17:05 (BST), 30/04/2008
Theatre of War
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Today cdv Software Entertainment USA today has released a pack of new screens for their upcoming WWII battlefield simulation/RTS game. In the new screens, bombers and artillery blast the battlefield while infantry and armored units head into combat. Slated for a May 2008 release on PC, offers an extensive real-time strategy experience. By combining the look, feel and historical elements of World War II, creates an unrivaled tactical battlefield experience that spans major campaigns from the Battle of Moscow to Normandy. With more than 50 missions spread across multiple campaigns and a rich do-it-yourself mission and map editor included, rewards armchair generals with tremendous gaming and replay value. For more information about the game, please visit http://www.cdvus.com.
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offers a fresh take on the WWII Real-time Strategy genre by combining the look, feel, sounds and historical elements of WWII to create the ultimate warfare simulation. The game engine features realistic shell ballistics, armor penetration calculations and damage effects coupled with destructible environments, trenches, fortifications and individually tracked weapons, equipment, ammo and vehicles. More than 50 battles spread across seven different campaigns (US/UK, Soviet, German, French, Polish, Battle for Moscow and Panzer Lehr in Normandy), along with eight non-campaign scenarios, five Training scenarios and 11 different multiplayer missions are available in the game to offer a rich and challenging combat experience to players.
cdv Software Entertainment USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of cdv Software Entertainment AG, is a leading publisher of third-party video games and interactive entertainment with offices in New Jersey and headquarters in Cary, North Carolina. cdv Software Entertainment USA has published critically acclaimed and commercially successful titles including and the acclaimed The company will continue to expand its offerings with upcoming titles including the highly anticipated . For more information, please visit http://www.cdvus.com.
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