Expansion Pack to Award-Winning Empire Earth II Adds New Campaigns, New Units and New Civilizations to Combat and Conquer.

LOS ANGELES (February 23, 2006) - Sierra Entertainment and Mad Doc Software, LLC have shipped Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy to retail stores this week for the PC. Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy is the first expansion pack for the best-selling strategy game Empire Earth II, which won numerous "Editor's Choice" awards in 2005.

Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy returns gamers to the front lines of the greatest battles in history with new civilizations at their command, new campaigns and a host of new features. Bold victories on far-off battlefields, from wintry Russian plains to scorching African deserts, will establish the player's undisputable reputation as the world's greatest leader - past, present and future.

"Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy gives fans of the franchise exactly what they are looking for - more of what they love with new civilizations, modes, regions and challenges," said Peter Della Penna, Executive Vice President and COO, World Studios for Vivendi Universal Games. "With all of these new additions and improvements -- if you liked Empire Earth II, you'll love The Art of Supremacy."

"Empire Earth II had such a great response, that we came to the table knowing we needed to create an expansion worthy of its predecessor," notes Dr. Ian Davis, CEO of Mad Doc. "We wanted to offer up new civs, new campaigns, new scenarios -- lots of new content to expand the game, Yet when it came down to it, we wanted to add something new to the gameplay experience as well for fans. I like adding in new twists and turns - I love keeping players on their toes, giving it a little push, There's enough here to make fans of the series very happy."

New features in the Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy expansion include:

* Four new civilizations; the French, Russians, plus the heroic Zulu and Maasai of the all-new African region
* Three globe-spanning campaigns that allow you to relive even more of mankind's most legendary moments from the Pharaohs to Napoleon
* Ten new combat units including formidable Zulu Warriors and Russian Howitzers
* A Custom Civilization Editor that allows you to create civilizations tailored for your specific play style
* The ability to turn regular units into powerful Heroes in victory
* Native Tribes that can be assimilated, conquered, or persuaded to fight alongside you
* Two new modes, including Fealty Mode, where players on the ropes can declare "fealty," to become a permanent ally or vassal to another player; and Tug-of-War Mode, where multiple battles are fought across multiple maps with ultimate victory coming from defeating a foe on their home map

Empire Earth II: The Art of Supremacy expansion pack is now available at retail stores for an estimated retail price of $29.99. The game has been rated 'T for Teen' by the ESRB.