Rush for the Bomb, official AddOn for RFB is now available...

Rush for the Bomb, official AddOn for RFB is now available on Gamersgate.com! The add-on consists of two campaigns for the Germans and Allies with 6 missions each (12 total), which take place in previously unseen venues such as Norway, the Iberian peninsula, and the Balearic Islands. You experience the Race for the Bomb in the role of various heroes, who not only have access to additional officers with numerous skills, but also new, spectacular units.
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	RftB Demo out now!

The single player demo for "Rush for the Bomb", the add-on for "Rush for Berlin," the award-winning real time strategy game from Stormregion is available now.
The 420MB demo contains mission 5 of the german campaign. The task of the player is to hold the frontline of the river Ebro against invading allied forces.

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	Fire, tanks, explosions – Deep Silver presents the second trailer for "Rush for the Bomb"

"Rush for the Bomb" is the explosive add-on for the real-time strategy game "Rush for Berlin" by the award-winning developing company, Stormregion.
German spies have managed to infiltrate the laboratories of the U.S. Manhattan Project and steal the plans for the atomic bomb. Your job is to transport the top secret documents to Berlin via Spain… or, if you are playing as the Allies, to prevent the Nazis from doing this!
Two campaigns with a total of 12 missions for both the Germans and the Allies, new units and officers with three additional skills each ensure explosive strategizing pleasure.

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Deep Silver will be launching "Rush for the Bomb" on April 27, 2007.

	Bolshevik Motivation and German Efficiency:The new officers and skills in "Rush for the Bomb"

Deep Silver has released more details about the skills of the new officers in "Rush for the Bomb," the add-on to the real time strategy game "Rush for Berlin," which has won numerous awards The extensive skills system, which offers players more tactical options than in other strategy games, was already introduced in the main game.

The "Rush for the Bomb" add-on has commissioned three new officers. The officers are the Mobile Infantry Officer for the Allied forces, the Feldkommandant for Germany, and the Military Intelligence Officer for the Soviet Union.

Each officer has three new skills that he can use on the battlefields of "Rush for the Bomb." Here are just some of them:

Triangulation: When the Allied troops' Mobile Infantry Officer uses this skill, all of the friendly artillery units on the map will automatically hit their enemy targets.
If the medic is too far away, the officer's "Mobile Medics" skill will be activated and help all friendly repair trucks on the map heal infantry units.

If the Soviet Military Intelligence Officer uses his "Bolshevik Motivation," then the player's unit cap for his troops will increase.
On the other hand, "Motor Pool Boost" temporarily increases the level of friendly units within the officer's sight range.

Thanks to "German Efficiency," all of the factories within sight range of the Feldkommandant will work at full capacity, even if they have been damaged.
By selectively using "Abwehr Intel," all of the locations of enemy officers will be displayed on the map for a short period of time.

Combined with the already existing officers and skills, this offers players lots of possible tactical operations for an intensive strategy game experience in both single player and multi-player mode.

"Rush for the Bomb" will be released on April 27, 2007.

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	Danger from across the Atlantic: the special units in "Rush for the Bomb"

In addition to the well-known vehicles in the main game, "Rush for the Bomb" also offers more special units that play a decisive role in the add-on's story. These units are historically accurate and were actually developed for use in World War II.

After the Nazi Fifth Column spies stole the plans for the atom bomb from the secret laboratories in Lisbon, they developed a bold plan to have the Horten Ho-229 flying wing bomber release atom bombs over American soil!

The Horten Ho-229 (aka Ho IX) was actually built near the end of World War II. The Horten brothers based it on a flying wing design that removes any "unneeded" surfaces and, in theory at least, leads to the lowest possible drag. Jets and the stealth bomber are still built today based on their design.

The Ho-229 was the only aircraft that met the specification of the Government Air Ministry (Reichsluftfahrtministerium) request for design proposals for a bomber that was capable of carrying a 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) load over 1,000 km (620 mi) at 1,000 km/h (620 mph). In theory, the bomber would even have had enough fuel to return to Germany after releasing the bomb.

Putting the United States in lethal danger…

The Horten Ho-229 isn't the only aircraft to play a decisive role in "Rush for the Bomb". The following special units are being introduced for the first time in the add-on:

Aero Sledge NKL-26
Designed to overcome the difficulties of fighting in harsh winter conditions, this highly mobile sledge used speed and surprise to bring the battle to the enemy in quick, successive strikes. Its ability to travel over both ice and water (thanks to flotation devices) made it an important tool in an otherwise hostile environment. Designed in 1941, this vehicle saw action mainly on the lakes of Karelia.

