Magicka: Vietnam Announced… What?

I never expected to find myself adding a frantic, magic-heavy, Vietnam-related action RPG to our database, but that’s exactly what happened a few minutes ago when Paradox Interactive sent us over a press release announcing the development of a Magicka: Vietnam expansion pack. This announcement trailer is beyond words:

Read the details, if you dare:

Paradox Interactive Unveils Magicka: Vietnam at GDC 2011
Didn’t See That One Coming, Did You?
GDC SAN FRANCISCO March 1, 2011 The wizards of Arrowhead Studios have whipped up something special for all the Magicka fans out there, today revealing the first expansion for the definitive (blow-up-your-friend) simulator that has taken the fantasy world by meteor storm. Magicka: Vietnam (yes, you read that right) will soon be available on all major digital distribution channels.
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like if wizards were allowed to roam the jungles of war-torn Vietnam, attempting to bring peace and stability to the region by casting spells on all opponents? Wait, you haven’t ever wondered that? Ever? Okay, so we’re probably the only ones who have but in our defense: here’s your chance to stop being so closed-minded. Magicka: Vietnam delivers over-the-top action as players take on the role of four meek and physically inept wizards as they try to do what so many 80’s action stars have done in the past: blow stuff up.
Accidentally blow yourself to bits by playing the Magicka demo on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/42910/
For the latest news on Magicka:
Web page http://www.magickagame.com
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Twitter: http://twitter.com/Magickagame
Forum: http://para.do/hsdbzG
About Arrowhead Game Studios
Based out of SkellefteÃ¥, Sweden, Arrowhead Game Studios is an award winning game development company focusing on making games that are intuitive and innovative for creative gamers. The company philosophy is based on these simple guiding principles – entertainment, innovation and quality. Magicka, the action/adventure game developed by the company has won the title “Game of the Year” at the Swedish Game Awards 2008, Sweden’s largest game development competition. For more information, visit www.arrowheadgs.com
About Paradox Interactive
Since 1999, Paradox Interactive has been a leading global developer and publisher of PC-based strategy games. World-renowned for its strategy catalog, the company holds a particularly strong presence in the United States and Europe. Its steadily-growing portfolio includes originally developed titles such as the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis, Crusader Kings, Victoria and the Hearts of Iron franchises, as well as publishing titles such as the Mount&Blade series, The Kings’ Crusade, Majesty 2, Cities in Motion and Magicka. Paradox made an explosive entry onto consoles during 2010 with the release of Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West. For more information, please visit www.paradoxplaza.com and follow www.facebook.com/ParadoxInteractive and www.twitter.com/pdxinteractive