Paradox Interactive has word that Heart of Empire: Rome is cancelled (thanks GameCaptain). The last news we heard about the Roman empire strategy game was a delay to Q1 of this year (story), but now the project has been cancelled outright:

New York, USA (February 1, 2007) - Paradox Interactive confirmed today the official cancellation of “Heart of Empire: Rome”. The strategy title was to be published in Q1 2007 in North America by Paradox Interactive.

“Rome is a very popular era and there is still much ground that can be covered for this time period as far as computer games are concerned, said Fredrik Wester, Executive Vice President for Paradox Interactive. “It’s unfortunate that this title will not be released, but we look forward to reveal new projects and new releases for 2007 and 2008”.

Paradox planned 2007 portfolio includes such titles as the award wining and recently released Europa Universalis III, along with the soon to be released Frontline: Fields of Thunder.

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