SEGA Ships Universe at War: Earth Assault for Xbox 360

March 25, 2008

SEGA Ships Universe at War: Earth Assault for
Xbox 360

Universe at War: Earth Assault Setting New
Standards for Console RTS Gaming and Breaking New Ground with Cross-Platform
Gameplay

SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that
Universe at War: Earth Assault for the Xbox 360 has shipped to retailers in
North America. Developed by Petroglyph, this combat-intensive real-time strategy
(RTS) game thrusts players into an epic struggle to prevent total annihilation
of life on planet Earth. Universe at War: Earth Assault supports Microsoft’s
Games for Windows – LIVE initiative and allows cross-platform play between
Windows-based PC and Xbox 360. In an effort to even the playing field,
cross-platform play will be made available via free download in early April
2008.

Universe at War: Earth Assault is set in the
near-future, when Earth has become a battleground for three different alien
factions: the ravenous Hierarchy and their massive war machines called
“Walkers;” the futuristic Novus with their swarms of robots and nanotechnology;
and the mysterious Masari, ancient astronauts who awaken from centuries of
slumber below the world’s oceans to turn the conflict into a three-way war.

The control scheme in Universe at War: Earth
Assault for Xbox 360 has been designed to streamline every possible function in
an RTS for use with a console controller. The game features a quick “snap-to”
function that allows players to access adjacent units and points of conflict
very quickly with the D-pad. Another innovative control feature is the “paint
brush” function, which allows easy selection of multiple different units. This
function also allows players to quickly and easily assign control groups.

Universe at War: Earth Assault also employs a
unique balance system called "Tactical Dynamics." This groundbreaking feature
allows players to retrain and customize units in the midst of battle to better
cope with enemy forces and challenging tactical situations. Weaponry and
defenses can even be modified in real-time, allowing players to take advantage
of constantly shifting battlefield conditions. Fully customizable tech trees
allow players to control the development of technologies that they deem key to
victory. With deadly super-weapons and alien powers, players can destroy
large-scale cities and whole territories in one devastating move.

Universe at War: Earth Assault for Xbox 360 is
rated “T” by the Entertainment Software Rating Board and will retail for $59.95.