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Act of War: High Treason Available Via Digital Download
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Posted by Donster on: 2006-04-05 14:01:46 755
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By Don Miller @ Combatsim.com
NEW YORK, April 5 -- Atari, Inc. today unveiled Act of War: High Treason, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed, geopolitical techno-thriller real-time strategy (RTS) game, Act of War: Direct Action. Developed by Eugen Systems, Act of War: High Treason is loaded with new features, including modern-day naval combat and mercenaries. Act of War: High Treason is for the Windows platform and beginning today is available for digital distribution exclusively with IGN Entertainment's Direct2Drive http://www.direct2drive.com. A boxed version of the game will be available at select retail locations in May 2006.
Act of War: High Treason will take gamers to the next level of RTS action with future battlefields located all over the world, putting gamers in direct command of huge armies of high-tech warriors and modern day weaponry. New features include 35 additional units and upgrades, modern naval combat, fully customizable multiplayer games, mercenary units, improved control system, revised aircraft and artillery, an entirely new campaign set in a new real-world location, new maps, and additional multiplayer enhancements.
"With an all-new campaign and a host of new features and upgrades, including expanded multiplayer options and naval combat, Act of War: High Treason further raises the quality bar for modern-day RTS games," said Steve Tucker, director, brand marketing, Atari Inc. "By offering it initially via digital download in partnership with Direct2Drive, the leading digital delivery destination for PC gamers, Atari is making it an easy battle for gamers to get into."
"We are thrilled to partner with Atari in the digital distribution of Act of War: High Treason," said Jamie Berger, general manager, consumer products, IGN Entertainment. "Act of War: Direct Action was a critical hit in the industry and we believe the sequel will attract many more fans."
Act of War: High Treason features a 34 mission single player campaign and advanced multiplayer options allowing gamers to customize battles to match their preferences. Act of War: Direct Action was one of the big PC surprise newcomers of 2005 with unanimous critical acclaim in both U.S. and Europe. Act of War: High Treason is set to follow the glowing example set by its predecessor. For more information please visit http://www.atari.com/actofwar.
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