Liefhebbers van godgames gaan gouden tijden tegemoet. Naast de recente release van Civilization 3 is nu ook Europa Universalis II richting de fabriek gegaan.Europa Universalis II is de opvolger van het sterke 1e deel. In EU II kan de speler o.a het rijzen en vallen van Napoleon naspelen (of beter doen ), het Samurai tijdperk van Japan nabeleven of van Spanje een grootmacht maken. Strategy First and Paradox Entertainment have announced that Europa Universalis II has gone gold. From the medieval battles of Jeanne D'Arc to the empires of the Incas to the flaming wars of Napoleon, Europa Universalis II challenges players to rule a superpower for 400 years. The sequel includes new features, new player nations, and a huge period of history. A release date was not announced. The challenge begins in 1419 with the 100 years war between France and England and ends with the rise and eventual fall of Napoleon. Players get the chance to guide Spain during its colonial years, the feudal warlords of Samurai Japan, and the small trading nation of Genoa.Het spel wordt 13 november in de winkels verwacht.