Imperium Romanum is now available for online purchase and download from GamersGate. Though there were recent indications this historical city-building game was not due until next month (story) this online release jibes with the February 22 date that still adorns the Imperium Romanum Website. A recently released playable demo (story) provides a sample of the game, and here's word:

Take the future of an empire into your hands and the role of a governor of a Roman province. Strive to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. Set in the time-honoured Roman Empire players will marvel at the incredible attention to detail, as they construct fortifications, build towers, gates and bridges, and pay for them with the new currency that has been implemented into the game for a challenging, enjoyable, and authentic quest to rule the World. “Imperium Romanum” boasts a variety of new features to enhance the game-play and complete the historical strategy gaming experience. These include a sophisticated graphics engine, a mass of authentic historical buildings such as the world famous Circus Maximus and Gladiator schools, an improved battle system where the player commands their armies and an interactive mission mode that allows the player to control the activation of goals.