Battles In Normandy Hits the Beaches

Battles In Normandy Hits The
Beaches! New Wargame In Decisive Battles Series On Sale Now!

Staten Island, NY, September 22th,
2004 – Matrix Games www.matrixgames.com
and Strategic Studies Group www.ssg.com.au
are pleased to announce that Battles In Normandy has been released for sale
worldwide. Interested wargamers can purchase Battles In Normandy directly
through the Matrix Games online store at
www.matrixgames.com/store.asp

Battles In Normandy is the next
wargame in the award-winning Decisive Battles series from Strategic Studies
Group, which includes The Ardennes Offensive, Korsun Pocket and Across the
Dnepr. Including a number of enhancements and scenarios for the full Normandy
campaign, Battles In Normandy brings wargamers back to the western front with
historical scenarios including two monster campaigns, and eight smaller
historical scenarios as well as a hypothetical scenario that models Rommel’s
plan for a more aggressive defense.

David Heath, Director of Operations
at Matrix Games, said, "Wargamers around the world have been banging on the
proverbial doors waiting for this release. We’re very glad to announce that
Battles In Normandy is ready to make the journey from our store to your
computer.”

Battles In Normandy is based on the
design and engine that propelled Korsun Pocket to several outstanding “Wargame
of the Year” reviews and awards in 2003. Battles In Normandy features a new
Decisive Battles game engine with a host of special new rules for amphibious and
airborne operations, plus a huge number of other enhancements.

Game Features

New game engine with improved user
interface New AI system New user friendly game and map editor Multiple
resolution support Special rules for Amphibious and Airborne operations Carpet
Bombing Naval Bombardment Mulberries (Artificial Harbors) Bridge building,
minefield and strongpoint creation New supply rules New rules for anti-aircraft
and anti-partisan operations New options for hidden units New rules for extended
movement and refitting units Extensive Rollover Help function Auto email and
security functions for PBEM games Extensive Tournament and Handicapping options
for PBEM games Evolved Units can change their characteristics mid-game

Battles In Normandy is on sale now!

For more information, visit the main
Matrix Games page at
http://www.matrixgames.com
http://www.battlesinnormandy.com and the SSG / Run 5 page at
http://www.ssg.com.au .

ABOUT MATRIX GAMES

Matrix Games produces, markets and
publishes historical wargames as well as other computer gaming products. Since
2002, Matrix Games has published several award-winning games, including Korsun
Pocket, Highway to the Reich, Uncommon Valor and Starshatter. Matrix Games is
based in Staten Island, New York. For more information, visit the Matrix Games
website at http://www.matrixgames.com/

ABOUT STRATEGIC STUDIES GROUP

Strategic Studies Group (SSG) was
founded in Australia during the 1980s by Roger Keating and Ian Trout with the
release of their first game, Reach for the Stars. Over the last twenty years and
over fifty computer games, SSG has grown from a fledgling company to one of the
driving forces in Computer Strategy in the world today. SSG’s Decisive Battles
series has won as much acclaim as any modern wargame. Their work continues with
an upcoming Decisive Battles title to follow Battles In Normandy. For more
information, visit the SSG website at
http://www.ssg.com.au/