Gaming News - June 2004
Los Angeles, CA (June 28, 2004) - Vivendi Universal Games announced
today that it will be distributing Ground Control for free online via
FilePlanet.com.
From VU Games:
The giveaway is meant to celebrate the June 22 release of Ground Control® II:
Operation Exodus, the next installment in the venerable Ground Control®
franchise of PC real-time strategy (RTS) games, now available at retail stores
nationwide.
This special version of the original Ground Control will be accessible for
online download through FilePlanet.com beginning June 25, 2004 at
www.fileplanet.com/promotions/groundcontrol
Released in 2000, the original Ground Control was one of the first real time
strategy games to combine classic strategy elements with incredible 3-D
technology previously seen for action games. The focus of its gameplay was on
tactics, strategy and the art of battle; the end result produced greater
realism, faster-paced action and an unparalleled player experience that was an
instant hit among fans and press alike.
Ground Control® II: Operation Exodus is the next installment in the Ground
Control® franchise. In a departure from traditional RTS games, Ground Control®
II: Operation Exodus focuses on tactical combat with minimal time spent on
resource management. Instead of harvesting resources and building bases, the
game keeps the action hot and heavy by immediately rewarding players for
accomplishing objectives. Additionally, the unique multiplayer drop-in mode
allows players to instantly join an ongoing game at any time, for any length of
time.
Ground Control® II: Operation Exodus chronicles the ongoing conflict between
the Northern Star Alliance and the Terran Empire. Having lost the war in space,
the NSA retreats to their home world and forces the Terran Empire to engage in a
savage war of attrition on the ground. As a commander in the field, players can
command a task force consisting of infantry, tanks, artillery and aircraft alone
in the single player campaign or with other players via LAN or Internet.
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