June 27^th, 2005 (11:45pm) - Matrix Games and Slitherine Strategies today announced that Spartan, an empire-building, ancient battle game, is now available for purchase as a digital download from the Matrix Games website.

Previously available only as a boxed game, Spartan debuts in the Matrix Games online store for $19.99 as a downloadable title. With both Spartan and Gates of Troy now available via download, gamers have a new and very affordable way to own this duo of ancient gaming goodness. Gates of Troy is 100% backwards compatible with the Spartan campaigns and scenarios, allowing the ability to use both to create a single epic story.

Spartan features immersive turn-based strategy where economy, civilization, diplomacy and espionage are weapons as powerful as swords and shields. You build your empire as you see fit, selecting the resources to mine, the knowledge to research, and the enemies to conquer. Build walls, siege castles, sabotage your enemies, and unite Greece to defeat the advancing Persian horde.