Lead and Gold was just released in the US on the Playstation Network:
The original press release:
NEW YORK - May 4, 2010 – Paradox Interactive today released the western themed third-person shooter, Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West for the PlayStation Network in North America.
Developed by Fatshark, Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West delivers intense western gunfights with four distinct playable characters. The team based multiplayer experience incorporates the unique Synergy system where co-operation and team tactics are encouraged to achieve optimal game play. Featuring six game modes, Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West is easy to pick-up-and-play.
“We got a great response from gamers and press during or US press tour” said Fatshark CEO Martin Wahlund. “So we're really happy that the game is being released now in the US.” he continued.
“Lead and Gold is the perfect console debut for Paradox," said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. “Like everything we do, we intend to go in guns blazing and develop a strong reputation right of the back."
Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West features
For more information on the game, please join the Lead & Gold Facebook fan page, visit www.leadandgold.com, www.fatshark.se/leadandgold or follow the game on Twitter @leadandgold.
About Paradox Interactive
Since 1999, Paradox Interactive has been a leading global developer and publisher of PC-based strategy games. World-renowned for its strategy catalog, the company holds a particularly strong presence in the United States and Europe. Its steadily-growing portfolio includes originally developed titles such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis and the Hearts of Iron franchises, as well as publishing titles such as the Elven Legacy series, Mount&Blade and Majesty 2. Paradox made an explosive entry onto consoles during 2010 with the release of Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West. For more information, please visit www.paradoxplaza.com and follow @pdxinteractive on twitter.
About Fatshark
Fatshark is a Swedish game development studio located in Stockholm comprised of experienced and skilled developers with experience from several AAA titles. Fatshark is currently releasing Lead and Gold and has just announced that they work on Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 for Capcom. Follow Fatshark at twitter, www.twitter.com/fatsharkgames and www.fatshark.se
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The original press release:
Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West Fires onto PSN in North America
NEW YORK - May 4, 2010 – Paradox Interactive today released the western themed third-person shooter, Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West for the PlayStation Network in North America.
Developed by Fatshark, Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West delivers intense western gunfights with four distinct playable characters. The team based multiplayer experience incorporates the unique Synergy system where co-operation and team tactics are encouraged to achieve optimal game play. Featuring six game modes, Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West is easy to pick-up-and-play.
“We got a great response from gamers and press during or US press tour” said Fatshark CEO Martin Wahlund. “So we're really happy that the game is being released now in the US.” he continued.
“Lead and Gold is the perfect console debut for Paradox," said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. “Like everything we do, we intend to go in guns blazing and develop a strong reputation right of the back."
Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West features
- Four distinct playable characters with a multitude of strengths and weaknesses
- A diverse level-up system letting you adapt your character to each game round as it unfolds
- A multitude of different game modes and settings, all with a distinct feeling of the Old West
- Unique reward system that rewards players that play as a team through the use of the Synergy system
- Easy pick-up-and-play controls
For more information on the game, please join the Lead & Gold Facebook fan page, visit www.leadandgold.com, www.fatshark.se/leadandgold or follow the game on Twitter @leadandgold.
About Paradox Interactive
Since 1999, Paradox Interactive has been a leading global developer and publisher of PC-based strategy games. World-renowned for its strategy catalog, the company holds a particularly strong presence in the United States and Europe. Its steadily-growing portfolio includes originally developed titles such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis and the Hearts of Iron franchises, as well as publishing titles such as the Elven Legacy series, Mount&Blade and Majesty 2. Paradox made an explosive entry onto consoles during 2010 with the release of Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West. For more information, please visit www.paradoxplaza.com and follow @pdxinteractive on twitter.
About Fatshark
Fatshark is a Swedish game development studio located in Stockholm comprised of experienced and skilled developers with experience from several AAA titles. Fatshark is currently releasing Lead and Gold and has just announced that they work on Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 for Capcom. Follow Fatshark at twitter, www.twitter.com/fatsharkgames and www.fatshark.se
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