January 30, 2007

Heatseeker Web Site Cleared for Takeoff

Codemasters Launches Official Web Site for Highly Anticipated Heatseeker Jet Combat Game, Includes Explosive New Videos, New PSP System Details and More

R & R time is over pilot! It’s time to kick the tires and light the fires and get your arse over to the official Heatseeker game website located at www.codemasters.com/heatseeker. Debuting with the site launch are two all-new, explosive video previews that are stocked full of fiery ammunition for any budding fighter pilot, as well as new details on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system version of the game, and a slew of other game assets and information. Seeing is believing, so set your targets and discover what this supercharged, blackout-inducing flight game has to offer as it prepares for take off in March 2007.

The Heatseeker Overview and Impact-Cam videos are the first releases in a series of videos created by Codemasters and voiced by Heatseeker’s own Senior Producer Andrew Wensley. “There are some things which just need to be visualized,” says Andrew. “I can describe the intensity when you see your enemy’s SU-47 Berkut fighter jet ripped to pieces by your LRAAM missile in bullet-time slow motion, but it just doesn’t do it enough justice. These videos are like having a member of the development team with you 24/7, ready to walk you through with real-time, in-game action.”

Codemasters has also made available further details on the PSP system version of Heatseeker. Today’s friends are tomorrow’s enemies in Heatseeker’s wireless multiplayer mode for up to four players. Take your pick of the most advanced military flying machines and test your loyalty when the F-22 Raptor on your tail (or the face in the cockpit of the doomed jet in front) is somebody you know. Additionally, the PSP system version features missions specifically designed for short-burst play, perfect for gaming on the go. Missions have been scaled down in length in the event of a low battery, or arrival at the destination, meaning players won’t lose large amounts of progress if and when the device needs to be shut down.

Heatseeker is planned to launch in March 2007 for the Wii, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and PSP. The Wii and PlayStation 2 system platforms are rated “T” (Teen – Mild Language, Violence) by the ESRB. The PSP system is currently rated “RP” (Rating Pending) by the ESRB. Be sure the check out the official game web site at www.codemasters.com/heatseeker for more information.

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