Battlestations: Midway to Be Released for Xbox 360 and PC in 2007

Eidos Interactive, one of the world's most well known publishers and developers of entertainment software, confirmed earlier today that Battlestations: Midway will be released for both Xbox 360 and PC some time in 2007.

Battlestations: Midway follows the story of a naval recruit officer by the name of Henry Walker whose career starts as a gunner at Pearl Harbor and culminates at the heart of the US Pacific fleet in 1942, in what was to become one of the greatest military campaigns in history.

Gamers get to directly control dozens of highly detailed warships, aircraft and submarines, and relive the intensity of naval battles during the World War II in a unique marriage of action and tactical gameplay. Imagine commanding the colossal firepower of a fully armed battleship, engaging the enemy in fierce dogfights through flak-infested skies or unleashing deadly torpedo attacks from the depths, and now imagine taking the whole experience online.

"Battlestations: Midway offers players a refreshingly new and exciting gaming experience, whilst maintaining an incredible level of detail which recreates the intensity and atmosphere of the Pacific War. The ability to jump from a raging dogfight to the deck of a destroyer, with the crew frantically running about around you on deck, to the silence of a prowling submarine provides a unique and at times breathtaking experience. And, of course, watching your mate's aircraft carrier sink past your sub after a sneaky online torpedo attack is extremely satisfying!" said the Brand Manager, Matt Russell, on an enthusiastic tone.

"On Xbox Live, gamers will be able to take part in gripping cooperative games and the high-definition mode really brings to life the glorious scale of Midway battles," said Klaude Thomas, the Producer of the game. "The power of Xbox 360 allows us a greater level of detail - self-shadowed, bump-mapped and textured in high resolution, which you simply couldn't do before now."

I must say, I am very curious what level of tactical depth it will offer. However, until my curiosity is satisfied, I'm definitely keeping my eyes on this one.