Gaming News - January 2003
Santa Monica, CA (January 7, 2003) - Activision today announced an
expansion pack for Medieval: Total War. Developed by The Creative
Assembly, Medieval: Total War - Viking Invasion turns the clock back to 790AD,
when the Viking hordes descended from their Scandinavian strongholds to pillage
their neighbors.
"Medieval: Total War's mixture of epic battles, historical accuracy and
brilliant design put the game in a class all its own," states Larry Goldberg,
executive vice president, Activision Worldwide Studios. "Medieval: Total War -
Viking Invasion adds to this incredibly formidable mix in what is sure to be one
of the best expansion packs of the year."
"We felt the era of Nordic raiders offered the perfect opportunity to add new
flavors to the Medieval: Total War experience," explains Tim Ansell, founder,
owner and managing director of developer The Creative Assembly. "Players can now
sweep west from Scandinavia to raid, pillage and conquer just as they did over
1200 years ago."
From Activision:
Medieval: Total War - Viking Invasion challenges players to control eight new
factions, including the Vikings themselves, the Saxons, Scots, Irish, Welsh and
Picts, and embark on a campaign to dominate the British Isles. With a wealth of
new historical heroes, players can lead a range of new units into battle,
including Viking Berserkers, Saxon Huscarles and Fyrdmen, while conducting
sieges enhanced by the introduction of flaming arrows and boiling oil.
Medieval: Total War -- Viking Invasion introduces new features that will be
welcomed by fans of the franchise Players can now plan reinforcements and scout
enemy formations before taking to the field from a new pre-battle screen. In
addition, there will be new playable factions and a new heavy weapon in the
shape of the fearsome Organ Gun. Medieval: Total War - Viking Invasion is slated
for release in the Spring of 2003 and has yet to be rated by the ESRB.
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