HISTORY™ Great Battles Medieval Brings 100 Years War Strategy RPG to Xbox 360 and PS3

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With the cavalry champing at the bit, archers ready with their longbows, and the infantry marching towards the enemy, one hundred years of war will soon begin: HISTORY™ Great Battles Medieval (Slitherine) will be available on Xbox 360 and PS3 from 1^st October 2010.  It features Slitherine’s cutting edge graphic engine and a brand new game play system that allows players to be in complete control of massive armies.

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HISTORY™ Great Battles Medieval is based on the historical events of the Hundred Years’ War, the most infamous conflict of medieval times fought between France and England that shaped the future of both countries for centuries to follow.

The Hundred Years’ War was a time of military evolution and technical advancement in weaponry, tactics and army structure.  The game follows the historical events of the 14^th Century conflict, with 26 genuine battles and a total of 70 clashes and skirmishes to be fought.

With legendary battles, including those at Crécy and Agincourt, recreated in epic encounters, players must use their strategy skills and knowledge of medieval military tactics to progress through the historical timeline of conquest and liberation, with defining figures of the era such as The Black Prince, Joan of Arc and, of course, Henry V leading their armies.

With all the knowledge and backing from HISTORY™, this strategy RPG is doubtless the most detailed and realistic medieval combat model ever created. Each man must stand tall. Each man’s mettle will be tested.  From the thunderous charge of the knights to the men-at-arms fighting for their lives in hand-to-hand combat, the game recreates the epic feel of medieval battles.

Features include:

• 3 Gameplay Modes: In Campaign mode experience history through the eyes of the military commanders of the day; in Skirmish mode there are 3 or 5 map short territory battles including practice Sandbox and in Multiplayer join a game or host your own in 2 player head to head.
• Customization: choose your army squad’s troop deployment, armour, weapon, shield, attack skills, general skills and defensive skills.
• Awards & Rewards: The player is continually rewarded as they progress through the game with money, unlocked equipment, units, and experience points. All of these allow the player to customise their army. Many missions have main objectives and sub-objectives. And of course, there are Trophies and Achievements to acquire throughout the game. 

Additional information:

• Command more than 20 different squads, all accurately researched and carefully modelled in amazing detail.
• Customise each squad of archers, cavalry, knights, etc with over 100 unique fighting, combat and weapon skills.
• Free form quest maps that allow players to decide when and where to fight within an historical framework.
• Innovative Battle Card system that gives bonuses and penalties in battle.
• Extensive added historical documentary clips from the library of HISTORY™ TV channel.

HISTORY™ Great Battles Medieval follows the highly successful release of HISTORY™ Great Battles of Rome (2007), and will be released in store October 1^st 2010, distributed by PQube.

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About Slitherine
Slitherine is a privately funded and independent UK developer and publisher. Slitherine is dedicated to bringing highly playable and approachable strategy games to the mass market with a specific dedication to history of all ages. Slitherine is uniquely placed to deliver due to its experience within the industry and also the wider gaming community. Internet site – www.slitherine.com

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