Messerschmitt Bf-109
The backbone of the German Luftwaffe, the Messerschmitt Bf-109 fighter enjoyed superiority over enemy aircraft from as early as 1935. It saw action in every theater of war and on all fronts. As Allied fighter technology improved, the Bf-109 gradually was surpassed and outmaneuvered in the skies over Europe. Nevertheless, it fought to the bitter end of World War II.

Junkers Ju 87 Stuka
The terror of the German Luftwaffe, the Sturzkampfflugzeug (Dive Bomber) inspired fear in those who found themselves under its falling bombs. Effective against land and sea targets, its only vulnerability was its slow speed and lack of maneuverability making it an easy target for enemy aircraft. The need for protection against enemy aircraft first became apparent in the Battle of Britain where the Stuka's effectiveness was tempered by its dependence on German air superiority.

M4 Sherman Calliope
The introduction of a rocket launching device on top of the M4 Sherman gave it significantly more firepower on the field of battle. The two incarnations of the rocket launching tank included the shorter ranged T40 Whizbang and the longer ranged T34 Calliope. These hybrid tanks saw action in Northwestern Europe and with the 752nd Tank Battalion in Italy. Most notably just prior to the final Po Valley push through enemy lines.

"Rush for the Bomb" is the add-on for "Rush for Berlin," the award-winning real time strategy game from Stormregion. The add-on will be released on April 27, 2007.

	Screenshots

The new screens for "Rush for the Bomb", the add-on for the real-time strategy game "Rush for Berlin", demonstrate the high level of detail that the new Gepard graphics engine provides. Screenshots >>

	"Rush for Berlin" Features + Screenshots

     
        ...Top secret Manhattan Project research data stolen by Nazi Germany's Fifth Column...
        ...United States is in lethal danger due to atom bombs...
        ...The race for information between the Allies and the Axis powers begins...

The story: During the Second World War, the Fifth Column, a secretive division of Nazi spies, managed to infiltrate the laboratories of the US Manhattan Project and stole top secret research data which, in theory, would allow the Third Reich to produce an atomic bomb.
"Rush for the Bomb" presents this story from two different perspectives: while playing on the side of the Allies you will need to protect vital information, and while playing for the Axis powers you must make it possible for them to steal the information. It's up to you whether or not the documents complete their journey from Lisbon to Berlin via neutral Spain.

The features: The add-on consists of two campaigns for the Germans and Allies with 12 missions, which take place in previously unseen venues such as Norway, the Iberian peninsula, and the Balearic Islands. You experience the Race for the Bomb in the role of various heroes, who not only have access to additional officers with numerous skills, but also new, spectacular units. More details will be made released to the public later.
"Rush for the Bomb" will launch on …

Five new screenshots have been posted on the Press FTP server. The top secret username and password, which are only available to the press, are:

	explosive trailer

Rush for the Bomb, the add-on to the real time strategy game "Rush for Berlin," will be released soon.As a warm-up to the upcoming battles, Deep Silver presents an explosive trailer featuring scenes from the new add-on.Rush for the Bomb presents a "what would have happened if…" scenario set during World War II in which German military intelligence had managed to steal top secret plans for the atom bomb from the Americans, thus triggering an exciting race with both sides trying to secure the plans for their own use.Rush for the Bomb is the latest game from the premier game software developer, Stormregion, which has won numerous awards for their games.The trailer is available at the following links:

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	Rush for Berlin: Update 1.23 available

The developers of Stormregion are still working on expanding the multiple award winning RTS "Rush for Berlin". The update will, among others, include additional functions as well as new units such as GE StugIII, SU T-70 and VWT166. In addition to a performance increase, the game features an optimization of the multiplayer mode and balancing. The official add-on "Rush for the Bomb" will be released in spring 2007.

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	Rush for Berlin: “...the best in World War II role-playing genre.”

