StrategyReality Pump · JoWooD Productions Software
World War III: Black Gold
Oct 16, 2001 · PC · Mac
ReleaseOct 16, 2001
PlatformsPC · Mac
Release dates
PC (Windows)Oct 16, 2001Out nowOut now
MacOct 16, 2001Out nowOut now
About
World War III: Black Gold takes the player to the near future. The political crisis has been going on for months, leading to worldwide turmoil. A secret conference of the UN Central Geological Commission reveals that worldwide oil reserves have reached dangerously low levels: Oil reserves will run out within 8-10 years. This proves too short for even the most highly industrialized countries to switch their economies to alternative energy sources. Soon, mass protests erupt all over the world, effectively shutting down the global economy. The Great Powers have declared WW III...