Black Bean today announced a publishing deal with Haemimont Games for the upcoming Rising Kingdoms, a real-time strategy game set in a fantasy world, which focuses on empire development and dynamic tactical battles. In strategy mode the player is able to select 3 major races – treacherous Humans, vicious Foresters and merciless Darklings, and in addition to these three primary races, the player is able to capture, enslave and develop five independent nations – Shades, Nomads, Dragons, Trolls, and Elves. In adventure mode the player controls a group of heroes and a small squad of troops uncovering dark secrets and surprising twists as the adventure unfolds. The story spans over several generations portraying powerful ancient artifacts, the rise and fall of mighty leaders and glorious kingdoms, and the birth of new mystic creatures and races. Rising Kingdoms will be available on PC in, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish towards May 2005. Check full article for details and first screenshots.