Ubisoft and Gearbox Software Announce Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway For Next-gen Concoles and PC
SAN FRANCISCO - April 12, 2006 - Today
Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers and
Gearbox Software, one of the world's best video game
developers announced that Brothers In Arms Hell's
Highway is in development for next generation video
game platforms, including the PLAYSTATION®3 system and the
PC. Scheduled for a holiday 2006 release, Brothers In Arms
Hell's Highway is the third game in the multimillion-unit
selling and critically acclaimed Brothers In Arms®
franchise.
Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway brings the critically
acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter into the next generation
of gaming with amazing graphics and sound, new cutting-edge
gameplay features and a completely redesigned online
component. Delivering on the franchise's compelling story,
unrivaled authenticity and intense squad-based action,
Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway drops you into Operation
Market-Garden, the largest airborne operation of World War
II. Lead Matt Baker, Joe Hartsock and the rest of the 101st
Airborne Division as they fight to open "Hell's Highway" in a
daring bid for a quick end to the war.
"With Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway, Gearbox is investing
everything to take next-generation gaming to an entirely new
level," said Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software.
"For Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway, the Unreal Engine 3
powers real next-generation graphics and the most intense,
action-oriented recreation of true history ever offered as
interactive entertainment."
"Since the series was introduced last year, Brothers In Arms
has consistently excelled at delivering a new style of
tactical shooter wrapped up in an authentic WWII setting,"
said Francesca Reyes, editor-in-chief at Official Xbox
Magazine (OXM). "As fans of the Brothers In Arms series, OXM
is incredibly excited to be the first to reveal to readers
the world-exclusive first-look at Brothers In Arms Hell's
Highway." The issue is available on newsstands since April
11, 2006.
This title has not yet been concept approved by Sony Computer
Entertainment America Inc.
About Gearbox
Gearbox Software, an independent development studio located
in Dallas, TX, is respected industry-wide for their ability
to create award winning interactive software. Comprised of
veteran talent, Gearbox Software has established itself as an
industry leader, developing games for many of the industry's
top franchises including Half-Life, Halo: Combat Evolved,
Counter-Strike, James Bond and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.
Additional information regarding Gearbox Software can be
found at www.gearboxsoftware.com.
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of
interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown
considerably through its strong and diversified lineup of
products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21
countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the
globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality,
cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft
generated revenue of 538 million Euros for the 2004-2005
fiscal year, an increase of 8 percent over the previous
fiscal year at constant exchange rates. To learn more, please
visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
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