Video Gaming News - March 2003
Redwood City, CA (March 3, 2003) - Electronic Arts today announced
Medal of Honor Rising Sun for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox.
From EA:
Step into the boots of a Marine Corporal, survive the devastating attack on
Pearl Harbor, and drive the Japanese Army from the Pacific in Medal of Honor
Rising Sun from Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS). Developed by EALA, Medal of
Honor Rising Sun creates an immersive and authentic WWII experience in either
single-player or multi-player modes. Medal of Honor Rising Sun will be available
for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube and
the Xbox video game system from Microsoft in the fall of 2003.
Set for the first time in the Pacific Theatre of Operations from 1941-1944,
Medal of Honor Rising Sun gives players a sense of the courage it took to fight
the Japanese from Pearl Harbor to the shores of the Philippine Islands. Players
will assume the role of Marine Corporal Joseph Griffin, as he survives the
attack on Pearl Harbor, leads the assault of Guadalcanal, and finally rescues
his brother from a Japanese POW camp in the Philippines. Armed with his wits and
a variety of authentic weapons, it's up to players to stop the Japanese war
machine in its tracks. Players can even team up with a friend in the all-new
co-op multiplayer mode to battle the Japanese forces. Along the way, players
will earn awards and medals for their meritorious service in defeating the
enemy.
As with the original Medal of Honor™, the producers sought council from
numerous outside 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 Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun team
to ensure the authenticity of the game.
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