Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. has announced today the North American release of the highly anticipated title Warhawk, available exclusively for Playstation 3 (PS3).

 

Warhawk enables players to experience fast and dynamic multi-modal warfare, featuring white-knuckle aerial combat, armored vehicle assaults and frantic infantry combat in a massive war fought both in the skies and on the ground. Warhawk is available both in retail store on Blu-Ray Disc and as a downloadable title via Playstation Network — a first for the game industry.

 

This eagerly awaited remake was developed by Incognito Entertainment Inc. Warhawk is a multi-player only title, supporting up to 32 players battling at once for both online and offline play. In addition, Warhawk’s QuickSplit technology allows up to four players to battle simultaneously on a single PS3 – either online or offline.

 

With various multiplayer gameplay modes including Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and a new Zone Mode designed specifically for Warhawk, players are able to engage in strategic team play or fend for themselves against a barrage of enemies from around the globe. By offering a full online feature set, players can also join teams or maintain clans within the Warhawk online community.

 

Players have access to full stats, ranking, leaderboards, badges and other awards that are supported and reward players for success on the battlefield. Players can also stay organized online with user-friendly communication tools.

 

“Warhawk’s furious action-combat gameplay and brilliantly detailed landscapes demonstrate PS3’s many capabilities,” said Jeff Reese, director, software marketing, SCEA, in a statement.

 

“Players will move seamlessly from the fierce aerial dogfights to the heated armed assaults and vehicular attacks on the ground. Warhawk is an exhilarating addition to the PS3 line-up this fall.”

 

The processing power of the PS3 adds to the enhancement of the game. Its Cell Broadband Engine provides the player an enhanced visual scope by rendering long viewing distances when in flight mode, to result in a level of feature density unmatched in the genre.

 

Warhawk also allows players to use PS3s in their homes as global servers to host online games. This helps to ensure that along with the SCEA servers, plays can access consumer-hosted, community servers that are available to players around the world.

 

Warhawk is available for download directly from Playstation Network for $39.99, and on BD through select retailers for $59.99. The retail version of Warhawk includes a Jabra Bluetooth headset that comes in an exclusive piano black color and emphasizes the fun and strategic element of communication during gameplay. The BD version also includes bonus video content.

 

Consumers of all ages are now demanding more from their game systems than ever before. Sony and other manufacturers are competing with more than just other game systems in its quest for the consumer dollar. In order to capture more of the market, the game system manufacturer must be able to offer the games the consumer demands with the functionality and graphics that are second to none.

 

By enabling players to play together physically and virtually, Warhawk can generate even more demand for this new release. Given that it has experienced success in the past and this release has long been awaited by loyal gamers, quick adoption is likely. For market success, however, it must be able to surpass gamers’ expectations.

 

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