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Thursday, September 17, 2009 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2009 @ 9:59 a.m. PDT

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

  • Heroes Over Europe (PS3/X360)
  • Sudden Attack (PC)
  • Red Faction: Guerrilla Multiplayer Pack (PS3/X360)

We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...

Red Faction: Guerrilla Multiplayer Pack (PS3/X360)

The Multiplayer Pack features  two destructive new modes, Bagman and Team Bagman, and eight expansive maps, playable across all multiplayer modes.  Red Faction: Guerrilla’sM Multiplayer Pack is available on Xbox Live for 560 Microsoft points and PlayStation Network for $6.99.  To mark the release of the Multiplayer Pack, Volition will be running a Double XP weekend starting this Friday. 

The Multiplayer Pack is the second of three announced Red Faction: Guerrilla DLC packs The first pack, Demons of the Badlands, was released in August and the final DLC pack will drop in October. More details on the third pack will be revealed soon.  For more information on the Multiplayer Pack, please visit the Red Faction: Guerrilla community site at community.redfaction.com.

Heroes Over Europe (PS3/X360)

The sequel to Heroes of the Pacific, the World War II flight combat game, Heroes Over Europe builds on the game's legacy with intense dogfights, a highly detailed realistic visual presentation and even more online options. The Windows-based PC version of the game will be available in stores next week.

Developed by Transmission Games in Melbourne, Australia, and powered by an all-new engine, Heroes Over Europe is set to raise the bar for flight combat games with the all-new "Ace Kill" combat feature, four online modes supporting up to 16 players and authentic aircrafts with localized damage. Visually, the game takes no prisoners with meticulously rendered environments including faithful recreations of London, Berlin and the French Alps, and ultra-realistic iconic warplanes of the era, all presented in stunning high-definition graphics.

Sudden Attack (PC)

“We’re thrilled to officially launch Sudden Attack in North America bringing a new group of gamers the excitement and social experience that more than 30 million registered users world-wide have already tried,” said Jang-Yeol Yoon, Chief Marketing Officer of GameHi, Inc. “With new ways to personalize the game and character's individual look, and incredibly fast and fun casual gameplay, we think Sudden Attack will attract both novice and expert gamers alike.”

The commercial launch marks the unveiling of the in-game cash shop, which will bring another component to the customization of the title, and offer players at all levels the chance to further enhance their gaming experience. Users can now choose from unique weapons not otherwise found in the game, as well as updated characters and functional items, like extra magazines, bonus exp, bonus points, guild emblems, and more. The extensive update also reveals two new maps – Gate Way and Club Night, as well as additional weapons – FAMAS T1 and Gurkha Knife.

Originally launched in July, 2006 Sudden Attack is now the most played first person shooter in Korea, known for its high quality graphics, stable game service, ample resources, and quick character and community system. Sudden Attack is positioned to garner similar blockbuster success in the U.S.

Sudden Attack players are divided into two opposing teams: Special Force and Silent Fox Alliances. Each team is required to have at least one member and at maximum eight members. Players can also group into their own clans to fight within a separated network. Here players can show off group power, where teamwork and coordination play a crucial role. Strong clans can join ‘Clan Battle System,’ an exclusive competition mode in the game. Clan strengths can be proved clearly within this mode, as comradeship and cooperation are decisive factors to secure a win. Additionally, the game makes a breakthrough in comparison with preceding MMOFPS titles with the availability of in-water battle mode.

More varieties will be added to the shelves of the cash shop in the future, along with regular updates bringing new maps, combat modes, weaponry and other free content to the gamers of Sudden Attack. Community inclined it supports several chatting modes, macros and firm clan system, as well as Explosion and Elimination game modes. Quick entry allows users to install in under three minutes and join games without having to wait for a new start. Even new FPS fans can easily adopt in the game with simple rules and easy controls. Additionally, players can earn in-game points for game currency or purchase upgrades through real world cash.

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