Also, Namco bandai treats fans with new screenshots and information about the game

Jul 23, 2007 11:23 GMT  ·  By

Oh, how some of you Ace Combat fans have been waiting for this moment to arrive. According to this press release I'm currently looking at, Namco Bandai Games has just released the first Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation gameplay footage, along with some new screenshots of the game in action and some information. You can view the trailer right here.

This first in-game footage was actually shown off last week at the E3 Media and Business Summit. Giving gamers a first glimpse at the incredible, photorealistic graphics while making their heart beat a bit faster with the new action-packed dynamic missions, the new footage is sure to fire up Ace fans everywhere.

However, you're in for yet another treat as Namco has also debuted the first screens and info showing off the game's highly anticipated online battle mode. Whether playing with friends or against players from around the world, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation offers up a robust online experience, whether taking part in Battle Royale or Team Battle modes, just two of the several online multiplayer modes unveiled so far by the developer.

It's every fighter for themselves in Battle Royale, as the official report reads, which has pilots facing off in a free-for-all in the sky, all while trying to avoid deadly anti-aircraft fire that relentlessly fills the battlefield. Strategy takes on a whole new level in Team Battle, where pilots not only need to be proficient at dogfights, but also need to be able to coordinate the timing of attacks and defenses precisely as a group when faced with squadrons of opposing players.

Gamers will of course be making use of the voice-chat feature with teammates and building strategies prior to and during online battles, which are essential tools for winning, climbing the global leaderboards. Gamers will also be getting the chance of attaining the highly coveted title of the number one Ace Combat player in the world.

If you've missed the link taking you to the official in-game trailer for Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, click on this here link and you'll find yourself on the game's official website. Enjoy!