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GMX / SHOCKWAVE RELEASES BATTLE OF BRITAIN 2 UPDATE

LONDON, UK (October 2, 2005) - GMX Media and Shockwave Productions have today released an update for the epic flight simulation title Battle of Britain 2: Wings of Victory. The new update adds more improvements and addresses most issues reported by consumers.

“I am very proud of the entire development team for all they have accomplished, especially the improvements in this latest update. During development, we all knew Battle of Britain 2 was going to be a magical game, and now it’s wonderful too see the flight simulation community experience it for themselves,” said Scott Gentile of Shockwave Productions Inc.

Changes from boxed version v2.00 to v2.01 * Bug fixes: - Several bugs have been fixed that can lead to CTDs (Crashes To Desktop). - In-game / Windows resolution is automatically synchronized for increased stability with background applications running. - If TrackIR or Newview (et al) are detected but not enabled, the program will revert back to mouse/keyboard/POV view control. - Fix for vanishing replay-buttons. - Some lines, for example those of the Enemy Position Indicator, used wrong color(s). - Correct handling of dummy anims (possibly caused a crash). - Do17 skin adjusted (main wing bottom).

Other Improvements: - SmoothenFrameRate changed to SmoothenFramerateMode and reworked. The default smoothens but does not limit fps. - New bdg.txt variable "NO_OUTSIDE_TRACKIR" - The bdg.txt variable OPTIMISE_OBJECTS_AT_RUNTIME changed to DISABLE_OPTIMISE_OBJECTS_AT_RUNTIME so that the old setting is ignored. The new default is to optimize. - In OPTIONS, "reflections" has been renamed to "mirror." - Optimized for framerate (mainly by going to a 32 bit FVF). Unfortunately the effect seems to be very small. - Reduced usage of video memory on 64 MB cards a bit. - Improved debug code/warnings in a lot of places. - Better lighting on individual trees. - Smoke trails further tuned. - Cannon smoke more subtle. - Engine sputter sound re-worked. - Throttle off warning sound reduced. - Brighton and Cathedral texture reduced in size.

Changes form v2.01 to 2.02 - Improved framerate (fps). The effect is most marked with weather low and on computers that suffer from low fps. - New bdg.txt variable INVERT_EXTERNAL_PAN - inverts pan direction in external view - New bdg.txt variable NO_FOV_RESET - disables resetting of FOV in when resetting the view (via ROTRESET/ROTRESET2/AROTRESET) - TrackIR 6dof z-axis overrides any analog axis setting. - Made stick POV hat user mappable - Ju88 engine texture fix. - In the OPTIONS screen, changed the name REFLECTIONS to MIRROR - Enhanced explosion and flak sounds. - More realistic Browning .303 sounds (increased rate of fire).

Download the Battle of Britain 2: Wings of Victory patch here:

http://downloads.gamezone.com/demos/d13772.htm

Further information at: http://www.gmxmedia.net/bob2/  (Worldwide) http://www.shockwaveproductions.com/bob  (North America)

Battle of Britain 2: Wings of Victory:

In-Game Features:

  • New DirectX 9 technology

  • The "In Cockpit" Experience

  • Clickable cockpits for the ultimate flying experience

  • Realistic starting procedures via mouse

  • Built-in native track-IR support with the latest 6 degrees of freedom support, including moving your head forward, backwards, left, right, up and down

  • Lift your head for a more, over-the-nose view

  • Lean out the window while taxiing

  • Keep your eyes fixed on the target

  • The industry's best padlocking system

  • The industry's most natural g-force movements

The Ultimate Dynamic Campaign

  • Authentic re-creation of the entire Battle of Britain campaign

  • Experience epic battles with hundreds of aircraft in the air

  • Thousands of aircraft are tracked and combat ready from their historical airfields. Knocking out enemy airfields hurts the enemy's ability to launch aircraft from those specific airfields.

  • Authentic radar and spotting system

  • British coastal radar network spots planes, reports data to central command, aircraft readiness is checked at nearby airfields and interceptors are appropriately vectored

  • Damaged radar systems create "outages" or "holes" in the defensive screen

  • Human spotters exist all over the British countryside, and their ability to spot is affected by weather conditions

"RealWeather" Technology

  • Both historical and dynamic weather conditions exist throughout the theater

  • Building storm fronts with towering storm heads

  • Turbulence

  • Realistic weather forecasting

Artificial Intelligence

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  • · Computer piloted airplanes fly with the same performance and flight characteristics the player flies with, for a precise, historically accurate offline experience

  • · "RealPilot" Artificial Intelligence Technology means enemy aircraft have the same limitations the player has

  • · Both the player and the enemy can use the clouds for safety and cover

  • · Study and exploit the enemy's weaknesses with charts included in the printed pilot's manual

  • · Enemy aircraft have the same characteristics and performance as the player's aircraft, including actual joystick movements

Realistic Sound

  • Authentic engine sounds and behavior, inside and out

  • Machineguns, explosions, hits, and flack fill the battlefield

  • Negative g stalls, sputtering, engine overheating

  • Open the canopy and hear the difference

  • Complex engine management including prop-pitch, mixture, and engine temperature

Unprecedented Visual Effects

  • Accurately modeled visual effects create the ultimate battlefield experience

  • Authentic bomb blasts in accordance to military test data, including realistic fireball size / duration, shockwaves, and dirt blasts

  • Realistic gun-hits on aircraft, ground targets, land, and water

  • Towering clouds of black smoke cover the battlefield for the entire flight

  • Be a part of hundreds of bombers as countless bombs reign down on targets below

Communications

  • Immersive, powerful, and historical command and control on the ground and in the air

  • Command examples

  • "Target bombers"

  • "Vector me to nearest airfield"

  • "Tower, what is the wind at altitude?"



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