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AUSTRALIA \u2013 August 14, 2009 \u2013 Today, Ubisoft announces it will be releasing Panzer General\u00ae: Allied Assault on Xbox LIVE\u00ae Arcade for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in Spring 2009. Developed by Petroglyph, Panzer General:\u00a0 Allied Assault is an all-new single and multiplayer digital card game that takes place during the last phase of World War II, from 1944 to 1945. The dramatic events of D-Day finally gave the Allies a foothold on Fortress Europe, allowing them to push the Germans back to Berlin. Players can recreate actual battles such as Utah Beach, Operation Market Garden, and the infamous Battle of the Bulge in the hopes of turning back the German tide. Build, customize and fight with your personalised deck of 60 digital cards.\u00a0 History is in your hands.<\/p>\n
Ranked as one of the top 50 computer games of all time and quoted by PC Gamer Magazine as \u201cCriminally Addictive\u201d, the Panzer General franchise has spawned a loyal following of dedicated fans eager for more turn-based strategy action. This all-new strategy game title comes after five successful releases under its belt.<\/p>\n
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Panzer General\u00ae: Allied Assault key features:<\/p>\n
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CARD GAME MEETS BOARD GAME:<\/p>\n
Thanks to the Collectible Card Game mechanics, players can swap out Unit Cards in decks for the perfect mix of tanks, artillery and infantry. Add in special Action Cards to \u201cbreak the rules\u201d and surprise opponents with air strikes and reinforcements. Players can retool decks with new cards awarded after each single or multiplayer victory.<\/p>\n
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A TASTE OF HISTORY:
\nPanzer General Allied Assault lets players dive into the history of World War II. 3D models of vehicles used during the War march across the board and players can discover the cities where desperate battles took place. It\u2019s a new and exciting way to learn history.<\/p>\n
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PLAYER V. PLAYER (PVP) MODE<\/p>\n
Players can play with a friend and have access to the special Unit and Action Cards you have unlocked in the single player Campaign. The more you play, the more cards you unlock!<\/p>\n
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Panzer General\u00ae: Allied assault is scheduled for release in Spring 2009.<\/p>\n
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About Ubisoft\u00ae<\/p>\n
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft is present in 28 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2008\u201309 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of 1.058 billion euros.\u00a0 To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Petroglyph<\/p>\n Founded in 2003, Petroglyph is an award-winning, independent game development studio located in Las Vegas, NV. The company is composed of industry veterans with a studio-wide average of over ten years in game development. The Petroglyph team specializes in the Real-Time Strategy (RTS) genre, leveraging the experience gained from developing original hit franchises for PC and consoles. Petroglyph uses their proprietary GLYPH game engine, tools and technology to power their next-generation titles. For more information about Petroglyph, visit www.petroglyphgames.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Explosive Strategy Game Devolved by Petroglyph Coming to Xbox LIVE\u00ae Arcade for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.\u00a0 AUSTRALIA \u2013 August 14, 2009 \u2013 Today, Ubisoft announces it will be releasing Panzer General\u00ae: Allied Assault on Xbox LIVE\u00ae Arcade for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in<\/p>\n