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Posted on: Mar 24, 2008
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway
WORDS BY: Corey Cohen
War was certainly hell for the Allied troops in Operation Market Garden — a scenario that Gearbox head Randy Pitchford calls “the Empire Strikes Back of the Brothers in Arms saga.” In 1944, U.S. and British troops executed an ambitious plan to seize a series of bridges in the Netherlands, intending to gain clear access across the Rhine and into the heart of Germany. What was planned as a two-day mission that could turn the tide of World War II became a brutal eight-day struggle for the Allies…and ultimately, a bitter defeat.
That’s the backdrop of Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway, and from our exclusive hands-on time with the game, we’d say it’s a good one. Franchise fans know that the first two BIAs — the original Xbox’s Road to Hill 30 and Earned in Blood — offered a shooter/strategy mix where players commanded teams of squadmates and had genuine control over their fate. Those elements return in full force with a shot of realism and ante-upping that only the leap to Xbox 360 could provide.
Reinforcing the series’ ongoing story, Highway begins with a brief cinematic that recalls the events of the earlier BIA games as returning character Sgt. Matt Baker sets the stage by intoning: “I never asked to be squad leader. But I had no choice.” After a short tutorial mission set in the middle of Operation Market Garden, where you (as Baker) and fellow returnee Sgt. Joe Hartsock are trying to escape an abandoned hospital in Eindhoven, the game jumps back a few days to the beginning of Market Garden. In cutscenes, the soldiers discuss their plans to “open up a highway” into Germany, and before long, Baker and his squad are in a glider — part of the air-dropped forces that made Operation Market (the first half of Market Garden) the biggest airborne operation in military history.
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 15:55
Posted by Metrostars395
I can't wait any longer for this game! it is gonna be one of the best WWII games ever. Its just stupid that they keep delaying this awesome game
Tue, 07/22/2008 - 05:26
Posted by samiam28
They should put the original 2 on XBL.
Sun, 07/13/2008 - 17:21
Posted by Rain2011
I think COD5 should have been left for Infinity Ward. It seems risky to step back to WW2. I would have rather seen it themed like Endwar. Its set in the future but not too futuristic. I watched a walkthrough on this game and i think it looks good.
Sun, 07/06/2008 - 17:14
Posted by Evilmindset
Since this game got pushed its gonna be a battle for the best WWII game with the new Call of Duty. These titles look to show what the 360 can do! To all the skeptics who say that the WWII game is dead, I say if EA can turn out over-hyped sports games year to year, then these amazing shooters in this genre will live on.
P.S. Bring on a Patton campaign themed game.
Sun, 07/06/2008 - 04:09
Posted by ASH3R 420
AS A FAN OF B.I.A. WHY ARE THE 2 ORIGINAL XBOX GAMES (ROAD 2 HILL 30 & EARND IN BLOOD) STILL NOT BACKWARD COMPATIBLE YET?I WOULD LIKE 2 PLAY THROUGH THE ORIGINALS B4 I GET MY HANDS ON THE NEW 1
Thu, 06/26/2008 - 23:39
Posted by Sgt.Gamer
WHERE THE **** IS THE NEW NEWS!? GAMESPOT, VIDEOGAMER IGN etc. ALL HAVE gOOD THINGS! OXM, WHY!? WHY WONT YOU GET SOME NEW NEWS ON THIS GREAT GAME!?!
Wed, 05/14/2008 - 02:39
Posted by General RP
what about a Saving Private Ryan isk Brothers in Arms game like assuming the role as any character playing through the game. The movie is a classic and it would be a great campainge playing through the game, or just something like it would be cool.
Wed, 05/07/2008 - 00:49
Posted by Sgt.Gamer
BIA is the most authentic WWII game experience ever, teamed up with the 360 (e.g. graphics, popularity etc.) it will probably be one of the best of '08.
Wed, 05/07/2008 - 00:08
Posted by hockeybybad1
This game is going to be amzaing. The long wait is gona pay off guys so dont worrie. loook me up if u wanna play some gta or BIA if it ever comes out. My gamertage is HockeyByBad1
Wed, 04/30/2008 - 23:27
Posted by cenahk
this game is Just 1 word for it
GREAT
Thu, 04/24/2008 - 05:52
Posted by Rogue_Agent
OH YEAH this one is shaping up very nice;Good graphics,smart A.I,great engine all in all looking to be a very good game CANT WAIT
Sun, 03/30/2008 - 22:17
Posted by Dpboy
Can't Wait anymore........
Wed, 03/26/2008 - 20:18
Posted by robbybob
looking good should be a great game
Wed, 03/26/2008 - 06:44
Posted by Daze Of War
Good preview. I also can't wait for this game. June is going to be a ruff month on the wallet. BIA, Ninja Gaiden, Battlefield just to name a few.
Mon, 03/24/2008 - 22:00
Posted by pazzy66
can't wait for this game, i've been tracking it on other sites and it looks amazing. the first two were amazing. June 3rd is a long time away still