Combat Elite: WWII Paratroopers dropping in soon
by VGLN Staff

Thursday, January 15, 2004

Game set to launch on the PC by June 2004.

Acclaim Entertainment today announced that it is preparing for its June retail invasion of developer BattleBorne Entertainment, Inc.’s forthcoming next-generation World War II video game, Combat Elite: WWII Paratroopers. Set to launch during the 60th anniversary of “D-Day”, Combat Elite: WWII Paratroopers’ development team is comprised of former members of the celebrated Fallout 2, Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon teams. In addition, the game will utilize the proven Snowblind Studios game engine and challenge players to rise through the ranks in more than 40 levels that recreate some of the most important battles of World War II.

“We are very pleased that Acclaim has shown such enthusiasm for Combat Elite: WWII Paratroopers,” added James Kosta, President of BattleBorne Entertainment, Inc. “With more than two years in development and the solid foundation of its underlying technology, Combat Elite: WWII Paratroopers will put gamers on the front lines of the most well known battlefields of WWII.”

Combat Elite: WWII Paratroopers will be available in June 2004 for the next-generation video game systems at suggested retail prices to be determined. The official Combat Elite: WWII Paratroopers site (http://www.combatelitegame.com) will be launched in the coming weeks.

Story

World War II. June 6, 1944 - D-Day - The downfall of Nazi Germany's occupation of Europe begins with the Allied invasion of France. The campaign is supported by more than 17,000 U.S. and British paratroopers, dropped behind enemy lines prior to the assault on the beaches of Normandy. These brave troops pave the way for the Allies by attacking the German forces from inside occupied Europe, fighting their way through enemy territory to thwart the Nazi war machine from within. Their battles lead them through rolling hills, open plains, small farms and war-torn cities throughout France, Holland and Belgium.

Eventually some prove themselves worthy of the ultimate challenge: preventing German development of a weapon that could forever change the face of Europe; the atomic bomb. This dangerous mission takes them into the very heart of the Axis; The Fatherland.

Combat Elite: WWII Paratroopers will include an array of features, including:

· More than 40 varied and immersive missions that recreate the toughest battles of WWII, including D-Day; Operation Market Garden and the bitter winter defense of Bastogne;

· Two-player, same screen co-operative gameplay;

· Rise through the ranks – begin as a Private and through battle experience earn promotions and that allow the customization of characters with new skills and abilities;

· Pick-up-and-play controls for ease of play;

· Incredible assortment of historically accurate weapons, equipment and devices;

· Built with the award-winning Snowblind Studios engine.

--- Kit