This game is like a history lesson about World War II, except you don't have to read any books.
NEW ORDERS HAVE ARRIVED. ACTIVISION'S CALL OF DUTY: FINEST HOUR NOW AVAILABLE
Santa Monica, CA - November 16, 2004 - Soldiers...it's time to heed the call
and experience cinematic intensity and the chaos of battle as never before
with the release of Activision, Inc.'s Call of Duty:
Finest Hour, a gritty new World War II action game for the PlayStation 2
computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft and
Nintendo GameCube. Activision is supporting the launch with a
multi-million dollar marketing campaign that includes television, print,
theatrical and online advertising. Developed in conjunction with Spark,
Call of Duty: Finest Hour is currently available in retail stores nationwide
for a suggested retail price of $49.99 and carries a "T" ("Teen" - Blood,
Violence) rating by the ESRB.
The advertising campaign for Call of Duty: Finest Hour has already begun
with national spots showcasing the most realistic and intense combat ever
airing in front of such programming as the recent network television
premiere of the "Lord of the Rings," and continuing with airings during
primetime, syndicated and cable programming and national sporting events,
including "Fear Factor," "The Simpsons," "NFL" on CBS' annual Thanksgiving
Day game and ESPN's "SportsCenter."
Additionally, Activision will sponsor select movie and special programming
on fX, TBS SuperStation, TNT, MTV, BET, SpikeTV and G4. Activision will
also deploy troops for a nationwide in-theater campaign, beginning in
early-December with life-size Call of Duty: Finest Hour standees in theatre
lobbies and a trailer in front of such highly anticipated feature films as
"Alexander," "Ocean's 12" and "Meet the Fockers."
"An all-new experience for the consoles, Call of Duty: Finest Hour is an
absolute thrill ride, driving players and their squads through intense WWII
battles as they head for the final assault on Germany," said Kathy Vrabeck,
President, Activision Publishing. "By marrying advanced technology with the
Hollywood talents of actor Dennis Haysbert, award-winning composer Michael
Giacchino, veteran writer/producer Michael Schiffer and rock-and-roll
superstar Brian Johnson, we're able to deliver a completely unique
experience that is unrivaled in its realism and intensity."
Call of Duty: Finest Hour thrusts new recruits and hardened soldiers alike
into a gripping, movie-like WWII combat experience played out at the height
of the war through three Allied campaigns - Russian, British and American.
Gamers are immersed in the unfolding drama as they take on the roles of six
brave soldiers fighting to survive grueling and intense battles, from the
steps of Russia's famed Red Square to the harsh deserts of North Africa and
onto the final and ultimate goal of Germany itself. Mixing exciting
vehicle-based action with an array of intense infantry missions, players
step into the boots of such outfits as Britain's Popski's Private Army as
well as Gen. Patton's famed Third Army 761st "Black Panther" Tank Battalion.
The title features authentic sights and sounds, scores of soldiers and
incredible special effects that engulf players into the thrilling
single-player action. With four modes of play and new maps, Finest Hour
also delivers heart-stopping team-based online multiplayer combat for up to
16 players on the PS2 and Xbox. Xbox owners can also enjoy full Xbox-Live
support as well as system link gameplay.