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'Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3' And 'Frogger 2' This Week's XBLA Titles

by Rainier on June 9, 2008 @ 10:38 a.m. PDT

One of the most popular arcade shooter series of the 80s returns and gamers get a fresh take on a classic arcade game when Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 and Frogger 2 launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).

Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3

As the spiritual successor to the Commando and Mercs classic shooter series, Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 brings some serious nonstop blasting action to the digital download space befitting the games renowned lineage. Players will assume the role of a rag-tag group of specialized soldiers, each with their own unique characteristics, who take on General Ratiev, a tyrannical despot pent on global shenanigans. Thankfully, players won’t be alone on this seemingly impossible mission; up to three players can enjoy the classic arcade-style shooter simultaneously on a single console or online. Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 also compensates for the co-op multiplayer mode by dynamically shifting difficulty levels based on the number of players in the game, ensuring that the game always poses a challenge.

With a soundtrack created by Norihiko Hibino, famous for his work on the Metal Gear soundtrack, a wide arsenal of devastating weapons, controllable co-op vehicles, 4 default levels of difficulty, and a comprehensive scoring system and online leaderboards, Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 is guaranteed to bring more action than you can sink your teeth into.

With the purchase of “Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3,” Xbox 360 owners will be automatically eligible to participate in an exclusive beta test to help improve the online version of “Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.” Participants in the beta will be able to submit bug reports and suggestions through beta.capcom.com and help make the final release version even better! The Beta version of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix will be available to all “Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3” purchasers on June 25.

Features :

  • Four playable soldiers with their own unique characteristics.
    • Antonio Ramirez Carranza aka "Animal" - A grizzled former marine, Sgt. Carranza enjoys his work a little too much. Known for shooting anything that moves.
    • "Smoke" - Not much is known about Smoke. Her records have been wiped clean, nevertheless, her skills at espionage and covert ops are known and feared far and wide.
    • Roy McMurray aka "Boomer" – The cranky vet of the bunch, specialist McMurray has been involved in full blown war, covert ops and police actions. He is renowned for his love of explosives.
  • Multiple weapons, including rocket launchers, grenades and shotguns.
  • More than 10 unique power-ups, including deadly "M-Crash" superbombs.
  • Controllable co-op vehicles allow for maximum destruction! Up to three players can team up together to make vehicles mobile fortresses! One player drives while the other two shoot.
  • Support for up to three players simultaneously, both online and on a single console.
  • Four difficulty levels, which automatically adjust based on the number of players in the game.
  • Comprehensive scoring system.
    • Score Multipliers allow players to maximize their points tally.
    • Online Leaderboards let players vie for the best online rank against the world's greatest commandos.

Frogger 2

Hop along with Frogger 2 as you travel through more than fifteen challenging levels filled with new enemies and obstacles. Each of the five exotic environments provides a new set of challenges, but beware of the bosses that try to thwart your progress. Compete with up to four friends in two different online multiplayer modes, and hop your way to victory.

“Frogger 2” expands on the arcade classic with more than 15 challenging levels that feature new enemies and obstacles. Hop through five exotic environments that provide a fresh set of challenges and bosses that will attempt to thwart players’ progress. Play alone or invite up to four friends to compete over Xbox LIVE with two new online multiplayer modes including Race Mode, where friends race to finish levels the fastest, and Jewel Duel, where players must hang on to a jewel while other players try to steal it away.

Features :

  • Gameplay: Dodge new enemies, obstacles, and engage in thrilling boss battles.
  • Hours of fun: Take on more than fifteen levels of action across five exotic environments.
  • Multiplayer modes: Challenge your friends as you compete in two new online multiplayer modes. Try Race Mode to see who can finish an enhanced version of the original Frogger level first. Or hang on to the jewel in Jewel Duel, and prevent your friends from taking the jewel.

Frogger 2 and Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, rated T for Teen, will be available on Xbox Live Arcade June 11, 2008 for 800 Microsoft Points

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