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Posted on Mar 20, 2008 in Games PR

PR: EA Dice Announces Multiplayer Beta Program for Battlefield: Bad Company, Shipping June 2008

Guildford, UK – March 20, 2008 – EA DICE, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the multiplayer beta test for Battlefield: Bad Company™ on the Xbox 360® video game system from Microsoft. IGN Founders’ Club and IGN Insider will offer keys to members and the public in North America and the UK to participate in the multiplayer beta test, starting March 25, provided by IGN’s popular game download site FilePlanet (http://www.fileplanet.com). In addition, keys will also be available through IGN Entertainment’s gaming web sites including IGN.com, GameSpy, TeamXbox, Planet Battlefield and Voodoo Extreme. Battlefield: Bad Company will launch on the Xbox 360 and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system in June 2008. “We’re really excited about this beta since it gives us a chance to let a wider audience play our new multiplayer game, ‘Gold Rush’. The feedback coming back from something like this is crucial for us as developers and will help us with the final changes and polish in the game,” stated Karl-Magnus Troedsson,...

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Posted on Mar 20, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Get a Sneak Peek at Panzer Command: Kharkov with Google Earth!

Staten Island, NY, March 20th, 2008 – Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Koios Works are pleased to share the Panzer Command: Kharkov Google Earth Tour with gamers who are looking forward to the highly anticipated release of Panzer Command: Kharkov. The tour is an operational overview of the second battle of Kharkov in May, 1942, focusing on the German Campaign of the 14th Panzer Division as portrayed in Panzer Command: Kharkov. By downloading <ftp://ftp.matrixgames.com/pub/PanzerCommandKharkov/PC-Kharkov_GoogleEarthTour.zip>  the tour and running it in Google Earth <http://www.google.com/earth/download-earth.html> , players can press "play" and watch the campaign unfold from the operational level or examine the changing fronts of the battle and unit positions and maneuvers on both sides! Not familiar with Google Earth? No problem – it’s easy! Just head to our instructions <http://www.matrixgames.com/features/googletour/googleearthinstructions.asp> page and experience the Panzer Command: Kharkov Google Earth Tour in no time. David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "We’re fans of Google Earth so putting this powerful tool to good use is something we’ve been wanting to...

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Posted on Mar 19, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Slitherine Keeps War up-to-date with New Commander: Europe at War Patch

Slitherine releases today the recently developed patch 1.06 for the award winning strategy game Commander: Europe at War. The game, which has earned critical acclaim from specialist press all over the world, has been improved with faster loading times and an increased speed of overall game play. Iain McNeil, Director at Slitherine declared: “We always try to take into account all of our customers feedback to improve our products, not only for future commercial releases, but also on the games they are playing right now. We’ve made a long list of improvements on this patch and we will keep on working to reach a standard where our fans can be fully satisfied with what they have bought”. The Commander team, lead by developer Firepower Entertaiment, is also working on the next release on the Commander series, Commander: Napoleon at War, which is expected to be released in June 2008. Patch 1.06 Features Performance • Frame rate has been increased by ~30% when moving units! • Improved loading times •...

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Posted on Mar 19, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Flyboys Squadron Now Available from Matrix Games

Staten Island, NY, March 19th, 2008 – Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Interactive Magic (www.ient.com) are pleased to announce that Flyboys Squadron is now available for purchase from Matrix Games in a new special combined bundle that also includes Warbirds as a bonus game.  Now gamers can experience the intensity of WWI aerial combat with a blend of historical accuracy and fantastic action, including both single player and online subscription-based play. As an added bonus, Flyboys Squadron comes with a free one month of online play for both Flyboys Squadron and Warbirds, a World War II air combat simulator with over 100 aircraft and ground vehicles! David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "Whether its manning the gunner’s seat and fending off another wave of enemy aircraft or piloting a legendary Nieuport 17 yourself, Flyboys Squadron brings good fun and plenty of action in a conflict that isn’t covered nearly enough.  We’re pleased to offer this new bundle with two classic Interactive Magic air combat titles, which offer...

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Posted on Mar 19, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Commander – Europe at War is Updated

Staten Island, NY, March 19th, 2008 – Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Slitherine Strategies (www.slitherine.com) are proud to announce yet another update is now available for their critically acclaimed WWII grand strategy game, Commander – Europe at War. This 1.06 update comes with a large number of improvements, ranging from a 30% increase in frame rates and reduced loading and selection times to scores of balance tweaks and changes. The update also includes some map changes like the addition of Belfast as a city on the map, new rules like garrison units can no longer be transported by sea, convoys redirecting toCanada if London falls and much more! David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "It’s not hard to see why Commander – Europe at War has earned so much acclaim from anyone who has had the chance to play it. This new update is another significant improvement to an already very solid and enjoyable game." Iain McNeil of Slitherine Strategies also added, "We’re confident that Commander –...

