Paradox Interactive announces the release of Arsenal of Democracy, a new World War II strategy game based on the Hearts of Iron II engine, described by developer BL-Logic as "Hearts of Iron II on steroids." The game is available digitally from Direct2Drive, Impulse, GamersGate, and Steam. There's a release trailer on the YouTube, and a feature list follows.

• Rewrite history at the helm of any nation during World War II in a variety of other scenarios in single-player or multiplayer modes
• Topple your enemies using advanced combat mechanics on land, in the air and at sea, based on historical research and the work of military theorists
• Master the most detailed and flexible economic and production systems found in any Hearts of Iron game
• Keep your war efforts operating smoothly with a realistic logistics and trading subsystem
• Engage in espionage, intelligence, diplomacy and global trade to give your nation a decisive edge
• Determine your country’s National Identity, Social Policy and Ethnic Culture
• Create your own campaigns, units, countries, minister traits, national ideas and more with extensive mod capabilities
• Experience classic Hearts of Iron gameplay improved with a fine-tuned technology tree, better game balance, advanced statistics and polished graphics