Paradox Entertainment enters the growing Linux market with Tribsoft
Oct 18th, 19:52 UTC
In Europa Universalis the player takes the role as one of eight superpowers during 300 years, from the age of Columbus to Napoleon. Montreal, Oct 18, 2000 - Paradox Entertainment has licensed the Canadian developer Tribsoft the right to convert the acclaimed historical game Europa Universalis to Linux. Tribsoft Inc. will cooperate with Hyperion Entertainment on the Mac and Amiga version.
The market for Linux software has grown explosively the last year. The lack of new games for Mac has also been evident and Europa Universalis, which has a sophisticated market, fits the platform. Paradox Entertainment internally developed the Windows-version but has decided to licence the right to Tribsoft who has specialized in converting popular games especially for Linux.
"Our focus still lies in programming for the windows platform and the upcoming game consoles and our internal resources are concentrated on our online games. Since we know that Europa Universalis has a market in other platforms it feels natural to quickly start cooperation with a leading developer in the field," says Fredrik Malmberg, Business Developer at Paradox Entertainment. The windows version has been licensed to several publishers around the world.
"Since we are strategy gamers, we have always been interested to increase our product offering with the best strategy games available. We were very impressed by the game Europa Universalis and we are proud to bring this game to Linux gamers" says Mathieu Pinard, President at Tribsoft Inc. Tribsoft is a Canadian company that is specialised in converting popular games to Linux, the latest projects being Jagged Alliance 2 and Jagged Alliance 2: Unfinished Business.
In Europa Universalis the player takes the role as one of eight superpowers during 300 years, from the age of Columbus to Napoleon. 60 minor countries are AI controlled and will react to world events and the player's actions. Religion, Trade, Conquest, Discoveries and Diplomacy must be managed skilfully to win the game! It is one of the most ambitious historic games ever made and has been critically acclaimed by international gaming press.
About Paradox Entertainment
Paradox Entertainment produces online and cd-rom games. The company employs 20 people and has produced several successful games, for example Svea Rike, Dragonfire and Airfix Dogfighter. The company is currently developing the online game Warzone Online.
More information about Paradox Entertainment can be found at http://www.paradoxplaza.com.
About Tribsoft Inc.
A privately held company, Tribsoft has headquarters in Montreal, Canada and was established in June 1999. Tribsoft mission is to port inovative game to Linux. The company ported Sirtech Canada awards winning Jagged Alliance 2 and is currently working on the Linux port of Europa Universalis and Majesty.
More information about Tribsoft can be found at http://www.tribsoft.com.
Contact:
Fredrik Malmberg
Business Development, Paradox Entertainment
Mobile: 46704-442732 E-mail: fredrik.m@paradoxplaza.com
Gustaf Magnuson
Communications, Paradox Entertainment
Mobile: 46708-844464 E-mail: gm@paradoxplaza.com
Mathieu Pinard
President, Tribsoft Inc.
E-mail: mpinard@tribsoft.com
(Submitted by Mathieu Pinard of Tribsoft Inc.)
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