World War III: Black Gold is a real-time strategy video game developed by Reality Pump and published in 2001 by JoWood Productions. 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 ... Key features: 2 Game modes: for beginners and experts 3 Campaigns on three sites: the US, Russia and Iraq in 30 epic missions of courage and honour Fully 3D war terrain and units Day/night cycles and variable weather conditions affect the game and your strategies "Technology Tree"