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THE GAMETHE GAMEDescription:

Command cunning and deadly U-boats and experience the tension-filled atmosphere of a WWII submarine movie.

Whether stalking convoys or dodging depth charges, players will experience their own realistic-feeling naval war story.

The spectacular graphics, realistic action, and suspenseful gameplay combine to create the most impressive submarine simulation ever.

Target Audience: Males, 18-35; Silent Hunter and simulation fans; Action/FPS with WWII-themed play

Genre: Combat Simulation

Platform: PC CD-ROM

Rating: TEEN (mild violence)

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THE BRANDTHE BRANDSets new standards for graphics and gameplay in the simulation category.

Top submarine sim brand:

Silent Hunter II sold over 100K units.

The only WWII submarine sim available in early 2005.

A realistic atmosphere that’s easy to learn and fun to play. Silent Hunter III will broaden the audience beyond the hardcore sim fans.

A playable demo available a month before launch featuring a tension-filled, action-packed mission.

The first submarine sim that really emphasizes what’s “fun” about commanding a sub – hunt your prey and hide from your enemies.

Dedicated and enthusiastic hardcore fan bass.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITSFEATURES AND BENEFITS Spectacular graphics and gameplay will make players feel like they are experiencing the atmosphere of a great tension-filled submarine movie.

A Mission Editor and a Dynamic Campaign are included for greater replay value.

It’s the first submarine sim to feature crew management for more realistic and streamlined play.

Both historical and fictional missions feature realistic play thatis action based.

Players use a number of weapons against a variety of targets, including a deck gun for shooting down aircraft.

Players may join multiplayer wolfpacks for up to 4 players via the Internet.

The event camera shows the path of a torpedo on it’s way to a target, as well as the explosive results of the attack.

Command a deadly array of U-boat types rendered in accurate historical detail; from the periscope to the captain’s cabin, these U-boats feel like the real thing.

Play night battles with special effects lighting for up-close naval action.

Includes ultra-realistic water modeling; from the conning tower, players can see their U-boat rise with the swelling sea.

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FEATURE COMPARISONFEATURE COMPARISON

Dynamic campaign option.Scripted campaign.

Multiplayer at launch for up to 4 players on the Internet.

No multiplayer at launch.

Naval Academy tutorial level, crew management, and simple-to-use graphical interface make the game far more accessible to a more casual gamer.

Adjustable difficulty levels based on turning realism settings off and on.

Defaults to first-person view with the option to switch to the event camera for a close-up look at the results of your actions.

Fixed, first-person view.

Streamlined and easy-to-use interface with gameplay that feels realistic but results in more action and a greater fun factor.

Ultra-accurate in historical detail, which was realistic but could be tedious in terms of setup times.

A crew is now included that will execute your orders and can follow a career path, moving up in rank and gaining rewards.

The crew was never seen; players felt they were all alone in command of their sub.

All-new 3D engine with spectacular graphic presentation and ultra-realistic water modeling.

3D look, but more of a slide-show feel.

Silent Hunter II Silent Hunter III

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PRESS HIGHLIGHTSSilent Hunter III is “…the best-looking submarine simulation we’ve ever seen…visually amazing.” – GameSpot

The “most eye-popping visuals the naval-simulation genre has ever witnessed.” – PC Gamer

E3 Best of Show, Simulation category – GameSpot

“Interior and crew are modeled in 3D graphics that can be compared to Call of Duty.” – Boomtown

“Movie-like graphics and options for extremely simple gameplay make this Silent Hunter one for both the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.” – GameSpy