CDV to Publish Combat Mission 3: Afrika Korps (Special Edition)
Posted by: EG Admin on August 23, 2005 11:36:36 AM (151 Reads)
CDV Software Entertainment announced today that they have secured the North American retail rights to Combat Mission 3: Afrika Corps (Special Edition), in development by the team at Battlefront.com.
This special retail-only edition includes 65 new scenarios and 15 new operations, guaranteeing gamers hours of exciting game play. Combining unparalleled game depth and ease of use with a true 3D environment, Combat Mission 3: Afrika Korpsoffers a true combination of turn-based and real-time strategy to experience the best in WWII tactical warfare gaming.
Features of Combat Mission 3: Afrika Korps include:
Three theaters of war -- Crete, Italy and North Africa
Historically accurate units representing seven nations, including Germany, Great Britain, the United States and Italy are available in the game
Meticulously researched vehicle and uniform models, paint schemes and sound effects
Fully researched and detailed TO&E (Tables of Organization and Equipment) for all seven nations
All vehicle combat capabilities are modeled on their real-world counterparts, and weapons are rated in abilities including effective range and armor penetration
Realistic weather and terrain affect combat outcomes
Units use line-of-sight and audio cues to determine the position of the enemy, while the confusion of battle can cause friendly units to mistakenly be identified as foes
A mission and map editor for creating custom scenarios
Optional Historical Rarity of Units ensures players will no longer have to worry that their opponents "cherry picked" their forces
Battlefront.com is an independent, Internet-based publisher and developer of war and strategy games, and one of the world’s largest and fastest growing war and strategy gaming fan communities. Battlefront’s titles include the award-winning 3D WWII combat simulation series Combat Mission (three successive "Wargame of the Year" awards), the air combat strategy game Down in Flames and the stunning tank simulation T72: Balkans on Fire!. For more information, please visit www.battlefront.com.