If you’re looking for a strategic simulation that will have you building and expanding an empire, then you may want to wait for Grand Ages: Rome. Kalypso Media is teaming up with Viva Media to bring the title which has you carving and expanding the ancient city during the time period where Caesar reigned. A definite release date hasn’t been announced, but it will likely be released sometime in 2009.

Grand Ages: Rome doesn’t sound familiar to you? Maybe you’re recognize it if you heard its previous title, Imperium Romanum 2. Kalypso Media decided to change the name back in November, 2008.

At its heart, Grand Ages: Rome is your typical city management sim…

I thought there were limits as to what kind of atrocious video games could be created and unleashed on the unsuspecting public. But I was wrong. Viva-Media is going to be releasing four of Tivola’s PC game in North America. The titles scheduled to be released before the end of 2008 are Doggie Daycare, The Enchanted Unicorn, Dream Job Babysitter and Happy Tails: Animal Shelter. All of the titles do a pretty good job of describing the games, so I’ll leave it at that.

In case you’re curious, Viva-Media is also responsible for quite a few other games with similar themes. Some of its best known titles include Pet Vet 3D Animal Hospital Down Under, My Horse Farm: Welcome to Trotterville, and Hula Hamsters. Yes, there is really a Hula Hamsters game. Viva-Media focuses on PC titles, so consoles are safe – for now.