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06-17-2009, 04:28 PM
The Unreal-powered America's Army 3 (http://www.americasarmy.com) launches today on Steam and through other download services.

The U.S. Army today launched America's Army 3, the only action game that delivers an authentic and entertaining Army experience by reflecting the training, technology, actions, and career advancement of a Soldier within an exciting, free game experience. Players can download the teen-rated game from Steam (www.americasarmy.com/steam (http://www.americasarmy.com/steam)), as well as from partners listed at the America's Army website (www.americasarmy.com (http://www.americasarmy.com)). As with previous versions of America's Army, AA3 will be constantly updated to include new features and missions and to highlight new technologies being incorporated in today's Army.

In America's Army 3, Every Detail Counts and as a result, the game has more authentic military elements including training, technology, weapons, and audio than any other military game. Built on Unreal Engine 3, AA3 delivers stunningly realistic environments, lighting effects, animations, and team-based experiences so that America's Army players can experience how Soldiers train, live, and advance in the Army. Players are bound by Rules of Engagement (ROE) and gain experience as they navigate challenges in team-based, multiplayer, force-on-force operations. In the game, a player's actions and demonstrated Army values are integral to successful mission accomplishment and affect a player's career progression.

The game is launching with five different environments, each with three different mission scenario options for a total of 15 different map/mission combinations. Initially, the core of the gameplay focuses on an Infantry Soldier (11B). Players first complete Basic Combat Training and then progress to Advanced Individual Training for a variety of specialized roles that the Infantry Soldier performs, such as Advanced Rifleman, Automatic Rifleman, Squad Designated Marksman, and Grenadier. This advanced training allows players to unlock new abilities and gear, customize their gear and equipment loads, increase their in-game skill level, and progress in their Army careers.

Steam seems to be overloaded right now.

murpes
06-17-2009, 05:25 PM
Just installed The Witcher and got through the exposition, just got a beta key to Cities XL, and now this. I guess having too many choices is a good thing, but I'm really not sure what I should be playing right now. Three completely different games.

Sasori the Medic
06-17-2009, 06:01 PM
Is this game actually fun or is it more like a simulation? I know it's free but going through basic training, getting rifleman certificates, and shit like that sounds really boring to me.

donkeydrop
06-17-2009, 06:07 PM
can't beat the price

donkeydrop
06-17-2009, 06:08 PM
Is this game actually fun or is it more like a simulation? I know it's free but going through basic training, getting rifleman certificates, and shit like that sounds really boring to me.

Unlike the previous games the training is optional; you can jump right in.

MasterEvilAce
06-17-2009, 06:11 PM
The America's Army servers are overloaded more so than Steam, really.

BloodPack
06-17-2009, 06:46 PM
Holy shit, didn't even think this was coming anytime soon. I wonder if this new game is going to keep me interested for 3 years like the last one did.

brandonjclark
06-17-2009, 09:03 PM
Servers are still having issues. I just ran through two training sections and the game failed to save my qualification progress. I'm pissed, that took some time!

sonysyndicate
06-17-2009, 10:23 PM
Servers are still having issues. I just ran through two training sections and the game failed to save my qualification progress. I'm pissed, that took some time!

I had the same problem. I will come back to this game in a couple days hopefully when it is not so overloaded.

Shifter
06-18-2009, 05:34 AM
Yeah I tried to register this morning and it just sat there, thinking...

Silverbaine
06-18-2009, 06:13 AM
alright! time to fail medical again!

ubartehbarbarian
06-18-2009, 07:04 AM
yay kill the brown people and put gangster banks in their lands

randir14
06-18-2009, 10:28 AM
^ you aren't original or funny, go away.

Karmakaze
06-18-2009, 11:35 AM
can't beat the price

If you're a tax-paying U.S. citizen, it's not only 'free' but you've already paid for it, so you're actually throwing money away if you _don't_ play. :)

That said, the servers are still all borked, so you don't have much of a choice at the moment.