Armchair General: 87%
Without doubt, the blending of history and imagination makes this game the best in the World War II role-playing genre. Read more>>


AceGames: 8/10
Rush for Berlin isn't the type of game to be completed over one weekend (....) the new time element adds a nice twist to the familiar theme. Read more>>



Jolt online gaming: 8.0
...That minor niggle aside, what we have here ladies and gentlemen is a solidly designed RTS game that doesn’t break any new ground in the genre but certainly adds some weight to it. Read more>>

	A game you can’t miss to have: Rush for Berlin

Digital entertainment news: 8.9
Would this be worthy to add to your armada of games? I'd think so. Read more>>



Gameshark: B+
In the end, Rush for Berlin is very easy to recommend for wargamers and real-time gamers who aren't tired of the genre. Read more>>



WorthPlaying: 8/10
All in all, Rush for Berlin is a strong title. Read more>>

	Review update #4

Next Level Gaming: 88%:
" If you are a fan of RTS games and are interested in taking a fresh new look at WWII then I highly recommend checking out this game. Great details, fun gameplay, interesting storyline for the German and French Campaigns all combine to make a great title." read more >>

Games First! Nearly perfect
gives Rush for Berlin 4 stars out of 5 and says: "Not since Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War have I seen a game with this many well-made cut scenes. It's not perfect, but it's pretty darn close." read more >>

Strategy Informer 82%
" Rush For Berlin is a fantastic WWII real-time strategy title, with it's unique offerings it breaks away from the historical pack." read more >>

	Review update #3

Game Industry News 90%
"Rush For Berlin is one of the most intense RTS titles I have seen in years. Other than the ability to slow the action down just a bit to catch my breath, I could not really ask for more in a strategy wargame title". read more >>


San Diego Union Tribune 3,5/5
"...the result is one of the most enjoyable RTS games available." read more >>

Gamers Temple 79%
“ a game remarkable not for being remarkable, but for actually being enjoyable.” read more >>

Gaming Excellence 82% GREAT
Rush for Berlin is a very solid entry into the overpopulated World War II strategy genre. read more >>

	Review update #2

G4TV: 4 out of 5
Overall Rush for Berlin just feels a lot better than most of the other RTS games out there. It’s a great blend between realism and fast-paced gameplay wrapped in a solid package that RTS fans will love.
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GameZone 84%
" I really did like how you only have to manage time in this game as it gives you a greater sense of urgency on the things that have to be done." read more >>

Game Vortex 88%
If you’re a fan of strategy games, especially WWII –based ones, you can’t go wrong with Rush for Berlin. read more >>

	Review update #1

Amped IGO 86%
" ...Rush for Berlin is one of the finer games of the year and deserves attention from even the most jaded strategy gamers. Who knew WWII had so much life left?" read more >>

Cosmosgaming 88%
" Rush for Berlin is fun, intense, easy to get into, and provides a deep strategic experience."
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Gamespot - GOOD
" ...Rush for Berlin is a very good representation of the WWII RTS formula by pros who really know their way around the Battle of the Bulge. If any game is capable of convincing genre veterans of shivering their way through the Battle of the Bulge one more time, it's this one." read more >>

	Rush for Berlin: Patch 1.1 available

The patch 1.1 of Stormregion RTS “Rush for Berlin” will now upgraded the game to version 1.1. The patch brings more comfort in multiplayer and online part and also new features, e.g. units will now display the effective range of their skills. Balancing and AI are improved as well as a bug is fixed which caused multiple polygons to appear in the game, thus slowing it down. This was particularly problematic in large multiplayer games as it built up faster there.

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	Walkthrough available

Stormregion offers a walkthrough for RfB. Check it out here >>

	Play and win great prizes!

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	Rush for Berlin Multiplayer demo now available!

Deep Silver und Stormregion today announced the release of the multiplayer demo for "Rush for Berlin".

Wanted - the world's best "Rush for Berlin" player!

Over a period of 3 weeks time players of all nations will match with each other in a worldwide tournament for the title "Best Rush for Berlin Player" in a 1v1 ladder competition on Gamespy Arena. At the end of the tournament the winners will receive prizes amounting to hundreds of dollars.

To prepare for the tournament up to 4 players can practise multiplayer matches with the demo either over LAN, Direct IP or GameSpy. Furthermore it will be possible to play the maps of the demo solo against up to three AI enemies. Each of the three factions of the full game are available in the demo, each offering its own unique strengths and weaknesses: The Allies with a higher availability of resources, the germans with a higher technology level and the russians with faster and cheaper infantry production.

