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Well here goes, my guesstimate of the announcement Codemasters will make at
E3 in a couple of days time....
Codemasters are pleased to release Operation Flashpoint for the XBOX, which
has massive graphical improvement over the original PC version, along with
full Join in Progress Multiplayer gaming options via XBOX Live! Four new
Large (Nogova Sized) Islands will be used as the basis for a 40 mission
campaign following the general lines of the original 1985 campaign and the
Resistance campaign.
Codemasters are also delighted to announce the release of a new standalone
(or possibly expansion) game, called Flashpoint 2004!
Improvements in the game engine and enhancements taken from the XBOX
conversion have made possible a much improved graphics engine, which makes
the most of up to date hardware. Pixel shading, dynamic lighting and higher
poly models all add to the atmosphere.
As for the gameplay, you take the part of Special Forces (Delta?) deployed
worldwide to counter specific threats. You may find yourself fighting in
tropical jungles and snowy mountain sides, with a wealth of modern equipment
at your disposal. ( Expect MH47E, Littlebirds, MH60's etc etc)
Codemasters are also delighted to annouce that this expansion to the
original game will have full Join In Progress ability where the mission
maker allows for that, as well as full backwards compatibility with the
existing addon base. Tweaked MP coding will allow for VOIP in game, and is
enhanced for 56K users.
The expected release date of Flashpoint 2004 is Summer 2004.
NOTE: All the above is pure conjecture on my part, and may be totally
unjustified. It is based upon personal observations only, and I have no ties
or interests to either BIS or codemasters. I also have a rather large hat
marinading in garlic, just in case I have to eat it.
We'll soon see!
TJ
Well here goes, my guesstimate of the announcement Codemasters will make at
E3 in a couple of days time....
Codemasters are pleased to release Operation Flashpoint for the XBOX, which
has massive graphical improvement over the original PC version, along with
full Join in Progress Multiplayer gaming options via XBOX Live! Four new
Large (Nogova Sized) Islands will be used as the basis for a 40 mission
campaign following the general lines of the original 1985 campaign and the
Resistance campaign.
Codemasters are also delighted to announce the release of a new standalone
(or possibly expansion) game, called Flashpoint 2004!
Improvements in the game engine and enhancements taken from the XBOX
conversion have made possible a much improved graphics engine, which makes
the most of up to date hardware. Pixel shading, dynamic lighting and higher
poly models all add to the atmosphere.
As for the gameplay, you take the part of Special Forces (Delta?) deployed
worldwide to counter specific threats. You may find yourself fighting in
tropical jungles and snowy mountain sides, with a wealth of modern equipment
at your disposal. ( Expect MH47E, Littlebirds, MH60's etc etc)
Codemasters are also delighted to annouce that this expansion to the
original game will have full Join In Progress ability where the mission
maker allows for that, as well as full backwards compatibility with the
existing addon base. Tweaked MP coding will allow for VOIP in game, and is
enhanced for 56K users.
The expected release date of Flashpoint 2004 is Summer 2004.
NOTE: All the above is pure conjecture on my part, and may be totally
unjustified. It is based upon personal observations only, and I have no ties
or interests to either BIS or codemasters. I also have a rather large hat
marinading in garlic, just in case I have to eat it.
We'll soon see!
TJ