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The Supreme Ruler series of global strategy games is getting a new entry from developer Battlegoat Studios and publisher Paradox Interactive. After dealing with modern and near-future conflicts with Supreme Ruler 2010 and Supreme Ruler 2020, the next game in the series takes some steps back in time with Supreme Ruler Cold War.

Yep, its time to fight as either the US or the USSR in this title that's set in the 1950s where the Korean War flared up, the Communist threat seemed to be everywhere and you had to learn to "Duck and Cover." You have to grow your economic base, research new technology and perhaps go into all out war to win. The sandbox mode lets the player control any nation in the post WWII era and there will be multiplayer support for up to 16 players. The title is due for release in the second quarter of 2011.

This is the playable demo for the strategy game, Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold, which includes the original Supreme Ruler 2020 and the Global Crisis expansion. The full game is scheduled to release on September 18th.

"In Supreme Ruler 2020, it is up to the player to lead a nation in a world that has fallen into anarchy. In Global Crisis, players face an even more devastating and realistic experience through a sandbox-style campaign that takes into account real-world headlines for a chilling portrayal of tomorrow's chaotic world.

Grab control of one of more than 250 territories from around the world, in a sandbox-style campaign that incorporates real-world headlines for a chilling glimpse of a world on the brink of World War III."

Download Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold Edition Demo (364 MB)

Fans of Battlegoat Studios' cult hit strategy game Supreme Ruler 2020 have reason to be happy today. The game's publisher Paradox Interactive has announced that an expansion pack for the game, Global Crisis, is in the works. The new big feature in the expansion is a "whole new sandbox style campaign that paints a new and far more intricate portrayal of the world of 2020 based on many of the ominous events from recent real-world headlines." Sound ominous.

Other new features include 20 new stand alone scenarios, new multiplayer scenarios, graphical and UI improvements and much more. The expansion will be released late in 2008 via download from the Gamersgate service but no price has been announced.

Download the Supreme Ruler 2020 5.3.1 Patch (63.8 Mb)
Download the Supreme Ruler 2020 5.3.1 - 5.3.2 Patch (965 Kb)

Download the Supreme Ruler 2020 Demo (352 Mb)

Supreme Ruler 2020 5.3.2 Patch Notes:

New Scenario added: African Dragon

– As South Africa you must make a pre-emptive strike against a Chinese-supported Zimbabwe.
New Scenario added: Paraguay's Problem
– Play as Brazil, Venezuela or Argentina in a fight for control of South America.

Update Three Changes

- Auto save no longer turns off after victory/defeat and 'play on'
- More AI considerations before declaring war (nearness, deployed units)
- Added additional AI/HQ attack possibilities
- Fixed rare 'city provides no supply creep' issue
- Building on River Cities fixed
- Construction of Oil Derricks and Oceanic Complexes improved
- High Tech facilities techs (generally Cold Fusion) fixed
- Sea Piers can no longer be built in some unsupplied areas
- Minor number formatting (ie 1.02M as 1.2M) fixed
- Game Settings Panel (CTRL-SHIFT-S) added
- Fixed an uncommon 'elimination-leaves-pockets' bug introduced in U2
- Land Supply Hotspots now function correctly
- AI Units will call for resupply
- Supply Units will return to base to refill
- Unsupplied in-transit territory now provides a trickle of fuel
- Allied Victory added as Lobby Option
- AI leaders Will build Military & Industrial Facilities
- Ministers will build facilities under certain priorities
- Visual indication of resource shortages
- AI better understands 'no units' experimental scenarios
- Fixed occasional AI Unit Deployment/Performance issue
- Malmo bridge crossing allowed
- Non-Synth Facility construction restricted to terrain-supported levels
- Show-Replaced Unit Design Filter setting engaged
- Existing production capacity shown in tooltip when building industries
- Garrisons will deploy when surprise-attacked, instead of surrender
- German Advance Scenario settings fixed to start as Poland again
- Unit meshes on-map default to middle size (set by SHIFT-J)
- Numbers now shown in monospace font in parts of UI

> Various minor changes made to city names, equipment file, regional information, population, map resources, flags
> Six new 3D unit models added
> Over 10 new Technologies added; Over 70 new units designs added

A patch for BattleGoat Studios' Supreme Ruler 2020 has been released, updating the game to version 5.1. The patch contains numerous fixes, upgrades, and additions for the geopolitical simulator.

Though the official Supreme Ruler 2020 website lists the title's release date as this Friday, June 20, BattleGoat announced that the game has shipped to stores.

Download the Supreme Ruler 2020 5.1 patch from Big Download.

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Battlegoat Studios has released a demo for Supreme Ruler 2020, the strategy sequel to their critically acclaimed Supreme Ruler 2010. Multiplayer and Campaign modes have been disabled in the demo, but two single-player scenarios -- "Italy Votes" and "Preemptive Strike" -- are available for play.

In Supreme Ruler 2020, the world descends into chaos as oil disputes and political machinations run rampant. Surrounded by anarchy, the website encourages players to "take control of your government, economy, diplomatic relationships, social policy and much more!"

Supreme Ruler 2020 will be available on June 20 and is currently available for pre-order through Battlegoat's website.

Download the Supreme Ruler 2020 demo from Big Download.

Fans of developer Battlegoat Studios' strategy game Supreme Ruler 2010 have reason to celebrate today. Publisher Paradox Interactive have just announced that the long awaited sequel, Supreme Ruler 2020, has just gone gold and will be released via Paradox's Gamersgate download service on June 17.

The near-future global strategy game title isn't focused on high powered graphics. Instead Battlegoat wants to give the player a sense of leading the world through a worldwide crisis as natural resources are being depleted and world powers are battling for control of those resources. In addition to controlling tons of military units into battle there are also diplomacy features, multiplayer options and the "Super Sandbox Mode" that will give players "unlimited customization and replayability".