by Rainier on March 27, 2003 @ 9:24 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Set during the climax of the Second World War, Frontline Command lets aspiring generals make the strategic commands necessary to turn the tide of Axis aggression and liberate occupied Europe. Previously under the wings at Codemasters, Frontline Command will be one of many exciting titles to be published by KOCH Media during the course of 2003. To give more insight into the game Koch Media decided to grill Bitmap Brothers' Jamie Barber and ask some annoying questions! Also check out the new screens included...
by Thomas on March 22, 2003 @ 5:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Playnet and Cornered Rat Software have released a major update to the massively multiplayer online game, World War II Online and announced an exclusive free trial for Macintosh users at Inside Mac Games. Version 1.8 has introduced several new features including updated terrain, new special effects, network update rate increase for better playability and the introduction of French, German and British 1941 vehicles to the European Theater of Operations. The Hawker Hurricane IIc, Supermarine Spitfire MkV, German Panzer III H and Daimler Mk I Armored Car are just some of the vehicles included.
by Thomas on Jan. 24, 2003 @ 3:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Earlier today we posted up the
information about that UK software publisher, KOCH Media signed the rights to publish renowned UK developer, The Bitmap Brothers latest PC-CDROM title - World War II: Frontline Command. Now we have ten gleaming new screenshots.
by Thomas on Dec. 25, 2002 @ 10:11 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Infogrames, Inc. has announced the release of Steel Tide and Pacific Gunner, two new games for the PC, steeped in fast-paced, authentic battle action. Pacific Gunner (MSRP $19.99) brings fast-paced WWII arcade-style warfare against wave after wave of Japanese attacks in the Pacific and Steel Tide (MSRP $19.99) is high seas naval warfare at its best. The game follows the exploits of the R.M.S. Triumphant, a highly modified T-class submarine armed to the teeth with devastating torpedoes, blistering anti-aircraft and a powerful deck gun.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2002 @ 6:21 p.m. PST | Filed under
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PlayGATE is contacting all former players to let them hear some great news- they have released a major update with new features, gameplay and vehicles AND starting Friday, December 13th you can come back and play for free! At approximately 1700 ET on Friday, December 13th, they will reactivate all accounts which were closed between June 6th 2001 and December 10th, 2002 for access to the game and forums. This does not apply to banned or special promotional accounts. On or before January 11th, 2003 you'll need to update your billing information in order to continue playing. We already have the latest patch available so read more for details and links where to grab it ...
by Thomas on Nov. 21, 2002 @ 3:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters today confirms it has secured the global publishing rights to "World War II: RTS" (development title only) from 1C Company, the leading Russian game company renowned for the acclaimed flight simulator, IL-2 Sturmovik. Designed to take players closer to the entire, gruelling war experience than any strategy game previously, "World War II: RTS" will capture both the tactics and the emotions of being a commander in WWII’s key battles. The game has already attracted much attention for its historical detail and dramatic use of impressive visuals. The title is now in full development at 1C, with Codemasters consulting on game design; a release is planned in the spring of 2004. Check out six new ingame screens!
by Rainier on Nov. 13, 2002 @ 7:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Publisher Strategy First with Developer Cornered Rat Software and Playnet.com are happy to announce that their latest online offering, World War II Online Mac Edition¸ has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Read more for detailed info and links to a brand new trailer!
by Rainier on Oct. 24, 2002 @ 7:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First and Playnet Inc. have released 7 new screenshots from the upcoming Mac version of WWII Online. Read more to check them out!
by Rainier on Oct. 17, 2002 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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World War II Wednesday has come around again. Read more to check the latest screenshots for Hearts of Iron and World War II Online Mac Edition.
by Rainier on Oct. 9, 2002 @ 10:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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BIG NEWS! Every Wednesday from now until mid-November has been designated as “WWII theme day”. This means that every Wednesday we will put up NEW content from Strategy First's upcoming WWII strategy titles, "GI Combat Episode 1: Battle of Normandy" (Freedom Games) and "Hearts of Iron" (Paradox Entertainment). Read more for details and 10 brand new screens from each game.
by Rainier on Sept. 17, 2002 @ 6:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Strategy First, Playnet and Cornered Rat Software announced today that they will be bringing the World War II Online game experience to a new audience: Mac addicts. Check the screens...
