Today is launch day for NCSoft's post-apocalyptic-themed MMO, [i]Auto Assault[/i]. MyGamer has been following the game's development for months, and is working hard on a full review. Until then, fans of the "Guns, Carz and Blood" genre can warm themselves with the following press release, as well as with our hands-on [a] https://www.forumwizard.net/index.php?page=gameportal&mode=preview&id=551693 [aa]preview[/a]:
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 13, 2006-NCsoft(r) North America announced today
that Auto Assault(r) launched commercial service in North America,
Europe and other select markets worldwide. Developed by Colorado-based
developer, NetDevil(r), LTD, Auto Assault is the first massively
multiplayer online (MMO) game set in a post-apocalyptic world featuring
vehicle combat on an epic scale and fully destructible environments.
Auto Assault is available at retailers in North America at an expected
price of US$49.99. The Limited Edition, which includes a headset to
utilize the game's voice chat system and a game soundtrack CD, will be
available for an expected price of US$59.99. Both the standard and
Limited editions of the game include the first month of online game
play. After the first month, players will be charged a monthly
subscription fee of US$14.99. Sixty-day game time cards will also be
available at many North American retailers for an expected price of
US$29.99.
In Auto Assault, players choose from three races and venture into a
post-apocalyptic Earth wreaking havoc and vying for control over the few
resources left. Players can design their characters and customize many
different vehicle chassis to make their own unique fleet of death
machines. Players may go on missions with others or on their own, craft
unique items, and participate in player-versus-player combat via the
arena system and contested outpost battles. No matter what they are
doing, players are encouraged to interact with the game world by
blasting through buildings, leveling towns and destroying just about
everything they see.
"Auto Assault is a truly unique game, and a fantastic addition to our
catalog," said Robert Garriott, CEO of NCsoft North America. "There is
nothing like it in the MMO game space – it is easy to play, fast, and
very fun. Auto Assault gives players the best of action games, the best
of role-playing games and a super-cool world to discover and destroy."
The release of Auto Assault represents both a continuation of NCsoft's
efforts to provide gamers many compelling products to play online, and
the beginning of another great service with free content updates and
expansions in the years to come. Additionally, a veteran rewards program
has been put in place for players who subscribe to Auto Assault within
the first thirty days of service. A detailed description of the veteran
rewards is available on the Auto Assault website
(www.autoassault.com/gameinfo/vetawards.html).
"Compelling characters, tricked-out vehicles, crazy-fast combat and
full-blown destruction make Auto Assault a blast," said Scott Brown,
president of NetDevil, LTD. "This is the game we've wanted to play for
years; it feels good to launch commercial service. Now the real work
starts – today marks the beginning of our ideas for the product and we
look forward to rolling out new content for players to enjoy."
Auto Assault is rated T for teen. For more information about Auto
Assault go to: www.autoassault.com .