Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 Announced

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Somehow we allowed this press release to slip through the cracks yesterday; it officially announces Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2. Development of the tactical action game sequel will be handled by Ubisoft Paris and Red Storm Studios, the two studios that also worked on the original. GRAW2 will closely follow the events of the first game, and has you fighting insurgent rebel forces in Mexico as well as the U.S. Look for the game on Xbox 360, PS3, PSP and PC next spring. Here's what Ubisoft lists as key features for the game
* Groundbreaking Visual Experience: The war zone in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter comes to life as you navigate through trash-strewn streets and pick off enemies from behind bomb-scarred structures. The cutting-edge physics and particle systems will show you some of the most intense and realistic explosions, smoke, and environment destruction ever seen in a video game. Dynamic lighting and shadows will morph as real-time day/night cycles and a constantly changing weather system require you to adjust to the changing conditions on the fly.
* All-New Battlegrounds: For the first time ever, the Ghosts will defend U.S. soil from a cross-border attack, taking the fight to all-new locations. The Ghosts will battle enemies in mountain terrains, barren deserts and even on their home turf in El Paso, Texas. Each environment presents its own benefits and challenges and will call for fresh tactical approaches.
* Vastly Improved Artificial Intelligence (AI): Watch your back as rebels send their own team members to flank your position or gain vantage points by utilizing vertical gameplay to pick you off from the rooftops above. Improved squad-mate AI will now feed you more of the information you need with descriptive commands like "enemy spotted behind red truck ahead."
* Improved Cross-Com: The revolutionary new Cross-Com 2.0 will give the player more information than ever before. You will be able to see what your friendly forces see in the top left display and the click of a button will expand that to full-screen view for a clearer and more precise picture. This will give you a more comprehensive view of the entire battlefield. The new Full Command View will allow unprecedented precision in developing and issuing tactical plans on the battlefield.
* Expanded Support: Command lethal air strikes with jet fighters, gain mobile cover for otherwise impassable situations and replenish armaments on the battlefield using an unmanned artillery MULE. Players can now heal their team on the battlefield, including squad leader Scott Mitchell, with an all-new Medic class of soldier.

Screenshots can be found here.

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    December 9, 2006 6:54 AM

    wow! I was really amazed by the last one's graphics, hell I still think Ghost Recon 2 for xbox looks pretty damn good.

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