Civilization 2: Test of Time, X-Com Alliance, Diplomacy, and more from Hasbro
Date: May 13th
Civilization II: Test of Time, which is expected to debut this summer, is a
return to familiar ground for MicroProse. Test of Time features new
graphics and brand new worlds to explore and conquer. Three worlds are
featured in Test of Time The original Civilization II, the magical world of
Midgard, and the solar system of Lalande 21185. Players interact in
multiple dimensions through linked, layered worlds, and battle it out in the
tradition of the game series. The game features different modes of play
including Fantasy, Science Fiction and the refined Civilization II. As in
previous games, players can build societies based on the principles of
democracy or rule with an iron fist. Players compete against the game's AI
or up to seven other players.
Diplomacy is the first title from the popular Avalon Hill library since
Hasbro took the company over. In Diplomacy, the world's super powers
are held in a delicate balance of power in the early 1900's. World War is on
the horizon and any move could set off an explosive chain of events that
will change the face of history. Seven pre-World War I major powers are
featured in the game, including Austria, Hungary, England, France,
Germany, Italy, Russia and Turkey. Players must outwit their opponents
and make allies were necessary. Players interact with the game's AI
characters or negotiate with up to seven other players.,/p>
Risk II is the sequel to the popular game based on the even more popular
board game of the same name. The year is 1812. Napoleon's army is on the
march, and as the Supreme Commander players must seize territories,
crush enemies and betray allies in a quest for world domination. The game
has two modes: in the Classic Game under the familiar rules, players trade
virtual cards for armies and roll the dice to outdo their opponents. The
"Same-Time-Turn" option offers a whole new Risk experience that includes
I-COM communication and negotiation features, territory depth
enhancements and territory bidding. Risk II will march into stores this fall.
Axis & Allies: Iron Blitz is an expansion to the classic Axis & Allies
CD-ROM game. The game features two new units: a Marine and a
Destroyer. the game also features new editor and pre-set scenarios for
thousands of game situations. Now, icons will be country specific or players
can import custom graphics as game icons. Axis & Allies: Iron Blitz will
roll out in the Fall 1999.
Magic the Gathering:Gold Edition - based on the successful card game,
Magic the Gathering: Gold Edition includes all the cards and features
from the three Magic computer games. The game also comes with over
140 new cards drawn from the card game's Legends and The Dark
expansion sets, and new features, such as sideboarding, to open up new
strategies in both single-player and multi-player games. Magic the
Gathering: Gold Edition will ship in the Fall 1999.
Finally, X-COM Alliance combines the popular strategy series with the
Unreal engine to produce an action-strategy game similar to Incubation.
X-COM Alliance features team-based management, the ability to control
four squad mates, camera views at the top of the screen to track and
command squads and various 3D enhancements afforded by the Unreal
engine. X-COM Alliance blasts off in Spring 2000.
Hasbro Interactive's new lineup of MicroProse & Avalon Hill strategy titles
for 1999 were unveiled today at E3. Leading the pack are Civilization II:
Test of Time, and Diplomacy from the Avalon Hill line.