Sniper Ghost Warrior Special Edition Xbox 360
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Sniper Ghost Warrior is set on the fictitious South American island of Isla Trueno, where a despotic military regime lead by the ruthless General Vasquez has overthrown its democra… See more
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Sniper Ghost Warrior Special Edition Product Details
Released on 16-Sep-2011
Sniper Ghost Warrior is set on the fictitious South American island of Isla Trueno, where a despotic military regime lead by the ruthless General Vasquez has overthrown its democratic government to seize control. As one of a group of covert commandos, the player is charged with infiltrating the rebel stronghold and overthrowing the unelected powerbase. Intelligence reports indicate that Vasquez is due to chair a meeting with his cohorts in an old refinery facility, and a government plant is in place to set up an assassination opportunity for the crack unit. But as the unit arrive on the island, it soon becomes clear that the plan has gone awry, and the team must adapt and use their combat skills if they are to complete the mission.
Realism is at the heart of Sniper Ghost Warrior, and the game enjoys a truly realistic ballistic system that accounts for the distance of a shot, fall-off of the bullet’s trajectory, and environmental factors, such as wind direction. Similarly, the lush jungle environments, allow the user to use the cover of the foliage to take out key targets, while other members of your squad can act as ‘spotters’ to detail the positions of key adversaries. Players must also manage the breathing of their sniper to provide a more accurate shot, while the game’s ‘Bullet Cam’ system offers stunning close-ups as the bullets thud into their unsuspecting targets.
The mission spans 16 stages, starting with the problematic assassination attempt at the refinery, and moving on to oilrigs, a mine, the coast, and a set of ruins as the game’s plot continually surprises. Each level is brought to vivid life with the many rustles of the jungle keeping the player in a constant state of alert, and the sniper elements mixed with incredible firefights, as the enemy break cover and the squad is forced to engage in open combat.
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Sniper Elite 3 takes aim at 2014 release
Following the success of last year's Sniper Elite V2, British developer Rebellion is polishing its scope in preparation for a third entry in the wartime headshot extravaganza.
Sniper Elite 3 will launch in 2014 for both current and next generation consoles, published by 505 Games. More details will be released soon, but it will definitely retain the World War 2 setting of its predecessors. According to a statement made by Rebellion to Eurogamer, the title "features a completely new story and atmospheric World War 2 setting, and a greater focus on sandbox-style sniper gameplay."
The original Sniper Elite came out way back in 2005 and quickly gained a cult fanbase with its tense one-shot style of play. Those fans had to wait seven years for another squeeze of the trigger, though their patience was rewarded. Sniper Elite V2 was a remake-slash-sequel that enhanced everything good about the original. It also added a gruesome x-ray kill-cam that showed the passage of your bullets through enemies in surgical detail. Nice.
Sniper Elite is no longer alone in the long-distance sniping genre. Rival franchise Sniper Ghost Warrior came out of nowhere in 2010 and gets its first sequel this week.
Sniper Elite 3 will be out next year on all formats. Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is out this Friday for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
Published: 14/03/2013
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Namco bringing Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 and Combat Wings to Europe
Namco Bandai has revealed that it will be responsible for bringing City Interactive's Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 and Combat Wings to Europe in the coming weeks and months.
Up first is Combat Wings, which will hit PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and PC this month and recreates World War II's greatest aerial battles in a highly authentic gaming experience.
Offering PlayStation Move support on PlayStation 3, the game features a wide variety of real-life aircraft to control, plus advanced flight physics, multiplayer options and arcade-style accessibility.
Shooter sequel Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 will follow during the second quarter of 2012 and promises to build on the success of the original Sniper: Ghost Warrior, which proved a surprise success back in 2010.
The new PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC release features advanced visuals powered by CryEngine 3 graphics technology, making its sharp-shooting gameplay more immersive than ever.
Marek Tyminski, chief executive officer of City Interactive, said: "We're very excited about the enormous opportunity for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 across these markets and we will be working hard to maximise it."
Published: 02/03/2012
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Sniper Elite 3 takes aim at 2014 release (14/03/2013)
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Namco bringing Sniper: Ghost Warrior … (02/03/2012)
Namco Bandai has revealed that it will be responsible for bringing City Interactive's Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 and Combat Wings to Europe in the coming weeks and months.…
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