Cross Fire is now officially live, offering a free online military-themed first-person shooter. Here's word on the launch:

The Cross Fire Official Launch is marked by a substantial update to the game which includes, three new game modes (including the long-awaited "Free For All" deathmatch and the knives-only battle-arena), playable female characters, and ranked clan matches on a dedicated server. In addition, the official launch will introduce loads of new in-game weapons, items, and accessories. Cross Fire officially went live at 1:00 AM on Thursday April 16th, 2009. The launch is also supported by an in-game event that allows players to earn extra experience for a limited time in order to level-up faster.