Ubisoft announces that Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII has taken off for North American stores, offering aerial combat in World War II versus advanced weaponry in the grand tradition of SWotL and AotP: 1946:

SAN FRANCISCO — September 18, 2007 — Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that Blazing Angels® 2: Secret Missions of WWII for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC has released and will be arriving at North American retailers this week.

Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII is an intense action-adventure air combat game that takes place during World War II. The players lead an elite undercover squad of pilots secretly created by the American government to execute Operation Wildcard. The squad's mission is to sabotage and destroy the Third Reich's evil plans to create a weapon of mass destruction. During this mission, players discover that the enemies also have an elite team of their own. In an attempt to disarm the enemy, players engage in dramatic and movie-like spy missions in some of the world's most exotic locations, using experimental weapons and flying never-before-seen prototype aircraft.

Key features of Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII include:

Over-The-Top Action – Engage in 18 high-stakes missions where you will bomb bridges, steal secret weapons, destroy zeppelins and more.

Fly Never-Before-Seen Aircraft – Pilot over 50 authentic planes and prototypes including the Gotha Go 229, DH Vampire F Mk 1, Me-163 "Komet”, Meteor and many more.

Unusual Experimental Weapons – Get the advantage in combat by using experimental WWII weapons including High Velocity Cannons (such as the German Mk 103), Self-Guided and TV-Guided missiles.

Exotic WWII Setting – Engage in epic battles in some of the world's most captivating environments such as Cairo, the Himalayas, Moscow's Red Square, Rome's San Pietro Basilica, the Swiss Alps, the Baltic Sea Coast and China.

Next-Gen Graphics – Discover fully rendered environments and 3D aircraft models designed for next-generation gaming. Experience improved depth of field, jaw-dropping cinematographic lighting and outstanding sound effects.

Fast Paced Multiplayer Action – Challenge up to 16 players in free-for-all, co-op and squad-based missions, including the all-new Epic Battle and Capture the Flag modes.

Epic Boss Battles – For example, go up against a giant German zeppelin over the pyramids of Cairo. Take out its nine gun turrets while you expose its vulnerable underbelly.

Developed by Ubisoft's Romania studio, Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII is rated T (Teen) and has a MSRP of $39.99 for the PC and $59.99 for Xbox 360 system.

For more information on the game, please visit the official Web site at: www.blazingangels2.com