Gaming News - April 2006
Redwood City, CA (April 11, 2006) - Electronic Arts announced today
that Battlefield 2: Modern Combat has shipped to stores nationwide on the Xbox
360.
From EA:
The first-ever next generation console installment of the Battlefield
franchise drops players into the heat of battle on the high tech frontlines with
breathtaking visuals, a new physics engine, environmental damage modeling, and
an overhauled AI system.
The Xbox 360 version includes all of the content from the Xbox version, plus
the three new maps and four new vehicles from the “Warsome Booster Pack”
released in December. Players will experience the full effect of the graphics
upgrade with spent minigun shells raining down on them from passing helicopters,
while bullets score the environment around them and exploding tank shells
distort their vision.
“Battlefield 2: Modern Combat delivers the definitive Battlefield experience
for the Xbox 360 and offers a great way for gamers to experience the franchise
on the next generation system.” said EA’s executive producer, Jeff Gamon.
“Combining the re-engineered A.I. and the stunning graphics of the Xbox 360
bring the battlefield to life like never before.”
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat will continue the popular online mayhem started
on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox which can be enjoyed by up to 24 players. Players
can choose to fight for one of four military superpowers: the United States, the
Chinese, the European Union, or the Middle East Coalition. The fully-featured
single-player game highlights the innovative “Hotswapping” feature, allowing
players to instantly take control of any soldier in their squad to stay in the
middle of the action at all times. Players can also increase their rank and
garner promotions that are tracked globally; all while unlocking Achievements in
single-player and multiplayer. (Xbox 360 online play requires Xbox Live)
Developed jointly by Sweden-based developer Digital Illusions and EA’s UK
studio, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat for the Xbox 360 is rated “T” (Teen) by the
ESRB and has an MSRP of $59.99. For more information about Battlefield 2: Modern
Combat, please visit battlefield.ea.com
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