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Dec 29,2003

Renowned Russian map-maker Mad Cat has welcomed everybody to his new site "MCWS" dedicated to the game Blitzkrieg. The site boasts lots of good replays, links, multiplayer maps and even the full version of MSM v2 mod improving Blitzkrieg with more realistic and beautiful sounds of different weapons and weapon systems. Check out the stuff here

Dec 19,2003

If you're up for a new review on Silent Storm, then here it comes, 1UP.com has got a particularily fresh one. Ivan Sulic gives the game 8.5 out of 10 and outlines it as follows: "It creates dynamic, diverse situations that players must adapt to, using an insane number of weapons, skills, and evolving strategies". Check out the full review here.

Dec 16,2003

GamersTemple.com has posted a game review on Etherlords II. Here what the author says: "If you're looking for some good multiplayer gaming in the Magic: The Gathering vein, then Etherlords II delivers the magic". Please, find the review here.

Dec 16,2003

John Callaham from HomeLanFed.com has made an exclusive interview with George Osipov, our project leader for Blitzkrieg II. Accurate choice of questions helped John to unlock more information on campaign and mission structure, gameplay features, new units and graphics Blitzkrieg II is going to offer. Please, find the interview here.

Dec 10,2003

TankSim.com has posted a fresh review on "Blitzkrieg", here is what the author (Cosmo) says:" Blitzkrieg not only achieves most of what a wargamer hopes for, it does it with an entertaining style that should satisfy grognards and dazzle newcomers to the genre". Cosmo has also rated the game with 87%.

Dec 5,2003

 "Recommended for cards players everywhere, Etherlords II is a solid game... The graphics and sound are far above average quality, and the recent release of the Map Editor really boosts up the replayability value of this title", - says Dennis from GamersHell.com in his game review. He also awards Etherlords II with Bronze Award and rates it 8.0 of 10.

Dec 5,2003

Radoslav Krehlik from GameGuruMania.com has interviewed us on our new project - Blitzkrieg II. The interview reveals some spicy details about the game and boasts several screenshots from the pre-alpha version of the title.

Dec 3,2003

Greetings, gaming people. We have posted a short poll on the most sensitive features of our add-on to Silent Storm at the forum. We'd apprecite it very much if you'd step in and vote. This will help us make the game much better. Thank you.

Dec 3,2003

James Diaz from LoadedInc.com has made a fresh review on Etherlords II, here's what he says: "I highly recommend this game to those who are new to turn-based gaming as well as veterans of the genre". The game recieves 8.5 of 10 rating and is recommended by Nival as well ;).

Dec 1,2003

"Gear" from XtremeGamingRadio has posted a fresh review on Etherlords II, in which he gives a quit full summary of the game and says: "Etherlords II did manage to keep me interested as I wanted more out of it each and every time I played. This is one of the best looking games I have come to see in the genre. Couple this with great game play, controls, and story and I would definitely recommend this one".

Nov 27,2003

"The game is the first to really get my attention since the good old X-Com games, and that's no mean feat...if you like Turn Based combat, get this - this is one of the best", - says WoLf in his game review at Games Xtreme.com. He awarded Silent Storm with Editor's Choice and rated it with 93 %.

Nov 25,2003

Nival Interactive is pleased to announce an add-on to its highly appraised turned-based tactical game "Silent Storm" set in full 3D. The work on the new project started under the working title "Silent Storm: Sentinels" in September, 2003

Nov 24,2003

That's it! Here they come. The long awaited strategy guide for the Vital campaign has been posted shortly after the furious Chaots showed up at IGN's RPGvault. Make a hardcopy of the guide and save the life essence of the Vital forests. Calm down your enemies with the power of Nature.

Nov 21,2003

RPGvault.IGN.com has posted our strategy guide into the world of Etherlords II. It's a first part of a much greater undertaking we're going to give you with the generous help of IGN. The guide starts with the Chaot campaign walkthrough and will be followed by the other races - Kinets, Synthets and Vitals. That's where your adventure starts, stay tuned.

Nov 14,2003

 Top Game! - that's the verdict Martyn Clayden gives to Silent Storm in his review at GamesDomain.com. Here is what he says about the game: "Expect Silent Storm to receive a noisily positive reception from the tactical strategy crowd".

