http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/756/756437p1.html (http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/756/756437p1.html)
QuoteTHQ Inc. today announced that Supreme Commander, developed by critically acclaimed Real-Time Strategy designer Chris Taylor and Gas Powered Games, has reached the gold master stage of development and is now entering manufacturing. Supreme Commander offers unprecedented scope and scale, superior RTS command and control and three unique single player campaigns. Developed for Windows PC, the game is scheduled to ship to retail outlets worldwide on February 20.
"Supreme Commander is pushing the boundaries with its massive size and scale, delivering an innovative gameplay experience that advances the genre tremendously," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ. "THQ is leading the industry in strategy games, and on February 20th gamers everywhere will be able to experience the ultimate in strategic conquest."
"Supreme Commander delivers the first-ever full Theatre of War zoom function, adding tremendous depth to the three story-driven campaigns and highly addictive multiplayer," said Chris Taylor, creative director and CEO, Gas Powered Games. "We've taken RTS gameplay to a whole new level and I can't wait for fans to get their hands on it."
I wonder if the single player missions will hold any surprises.
SC is on a Virtual Repository near you.
For those who want to actually buy the game, Future Shop (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10075497&langid=EN&CMP=ILC-FS_Flyer_Tracking) has it on sale for $40 until the 22nd.
Damn it, I don't have $40 Hmm, I hope I have $40 by then. Does it end at closing on the 22nd or closing the 21st?
FS doesn't have stock yet, they say check back tomorrow.
Installing my FS copy right now, FS only special feature includes a mini Guide that includes Unit costs and build times.. Probably info you could get online anyway.