Die multiplayer demo of "Rush for Berlin" offers two of the five modes available in the full game: Deathmatch and R.U.S.H.
More information about the MP modes:
R.U.S.H (Relentlessly Utilized Score Hunt)

This mode works on the same principles as the game itself: rushing for given target(s) to occupy various objects, which yield points to the player. Whoever scores the most points in a given time period OR reaches the preset score limit wins. Each object grants a one-time bonus to the team which captures it first (and a reduced bonus if the object is destroyed).

Deathmatch
Fight your way through the enemy front - against your friends or against the AI. The only goal is to eliminate any and all units belonging to other players - or teams. Download >>

	The Rush for Berlin is about to start

Stormregion's epic WWII RTS has gone gold

Deep Silver announced today that their next title to be published in North America, “Rush for Berlin”, has gone gold. The title, which will be shipping to stores across USA on May 30, in Europe May 26.

”We are thrilled with the large fan base that the “Rush for Berlin” title has attracted during its development phase, and the early release of the single-player demo gave gamers a chance to try out the new features and innovative gameplay first hand”, says Fredrik W. Lindgren, Director of the US Publisher Paradox Interactive. “And we have even more pre-release goodies in store for our patient and eager gamers while they wait for this title to hit shelves.”

This WWII RTS introduces several new and innovative features to a beloved genre. The 5 multiplayer modes introduce the new modes R.U.S.H (Relentlessly Utilized Score Hunt) and R.I.S.K (Race-Intensive Strategic Kombat). Using optically impressive pixel shader 3.0 graphics "Rush for Berlin" offers completely destructible environments, historic and fictitious battles with WWII prototypes as well as a large number of skills for the officers and day and night cycle as well as weather conditions that influence the gameplay.

	Rush for Berlin: Single Player Demo online

The single-player demo for Stormregion's WWII RTS with a new twist, Rush for Berlin, has been launched. Download it from here>>

Added Value for Retail Version
The demo features a very unique aspect: The player will be able to copy the exclusive demo mission and use it as an extra advantage when playing their purchased retail copy of Rush for Berlin. Completing the mission the player will capture the famous Maus-Panzer (“Mouse tank”) the Germans' mightiest tank and integrate it into his core army. This will prolong the German campaign, and provides new units as well as an extra time bonus. Successfully completing the demo-mission will therefore pay off once the full game has been released.

Latest technology
The demo also features the latest version of the proven Gepard engine, which fully supports Pixel Shader 3.0. The 3D engine delivers amazing pictures and creates a cinematic feeling.

Officers with skills
Rush for Berlin introduces heroic officers with a special skill system which is clearly shown in the demo. The officer unit is an important extra to the army and players will be rewarded for using these units. Officers can level up and use new skills to turn the tide of a battle. Next to the Volkssturm officer and the Tank Ace Officer the player will control the Engineer Officer. He can use the radio controlled Goliath dwarf-tank for example. All prototypes in Rush for Berlin really existed in history.

Demo Plot
The Player will play for Germany and fight the Red Army in 1945 near Vienna at the strategic Kahlenberg Heights. The demo offers main, optional and secret objectives and offers next to the officers also panzers like the Sturmtiger, Koenigstiger and Panther. Also the player controls a factory and infantry units, also offering special skills. Download it from here >>

For more information and tipps: http://forum.deepsilver.com/showthread.php?t=15680

	New RfB-Trailer online: Germans at war!

Deep Silver announced today the release of a brand new trailer for "Rush For Berlin". The company is turning up the heat to prepare players for what they will face from the upcoming release of this exciting and stylish WWII RTS from Stormregion. The trailer focuses on the actions of the German forces, transporting strategy gamers right to the center of action and whetting their appetite for conquest and glory in the hunt to be in control of the German capital. Download here>>

	Demo alert

Players should also be aware that this is just a taste of what we have in store, with a lot more exciting aspects of the game to be revealed in the very near future, as time closes in on the release of the title this month. The official "Rush for Berlin" single-player demo, where players can play as Germany and explore several aspects of the game, is one example. It will be launching exclusively on Gamespot this Friday 5.5. at 18:00 CET. More information on this demo will be sent after its initial launch.

	Satchel Dogs of War

Deep Silver and Stormregion proudly present detailed information about the special skills of the regular soldiers, war dogs and other animals in their new WWII-RTS Rush for Berlin.