Nov 14,2003

Are you ready to go through the trials of the Great Second, impose your strategy and wreak havoc with the enemy? The day of your glory gets much closer today! Nival Interactive announces "BLITZKRIEG II", its new real time strategy game, which goes as a sequel to the acclaimed "Blitzkrieg" WWII RTS. Real War, Real Heroes, Real Strategy are waiting for you in the final version of the game. Find details in our press-release

Nov 14,2003

Nival Interactive is pleased to announce Blitzkrieg II

Nov 6,2003

 Nival Interactive and JoWood Productions released German patch 1.11 for Silent Storm. The patch corrects problems with database values, headshot animations and indication of weapon damage. Attention! The patch is meant for German version ONLY and does not contain any fixes that are not specific to the German version. Please do not install it on other versions of Silent Storm. Click here to find the patch in our Files section.

Nov 6,2003

Nival Interactive and Strategy First released today a Multiplayer demo for Etherlords II, our exciting game that blends role-playing elements and tactical combat in the best traditions of fantasy trading card games. Find more in our Files section.

Nov 5,2003

Steve Wong from PCGamerFeed.com has posted a review on Etherlords II. Here is one of his sayings: "Etherlords II is a nice, worthwhile game... [it] has a good storyline with some excellent voice acting, and the artificial intelligence is challenging".

Nov 5,2003

 "At its core, Silent Storm is an alloy of several winning gaming formulas, combining great graphics, wonderful sound, and deep, engrossing game play", - claims Mike 'Uhclem' Bozich in his review at GamersHell.com. He also graces the game with Hell's Silver Award.

Oct 31,2003


Oct 31,2003

Get ready soldier! This is the day when you're needed. Today October 31, Nival Interactive and Jowood Productions proudly present their 3D turn-based
tactical RPG with fully destructible environments, non-linear plot, loads of authentic WWII weapons and many other distinctive features. The game is available in European stores now, grab you copy and run! You can get more info on the game here.

Oct 22,2003

The new review on Etherlords II has been posted at Worthplaying.com, the well-known game portal. Here is what the author says:"Etherlords II is based on elements from Magic: The Gathering and RPG games, which adds a unique level of strategy not usually found in RPG type games".

Oct 21,2003

"The game is easily recommendable not only to anyone with an interest in collectible card games, including fans of the original, but also to those who enjoy turn-based strategy games with a twist", - claims Craig Beers from Gamespot.com. His review tranfers the essence of the game and may help you to start your adventure in the world of Ether.

Oct 17,2003

"This sequel to Etherlords has a lot of replayability potential ... [it] is one of the best computer renditions of a collectible card game to date, even giving the expensive Magic: the Gathering Online a run for its money", - says Angelspit in his game review at Celestial Heavens, well-known Might&Magic fan-site.

Oct 17,2003

"Terrific combat model combined with stellar graphics ultimately makes it a fun game to play, it looks fantastic", - says William Abner at Gamespy.com. Check out his detailed review here.

Oct 16,2003

"There is a lot to admire, and to enjoy with Etherlords' second outing, both for fans of the original, of strategy titles, or just gamers in general", - announces Pierre in his game review at eToyChest.org and there is no denying it, we fully agree.

Oct 16,2003

Orien at Gameraiders.com says that "Etherlords II takes off where the first one left us, adds some new twists to the gameplay and makes it a viable gaming series to be reckoned with". Find out more in his detailed review here

Oct 15,2003

"Etherlords II is a surprisingly addictive and visually pleasing title", - says Vince Massa at ActionTrip.com. Check out the full review here...and by the way, do not forget to take a look at their BOTD section ;)

Oct 15,2003

New exe-file for Blitzkrieg's mapeditor is now available in our Files section. The mapeditor.exe facilitates import of the "home-made" aircraft models into the game.


Oct 8,2003

If you're new to the genre and dig turn-based strategy, then this is a good title to grab", - says IGN.com in its three-page review of Etherlords II. Check out the full one here

Oct 8,2003

Nival Interactive and Strategy First are pleased to announce that their highly anticipated title, Etherlords II is on its way to North American retailers. Look for the game in your local stores. The saga continues! Etherlords II takes you back to the world of Ether and into a whole new realm of fantastic possibilities. Lead your hero on an unforgettable journey through lands filled with unsurpassed beauty and danger to unlock the ultimate mystery.

Oct 7,2003

"This is a game which fills the screen with detailed environments and creatures that mesh the known and imaginary rather well", - find the truth and start your journey from the GameZone.com review of Etherlords II by Michael Lafferty.

