Topic: Tactical Games

Codemasters announces a new modern day theatre of war for Operation Flashpoint™2: Dragon Rising

Company Reveals Full Game Title and Teaser Trailer at Games Convention 2007 in Leipzig, Germany

Operation Flashpoint™2: Dragon Rising was announced as the full title for the return of the leading name in modern military simulation gaming. Codemasters also revealed an explosive teaser trailer for the game in its booth (Hall 4, F01) at Games Convention 2007 in Leipzig, Germany. The Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising teaser trailer is now available to view and download from www.codemasters.com/flashpoint2

Ok, it might not technically be a tactical game, but the original was a stunning and memorable game, so this deserves attention.

2K Games Announces Mafia 2

Highly anticipated sequel to deliver Hollywood movie style action and gameplay

New York, NY - August 21, 2007 - 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that it will publish Mafia 2, a sequel to the original Mafia title that sold more than two million copies worldwide and helped popularize the gangster genre. Featuring a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and o­n-foot action, Mafia 2 is the sequel fans have been clamoring for. The game is being developed by Illusion Softworks, developers of the original Mafia title, for next generation consoles and Games for Windows®.

2K Games to Publish Gearbox Software's Borderlands™ for Next Gen Consoles and Games for Windows®

New sci-fi shooter from award-winning developer Gearbox Software blends first-person action with character progression and hundreds of thousands of weapons for an unmatched cooperative gaming experience

New York, NY – August 16, 2007 – 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that it will publish Borderlands™, the latest release from acclaimed developer Gearbox Software, for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows®. As the first title in an all-new sci-fi action franchise, Borderlands combines the best elements of Gearbox Software's famed first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat to create an unprecedented gaming experience.

Atari's DUNGEONS & DRAGONS(R): Tactics(TM) Ships

First Ever DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Game for PSP(R) System Hits Stores in North America

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), o­ne of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced that DUNGEONS & DRAGONS(R): Tactics(TM), a turn-based tactical role-playing game has shipped to retailers in North America. Marking the first time the highly-coveted D&D(R) license has ever graced a next-generation portable system, D&D(R): Tactics authentically utilizes the D&D 3.5 rule-set created by Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS). Developed by Kuju Entertainment, D&D: Tactics is rated 'T' for Teen and is available in North America for the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R) Portable) system for a suggested retail price of $39.95. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is under license from HPG, the licensing division of Hasbro, Inc.

TRAGNARION STUDIOS PARTNERS WITH EPIC TO USE UNREAL® ENGINE 3 FOR UPCOMING CO-OPERATIVE FPS TITLE “THE SCOURGE PROJECT”

July 23rd, 2007 Mallorca, Spain: Developer Tragnarion Studios will use Epic's Unreal Engine 3 for their new multiplatform shooter featuring a unique focus o­n co-operative narrative and gameplay. "The Scourge Project" will be the first story-driven FPS game built from the ground up for co-operative squad play, where up to 4 players each experience a personal story, whilst playing together as a squad.

Only the Toughest Fighters will Survive when KOEI’s Hit Series Debuts o­n the Nintendo DS™ system

Burlingame, CA -- April 24, 2007 -- KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that DYNASTY WARRIORS DS: FIGHTER’S BATTLE will arrive in North America in July 2007. Featuring all new characters and designs inspired by Japanese anime (animation), this title marks the debut of the hit Tactical Action series o­n the Nintendo DS.

SWAT®: TARGET LIBERTY RAIDS THE PSP® SYSTEM WITH NEW TACTICAL SHOOTER FROM SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT

Units Deploy To Stores in Fall 2007

LOS ANGELES (April 19, 2007) – Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced today that SWAT®: Target Liberty, a 3rd person tactical shooter game, will make its handheld debut exclusively o­n the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Developed by 3G Studios, the new SWAT: Target Liberty game will be available o­n the PSP system in fall 2007.

Atari's 'ArmA: Combat Operations' Goes Gold

- New Realistic Military Combat Simulation Game Set to Ship May 1 in North America -

NEW YORK, April 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), o­ne of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced that ArmA: Combat Operations has gone gold and is o­n schedule to ship to stores nationwide o­n May 1. Developed by Bohemia Interactive, ArmA: Combat Operations is a military combat simulation game and will be available for the Windows platform for the suggested retail price of $39.95. The game is currently available in Europe under the name ArmA: Armed Assault.

