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IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey screens in the wind

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1C Company has released several screens of their upcoming WWII flying game IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey. The game is based on aerial combat over WWII Battlefields and includes some of the most famous battles in history including The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily, The Battle of the Bulge and Korsun - representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe. One other unique aspect of the game will be real-time damage that can be seen during dogfights. IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey is scheduled for a Q3 release on the Xbox 360 and PS3 (by Gaijin Entertainment) an the PSP and DS (by DYNAMICSYSTEMS).
IL2 PACKSHOTS RELEASED
1C Company releases IL-2 Packshots for all formats

Moscow, May 28th 2009 - 1C Company has today released the pack art for IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey. The game is scheduled for a Q3 2009 release for Xbox 360, PS3, DS and PSP.

Developed by Gaijin Entertainment for Xbox 360 and PS3, DiP Interactive for Nintendo DS and DYNAMICSYSTEMS for PSP, IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey takes place during the greatest aerial battles of all time, boasting some of the most realistic landscapes and aircraft seen in a flight sim.

Based around large-scale aerial combat over the ground-based military operations of World War II, variety is at the heart of the game's action. Players participate in the war's most famous confrontations piloting fighters, battle planes and heavy bombers across a range of thrilling missions. There are six seats of war to engage in - The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Berlin, Sicily, The Battle of the Bulge and Korsun - representing the main airborne battles of World War II in Europe.

As well as advanced environmental visuals enriching the game play, IL-2 also boasts an all-new damage effects engine. Players can see real time damage to the aircraft such as holes in the wings and trail lines during dogfights. More specific details on the game will be released in the lead up to release.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey will be published by 505 Games under license by 1C Company in Q3 2009 for Xbox 360, PS3, DS and PSP.