Oct 6,2003

New interview with our Silent Storm's project leader has surfaced at GamersHell.com lastly. Those of you intrested in game engine features and its advantages, please click here.

Oct 2,2003

A new Silent Storm preview by Mike Smith has appeared at GamesDomain site recently. The author underlined it with the following saying: "Judging from the beta version, it's going to be one of the star releases of this holiday season" . Check out more of his initial report here.

Sep 22,2003

"Silent Storm is going to be a classic" Check out the rest of what Worthplaying.com has to say in their latest Preview of Silent Storm.

Sep 18,2003

"Collectible card game (CCG) players of all stripes should appreciate the upcoming Nival Interactive release", - Gary Downs at GamesDomain has posted a preview of our upcoming turn-based combat game, Etherlords II.

Sep 17,2003

"Blitzkrieg is well deserving of the 4 GiN gems I have given it and is a fine addition to any Wargamer’s software collection" , - find more of the Royce Brainard's review at Gameindustry.com

Sep 17,2003

"Some genres refuse to lie down and die, and Silent Storm is the latest title with the balls to opt for more contemplative 'your go, my go' gameplay. And once you see it in action for yourself, you'll thank the stars it does", - says Steve O'Hagan of PCZone - can you say that on the web? Check out a full Preview of our latest tactical thriller - Silent Storm.

Sep 17,2003

Gamespy well-known for doing its cloak and dagger job day and night has posted a full intel report on their latest findings regarding Silent Storm. Report in and get the full story compiled by Allen "Delsyn" Rausch.

Sep 2,2003

"Blitzkrieg is a bit of a surprise really. Those of you willing to put in some decent game time, or buffs of war history will eventually be rewarded with a solid gaming experience", - says Brad Dodd at Gamebiz.com rating the game at 80 percent. Check out more of his wise sayings here

Sep 2,2003

S2HQ.com recently appeared down under. Apart from loads of shots, animated gifs and other interesting stuff, it offers a full range of intelligence that's rather hard to come by. Operatives should report in as soon as possible in order to hone their skills and get ready for the Silent Storm.

Aug 21,2003

It's a demo - and it's in Russian - but Tycho from Penny Arcade has apparently drowned in the gaming goodness that is Silent Storm. Check out his slide into turn-based insanity at Penny Arcade - and if you don't already - make sure to check out their latest comic while you're there.

Aug 6,2003

An Allied grenadier helps an Axis sentry out of the building with a major breakthrough.

Aug 1,2003

Allied scout Erin Farrell takes a Shot in the Dark with cold steel - see the true power of stealth in our latest animated screen.

Jul 31,2003

Two new Blitzkrieg plug-ins for Maya versions 4.0 & 4.5 are now available. These plug-ins enable modders to export 3D models from Maya directly to Blitzkrieg's Resource Editor program. You can download the plug-ins here.

Jul 28,2003

All Operatives are requested to report in to the new Silent Storm Headquarters. Here you'll be able to find the latest information from the field including news, files and photographic intelligence.

Jul 25,2003

Snipers meet in the morning in our latest Shot in the Dark >>>.

Jul 25,2003

"Etherlords 2 is shaping up to be quite the contender for the other strategy blockbusters out there", get the full preview at Worthplaying.com.

Jul 25,2003

Patrick "GraveRobber" Moore at GamersHell.com awarded Blitzkrieg a Bronze, capping off his review by saying "above average graphics and sound, and extreme replayability make this a classic".

Jul 21,2003

XabreGamers site has posted its Q&A with us concerning specific features of our upcoming titles Etherlords II and Silent Storm. Check out the full interview here

Jul 16,2003

Axis soldiers were caught up looking for booze in the storeroom. Check out an Allied engineer enforcing the temperance policy in our latest Shot in the Dark >>>.

Jul 9,2003

AA gun always stands its ground and Axis troopers prove it in our next Shot in the Dark >>>.

Jul 4,2003

"Beautiful graphics, excellent AI, outstanding manual and the top-notch production values, every aspect of Blitzkrieg exudes a deep attention to detail", - Al Wood at DailyGame.net awards Blitzkrieg with "Editor's Choice" and explains why in his detailed review.

Jul 4,2003

"The non-linear story line, coupled with all of the cool features of the first game and the sharp 3D graphics may make Etherlords II a winner this fall", - says Andrew Horwitz down under at GameVortex.com. Check out his full preview here

Jul 4,2003

"Blitzkrieg actually plays very differently than other strategies and most RTS fans should be able to have a lot of fun with it" , - that's what Stephen Triche proclaims in his full review at GameVortex.com.

