Gaming News - February 2007

Atlanta, GA (February 7, 2007) - GameTap today announced the upcoming addition of Galactic Command – Echo Squad to its lineup.

From GameTap:

Inspired by the first generation of space combat games, Galactic Command – Echo Squad is a fast-paced episodic space shooter set in an expansive galaxy. With an evolving story line that is constantly changing, no two playing sessions are ever the same.

Working closely with independent game developer 3000AD Inc., GameTap will launch the first of four scheduled episodes in late spring exclusively to GameTap subscribers. Each of the four episodes is designed as a campaign with sixteen lengthy missions and unique conclusions, all of which provide hours of gripping gameplay. Beginning with Episode 1: Rise of the Insurgents, episodes will be released on a monthly basis.

“Thanks to GameTap and its commitment to episodic games, we now have a great opportunity for Galactic Command to reach a larger audience,” said Derek Smart, president and CEO of 3000AD. ”We’re excited to be on board with a company that has a clear vision for broadening the PC gaming market.”

Building on the popularity of GameTap’s episodic content, Galactic Command – Echo Squad will employ a multiplayer client-server, capable of supporting up to sixteen players in a particular mission. Subscribers will be asked to choose from death match, team death match and multi-player co-op modes when playing other GameTap subscribers online.

“The addition of Galactic Command – Echo Squad to GameTap’s growing library of new and original games further proves our commitment to offering subscribers content they can’t get anywhere else,” said Ricardo Sanchez, vice president of content, GameTap. “We are pleased to be partnering with 3000AD, and feel this partnership strengthens our role as a leader in both episodic gaming and the broadband entertainment market.”