainment and other buildings

Strategy First Inc. and Paradox Entertainment have worked together in the past on several award-winning titles including Europa Universalis II and Hearts of Iron.