Blazing Angels ready for glory
written by: James Cooper on 3/25/2007 10:20:56 AM
Ubisoft, one of the world's largest
video game publishers, announces that Blazing Angels(TM) Squadrons of
WWII for the Wii(TM) video game system has released and will be at
North American retailers this week.
Experience the thrill of flight combat using the Wii Remote(TM) and
Nunchuk(TM). Whether it's a steep dive or tight dogfighting turn, the
aircraft will intuitively respond to your hand movements and you'll
feel more like a real fighter pilot than ever before. From the Battle
of Britain, through the dramatic air combat of Pearl Harbor, and all
the way back to Europe, your pilot skills will create WWII history.
Dominate the skies of Western Europe and the Pacific and bring your
squadron of Blazing Angels back alive.
? WWII's most epic and famous air battles: Experience the greatest air
battles of World War II in famous locations from across the globe.
Whether it's London, Berlin, Midway or Pearl Harbor, you and your
squadron will be tasked with turning the tide of war. The single-player
campaign has been expanded to include two all-new missions that take
place in the North Sea and New Georgia Island in the Pacific.
? Innovative use of the controllers: Handle the Wii Remote and Nunchuk
and experience a new sensation of flight. Players can easily maneuver
the plane just by moving the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. Arcade and
simulator modes are included for each of the five alternative controls.
? Intense squadron-based gameplay: Command AI wingmen and make use of
each one's special abilities. The pilot's heroism and leadership will
grow during the course of the 20-mission campaign. Engage in legendary
air battles and lead a squadron of Blazing Angels to victory.
? A large variety of realistic-looking WWII aircraft: Pilot 46
authentic WWII aircraft including the famous P-51 Mustang and the
British Spitfire, and planes like the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitt BF109
and the Japanese Zero in multiplayer. Ten all-new planes are included.
From the wing rivets, to the nose art, to the detailed cockpits, these
planes look like the real thing.
? Authentic WWII atmosphere: Fly low over Germany's industrial terrain
for a bombing raid, strafe the islands of the Pacific or emerge from
the cloud cover over London and engage the enemy. The environment is so
real you'll feel like you're the pilot in a famous WWII movie.
? Planes are easy to handle and fun to fly: No need to attend the Air
Force Academy to pilot these planes; you can jump right into air combat
action without extensive tutorials. A new cockpit view is included.
Developed by Ubisoft, Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII ships with an ESRB rating of "T? (Teen), and an MSRP of $49.99.
For more information on Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII, please visit the game's official website at www.blazing-angels.com.
