<-250x250 Square - left->Atari announced that the highly anticipated game has just gone gold.

ArmA : Combat Operations is a combat simulation for the Windows platform which offers players a story driven single player campaign but most importantly the opportunity to engage in huge multiplayer battles with over 50 players on the battlefield at-a-time.

The game promises to offer a very realistic combat experience with large environments of over 250 square miles to explore, with over 30 vehicles to drive, including APCs, tanks, self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, helicopters and fighter jets.

ArmA: Combat Operations also comes with a very powerful editor that allows players to create custom maps and also import user-created units and maps.

Behind ArmA: Combat Operations is the young but very ambitious and talented team from Bohemia Studios, the same people who created Operation Flashpoint.

The game is scheduled to hit the shelves on May 1 at a suggested retail price of $39.95.

<-250x250 Square - left->The original Company of Heroes was a true breath of fresh air for all RTS enthusiasts, it truly was one of the best games of the genre, introducing new concepts that proved strategy games could be so much more than what had been done in the past.

Now the guys at Relic Entertainment are releasing Opposing Forces, a stand-alone follow up to the original game that is set to top it’s predecessor and claim supremacy over the all other RTS games.

In Company of Heroes: Opposing Forces players will have to choose between two unique armies, the British 2nd Army during the liberation of Caen, France, or the German Panzer Elite in their struggle to repel the might of Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation in human history.

As far as the multiplayer is concerned, players are in for some pleasant surprises as they’ll be able to battle online in all new multiplayer modes, with this new armies, or the armies from the original Company of Heroes because they are fully compatible.

Powered by an upgraded version of Relic’s Essence Engine, featuring full Microsoft DirectX 10 support, improved vehicle AI and weather conditions that will directly affect the battlefield, Company of Heroes: Opposing Forces is definitely one of this year’s most anticipated games.

<-125x125 Button - left->Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 , perhaps the most realistic football simulation available right now, is making its way on to your PCs.

The new Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 PC version comes with better graphics, more play modes and even more teams to choose from than the console version. It also has online support so you can challenge friends from around the world to see who’s no.1.

Features:

Unmatched gameplay realism and improved artificial intelligence result in pure soccer action
New, fully licensed international teams such as Argentina, Australia, Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden as well as new club teams
Exclusive new game modes including International Challenge and Random Match for increased gameplay variety
Updated Master League mode offers even more control over your favorite team
More skill moves including feints, more control over sliding tackles and more control when dribbling
Online multiplayer matches for up to 8 players with divisional rankings
Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP
Intel Pentium III 800GHz (Pentium 4 1.4GHz recommended)
256MB RAM (512MB RAM recommended)
4X DVD-ROM drive
NVIDIA GeForce 3 or ATI Radeon 8500 video card (NVIDIA GeForce 4 Ti, ATI Radeon 9600 or higher recommended)
DirectX 8.1-compatible sound card
Direct X 9.0c or higher (included)
Broadband connection for Network Mode, TCP/1P 128 kbps or higher (1.5Mbps or higher recommended)
1.5GB free hard disk space (4.7GB free hard disk space recommended)

Considered on of the best nautical simulations, Virtual Skipper is back with a new edition dedicated to the most prestigious sailing competition, America’s Cup.

In 32nd America’s Cup players will have to choose between 11 available challengers, win the Louis Vuitton Cup, where you’ll compete against all the boats in the competition and thus win the chance to participate in America’s Cup. By doing this you will also be able to challenge Alinghi, the current holder of the trophy.

Players will have the chance to navigate four types of boats, each with their own different characteristics, on a very realistic sea(that’s what they say, we’ll see).The racers will compete in water courses like Valencia, Trapani, Marseille, Malmo as well as other famous sailing locations.

The game includes a powerful editor that allows players to create their own courses and regattas, to make for an unlimited gameplay fun.

Game features:

• 3D regatta simulation: the ultimate in computer sailing simulations.
• At any level, enjoy the game to its fullest with the four game modes suitable for beginners or seasoned navigators (arcade, tactical, simulation and “no rules”).
• A vast single player game with the highlight of a campaign dedicated to the America’s Cup.
• Skipper the 12 official boats of the America’s Cup, along with the Trimaran Open 60, the Offshore Racer and the Melges 24.
• Navigate the 14 legendary water courses, including Valencia, Marseille, Trapani and Malmö, official sites of the America’s Cup. Discover the prime locations for competitive sailing such as San Francisco, Sydney, Porto Cervo, Auckland, Vancouver, the Isle of Wight, Quiberon and even Qingdao.
• Including the famous Nadeo editors: Water course editor and MediaTracker (cameras, text and graphics).
• Multiplayer game (LAN and Internet), with world player rankings on the Internet.