I thought this was kind of neat. It's also a reminder that the English version of the game will be available next month. I believe BIS is offering direct download. We'll have to keep our eyes open for other options.

Launching the ArmA: Armed Assault Trailer Maker

To celebrate the forthcoming UK release of ArmA: Armed Assault o­n PC (out o­n 16th February 2007), 505 Games, Bohemia Interactive and New Media Maze launch the ArmA: Armed Assault Trailer Maker at www.armatrailermaker.com o­n Friday 19th January 2006.

Using cutting edge machinima technology you are able to cut and mix up video clips from the UK version of ArmA: Armed Assault and add in audio clips and sound effects lifted right out of the game. Finally, you can add title screens, credits and special effects to your trailer to complete your spin o­n the ArmA: Armed Assault trailer. Preview it, publish it and put it o­n your own site, blog or forum for all to see.

Log o­n to www.armatrailermaker.com now and try your hand at making your very own ArmA: Armed Assault trailer…

As far as I know, there's still no American publisher, but with an English edition available, importing will be an option. There's also a good chance that Fry's and/or GoGamer will carry that edition if a US edition doesn't hit by then.

Prepare for ArmA-geddon!

505 Games and Bohemia Interactive sign a distribution deal to bring the massively anticipated tactical first-person shooter ArmA: Armed Assault to PC in first quarter 2007.

London, 10th October 2006 – 505 Games, the flourishing UK-based videogames publisher, is delighted to announce a publishing agreement with the highly regarded European developer Bohemia Interactive, to bring 2007’s best tactical shooter ArmA: Armed Assault to Europe(¹).

SIERRA ANNOUNCES F.E.A.R. COMBAT

F.E.A.R. Multiplayer to be made available for free.

LOS ANGELES, CA – (August 8th, 2006) – Sierra Entertainment today announced that the multiplayer component from the award winning PC title F.E.A.R.™(First Encounter Assault Recon), has been renamed F.E.A.R. Combat, and will be made available to the public as a free download o­n Thursday August 17th, 2006.

KONAMI ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL o­nLINE TOURNAMENT FOR METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SUBSISTENCE

Incredible Metal Gear Prizes are o­n the Line as Konami Begins Nationwide Search for Best o­nline Players

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – July 20, 2006 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today an official o­nline tournament for their tactical espionage action video game, Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence� to take place between July 29th and September 17th. Sponsored and hosted by iGames, the tournament will let gamers compete with others nationwide for a chance to win a selection of incredible Metal Gear prizes and top honors as the best players in the country.

Prepare to Step into the Twilight as Night Watch Goes Gold

Tactical RPG gets o­ne step closer to shipping

Jun 19, 2006 -- CDV Software Entertainment USA announced today that the North American version of Night Watch has gone gold. Night Watch, set to ship o­n June 26, will have players fighting the forces of evil in a modern day Moscow that's populated by enchanters, shapeshifters and other mystical creatures. More information about Night Watch is available at <A href="http://www.night-watch-game.com/ target="_blank"">http://www.night-watch-game.com/.

Tactical? Unknown. It doesn't sound like a hybrid strategy game like the Activision versions.

Atari Announces BattleZone(R) for PSP(TM) System

Quick, Action-Based Battles Meet Today's Consumer Demands for Engaging, o­n-the-Go Gaming

NEW YORK, May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) today announced the development of BattleZone for the PSP(TM) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, a modern update to the 1980 classic arcade game. BattleZone immerses players in an interactive world with relentless o­nslaughts of quick, action-oriented battles. In development by Paradigm Entertainment, BattleZone for the PSP system will blast o­nto global terrain in November 2006.

TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON ADVANCED WARFIGHTER™ INFILTRATES RETAIL FOR PC

PC Version of the Critically Acclaimed Smash Hit Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter™ Hits Store Shelves This Week

SAN FRANCISCO – May 2, 2006 – Today Ubisoft, o­ne of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter™ for the PC has shipped to retail stores. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter is the next installment in the critically acclaimed, squad-based military shooter franchise, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter for PC has an ESRB rating of “T” for Teen and an MSRP of $49.99.