Video Gaming News - February 2005
San Francisco, CA (February 24, 2005) - Ubisoft and developer Gearbox
Software today announced that Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 has gone gold
and will soon be on store shelves.
From Ubisoft:
With its breakthrough squad-based combat and unprecedented authenticity,
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 is poised to revolutionize the WWII genre when
it ships on the Xbox system March 1. Both the PlayStation 2 and PC versions will
be shipping to stores shortly after. The pre-order campaign is currently under
way for the title at the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $49.99.
Created by Gearbox Software, Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 is the most
authentic WWII shooter ever, earning endorsements from the Veterans of Foreign
Wars Foundation and the Patton Museum. Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 is
based on the true story of the 101st Airborne paratroopers who led the D-Day
invasion and will immerse gamers in the gritty, uncensored and
emotionally-charged side of war. The game’s missions have been crafted using
after action reports, aerial reconnaissance images, and eye-witness accounts,
much of which is included in over five hours of bonus extras. Players of all
skill levels can battle their way through twenty epic single player chapters or
go online and challenge their friends with ten competitive and innovative
multiplyer missions.
Please visit www.brothersinarmsgame.com/ to get the latest news, screenshots,
trailers and developer diaries for Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30.
PRE-ORDER DETAILS:
Customers who pre-order Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 will also receive a
special bonus Penny Arcade Character Journal (PS2/Xbox) or an Official Making Of
DVD (PC). Bonus items will ship with purchased product, and is only available
while supplies last.
About the Penny Arcade Character Journal Pre-Order. The Penny Arcade exclusive
Brothers In Arms Road to Hill 30 character journal traces the experiences of the
men of the 101st Airborne. The journal follows the squad through their battles
and includes all new Penny Arcade art work. The character journal is available
exclusively when gamers pre-order Brothers In Arms Road to Hill 30 on PS2 or
Xbox.
About the Official Making of DVD Pre-Order. Fans asked for more behind the
scenes coverage and Ubisoft has delivered. Ubisoft and Gearbox have created an
exclusive behind the scenes DVD that explores the making of Brothers In Arms
Road to Hill 30. The DVD footage covers everything from day one, including
Gearbox’s research trip to Normandy, France, exclusive developer diary
interviews and never before seen gameplay footage. The Making Of DVD is
available exclusively when gamers pre-order Brothers In Arms Road to Hill 30 on
PC.
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