Video Gaming News - November 2003
Redwood City, CA (November 11, 2003) - Electronic Arts has begun
shipping Medal of Honor Rising Sun to retailers nationwide.
From EA:
Step into the boots of a Marine Corporal, survive the infamous attack on
Pearl Harbor and engage in a life and death struggle to drive the Japanese Army
from the Pacific as Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS) has begun shipping Medal of
HonorÔ Rising Sun to retailers nationwide under the EA GAMES™ brand. The fourth
console installment of the award-winning series, Medal of Honor Rising Sun is an
immersive and authentic WWII experience in either single-player or multiplayer
mode and is available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the
XboxÔ video game system from Microsoft, and the Nintendo GameCubeÔ.
Set in the Pacific Theatre of Operations from 1941-1944, Medal of Honor
Rising Sun gives players the chance to experience the courage and sacrifice of
those who accepted the challenge to combat Japanese Imperial forces in some of
the most brutal campaigns of WWII. Players will assume the role of Marine
Corporal Joseph Griffin as he survives the attack on Pearl Harbor, then joins
the battle against the Japanese in the Philippines, Guadalcanal, Singapore, and
Burma. Armed with a variety of authentic weapons and joined in battle by an
array of historical and fictional characters including squads of allied
soldiers, it’s up to players to stop the Japanese war machine in its tracks.
Players can also team up with a friend in the all-new co-op multiplayer mode or
battle in 4-player splitscreen mode on all consoles. Along the way, players will
earn awards and medals for their meritorious service in defeating the enemy.
In a first for the Medal of Honor™ franchise, PlayStation 2 console gamers
can join intense online multiplayer action for up to eight players. Players will
go head to head across nine levels ranging from the jungles of the Pacific to
the streets of the Orient. Players can find and join games using the EA
matchmaking service and will be able to choose from a selection of Axis and
Allied soldiers. Once play begins, soldiers can communicate with voice chat
using a USB headset for more coordinated team play or taunting competitors. (USB
headset and broadband connection required). An Internet connection, network
adaptor, and memory card for the PlayStation 2 console are required for online
play.
Medal of Honor Rising Sun was developed by EA Los Angeles. As with the
previous Medal of Honor titles, the producers 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 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.
Medal of Honor Rising Sun is rated “T” (Teen) by the ESRB and has a US MSRP
of $49.99. The official Medal of Honor game website is
www.mohrs.ea.com.
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