Jul 2,2003

The latest Shot in the Dark depicts a real 4th of July celebration from behind enemy lines >>>.

Jun 30,2003

Blitzkrieg delivers the best WWII real-time gaming experience to date" Computer Gaming World U.S. Edition serves up 3.5 out of 5 stars in their August Edition Review. You can find Computer Gaming World wherever fine U.S. gaming mags are sold!

Jun 30,2003

"A first rate and entertaining game" says Daytrum about Blitzkrieg. Daytrum specializes in reviews that focus on good 'ol family entertainment and parental advisories. You can check out the full review here.

Jun 26,2003

GameGuruMania caught up with our own Andrey Yemelyanenko to get the latest developments in Etherlords II. Find out the latest in their interview here

Jun 26,2003

German operatives know how get out of any situation when their back is to the wall. Check out the latest Shot in the Dark >>>.

Jun 25,2003

"A breathtaking RTS game" Blitzkrieg takes home Worthplaying's Editor's Choice with a 9 out of 10. Go to the full review to find out why Blitzkrieg is Worth Playing.

Jun 25,2003

It looks like these modders are on the right path with their work on Road to Victory - a Blitzkrieg mod complete with new units and maps. Besides for the mod you can find the latest news, downloads and community activity at their site. Check it out today!

Jun 24,2003

"One of the most exhilarating and exciting releases this year". Blitzkrieg is selected as Editor's Choice by Ryan Newman at Entertainment Depot. You can find the full review here

Jun 24,2003

Trolls in the country of tulips. Phantasia.nl is a very decent Dutch site dedicated to Rages of Mages II: Necromancer. The resource flourishes with pictures, files, articles and lots of categorized info on every aspect of this fine game. Highly recommended.

Jun 24,2003

"There's more to this game than meets the eye" - Paul Younger at Loaded Inc gives you the lowdown on our latest WWII RTS Blitzkrieg. Check out his full review here

Jun 21,2003

Who said that British humour is dry? Gamer Nation in Blighty proves otherwise in their latest review, chock full of witticisms like "Blitzkrieg is as accomplished and together as a Japanese kamikaze squadron". Treat yourself to a side-splitting dose of island prose liberally sprinkled with quaint Shakespearian words like "whilst" at Gamer Nation.

Jun 17,2003

"Blitzkrieg is an addictive game" See what other habits Jonathan Lane has acquired by reading his full review of Blitzkrieg at Boomtown

Jun 17,2003

"The game offers a top-notch real-time strategy experience and gameplay that will make you remember why you play games", - J-Wheels recounts his Blitzkrieg experience in a full review at Stratos Group. Check it out here.

Jun 17,2003

This weeks Shot in the Dark animated screenshot shows an Allied operative opening up on an unsuspecting German guard.

Jun 11,2003

Warcry's Ophelea, fighting insomnia and a caffeine addiction, spent the night with Blitzkrieg. Get the rest of his story here

Jun 11,2003

An Axis patrol is confronted by a deadly sniper in the latest Shot in the Dark.

Jun 6,2003

Gunner down under at Gameplanet was recently struck by Blitzkrieg. "Blitzkrieg is about as realistic a simulation of World War 2 in the RTS genre that you could imagine. Highly Recommended." Check out his full "After Action" report

Jun 6,2003

Wargamer sent out over a dozen editors on point at this year's E3. They gathered an incredible amount of intelligence on their main strategic objectives and this week named their favorites. Among them Silent Storm received a Best of Show award for their Tactical category. You can check out Wargamer's best of E3 list and Jeff Vitous's Silent Storm Preview.

Jun 5,2003

"The main thing that sets Silent Storm apart from the rest is its beautiful graphics engine and excellent animation". Check out Alex Tsotsos's full preview on Gamespy here.

Jun 4,2003

Sniper Zinaida Sedova displays poise and composure under pressure as she single-handedly takes on an Axis group of operatives from atop a ruined house. Check out the latest Silent Storm Shot in the Dark here.

Jun 3,2003

Pierre TheMime at Active Reviews took Blitzkrieg on a test drive and liked the handling! "Blitzkrieg takes and improves upon just about every other strategy game available." Check more of his insightful observations Activereviews.com

May 29,2003

This week Wargamer.com announced that they have given Blitzkrieg their prestigious Award for Excellence. "Blitzkrieg takes a fresh approach to the RTS genre with exciting gameplay, beautiful graphics, and a destructable environment." You can read their announcement here and their full review here.

