Publisher and developer Paradox Interactive announced today the PC game DIPLOMACY has shipped to stores across North America, with Europe to follow later in October and November. The game has a suggested retail price of $39.99 and is rated E for Everyone. DIPLOMACY is under license from the Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS).

"The classic board game has been around for a long time and the concept isso ingenious that it will surely continue to be one of the more popularboard games in the world," says Fredrik Lindgren, Director of Publishing atParadox Interactive. "We set out to introduce DIPLOMACY to the 21st century by conveying the board game spirit onto the interactive arena."

Mr Lindgren added, "We believe that everyone deserves to experience the world that is DIPLOMACY."

Set in early 20th century, Paradox Interactive’s PC adaptation brings the
power struggles of seven mighty nations to life like never before.

Features:

• Single-player capabilities allowing players to encounter lifelike opponents at any time.

• Graphical negotiation language, ensuring efficient communicationwith humans and AI players alike.

• Multiplayer experience, play over the Internet or via LAN with
friends.

• True diplomacy, allowing players to form agreements and break them
without artificial constructs.

• Online server with ranking ladders, tournaments and matchmaking services, inviting players to participate in competitions over the Internet.

• In-depth tutorial with step-by-step guide through the intricacies of DIPLOMACY.

DIPLOMACY will be found in all major retail stores. Paradox Interactive has licensed the right to create DIPLOMACY for PC from Atari through the brand
owner Hasbro. The board game DIPLOMACY is presently manufactured under the
AVALON HILL label from Wizards of the Coast, a Hasbro subsidiary.

For more on DIPLOMACY for the PC please visit www.diplomacy-pcgame.com or contact Paradox Interactive at pr@paradoxplaza.com.