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CDV Signs 'Combat Mission 3: Afrika Corps - Special Edition

by Rainier on Aug. 23, 2005 @ 9:01 a.m. PDT

CDV announced today that they have secured the North American retail rights to Combat Mission 3: Afrika Corps (Special Edition), in development by the team at Battlefront.com. This special retail-only edition includes 65 new scenarios and 15 new operations, guaranteeing gamers hours of exciting game play.
 

Features of Combat Mission 3: Afrika Korps include:

  • Three theaters of war -- Crete, Italy and North Africa
  • Historically accurate units representing seven nations, including Germany, Great Britain, the United States and Italy are available in the game
  • Meticulously researched vehicle and uniform models, paint schemes and sound effects
  • Fully researched and detailed TO&E (Tables of Organization and Equipment) for all seven nations
  • All vehicle combat capabilities are modeled on their real-world counterparts, and weapons are rated in abilities including effective range and armor penetration
  • Realistic weather and terrain affect combat outcomes
  • Units use line-of-sight and audio cues to determine the position of the enemy, while the confusion of battle can cause friendly units to mistakenly be identified as foes
  • A mission and map editor for creating custom scenarios
  • Optional Historical Rarity of Units ensures players will no longer have to worry that their opponents "cherry picked" their forces

Battlefront.com is an independent, Internet-based publisher and developer of war and strategy games, and one of the world's largest and fastest growing war and strategy gaming fan communities. Battlefront's titles include the award-winning 3D WWII combat simulation series Combat Mission (three successive "Wargame of the Year" awards), the air combat strategy game Down in Flames and the stunning tank simulation T72: Balkans on Fire!.

Combining unparalleled game depth and ease of use with a true 3D environment, Combat Mission 3: Afrika Korps offers a true combination of turn-based and real-time strategy to experience the best in WWII tactical warfare gaming.

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