August 6^th, 2004 (12:00am) - CDV Software Entertainment, a leading German publisher and distributor of computer entertainment software, today announced that the multiplayer demo Codename: Panzers is now available online at www.panzers.com. Highly praised by critics in Europe for incredible graphics and fast-paced, highly entertaining game play, this World War II real-time strategy title is scheduled to be in North American retail stores on October 1.

"We are very excited to offer this sneak peek of the Codename: Panzers multi-player experience to English speaking customers," said Associate Producer Mario Kroll. "It truly highlights our fast-paced, nearly perfect blend of exhilarating game play elements within a rich, immersive environment based on key historical battles."

This multiplayer demo for Codename: Panzers supports up to four players on two teams. Featuring popular game modes like Team Match and Domination, the demo gives English speaking audiences the first taste of head-to-head combat. Whether fighting for dominance of a small Russian village, or slugging it out building-to-building among the shattered ruins of Stalingrad, gamers can now experience the nail-biting drama of World War II while competing against friends and online opponents.