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Posted on Mar 18, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Heavy Duty Website Goes Live

Vast amounts of content, numerous unique feature sets in the mix of compelling strategy and fast-paced action available on http://hd.akella.com/. Akella is pleased to announce the launch of the Heavy Duty official website that shows off latest assets and storyline additions. Visitors can now go online to http://hd.akella.com/ to get an in-depth look at game features, browse and download screenshots and videos (both promotional and in-game). The website also provides an integral insight into the game content (via fact sheet and FAQs) and features what others are saying about Heavy Duty (Press section). The website also contains Forum section where players will be able to keep up with and discuss all the latest news, screenshots and videos that are released as development continues. The site also features a news section to keep all fans up to date. Stay tuned as more updates are coming soon! About Heavy Duty With the spread of mankind throughout the galaxy new colonies had to be found in the vast reaches of space. Colonists...

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Posted on Mar 18, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Announcing Rage Of War Patch v1.2

March 18, 2008 – Evolution Vault announced today plans to launch a new patch for their space RTS game Galactic Dream: Rage of War. Patch v1.2 will make several important changes: – Adding a simplified, more reliable in-game menu to the bottom of the screen; – Improving overall game performance; – Tweaking multiplayer sessions; – Introducing new game tutorial with voice; – Adding queue for buildings (a list of structures which the drone will build); – Enabling the mini-map "fog of war"; – Implementing camera rotation with mouse wheel (or middle button); – Adding building/unit hotkeys. Patch v1.2 will be released in the following days on the official Web site. Stay tuned to http://rageofwar.net for further...

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Posted on Mar 17, 2008 in Games PR

PR: All American: The 82nd Airborne In Normandy Progress Update!

Hampstead, NC, 17 March 2008 All American: The 82nd Airborne In Normandy will soon begin to ship!  Yeah, that’s what we’d like to lead off a press release with but unfortunately it won’t be this press release.  We’ll let those of you who have been expecting to hear those words pick yourself up off the floor before continuing.  No hard feelings, but it did get your attention, right?  Work does continue on All American: The 82nd Airborne in Normandy.  Yes, it’s still alive.  No, we have not abandoned it.  Yes, we suck at getting it out the door but we’re still confident we’ll beat Duke Nukem Forever to a release date, which was announced a year prior to All American: The 82nd Airborne in Normandy.  That’s gotta count for something. So here’s what’s happening with development at the moment.  First, there was that rather public falling out last year with the lead programmer.  That set us back a good bit since we couldn’t leave the code in place and...

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Posted on Mar 12, 2008 in Games PR

PR: A New Larry Bonds Harpoon – Commanders Edition Update Puts to Sea!

Staten Island, NY, March 12th, 2008 – Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Advanced Gaming Systems (www.advancedgaming.biz) are excited to announce the first update for their popular naval warfare simulator, Larry Bond’s Harpoon – Commander’s Edition. The major new update brings many new features and plenty of gameplay improvements. Highlights of the new v2008.024 include a BattleSet builder so users can create their own Harpoon Classic BattleSets covering nearly any part of the planet, major surface gun modeling improvements, countless game database changes including the adoption of more platform photos, CPU use optimization, support for higher resolutions in the scenario editor, and much more! David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "The Commander’s Edition team at Advanced Gaming Systems have been hard at work since the release of Harpoon – Commander’s Edition and have made some great progress to further enhance this classic and realistic game system. Fans of naval warfare strategy now have even more reasons to try out Harpoon – Commander’s Edition." Larry Bond’s Harpoon – Commander’s...

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Posted on Mar 11, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Panzer Command: Kharkov Announced!

Staten Island, NY, March 11th, 2008 – Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Koios Works are excited to announce a major new release in the Panzer Command series of 3D tactical wargames.  In Panzer Command: Kharkov, players step back to the early days of May, 1942 as both the German and Soviet armies prepare major offensives focused on the same place – Kharkov.  Panzer Command: Kharkov is scheduled for release during March, 2008. To mark the official announcement, Matrix Games has also released a short promotional trailer to give gamers a quick peek at what they can expect in just a few weeks. The trailer is available for download <http://www.matrixgames.com/games/downloads.asp?gid=355>  or simply watch it on YouTube <http://youtube.com/watch?v=MaehRwCW-uQ> . Panzer Command: Kharkov is a 3D tactical game in which players control a core force of vehicles and squads while battling through individual scenarios and historical campaigns as well as new random battles and campaigns across the Eastern Front of World War II. David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "Panzer...

