Pave Low Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Yay finally some news Press Release - ArmA Progress Update Prague, Czech Republic - 2nd December 2005 Armed Assault Format: PC CDROM Genre: First person military combat simulation Release date: H1 2006 Publisher: To be determined Ultimate Combat Simulation Brought to you by the creators of Operation Flashpoint*: Armed Assault (ArmA) will reacquaint gamers with the ultimate in realistic, combat gaming. ArmA features a new engine with a fresh modern setting and focuses on freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation, based on a technology used to train real soldiers around the world, including U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army and Australian Defense Forces. "We aim to again deliver the ultimate military simulation for PC, improving the successful gameplay formula of our debut PC game release Operation Flashpoint. It's refreshing for us to focus again on PC game development after years spent working on the Xbox platform and we work hard to make sure not to disappoint the expectations of the great community that built around Operation Flashpoint with this new game." explains Marek Spanel, director and co-founder of Bohemia Interactive. In ArmA, players will be able to seamlessly explore massive environments (over 200 sq. kilometres) and combat intelligent enemies that try to out think and outmaneuver you. In ArmA it is important to preserve the lives of yourself and your squad members in the heat of a modern armed conflict. Jump into any of a large selection of available vehicles, including armored vehicles and aircraft. Progress Update Bohemia Interactive are delighted to announce that Viktor Bocan, the lead mission designer of Operation Flashpoint and the Resistance expansion has rejoined the team to oversee the ArmA project: "When I was asked to participate in finishing the ArmA project I had absolutely no idea how far it had progressed in the past few months. Now it's not just an "extension" or something; the game has become a real successor to Operation Flashpoint in terms of scale, detail and possibilities". says Viktor Bocan. Development of Armed Assault (ArmA) is progressing rapidly and Bohemia Interactive is currently looking for a publisher. Armed Assault is now planned to be released in H1 2006. Bohemia Interactive are delighted to take this opportunity to reveal some more of the exciting features and enhancements that will be found in ArmA and release new screenshots showing ingame footage. *Click on the thumbnails for larger imagesFeatures/Advancements/Enhancements Engine/Graphics *DX9 Engine incorporating many of the latest features, including High Dynamic Range rendering *Reworked lifelike animations. *Fully streaming game engine allowing extremely large environments loaded with various special effects. Environments *Environments are richly detailed and varied. *New huge sized battlefield (landmass exceeds that of all islands from Flashpoint & Resistance combined) *New densely populated battlefield (approximately twice the number of objects on all previous islands combined). *Dynamic weather and daytime simulation (including tides and star constellations) *Ambient wildlife. Gameplay *Large selection of weapons and vehicles. *Unique and proven combatant's AI. *New island containing large cities with many different, fully accessible buildings. *ArmA s campaign features a brand new story-line, with a modern day setting. *Campaign s setting and events inspired by real world events, military strategies and political doctrines. *Updated controls and command interface. Multiplayer *Large, persistent battles. *60+ player multiplayer (plus additional AI), players can join at any time. *Unique game modes introducing modes of play not seen in any other game. *Cooperative game modes. Custom content support *Open game architecture. *Building on top of the successful Operation Flashpoint addon and modding support. *Built-in scenario editor. *Versatile object/vehicle animation system. *Many useful scripting functions. *Mission wizards enable missions to be played with any addons. So yet another game not gonna make it for Christmas .... But should be a Very happy new year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay316 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 I'm SOLD! Will be buying this for sure. Finally a game to look forward to. Thanks BIS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent_op Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Please be true. I would really like to compare GR:AW and Armed Assault side by side. Although I think I know Armed Assault will come out on top. silent_op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pave Low Posted December 5, 2005 Author Share Posted December 5, 2005 I would really like to compare GR:AW and Armed Assault side by side. They are totally different games, one is a First person shooter the other is a Tactical military combat simulation. Like comparing GR to Operation Flashpoint, the sheer size and scope of OFP makes it a far more tactical simulation, just as ArmA will be. So get both games and enjoy each for what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Medic+~SPARTA~ Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 I would really like to compare GR:AW and Armed Assault side by side. They are totally different games, one is a First person shooter the other is a Tactical military combat simulation. Like comparing GR to Operation Flashpoint, the sheer size and scope of OFP makes it a far more tactical simulation, just as ArmA will be. So get both games and enjoy each for what it is Well said, bro... well said. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REC0N Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 The more I read, the more I see. Gosh I can't wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAbbi_74 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Looks interesting. But... 1.) Sounds from the description that it wants to directly compete with BF2. Good luck. 2.) I saw one picture in there of an obviously American troop (carrying a M249 SAW) wearing BDU's and an old PASGT helmet. Those are SO '90's... Just a couple minor criticisms. Would still be worth the $55 or $60 to pick up and see how good it is. I'll look forward to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightspeed Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 (edited) Take note Rabbi, all that Press Release stuff is almost a year old. The game has come so far in development since then. Initiall they planned the release for first half of this year, in a most recent interview they stated that as they discovered more and more things they could implement into the game including reworking all the animations, they knew it would be worth holding off its release to make it even better then they first thought it would be. I am convinced that this game will be the game Ill be playing for the next few years - it looks superb. Oh, and this is not trying to be anything like BF2. Yes there are vehicles to drive, but they were available before BF2 even existed, and they are the only realistic means of travelling the great (and real)distances that make up the island. I seem to recall reading a while back that if you were to run from one end of the island to the other in a straight line it would literally take over 45 minutes!! Edited August 23, 2006 by PoW_LigHtsPeEd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoQuarter Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 ARMED ASSAULT IS THE FUTURE...SEE YOU THERE!!! Is that a publisher I see or just a mirage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 One good thing they have had plenty of time to make it a best seller. Looking forward to it on release, or the demo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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