UT3 Available for Xbox 360

by: Dan - posted: 7/7/2008 11:55:00 AM

Midway and Epic announced today that Unreal Tournament III is finally available for the Xbox 360. The title has shipped over 1 million copies combined on the Playstation 3 and PC platforms to date. Included with the Xbox 360 version are some new features, exclusive content and a brand new Gears of War 2 multiplayer video. The Gears video is narrated by CliffyB and shows off some new maps, modes, weapons and gameplay. UT3 for the Xbox 360 will retail for $59.99.

Jul 07, 2008 09:00

Midway and Epic Games Announce the Award-Winning Unreal Tournament 3 for Xbox 360(R) is Now Available

Xbox 360 Version of Highly Anticipated and Award-Winning Franchise has New Features, Exclusive Content and Never-Before-Seen Gears of War 2 Multiplayer Video

CHICAGO --(Business Wire)-- Jul. 7, 2008 Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer, and world-renowned developer Epic Games, today announced Unreal Tournament 3, for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, is now available, with several new features including split screen, five exclusive maps and two all-new characters, as well as all previously released downloadable content. Rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB, Unreal Tournament 3 is available for a suggested retail price of $59.95 in the U.S. Unreal Tournament 3, the award-winning first-person-shooter, has already shipped more than 1 million units for Windows PC and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system.

Xbox 360 owners will get an exclusive video preview of Gears of War 2, the eagerly anticipated sequel to the 4.7 million unit-selling blockbuster third-person action game, included on the Unreal Tournament 3 disc. The exclusive video content will include never-before-seen footage of the game's multiplayer modes featuring new maps, new modes, new weapons and new gameplay elements. The video is narrated by Epic Games' design director, Cliff Bleszinski, and Gears of War senior producer, Rod Fergusson.

"We are extremely excited to put the fast-paced, frenetic gameplay of Unreal Tournament 3 in the hands of Xbox 360 owners," said Mona Hamilton, vice president of marketing, Midway Home Entertainment. "The exclusive maps, new characters, two-player split screen support and exclusive Gears of War 2 multiplayer video make Unreal Tournament 3 the must-have video game for Xbox 360 this summer."

"Searing-hot first-person shooter action comes to Xbox 360 this summer with Unreal Tournament 3," said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games. "With a bevy of new and exclusive content, Xbox 360 owners can now get their frag on by choosing to play online with friends over Xbox LIVE or against our amazing AI 'bots.'"

About Unreal Tournament 3

Unreal Tournament 3, the world's premier Windows PC first-person shooter, makes its debut on the Xbox 360(R). Unreal Tournament 3 unleashes the full power of Unreal Engine 3, taking graphics, gameplay and challenge to a whole new level. Players engage in intense battles with other human players online, or against Unreal artificial intelligence that sets the industry standard. With the most powerful futuristic weapons and vehicles available, this is FPS action at its best!

Unreal Tournament 3 is rated "M" for mature by the ESRB.

More information about Unreal Tournament 3 can be found online at http://www.unrealtournament3.com.