REDWOOD
CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2005--Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS)
today announced the release of Medal of Honor European Assault(TM), the
latest video game from EA's award-winning Medal of Honor(TM) franchise,
for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) video
game system from Microsoft, and the Nintendo GameCube(TM).
Developed
under the EA brand by Electronic Arts Los Angeles, Medal of Honor
European Assault immerses players in an authentic WWII experience
developed in partnership with acclaimed Hollywood writer/director John
Milius (Apocalypse Now, Red Dawn, Conan the Barbarian) who penned the
emotional storyline, and the Medal of Honor military consultant, war
veteran Capt. Dale Dye, U.S. Marine Corps. who worked with the
development team to ensure accurate historical representation and makes
a cameo appearance in the Battle of the Bulge campaign.
Medal
of Honor European Assault features authentic WWII vehicles and weapons,
and innovative game play features including an open battlefield that
welcomes exploration as you complete multiple objectives, combat squad
control, and an adrenaline feature which allows players to accomplish
extraordinary feats under pressure. Developed using ground-breaking
technology,
these new features combine with authentic sound effects and an epic
score to effectively bring the environments to life.
"Medal
of Honor European Assault builds on everything gamers loved about the
best-selling Medal of Honor series," explained Executive Producer,
Dan Winters. "The realistic WWII setting, the cinematic
presentation and the emotional storyline are still there, but we have
thrown them wide open with new features like the open battlefield that
encourages players to use more 'duck and cover' gameplay, the
adrenaline
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mode
which players can deploy under duress, and combat squad control which
allows players to control their squad mates with a simple press of the
button. We're providing a new way of playing an old favorite and gamers
are going to love it."
About
Medal of Honor European Assault
In
Medal of Honor European Assault gamers will play as US Army Lieutenant
William Holt, hand-picked by William "Wild Bill" Donovan to be
the first field agent of the newly formed Office of Strategic Services
-- the OSS. As Lieutenant Holt, your classified missions take place in
WWII Europe and are of critical importance to the Allies. You will be
tasked with gathering intelligence regarding the development and
deployment of the deadly Nazi Tiger Tank and more significantly,
stopping the Nazi plan to develop and harness atomic energy. In the
pursuit of this goal you are thrust into action in all the pivotal
battles of WWII Europe, including St. Nazaire, North Africa, Stalingrad,
and the Battle of the Bulge.
The
game is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB and has a US MSRP of
$39.95. For more information including updated screenshots, boxart,
logos, and other game related assets please visit the game's official
site at www.moh.ea.com or press site at www.info.ea.com.
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