Midway Games and Epic Games announced that the highly
anticipated and award-winning, first-person shooter Unreal Tournament 3 is scheduled
to ship for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in
Summer 2008. Utilizing Epic's world class Unreal Engine 3, Unreal Tournament 3
will feature two new characters, five new expansive maps and split screen
capability, all exclusive to Xbox 360. Unreal Tournament 3 has already shipped
more than one million units worldwide for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer
entertainment system and Windows PC.
"We're very excited to be bringing Unreal Tournament 3
to Xbox 360," said Mark Rein, vice president, Epic Games. "Whether
playing against our fantastic AI 'bots' or playing online with friends over
Xbox LIVE, UT3 is a great fast-paced game with spectacular environments,
weaponry and vehicles. Its comprehensive multiplayer offerings are truly going
to shine on Xbox LIVE."
"We are extremely happy to expect to put Unreal
Tournament 3 in the hands of Xbox 360 owners this summer," said Mona
Hamilton, vice president of marketing, Midway Home Entertainment. "The
PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and PC versions have shipped over a
million units worldwide thus far, and soon Xbox 360 owners will be able to
experience FPS action at its best with Unreal Tournament 3, complete with new
characters, new maps and split screen capability."