I consider this The Return of the RTS King because the C&C series, from my point of view, is the best strategy game ever made…and plus KANE IS BACK!!!

Ever since I heard EA started working on Tiberium Wars I knew they were going to come up with a good, solid game but I have to say that they exceeded even my high expectations. Command&Conquer 3 is definitely one of the best RTS games in recent history.

<-120x240 Vertical Banner - right->Frankly I don’t even know where to start, there are just so many things to say about this digital masterpiece. In the single player mode you’ll be able to choose between the GDI campaign and the NOD campaign, both of which are very well structured and offer the same storyline from opposing viewpoints. The action takes place in a time when tiberium deposits have spread to the point where there are just few safe areas left. This doesn’t only mean the environment has gone straight to hell but also a war-torn world, for he who controls tiberium controls the future. The twist in the plot is represented by the Scrin, an alien race who invades Earth in search of tiberium.

Unfortunately you won’t be able to play as the Scrin in the campaigns, but you can enjoy this original and unusual faction in skirmishes and multiplayer battles. The campaign missions are very varied, you’ll need not only obliterate your enemy or defend, but also some bonus objectives like capturing buildings, taking out enemy defenses, prevent them from launching nukes, teaming up with arch enemies to defend against the alien invasion…one thing is foe certain, you won’t be bored.

The AI in C&C 3 is very resourceful and it will exploit your every weakness. Now you won’t realize this in the beginning but after the first two acts you’ll really have to come up with some kind of strategy to triumph over your foe. You won’t be able to keep attackers at bay just by building one powerful unit type or two because every unit(and I mean EVERY UNIT) has a weakness. Also players with a more defensive approach will have to rethink their strategy because the action in this game is lightning fast and it won’t allow you to build up an impenetrable fortress, you’ll have to take the action to the enemy as fast as you can.

The battle theaters are very impressive as well, you will travel from Washington DC to North Africa, Eastern Europe and even The Amazon Basin. They are all wonderfully designed with recognizable settings and landmarks that make them seem genuine.

The units look good, especially the Scrin, they are not so varied as in other games of the genre and the upgrades are also few, but meaningful. You’ll be able to increase units’ armor, equip them with jetpacks, equip tanks with better cannons…you know, all the good stuff.

The factions have a different fighting style and this is what makes them unique. The GDI have a very direct approach with their mammoth tanks and juggernauts while the NOD rely on sneaky and stealthy attacks using stealth tanks and viper bombers to infiltrate the enemy base and take him by surprise. Still the two are very balanced and if you master their fighting style you’ll win no mater what side you choose. The Scrin however are a bit unusual. While the ability to gather infinite tiberium without having to build silos might seem appealing they are a very complex race and you have to get used to their units, buildings and upgrades before challenging someone.

But the part where Tiberium Wars really signs is the multiplayer mode. Let’s be honest, this is what any RTS should concentrate most on. And the guys at EA have really outdone themselves with this one. There are almost 25 maps to choose from for up to 8 players…and all have strategically placed tiberium deposits and tiberium nodes that will make for intense battles that you won’t soon forget. The game features leader bords and clan support as well as a feature called Battle Cast which allows you to broadcast your game in real time to anyone who downloads the free Battle Cast client. You can even have a commentator coment the battle byusing the built-in telestrator…brilliant.

The audio is authentic, all the units make specific sounds when they’re given orders and the Scrin make a constant alien-ish noise. The voice acting is also very credible and adds to game intense action. Also the in-game movies are fine touch. Featuring an impressive cast of real life actors, including Hollywood legend Michael Ironside, they make believe you’re a aprt of a multi million dollars blockbuster…and that is no small feat.

C&C 3 is a must play for all RTS fans and should not be missed for any reason. It will keep you busy and satisfied for a long time to come. Weather you’re playing the single player or the multiplayer modes you’ll love it.