Next to the officers, the regular infantry soldiers in Rush for Berlin are something special to the player too. Of course, each nation has standard infantry units such as the sniper, rifleman, sapper, medic, flamethrower or mortar infantry. But depending on the nation, the player will also control unique units like armoured Russian shock infantry with a satchel dog, the German Panzergrenadier or the Fallschirmjäger (German paratrooper). Basically, all infantry units have a gun. Many also have special skills, e.g. the French resistance fighter can throw a Molotov cocktail. Read more>>

	Winners of the Pimp My Tank Competition

The funny RfB "Pimp My Tank" competition is over and the winners have been chosen by the jury.
We nearly drowned in photos of self-made models and photomontages and after a couple of selection rounds two winners were certain. Many thanks again to all participants for your contributions.
The top 10 contributions are shown here >>

Winners!

	The new tech level for RfB

Deep Silver and Stormregion confirm the new 3D technology standard for their upcoming RTS game Rush for Berlin .

"We have been improving the technology significantly over the past months, e.g. the latest version of the proven Gepard engine fully supports Pixel Shader 3.0 now. The 3D engine delivers amazing pictures and creates a cinematic feeling. Moreover, our team for story writing and cutscenes previously worked in the TV and film industry. This guarantees a great plot and mission development. Our mission design and the Gepard technology have been highly rewarded in the past with our releases of Codename: Panzers. We are sure to surpass that quality in our upcoming strategy hit Rush for Berlin in May 2006," says Tamás Szerémy (Development Director, Stormregion) more >>  

	Vodka, propaganda and last reserves

Deep Silver proudly unveils the officers, their skills and their path to victory in the upcoming RTS title Rush for Berlin.

Similar to heroes found in RTS or RPG games, Rush for Berlin introduces the heroic officers with their special skill system. The officer unit is an important "add-on" to the player's army. Learning from their previously released games, Stormregion now want to reward the player for using officers as "hero characters" on the frontlines instead of putting them at the edge of the map in order to keep them safe and not lose them and the whole mission at the same time. Rush for Berlin will motivate the player to send officer units into the action-packed battles. The officers will introduce special skills, influencing the units nearby, and will level up when fighting successfully. This, in turn, enables the units to learn new special skills. The WWII RTS game Rush for Berlin introduces a skill system for the officers which is quite easy to use and understand while providing the gameplay with more depth. more>>

	Fansite Competition

Deep Silver invites you to take part in a website contest: Build a Rush for Berlin fansite. There are prizes worth over 500 dollars just waiting to be won! The required fansite kit is available online and contains screenshots, artwork, music, a logo and additional information. Download it here>>

Forward the link to your website to win@deepsilver.com. The competition closes on 15 May 2006. The winner will receive $250, while coming second is worth $100. Runners-up on places 3 to 6 will be presented with copies of the Rush for Berlin Collector's Edition. Moreover, all participants will enter the sweepstakes for a special prize: a 30 cm tall, solid Rush for Berlin eagle statue (not available through sale). . So get to it - enter and win. The judge's decision is final.

	Deep Silver unveils 5 (!) RfB multiplayer modes

Deep Silver and the top developer Stormregion are proud to announce no less than 5 multiplayer modes for the upcoming RTS hit Rush for Berlin. Two modes are a worldwide novelty.

Technique meets size meets raw materials galore: the differences between the Germans, Soviets, and Allies add particular zest to multiplayer skirmishes. You can surprise players from other factions - or fall victim to an unexpected manoeuvre yourself. All sides are playable in multiplayer: the Allied Forces (US, British), the Russians and the Germans with their entire arsenal of units and weapons. The Allies will have the widest range of infantry units and the Russians will attack in masses, while the Germans will have technological superiority.

Five modes provide the framework for online and network games; three of them are well-known: Cooperative, Domination and Deathmatch. In addition, there are two more unique and never-before-seen modes: R.I.S.K. and R.U.S.H.. The two new modes promise even more excitement. More >>

	Rush for Berlin: Forum is online

	Skill-Videos for Rush For Berlin

	The great Pimp My Tank competition

A tank is a tank is a tank? How can you give your tank more bling and oomph? All suggestions are welcome, whether they are in writing, pictures or a video. Submissions must not exceed 5 MB and should be made to: win@deepsilver.de with "Pimp My Tank“ in the subject line. The lucky winners of a Königstiger und Panzer IV replica tank will be drawn from all participants! Closing day for entries is April, 01. 2006

    

	Real-Time Rush for Berlin

You can download the current Rush for Berlin trailers under Downloads/Videos. Check out the breathtaking action and the most brilliant screenshots; all the graphics were taken directly from the game!
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