Matrix Games is pleased to announce that "Gary Grigsby's World at War" has gone gold for a localized European retail release and will be available by mid-November. The title has been produced in association with Black Bean Games and 2by3 Games.

"Gary Grigsby's World at War" will be available to retail customers in Europe in a single multi-language boxed version that includes English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Marco Minoli, Director of Marketing for Black Bean Games said: "Black Bean is proud to offer such high quality titles as Gary Grigsby's World at War across Europe. Given the passionate fan community and high scoring reviews, we are pleased to bring to market one of the best strategy titles based on the Second World War."

"Gary Grigsby's World at War" takes place during World War II and places you at the helm of one of the major powers involved in the epic struggle. Take command of Germany, Japan, Russia, China, or the Western Allies as you battle for control over the entire world. With 38 countries and 15 different units, the action will take place on the global scale.

World at War has rules that cover everything from strategic movement to weather conditions and nuclear weapons. Adjustable detail and control levels allow you to take control of supply lines, technological research, and production. With one of the most challenging AI systems and PBEM (play-by-email) capability, World at War will keep you busy for many hours.