8th March 2013 Letchworth UK

Today, Friday 8th March 2013, sees PQube release History® Legends of War, the eagerly awaited turn-based strategy for consoles, from Slitherine, long-established experts in the genre.

History® Legends of War has you assume the role of the famous General George Patton, in command of the US Third Army, during a crucial and pivotal period of WW2. As you transverse the Western European Theatre from the blood stained beaches of Normandy to the war torn streets of Berlin, you must successfully complete real, historical WW2 operations including, Operation Cobra, Operation Overlord, the Siege of Cherbourg, the Chambois Pocket and the Ardennes Counteroffensive .

There are many battles and missions along the way, but you’ll have 36 different types of units at your disposal to advance into enemy territory, all of which can be upgraded and improved as you progress.

You must take part in various actions, including attack, infiltrate, sabotage, defend strongholds, bomb areas, blow up tanks, rescue stranded allies, recover information and enter Berlin to overcome German troops and tip the war in favour of the allied forces!

Built especially for console, History® Legends of War features hours of in-depth gameplay, with a simple and intuitive control system, historical accuracy and a user-friendly HUD.

History® Legends of War is available today, 8th March 2013, for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 and Windows PC. It can be purchased here or at the following link:

http://pqube.co.uk/legendsofwar/out-now/

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About PQube

PQube is a publisher, distributor and service provider for the interactive entertainment industry with a global reach from its UK offices in Letchworth and Doncaster and European network.

Publishing and distributing games, consoles and accessories and covering all major formats and digital channels, PQube has established a track record of success and together with its key partners handles several major franchises in the UK and European markets including WRC 3, BlazBlue, History Channel Great Battles, Arcana Heart, MX Mud, SBK, CrashTime, Persona 4 Arena as well as Sega, Sonic, Street Fighter 2 and Atari retro console ranges.

Through its services division PQube offers business development, marketing and PR services together with a range of support services including web design, e-commerce, production, and fulfilment solutions. For more information visit www.pqube.co.uk

About the Slitherine Group

The Slitherine Group is the world’s leading producer and publisher of digital wargames and strategy games. Under the Slitherine ( www.slitherine.com ), Matrix Games ( www.matrixgames.com ) and Ageod ( www.ageod.com ) brands it has published literally hundreds of games, with many award-winning titles in its portfolio and spanning all digital platforms, from home consoles to modern Smartphone’s and Tablets. Slitherine is also involved with book publishing, board gaming and works with a wide array of key licensing partners, such as HISTORY®, MILITARY HISTORY®, Horrible Histories™, Showtime, BBC, Osprey, Scholastic, Buzz Aldrin Enterprises and many others to deliver the best blend of historical accuracy in an exciting and entertaining way. Together the Group companies form the world’s largest organization specializing in this important and vibrant niche. The Slitherine Group’s mission over the coming years is to lead the way in innovation and growth in an ever expanding segment of the entertainment industry.