Ships Ahoy - Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

Ships Ahoy - Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
[Sep 25, 2007, 11:04 am ET] – Share – Viewing Comments

THQ Ships Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts announces the release of the Opposing Fronts expansion for Company of Heroes, Relic's critically acclaimed World War II RTS game:

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI - News) today announced Company of Heroes(TM): Opposing Fronts(TM), developed by award-winning Real-Time Strategy (RTS) developer Relic Entertainment, has shipped for the Windows PC platform. Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is the next installment in the highest-rated RTS franchises of all time, building on the success of the original Company of Heroes(TM) with two new armies and vastly enhanced multiplayer options. The game is now available at major retail outlets worldwide.

"A year ago, THQ shipped Company of Heroes and shattered all barriers for cinematic intensity in the RTS genre," said Kevin Kraff, director of global brand management, THQ. "Today, we are thrilled to release the next critically-acclaimed chapter in the Company of Heroes franchise and once again establish a new standard for excellence."

"Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts delivers Relic's best RTS gaming experience to date, weaving together the epic stories of the Battle for Caen and Operation Market Garden with countless advancements in soldier and vehicle AI, environmental strategy, and visual realism," said Tarrnie Williams, general manager, Relic Entertainment. "The addition of two new unique armies opens up many exciting possibilities within the Company of Heroes universe, and we are very proud to deliver the highest level of RTS gameplay to our fans worldwide."

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Get Off The Fence
Sep 26, 2007, 03:10

Golem

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Get Off The Fence Sep 26, 2007, 03:10

Sep 26, 2007, 03:10

Golem

I figured out my trouble with that bogus Error Code. It was the security features in XP blocking the install. I hate it when the OS doesn't warn you and the installing program doesn't warn you either. Damned if you do... damned if you don't.

So anyway I have only been able to play for about an hour but I can tell already it was well worth the $40. The few maps I looked at were great looking... as usual I wish there were more though.

I love the British tech & command trees from what I have seen. I look forward to besting the Panzer Elite with the inferior tanks.

I'm also one of those that rarely plays a single player campaign. I spend 90% of my time in Skirmish mode and/or Co-Op with a friend against AI. But I have logged a couple dozen hours playing online with friends and using the quick match features Relic has.

So far the only complaint is the new weather effects can't be disabled. You get two choices from what I saw on a few maps. They should have added a third choice... no weather effects.

It would have been nice but the effects do look great so it's a minor gripe.

Can't remember the name of that little British armored car but it will be great for early rushes and harassment.

D'oh! I better crash so I can get up early and get into the game before all my appointments pull me away again for most of the day.