Panzer Tactics DS, the lovable World War II strategy game that Europe loves to death, is close to release and with that comes the official trailer, unveiled recently that the Games Conference in Leipzig. Developed in Vienna, Austria by Sproing Interactive, Panzer Tactics DS is the first turn-based WWII strategy title for the portable console. Set in 1939, players can assume command of the German Wehrmacht, the Western Allies or the Russian Red Army. Players can also challenge friends via local or Wi-Fi matches over the Nintento Wi-Fi network.

Games That Matter, the production studio started by the ex-heads of Rockstar Vienna, has been acquired by Deep Silver. The announcement was just dropped in Leipzig, so, expect a press release soon. There have been no public updates on the two confidential “major console and PC titles” that GTM have announced their involvement in since we wrote about the company founding in January 2007.

Koch Media, a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products in Europe, acquires the Austrian games production company Games That Matter.

The company merges with Koch Media’s premium games label, Deep Silver. Games That Matter’s structure and goals remain the same: Deep Silver Vienna fully concentrates on high quality games, especially for consoles. In the center of all efforts are producing, successful publishing and establishing new brands.

Press release after the jump..
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Brilliant! This LOLcats image reminded me of one of my favorite games growing up. Oregon Trail! One of my fondest memories in school was playing Oregon Trail on old PCs in the computer lab everyday. Oregon Trail opened many kids to the possibilities of learning through games, something I think has heavily influenced the serious games and educational games market over the years as these kids become adults. Don’t even get me started on Wall Street Kid for the NES, now there was an educational game!!

Memories: The Oregon Trail Shrine