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« on: May 24, 2011, 04:41:26 PM » |
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http://ghostrecononline.us.ubi.com/UBISOFT® ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON ONLINE®
New Free-to-Play Game Brings Best Qualities of Ghost Recon Franchise Online
SAN FRANCISCO – May 24, 2011 – Today, Ubisoft announced the development of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Online, a new multi-player, third-person, cover-based tactical shooter that will be offered free-to-play online. Ghost Recon Online is developed by Ubisoft Singapore, and offers all the best qualities of the Ghost Recon franchise in a downloadable, dynamic, PC-based online game. Ghost Recon Online launches in closed beta beginning this summer.
With Ghost Recon Online, Ubisoft is delivering the most social, connected and customizable Ghost Recon experience yet. The game offers players the ability to choose between three different classes of Ghost, customize their weapons, deploy cutting-edge military technology, and share intel with their team. Ghost Recon Online also features a rich lobby platform for hosting social and persistent progression features. Ubisoft also will back the game with a full set of services, including regular events and game content updates, customized content based on community feedback, and live support.
The online features complement Ghost Recon Online’s rich graphical environments and maps, which rival the quality of those traditionally seen only in retail games. And while the game is free for anyone to play, players also can purchase premium items and fully personalize their experience.
“Ghost Recon Online takes the best attributes of the Ghost Recon game franchise and brings them online, making the experience of being a Ghost accessible to millions of new players and fans,” said Hugues Ricour, senior producer at Ubisoft. “This game was designed from the start to be a free-to-play experience. Our development teams are dedicated to making Ghost Recon Online a truly unique, top-quality online title.”
Ghost Recon Online is Ubisoft’s latest entrant in the online gaming market and its first shooter to be offered in a free-to-play format. "For Ubisoft, BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" [Edited for your protection from corporate babble-bj]
Players can sign up for the closed beta and find more information on the game at www.GhostReconOnline.com. Wasn't there some crazy era when Ghost Recon games were actually developed in the U.S.? Ah, nostalgia... I'm guessing premium items are stuff like "guns" and "bullets."  Instead of making fun, I should gasp that this is a PC-specific title. 
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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2011, 04:45:03 PM » |
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not seeing how this is a MMO, sounds more like Battlefield Heroes.
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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2011, 08:05:42 PM » |
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not seeing how this is a MMO, sounds more like Battlefield Heroes.
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« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2011, 09:03:25 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2012, 04:29:46 PM » |
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I just got an invite to the closed beta. Anyone playing this?
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2012, 06:01:37 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2012, 10:33:14 PM » |
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I played a few games. I suck. Game's pretty fun.
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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2012, 06:02:21 PM » |
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Apparently no co-op despite the original Ghost Recon having like, you know, excellent co-op? Oh well...
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« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2013, 05:11:04 PM » |
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I tried this out today after watching "WTF is..." review of Ghost Recon Online and I must say I like it! It's very close to battlefield series but it's 3rd person and a bit slower pace since you really need to take advantage of the covers. I can see myself trying this out for a while. Watch the "WTF is..." clip here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOPuSe6ejZ4I'd say this game is worth a try if you like shooters. |
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