Paradox Interactive announces Victoria 2 is gold, and this 19th century grand strategy sequel is on schedule for release on August 13. Word is: "Created by the development team behind the likes of Europa Universalis and Hearts of Iron, Victoria 2 is a grand strategy game set during the colonial era of the 19th century. Gamers will guide their nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization in hopes of becoming a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century." The game is available for preorder from various digital distribution outlets as outlined on this page, and those who preorder are entitled to immediate access to the official Victoria 2 Soundtrack (including an exclusive in-Game operatic musical piece called "Lament for the Queen"), the Victoria 2 manual, techguide, map, and forum codes that will provide access to a Victoria 2 strategy guide when the game is released. There's also a new trailer from the game on the YouTube.