Express World - Shattered Union

Announcement Press Release

First Released Screenshots

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Info from before the game was formally announced

Poptop's new project has yet to be announced, we do know however that it is a war game, and it may get a console release for Xbox and PS2 alongside a pc release. We have a few more details from Poptop's job page, its not much but it gives us an idea what to expect:

Following the success of Railroad Tycoon 2 & 3 and Tropico, we are now developing on a console & PC strategy title (turn-based war game). PopTop offers you the chance to make a major impact on a new, original I.P. game in a great environment. We are looking forward to making a truly next-generation war game – one that innovates and invigorates the genre, like Panzer General, Command & Conquer and Advance Wars did in their day. Come be a part of an outstanding team, and help us make an outstanding product.

With that in mind, we are launching a new section today that will contain any and all information available in relation to the game. Once the game is formally announced, we will launch a full section (similar to our existing coverage of Poptop projects).

As a prediction, I would theorise that the game will probably be announced by the time of E3 in mid May 2005.

This page will be updated with new information as and when it becomes available.

Relevant News Articles

24th June 2005

Shattered Union Gets Release Date

According to Gamespot the Playstation 2 version of Shattered Union has a release date of 14th November 2005. This is the first time an actual date has been suggested for release. However, we must take this with a grain of salt as the game is still quite far off. Also, the gamespot site lists the other versions as having no release date so far. But at least we have a general idea of when to expect the game.

More shattered union news as we get it...

29th March 2005

Poptop Updates

Poptop has updated their site after a long absence too. Here goes:

Things continue to be quiet about the goings-on here at Poptop, but we can assure you that it doesn't mean we aren't busy behind the doors. In fact, the biggest bit of news we can relate to you for now is that we have more positions to fill, this time in the artist catagory! We are currently seeking both an Experienced Industry Artist and an entry-level Junior Artist. Please feel free to browse our job page for any additional information. Thanks for hanging in there, and we hope to have some big news for you all in the near future!

We're updating again this month with more news of open positions in the company! This time we're on the look out for some on-site game testers (local applicants only please!). So if you live in the St. Louis area, and you'd like to aid us test our latest yet unannounced game, just download a copy of this Tester Application, fill it out in its entirety, and send it back to us (mail, fax, and e-mail are fine). If you'd like more information about what we're looking for in a tester, please look at our job page for additional information. Happy St. Pat's to everyone out there, and good luck!

Poptop Update

After a very long time, Poptop has updated their page:

Well it's a new year now and things have been busy here to say the least. It's been a while since our last update, but the news world on RT3 has been quiet. We do have some new employment news that we want to share, however. We are doing a new round of hiring, and looking to fill a few new positions! At the top of our list is a CONSOLE PROGRAMMER. We are also looking for a junior programmer. For more information about us as a company and details about the two new positions, please visit our job page. Thanks for stopping by and we hope to have some new announcements out to everyone soon!