May 28,2003

Spent cartridges fly as an Allied group of operatives face stiff resistance from an Axis AA crew >>>.

May 28,2003

Alex at EarthVillage has posted a Blitzkrieg review, an "explosive mix of authentic weaponry, full-fledged military action and tactical planning, highly addictive". Check out the full text here >>>

May 22,2003

"Powerful graphics, stunning interactivity with the environment, tough battles with a wide variety of units: Blitzkrieg has it all", - and even more fun. Check out the detailed report at Wargamer.com

May 21,2003

A German patrol has no time to dodge flying lead and broken shards of glass when they are ambushed by Allied operatives. Check out Silent Storm's latest Shot in the Dark >>>.

May 14,2003

Allied operatives catch Axis saboteurs in the act - see the firefight that ensued here >>>.

May 14,2003

A German armored assault is caught in the Kursk Salient in your final Shot from the Front! Check out the last screenshot before Blitzkrieg's release in North America and the UK this Friday!

May 13,2003

Blitzkrieg assumed the fourth place in German charts in April and seems to hold it tightly. Local craftsmasters set to work to forge new series of fan-sites flourishing with maps, gamemods and other useful stuff. In all likelihood, Blitzkrieg turned out to be a good appeal to German character.

May 12,2003

Another two Blitzkrieg sites have emerged almost at once lately. The first one - BlitzkriegBunker is a sensitive strategic facility containing about every little thing you can need, ranging from screenshots to demos and various interesting mods.
The second one is Blitzkrieg Units DB, as you've probably guessed - a very useful database actually. It lists all Blitzkrieg combat units with short descriptions, performance outlines and combat parameters. The site allows you to compare units on-the-fly if you think you should get the better idea of their properties. Both sites give you straightforward and convenient interaction with their essential resources which always comes in very handy.

Apr 30,2003

A well planned Allied ambush team gets the shock of their lives when they are approached by something far more deadly than they expected. Check out the latest shot from Silent Storm here >>>

Apr 30,2003

Your Shot from the Front this week depicts a massive German armored assault on a Soviet defensive position providing cover for heavy artillery.

Apr 28,2003

A new German fansite with map packs, screens, patch area and loads of other useful information has appeared on the net! Great looks, easy navigation and a thriving forum are just a few of the benefits you get from visiting Blitzkrieg Exchangenet.

Apr 25,2003

"Finally! A really good WWII RTS title chock full of historical accuracy and a lot of fun." Blitzkrieg gets an 8.9 from Gamezone's Tha Wiz. Check out his Review.

Apr 25,2003

"Ultimately, Blitzkrieg combines the features of a wargame with those of an RTS." Steve Butts at IGN gives his his take on what Blitzkrieg is all about. Read the Review here

Apr 25,2003

"To put it simply, Blitzkrieg stands as one of Nival's greatest RTS endeavors and it should be up there with all the top RTS labels." Check out what other bits of wisdom Ure "Vader" Paul of Actiontrip has to say in his Review of Blitzkrieg.

Apr 23,2003

Allied forces fight their way out of an ambush in a secret underground facility >>>

Apr 23,2003

Your Shot from the Front shows the latest developments between the Commonwealth and Axis forces in North Africa >>>

Apr 17,2003

Check out the latest shot we have of a panzerklein in testing trials. While information has been scarce regarding these battlefield terrors, this short introduction should give you some idea of what these battle suits are capable of >>>

Apr 16,2003

Your new Shot from the Front shows the untiring advance of the Red Army on German defensive positions. Check it out here >>>

Apr 14,2003

Alan Dykes from Gamer.tv came all the way out to Moscow for the first annual Russian Game Developer's Conference (KRI) and got to see Etherlords II and Silent Storm first hand. Check out his coverage which includes some exclusive new screens.

Apr 9,2003

A Soviet rail-mounted TM-1-180 is the last gun in the way of a German armored offensive! >>>.

Apr 4,2003

John Callahan of HomeLanFed and Michael Smyth of EscMag tell all about their experience with Blitzkrieg! You can catch John's preview here, and Michael's here.

Apr 1,2003

A German armored offensive is beaten back by the Red Army >>>.

Mar 28,2003