Russia-based Buka Entertainment announced today it has found a German distributor for Battle Mages. French-owned Pointsoft GmbH will publish the game in German-speaking countries after its scheduled April 2004 European release. No American release date for the game has been set. Developed by Targem, Battle Mages is a self-styled "role-playing strategy" game that incorporates elements of role-playing and real-time strategy. It will feature 3D graphics, a dynamic quest system, and multiplayer gameplay.