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Posted on Mar 11, 2008 in Games PR

PR: The Man Who Almost Killed Churchill Wants To Be Your Facebook Friend

Tuesday 11th March/…  Codemasters today announced that it is launching a unique online viral campaign for the European release of Turning Point: Fall of Liberty. Tapping into the global social networking phenomenon, Codemasters has created a Facebook profile for Mario Contasino, the man who inspired the events of Turning Point: Fall of Liberty. Those who add Mario Contasino as a friend on their Facebook profile will automatically be entered into a competition to win a PlayStation 3 and a copy of Turning Point: Fall of Liberty. Mario Contasino was the taxi driver who accidentally knocked down Winston Churchill in 1931 when the future prime minister looked the wrong way whilst crossing a busy New York City street. Churchill made a full recovery following the accident, but the premise of Turning Point: Fall of Liberty revolves around what might have happened had Churchill died as a result of his injuries. Without a strong leader to rally behind, Turning Point: Fall of Liberty suggests that the Allied forces succumb to the...

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Posted on Mar 7, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Ancient Warfare – Gallic Wars

ANCIENT WARFARE – GALLIC WARS Produced by HPS and developed by Paul Bruffell This is the second title in the new Ancient Warfare series of games and significantly extends the face of warfare. “All Gaul is divided into three parts.” One of the most famous episodes in ancient history was when Julius Caesar led the disciplined Legions of the Roman Republic against the mighty warriors of Celtica, Belgica, Germania and Britannia. These nine years of terrible bloodshed are known to us today as the Gallic Wars, which climaxed at the siege of Alesia. Caesar’s victory there resulted in the expansion of the Roman Republic over the whole of Gaul and paved the way for Caesar to be sole ruler of the Roman Empire. The time period chosen (100-50BC) is principally focussed on Caesar’s war in Gaul but also includes actions from the slave rebellion led by Spartacus, and the Mithridatic Wars in the East. You can be Caesar, a confident general who is prepared to gamble when the stakes...

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Posted on Mar 7, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Mexican-American War

March across the plains of southern Texas with the 4th US Infantry which included in its ranks the young Lieutenant Sam Grant. Accompany the elite US Engineers, its members including Lee, Beauregard, McClellan, Joe Johnston and other soon-to-be-famous officers, as they pry into the Mexican dispositions to find an opening that would lead to victory. Bounce across the arroyos at Buena Vista on the seat of a caisson in a battery commanded by Captain Braxton Bragg, or ride with the US Dragoons alongside Dick Ewell, back in the days when he still had hair, and both legs! Mexican-American War is a tactical level simulation of this conflict using the Early American Wars engine. The war with Mexico presents some fascinating parallels and contrasts with our current history. Mexico in 1846 had a standing army of about 35,000 men, while the Regular Army of the United States mustered only about 7,000 soldiers, with most of them scattered across the western borders of the country, protecting settlers and battling Indians. Contrary...

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Posted on Mar 7, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Campaign Antietam

September 17th, 1862, the Battle of Antietam, became known as "America’s Bloodiest day."  And so it was and remains. Many battles preceded and followed, but none would be so costly on both sides as Antietam. The battle was a real turning point in the American Civil War. No more would citizen soldiers populate both armies. Rather, they would now be known as professional veterans.  For the Confederacy, the brilliance of Robert E. Lee would be needed to keep the Southern army alive.  Opposing him, a series of Union generals would be tried.  Many would fail.  In the end, George McClellan would be called upon, a second time, to save the Union.  Will he succeed, or will Lee lead southern armies to victory? HPS’s Campaign Antietam faithfully recreates the fateful battles of 1st and 2nd Bull Run, and climaxing with America’s bloodiest battle, Antietam.  Many other smaller battles are also included that will help lead the way.  Take charge and defend your country, whether it be North or South. SCENARIOS...

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Posted on Mar 6, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Carriers at War Gets an Update

Staten Island, NY, March 6th, 2008 – Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Strategic Studies Group (www.ssg.com.au) are happy to announce that a new minor update is now available for Carriers at War. This quick but helpful 1.02.2 update address two issues which arose after the major 1.02 update.  The 1.02 update brought a new scenario, an editor tutorial, and tons of new editor/gameplay changes too. David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "The latest 1.02.2 update is riding on the tails of the fantastic 1.02 update which was recently released. With a few quick fixes to improve upon an already solid game, Carriers at War is more addicting and fun than it’s ever been!" Carriers at War is a WWII naval combat and strategy game set in the Pacific Theatre. Putting you at the heart of WWII carrier combat, you are in charge of commanding carriers with powerful airgroups tasked with delivering a knockout blow to the enemy, while avoiding retribution at the hands of a canny foe....