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2002 @ 3:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Currently in development at The Bitmap Brothers, World War II: Frontline Command is a squad-based action RTS game that captures the heroism of some of World War II’s most significant and bloody battles. As a commander of Allied forces in Europe in the last year of World War II, the player will enter into combat with the Axis forces to drive the enemy back deep inside its own territory. 9 new screens to drool over!
by Thomas on Sept. 3, 2002 @ 5:44 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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World War II: Frontline Command, Codemasters’ forthcoming real-time strategy epic for PC, will be the first World War II RTS created using a true 3D engine. Featuring a unique multi-perspective camera system and incorporating “Battlecam” technology, this system will enable the player, for the first time, to get a global perspective of the battlefield or to get ‘up close and personal’ to the action...
by Thomas on June 13, 2002 @ 4:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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JoWooD Productions proudly announces the release of the critically acclaimed strategy game World War III - Black Gold at the new, tempting price of only £19.99.
by Thomas on May 31, 2002 @ 12:14 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Fresh from a hit unveiling at E3, Codemasters today reveal new screens from "World War II: Frontline Command", the forthcoming real-time strategy epic for PC, being developed by The Bitmap Brothers.
UPDATE: Codemasters was so nice to send us another 7 additional screens to the previously posted. Enjoy!
by Thomas on April 17, 2002 @ 9:57 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC today announced the resumption of its relationship with Lawrence Holland and his company Totally Games to develop a World War II flight combat game for next generation consoles and PC. Previous associations between LucasArts and Totally Games produced the critically acclaimed and best selling X-wing and TIE fighter series of Star Wars games, as well as Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe and Their Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain. The latter two games will serve as inspiration for the upcoming World War II flight combat title.
by Rainier on April 11, 2002 @ 11:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters’ forthcoming real-time strategy epic "World War II" will feature an original system dubbed Frontline that gives individual soldiers and units the potential to display everything from heroism to confidence, despair and cowardice, thanks to a new morale-based system. Today we present some of the key features ... and of course some nifty screens to go along with that ...
by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2002 @ 5:49 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters’ forthcoming real-time strategy epic – World War II (working title) - will feature an original system dubbed Frontline that gives individual soldiers and units the potential to display everything from heroism to confidence, despair and cowardice, thanks to a new morale-based system.
by Thomas on Feb. 1, 2002 @ 9:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Playnet.com, Cornered Rat Software and Strategy First announced today that a 14 day free trial of their massively multiplayer online game, World War II Online is available for download through one of the web's leading download services, Gigex.
by Rainier on Jan. 10, 2002 @ 6:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Playnet.com,Cornered Rat Software and Strategy First announced today details of a re-evaluation program targeting former account holders, providing an opportunity to experience the many improvements made since launch.
by Thomas on Jan. 7, 2002 @ 11:15 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Blues recently dug this up. On the
official World War II Online forum they are offering a free seven day trial for players that want to check out this massively multiplayer war game. More information will be announced soon.
by Thomas on Jan. 2, 2002 @ 12:14 p.m. PST | Filed under
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GamingGroove today tossed up 12 new screens from CodeMaster's upcoming game -- World War II: D-Day to Berlin.
Bring me there!
by Thomas on Dec. 7, 2001 @ 8:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Today there is a new preview video from the WWII game World War II Online. This movie showing off some of the features you can find in the update 1.50. You find the
movie here and the
1.50 update here.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2001 @ 11:54 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters has secured the worldwide publishing rights to The Bitmap Brothers’ new real-time action strategy game development project entitled World War II: D-Day to Berlin. Scheduled as a priority PC title for Q3 2002, World War II: D-Day to Berlin is set to capture the heroism of World War II’s most significant battles. As Commander of the Allied Forces, the game will see players attempting to drive the Axis forces deep back inside their own territory
by Rainier on Nov. 22, 2001 @ 6:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Cornered Rat Software has officially announced the release of version 1.40 for their massively multiplayer online game World War II Online.