Gaming News - November 2004
Los Angeles, CA (November 4, 2004) - Electronic Arts today announced
that the Medal of Honor Pacific Assault Director’s Edition has shipped to stores
in North America and is available for purchase today.
From EA:
Medal of Honor Pacific Assault gives players a sense of the courage it took
to fight the Imperial Japanese Army from the shock of Pearl Harbor to triumph on
the shores of the Tarawa Atoll. Set in the Pacific Theatre of Operations from
1941–1943, players will assume the role of Marine recruit Tommy Conlin as he
survives the attack on Pearl Harbor, leads the assault on Guadalcanal and
finally charges up the beaches for the climactic battle at Tarawa. Relying on
natural instincts and a variety of authentic weapons, it’s up to the player to
stop the Japanese war machine in its tracks.
The PC-DVD Medal of Honor Pacific Assault Director’s Edition contains the full
game, plus an arsenal of bonus content which will appeal to game fans and
history buffs alike. Most notable is the Interactive Timeline, a dynamic
presentation of the history of the Pacific Theater during WWII. With a click of
the mouse, knowledge-hungry players can track attack planes and ships, highlight
them to learn more about the type of vehicle and its crew or play audio clips
such as Roosevelt’s “December 7th Day of Infamy” speech, as well as declarations
of war from both Japan and Britain. Every major battle included in the game is
highlighted, as is additional contextual information.
Additional content includes two educational documentaries written and produced
by EA. “Medal of Honor Pacific Assault The Thought War", details the use of
propaganda during World War II, and “Medal of Honor Pacific Assault Paths of
Glory” features gripping interviews with WWII veterans who describe their
experiences in the major battles covered in the game.
In addition to those features, the Medal of Honor Pacific Assault Director’s
Edition offers an eye-opening montage of the WWII poster imagery that inspired a
nation. Pop-Up Facts can be toggled on and off during the game to highlight
historical facts, famous quotes, and relevant statistics. (This feature will be
included in both the Medal of Honor Pacific Assault standard and the Director’s
Edition.)
Longtime fans of the Medal of Honor franchise will appreciate the behind the
scenes peek at creating the game, and the Medal of Honor™ Media Player which
contains more than 60 conceptual paintings used in designing the Medal of Honor
games, as well as the best selection of the Medal of Honor franchise's
award-winning music. Hardcore gamers will enjoy playing the game with the
exclusive weapon available only in the Medal of Honor Pacific Assault Director’s
Edition.
According to Executive Producer Rick Giolito, the task of bringing the Pacific
Theater experience to life was not taken lightly. “The Medal of Honor Pacific
Assault Director’s Edition was a labor of love for the development team who
created it. Many of us have relatives who served during WWII, while others have
spent countless hours interviewing veterans about their Pacific Theater
experiences while conducting research for the game. Because of these personal
relationships, the entire design team felt a responsibility to drive home the
significance of WWII in our collective world history,” explained Giolito. “With
the Medal of Honor Pacific Assault Director’s Edition, we have the rare
opportunity to present that commitment to keeping history alive, both with the
actual game experience and in the educational content that accompanies the
game.”
As with the previous Medal of Honor titles, the producers of Medal of Honor
Pacific Assault sought counsel from numerous outside expert sources to make
certain the game is as historically authentic and realistic as possible. EALA
continues to work closely with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to
ensure Medal of Honor Pacific Assault reflects the ideals and integrity of the
prestigious Medal of Honor. In addition, Capt. Dale Dye, who served as military
technical advisor on the previous titles in the Medal of Honor franchise,
continues his efforts with the Medal of Honor Pacific Assault development team
to ensure the authenticity of the game.
Medal of Honor Pacific Assault is rated "T" (Teen) with descriptors of Blood,
Language, Violence by the ESRB and is available under the EA GAMES™ brand with a
US MSRP of $49.99. The Medal of Honor Pacific Assault Director’s Edition has a
US MSRP of $59.99.
The standard version of Medal of Honor Pacific Assault will ship in North
America on November 9th, 2004.
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