Staten Island, NY,
July 15th,
2005 - Matrix Games (http://www.matrixgames.com/" href="http://www.matrixgames.com/">>) and Strategic
Studies Group (SSG) (http://www.ssg.com.au/" href="http://www.ssg.com.au/">http://www.ssg.com.au/">>) are pleased to announce that a new
v1.02 update is available for the latest game in the Decisive Battles Series, Battles in Italy. Battles in Italy brings the award-winning
series to three pivotal battles:
Sicily (Operation Husky), Salerno (Operation Avalanche), and the unfortunate
Operation Shingle, the invasion at Anzio.
The v1.02 update primarily
fixes a problem with Secure PBEM play, which should allow PBEM tournament play
to proceed with full confidence.
Battles in Italy is an operational
wargame that takes you to three of the toughest fought battles in the
Mediterranean -- the invasions of Sicily,
Salerno, and Anzio.
You are given complete control of either the allies or the axis armies
and must utilize strategy and tactics to overcome your opponent. All three campaigns incorporate many new
improvements and enhancements to the Decisive Battles series. Some of these updates include rules for
surrender, political units, cooperation between countries, and improved
amphibious invasions!
The Decisive Battles of World
War II Series has won a number of awards, including War Game of the Year from
both Computer Gaming World and Gamespy, Editor's Choice from PC Gamer, and The
Wargamer's Award for Excellence. The
series features an operational setting with an easy to use interface. The game is approachable by beginners and
masters with customizeable AI options to give any skill level a run for their
money. Battles in Italy comes
with an extended tutorial to help new players get started.
For more information on
Battles in Italy and the Decisive Battles series visit http://www.matrixgames.com/games" href="http://www.matrixgames.com/games">> or check
the SSG website at http://www.ssg.com.au/" href="http://www.ssg.com.au/">http://www.ssg.com.au/">>.
You can purchase Battle in Italy in the StrategyPage Game Store.