Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor?

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3169396

"We all know Relic Entertainment is prepping Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II for release early next year, but is the developer's other big real-time strategy franchise getting a new installment as well? A listing popped up today on Amazon.com for "Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor," suggesting what may be a second expansion pack in the works for the World War II RTS.


The game is listed for Windows Vista/XP and priced at $29.99 -- the same price that Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts, the first expansion pack (pictured), was released at last year. There's also a March 1, 2009 release date listed for this mystery game -- which if true may even put it out before Dawn of War II, which is set for release in spring 2009 -- although it's likely that the date is just a placeholder.



Other than that, there's really no more information currently available, so it's anyone's guess right now on what exactly Tales of Valor is. We'll try and get more details, though, and update if anything comes up."

 

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

http://kotaku.com/5075398/company-of-heroes-expands-further-with-tales-of-valor

THQ Announces Company of Heroes(R): Tales of Valor(TM) for Windows PC

Next Chapter in Award-Winning Franchise Features All-New Single-Player Campaigns, Multiplayer Modes and Innovative "Direct-Fire" Feature

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Nov. 3, 2008—THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced Company of Heroes(R): Tales of Valor(TM), the next standalone chapter in the widely acclaimed real-time strategy (RTS) franchise, is currently in development for Windows PC. Featuring three intense campaigns, brand-new multiplayer modes and an innovative "direct-fire" feature that allows even more tactical control during the heat of battle, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor will immerse players in some of the most historic, tide-turning clashes of World War II. Internally developed by Relic Entertainment, the game is currently scheduled for release in spring 2009.


"Company of Heroes is one of the most critically acclaimed RTS series of all time," said Peter Matiss, vice president of global brand management, THQ. "With Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor, Relic Entertainment is delivering an all-new, standalone chapter in the franchise and continues to push the boundaries of innovation and quality in the genre."


"In Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor, we're offering players a ton of rich, new content including more strategic options in single-player and multiplayer," said Tarrnie Williams, general manager, Relic Entertainment. "With fresh new campaigns and multiplayer modes, brand-new units, additional maps and the introduction of the 'direct-fire' feature, we're once again committed to delivering the best in strategic gaming."


About Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor
Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor is the next standalone chapter in the award-winning Company of Heroes franchise, featuring all-new content, including three single-player campaigns, new multiplayer modes, additional maps and units. Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor also introduces a new "direct-fire" feature that allows players more tactical control of their units and more strategic options in-game. Developed by internal studio Relic Entertainment and powered by Relic's proprietary Essence Engine(TM), Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor is fully compatible with Company of Heroes and Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts, allowing players who own the entire series complete access to the epic battles of World War II. For more information on Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor, please visit www.companyofheroesgame.com.


Yay.

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