Gaming News - January 2007
Los Angeles, CA (January 11, 2007) - Sierra Entertainment today
announced M.A.C.H. (Modified Air Combat Heroes) for the PSP.
From Sierra:
Gamers will become outlaw pilots as they compete in deadly aerial contests of
skill, speed and weaponry in this sky-high race to own the air. Players will
also have the option to engage in thrilling multiplayer action against up to
eight real-world rivals over an Ad hoc wireless network or via Game Sharing
mode. Developed by UK-based Kuju Entertainment, M.A.C.H. is scheduled to ship in
North America on February 20, 2007, followed by Europe and Australia shortly
thereafter.
M.A.C.H. is slated to ship first in Japan in late January, and has been very
well-received by Japan’s leading gaming magazine Weekly Famitsu. The well-known
and widely respected publication praised the upcoming aerial combat/racing game
in its October 20, 2006 issue:
- “The Ultimate Racing Battle”
- “Once you experience the thrills to control the fighter jet at a violent
speed you get addicted!”
“We are proud of the accolades M.A.C.H. has received from a highly respected
gaming publication such as Weekly Famitsu,” said Cindy Cook, chief strategy and
marketing officer for Vivendi Games. “This endorsement of M.A.C.H.’s thrilling
aerial combat and racing action reinforces our goal of providing an arcade-style
gameplay experience that will deliver intense pick-up-and-play excitement for
any PSP or flying fan.”
M.A.C.H. Prologue
In the year 2049, the governments of the world switched to unmanned aircraft
for combat in an attempt to save lives. By doing so, they decommissioned
thousands of jets and their fighter pilots, ironically destroying the livelihood
of those they were trying to save. Years later, these planes appeared on the
black market and were sold to the highest bidders. It wasn’t long before an
underground emerged, featuring ex-fighter pilots, smugglers and wealthy
hobbyists piloting the decommissioned aircraft. In a competition of fight and
flight, these pilots heavily modify their jet fighters to outrace and outduel
the competition to win fame, glory and fortune. Welcome to the world of M.A.C.H.
M.A.C.H. Key Features
- Modified Air Combat Heroes rise through the ranks by defeating rivals and
unlocking customized parts and planes -- 180 over-the-top configurations
possible across 11 planes -- for enhanced speed and weaponry. Gamers will take
to the skies for intense aerial racing action and deadly air-to-air combat
throughout a variety of environments and can choose from multiple gameplay
modes including:
- Arcade - Arcade mode is designed to throw gamers into the action as
quickly as possible and, although only one plane will be available initially,
progressing through the Career mode to unlock other planes will gradually give
access to the full Arcade experience.
- Career - This mode consists of a collection of high-octane tournaments
spread over various landscapes. As gamers progress through their career from a
Rookie through Pro, Ace, Elite and finally to a combat Hero, they’ll gradually
win access to enemies’ planes and earn cash, which will enable players to
upgrade capabilities and keep up with the competition.
- Challenge - Each tier consists of five challenges -- MACH Melée, MACH
Dash, Time Check, MACH LAP and Dog Tag -- in different locations in the quest
for ultimate glory.
- Multiplayer – Players race or dogfight against up to eight opponents over
an Ad hoc wireless network or via Game Sharing with rival PSP system owners
for the ultimate deathmatch experience! (Game sharing mode requires only one
copy of M.A.C.H.)
M.A.C.H. (Modified Air Combat Heroes) is expected to ship nationwide on
February 20, 2007 exclusively for the PSP system for a suggested retail price of
$39.99, with an ESRB “E10+” (Everyone 10 and older) rating.
For more information, please visit the game’s official website at
www.machpsp.com.
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