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Posted on Mar 6, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Dominions 3: The Awakening Updated Once Again!

Hampstead, NC, 06 March 2008 The best keeps getting better!  The mad Swedish geniuses behind the multi-award winning Dominions 3: The Awakening, Illwinter Game Design, and their publisher Shrapnel Games (that would be us) would like to announce a brand new patch is available for the game.  As you’ve come to expect the patch, which is version 3.15, contains a mixture of cool new features and the elimination of a number of bugs.  Players will happily note that one of those eliminated bugs is the scale spread bug that brought woe to some.  Some other notable highlights that should bring a smile to your face and put a spring in your step: MA Ulm and LA Abysia boosted and Ermor domkill at proper levels now. A complete list of what can be found in the version 3.15 update includes: The Features: *  MA & LA Ulm sexier. *  Ulm Iron Faith: Black Priests in MA Ulm, Priest Smiths. *  Iron Faith spells: Iron Darts, Iron Blizzard. *  Iron Angel,...

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Posted on Mar 6, 2008 in Games PR

PR: EU III expansion revealed

New York, USA (March 6, 2008) – Paradox Interactive announced today a new expansion for critically acclaimed Europa Universalis III. EU III – In Nomine (requires Napoleon’s Ambition) is scheduled for a release before summer and fans of the series and strategy games can discuss the game further with more than 90,000 other gamer on the Paradox Forums http://forums.paradoxplaza.com. "The idea for this expansion was born on our forums, said Producer and Head of the Paradox development team Johan Andersson". "In this case we felt that the forum wishes for the next EU III expansion was aligned with our visions for Europa Universalis III and we are really excited to launch this product". Features include: * Start in October 1399 and the coronation of Henry IV of England. Experience over 50 more years of gameplay, experiencing the Byzantine Empire, Tamerlane and the end of the Hundred Years War. * Better overview of the decisions needed to shape the future of your country. Strive to create Great Britain, Make Paris...

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Posted on Mar 5, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Firefly Studios and Gamecock to Deliver Medieval Mayhem with Stronghold Crusader Extreme

Cockpit, Austin, TX – March 4, 2008 – Today indie-publisher Gamecock Media Group announced it will publish Firefly Studios’ Stronghold Crusader Extreme, a new and improved version of the best selling Stronghold Crusader. This real time strategy game for the PC features huge battles with over 10,000 units on screen, a new tactical aid bar which allows you to unleash super moves on your enemies, and a new Extreme Trail with dozens of linked missions to test even the most elite Crusader players. The unforgettable saga hits shelves this May. Stronghold Crusader Extreme’s gameplay is a seamless combination of city building and real-time strategy. You are put in the armor of a fearless warlord during the Crusades and as sovereign of your own people, your goal is to “Lead, Conquer, and Expand”. Defend your kingdom against invading forces with new tactical powers like commanding reinforcements, bombardments and healing. New maps also allow for brand-new, more ambitious conquests. “Stronghold fans demand the most from their RTS and simulation games, and...

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Posted on Mar 4, 2008 in Games PR

PR: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 Co-op Collection 2 Available Now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace!

SAN FRANCISCO – March 4, 2008 – Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, today announced release of the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter® 2 Co-op Collection 2, a new downloadable content (DLC) package for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. This new premium content package will enrich and extend the original game by allowing players to expand their LIVE experience with an all-new co-op campaign and a total of nine maps, seven of which are inspired by classic maps from Ghost Recon’s illustrious history and two that are totally brand new. This premium content package is available now via the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for 400 Microsoft points. Take a look below for an outline of the full contents of the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 Co-op Collection 2: OVERVIEW: The GRAW2 Co-op Collection 2 consists of five co-op campaign missions that continue the story from GRAW2 Co-op Collection 1. In total...

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Posted on Mar 4, 2008 in Games PR

PR: March Madness Infects Shrapnel Games!

Hampstead, NC, 04 March 2008 Shrapnel Games has been touched by madness this March and we want to pass it along to you!  Don’t worry, this isn’t the kind of madness that involves a combination of nudity, stacks of old newspapers, and empty peanut butter jars, nor is it an insanity that will make you think that ‘Chairman of the Board’ was the greatest cinematic triumph of the modern age.  No, this madness comes in the form of spectacular savings at the Gamers Front all month long!  First, let us open the gates of pandemonium with a $7.00 savings off the always popular Dominions 3: The Awakening.  Dominions 3: The Awakening is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux and is by far one of the greatest gaming investments you will ever make. Dominions 3: The Awakening is an epic turn-based fantasy strategy title that has garnered a multitude of awards since its release, beloved by both critic and gamer alike. Up to twenty-one players vie for divine supremacy using a combination...

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