THQ's Company of Heroes Goes Gold
Posted by: Aaron Lockard on August 16, 2006 9:47:01 AM (76 Reads)
Groundbreaking Real-Time Strategy Game Pushing Genre to New Heights
THQ today announced that highly anticipated Company of Heroes,
developed by internal studio Relic Entertainment, has reached the gold
master stage of development and is now entering manufacturing. Powered
by Relic's proprietary next-generation Essence Engine, Company of Heroes
delivers stunning cinematic visuals, completely destructible
environments, and the some of the most realistic artificial
intelligence to date. The game is scheduled to be in stores for Windows
PC on September 14, 2006.
"Based on early critical feedback,
we're confident Company of Heroes raises the standard for the RTS
genre, bringing an incredible combination of realism, action and
authenticity to a strategy game," said Tarrnie Williams, general
manager, Relic Entertainment. "We've captured the essence of real
soldiers, real battlefields and real war, providing gamers with an
unprecedented game-play experience. Reaching the gold milestone is a
huge accomplishment for an incredibly innovative team that has truly
delivered on its vision."