2 critically acclaimed strategy titles packaged together like chocolate and peanut butter.The Total War series of games have revolutionized the strategy genre.  With an excellent mix of real-time AND turn-based gameplay, Empire: Total War and its sequel Napoleon: Total War have been keeping strategy fans satiated for over 10 years.  On October 19th, the two titles will be sold as one unit in Empire: Total War – Gold Edition

Empire: Total War was voted IGN’s “Best Strategy Game” of 2009, and was the first in the genre to introduce true 3D Naval combat.  Players can choose from over 12 factions to expand their empire over the largest campaign map ever.  Plus, take part in the founding of America in the episodic “Road to Independence” campaign.  The Gold Edition will include the Elite Units of the East, Elite Units of the West, Elite Units of America, and the Warpath Campaign DLC.

In the sequel Napoleon: Total War, players immerse themselves in the life and battles of Napoleon throughout three story-driven campaigns spanning Italy, Egypt and the entire European continent. Experience Austerlitz, Trafalgar, Waterloo and many more famous conflicts of the Napoleonic age on land and sea, including a new campaign multiplayer which will allow players to compete with a friend for the fate of Europe.  The Gold Edition includes the following DLC: The Peninsular Campaign, Coalition Battle Pack, and the Elite Regiment.

Empire: Total War and Napoleon: Total War Gold Edition will be released for the Games for Windows® in stores nationwide October 19, 2010 for $49.95 MSRP.

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