Encore has today announced that it has signed an agreement with Paris-based developer and publisher Monte Cristo to publish Desert Rats vs. Afrika Korps in North America and Canada. The World War II-inspired real-time strategy game is currently scheduled for release in spring of this year.

　　"We have been working with Monte Cristo over the past year to ensure that Desert Rats vs. Afrika Korps appeals to US and Canadian consumers," said Michael Bell, Encore's CEO. "This is the first game in what we hope will be a long-term relationship with Monte Cristo."

　　"With its gripping gameplay, cutting-edge 3D technology, historical realism, and attention to detail, Desert Rats vs. Afrika Korps offers everything strategy gamers are looking for," added Jean-Christophe Marquis, chairman at Monte Cristo. "As Monte Cristo increasingly focuses on bringing the highest-quality games to the North American market, we are confident that Encore provides the expertise and infrastructure we need to make this game a success."

　　For more information on Desert Rats vs. Afrika Korps, check out our previous coverage of the game.