Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) announced that Empire Earth 2, the real-time strategy game developed by Mad Doc Software, has shipped to retail stores in the US and will be available for purchase by Thursday, April 28th, for a suggested retail prices of $49.99. This sequel offers 14 civilizations, improved AI and graphics, a citizen manager system which will simplify the player's job of assigning citizens to movement and harvesting tasks. The game also features a new formation system with attack bonuses, nine multiplayer modes, including Hot Spots (players must capture and hold positions of strategic importance), improved tournament support, multiplayer co-operative scenarios, and more. Don't forget to grab the multiplayer demo if you haven't done so yet.