December 28, 2004

BattleMechs Invade Retail as MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf Ships

MechAssault2.com Launched To Offer Stat Tracking and Additional Game Details

Microsoft Game Studios announced today that MechAssault® 2: Lone Wolf, the sequel to one of the most popular Xbox® action titles, has shipped to North American retail stores for an estimated retail price of $49.99 (U.S.). The perfect way to spend those well-earned holiday gift cards, MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf offers gamers a rich BattleMech experience, both offline and online via Xbox Live™.

Gamers looking to track their combat history and the current status of the persistent universe of Conquest Mode will be able to do so at the newly launched official site, at http://www.mechassault2.com. This new site allows gamers to not only track their game stats; but also read up on vehicles, 'Mechs and tactics while interacting with other MechAssault 2 fans in the community forums.

MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf was developed by Day 1 Studios, creators of the original MechAssault for Xbox, in conjunction with FASA Studio, the developers of the award-winning MechWarrior and MechCommander series for Windows and Crimson Skies for Xbox. In MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf, gamers can step outside the 'Mech and live the life of a human pilot in a fresh new single player game. Tanks, VTOLs and BattleArmor offer players plenty of opportunities to rain destruction on their opposition in both single and multiplayer games. Xbox Live gamers can enjoy a whole new level of strategy, as BattleArmor-equipped players 'jack enemy 'Mechs and VTOLs drop supplies to their teammates. Both online and off, MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf offers players an unparalleled gaming experience. For more information about MechAssault 2: Lone Wolf, please visit http://mechassault2.xbox.com. 
 

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox® video game system, the Windows® operating system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/games), including such franchises as Age of Empires®, Flight Simulator and Zoo Tycoon®; Xbox ( http://www.xbox.com ), including such games as Fable® and franchises as Halo®, Project Gotham Racing® and MechAssault®; and MSN® Games ( http://www.games.msn.com ), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as “Bejeweled” and “Hexic™.”

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