Heatwave Interactive announces the launch of Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising, their MMORPG based on the mythology of ancient Rome. They say the game is now available in select North American stores, and will be released in European retailers on Friday, though they are calling this a "global launch." It looks like this is all still in the process of gearing up, as the Gods and Heroes Website still says the game is available for preorder. Word is: "Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising is a full-scale action-adventure MMORPG set amid the familiar landmarks and legendary environments of ancient Rome. Each player’s character is a Demigod, a child of both god and mortal, and celebrated Hero who must battle an ancient enemy that has returned to topple the empire and avenge their defeat at the hands of the Olympian gods."