From Matrix Games comes the following press release:
Matrix Games and AGEOD (www.ageod.com)
are thrilled to announce that the new grand strategy game, World War One – La
Grande Guerre, is now available for purchase via the Matrix Games Online
Store! Players who have asked for a deep and detailed game of WWI have had
their wishes fulfilled. Use all the tools of grand strategy – military,
economic, political, technological – to achieve victory with one of 8 playable
nations across a large and beautifully crafted map.
David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said “World War One -
La Grande Guerre lets players wage war across a gigantic map of Europe as it
was in the early 20th century. Throw in fantastic historical realism
and an engrossing game system and you’ve got a great First World War strategy
game – and without the trench foot!”
As Europe mobilized in August 1914, both sides of what would be called World
War I chanted “Home before the leaves fall!” Four long and bloody years later
Europe lay in ruins and many once-enthusiastic patriots returned home
disenchanted and broken … Will YOU be able to prevent that outcome?
Take charge as a military and political leader during the most trying and
critical times of World War One! 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.
Gaze over an incredibly detailed, beautifully crafted, and massive WWI map as
you control dozens of different ground units, planes, and ships. To add further
flavor to an already chaotic and intense period of conflict, hundreds of
military, economic, political and technological events can help turn the tide of
war for or against you. Deftly craft new alliances and jockey for any advantage
that can break the deadlock by using ambassadors in an innovative and intuitive
diplomacy system.
Minden Games released Great War Salvo in May. This WW1 tactical solitaire (with 2-player option) game features a 24-page rulebook, two warship counter sheets, 130 color game counters, 12 scenarios, and a reference card. For a limited time, an additional warship counter sheet with 28 additional cruisers will be included with each purchase. 