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CODEMASTERS TO RELEASE OPERATION FLASHPOINT 2 ON PC
First Details to be Revealed at E3
New York – April 16, 2003 –
Leading games publisher and developer, Codemasters has confirmed that
Operation Flashpoint 2, sequel to the million unit-selling,
award-winning military simulator, has been commissioned for the PC. Details
about the highly anticipated successor to the 2001 Game of the Year, will be
revealed at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) on May 14-16 (Los
Angeles Convention Center).
Focusing on another theater of modern-historical warfare, Operation
Flashpoint 2 will continue the franchise’s
reputation as the ultimate military gaming experience. Operation
Flashpoint 2 is in design and development at Bohemia Interactive Studio,
the Prague-based creators of the original title, and will launch in fall of
2004.
“We have great plans and enormous ambition for Operation Flashpoint 2,”
said Marek Spanel, Operation Flashpoint’ 2 project leader
at Bohemia Interactive Studio. “Following the success of the original game,
it’s great to be working with Codemasters on the sequel and we are
confident it’ll become another major landmark in PC gaming.”
Codemasters will offer a first-look of Operation Flashpoint
2 at its booth (South Hall #746,) during the Electronic Entertainment Expo.
In the mean time, gamers can sign-up for development updates online at:
www.codemasters.com/flashpoint2
ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Established in 1986, UK-based Codemasters is one of Europe's best-selling and profitable game-makers, developing and publishing titles for the console platforms and PC. Codemasters’ products first appeared on US retail shelves in 1999 and since then they have continued to provide energetic, compelling and innovative entertainment to gaming fans of all genres. The company’s offerings include MTV Music Generator 2, IndyCar Series, Pro Race Driver and Operation Flashpoint, which was met with critical acclaim and enormous consumer praise. Richard Darling, the company’s Design Director and co-founder, is renowned as one of the most prolific game designers and has been involved in the creation of 60 of the company’s staggering #1 titles in the UK. In keeping with the company's mission to remain on the crest of the gaming wave, Codemasters is developing games for online and next generation platforms. Additional information about the company and its products can be found at www.codemasters.com
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