Hearts of Iron III

NEW YORK - July 24, 2009 – Paradox Interactive today announced the launch of four pre-order promotions for the upcoming WWII strategy title Hearts of Iron 3. Gamers who pre-order the game will receive an exclusive offer from each of the major digital distribution portals. Unique pre-order packs are available on GamersGate, Steam, Impulse and Direct2Drive. The limited-time promotion ends on Aug 6.

Hearts of Iron 3 will be available in stores and via digital download on August 7, 2009. To read more about Hearts of Iron 3 and Paradox Interactive, please visit www.paradoxplaza.com.

About Hearts of Iron 3

The Hearts of Iron series has become renowned for being the biggest, most detailed and complete strategic game series on World War 2 ever made. Hearts of Iron 3 will follow that tradition closely while focusing on satisfying veteran players through a multitude of brand new features and systems, including a huge map with more than 14,000 land and sea provinces. Recent recognition includes Readers Choice for “Best PC Strategy game” at E3 and nominations in the same category at IGN and Gaming Excellence.

About Paradox Interactive

Since 1999, Paradox Interactive has been a leading developer and publisher of PC-based strategy games. World-renowned for its strategy stable, the company holds a particularly strong presence in the United States and Europe. Its steadily-growing portfolio includes original titles such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis and Hearts of Iron franchises, as well as the best published titles like Penumbra: Black Plague, Supreme Ruler 2020, and the greatly-anticipated Majesty 2 -- The Fantasy Kingdom Sim.

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