Section 8 Beta 2009 PC DVD ENG Publisher: SouthPeak Games Developer: TimeGate Studios Genre: Sci-Fi First-Person Shooter Release Date: Sep 4, 2009 ESRB: TEEN ESRB Descriptors: Violence Size : 2.92 Gb The name "Section 8" derives from an old United States military discharge regulation for reason of being mentally unfit for service, and also refers to the 8th Armored Infantry in the game. Section 8 takes place in the future after the human race has discovered interstellar travel and has colonized across the galaxy. At the time of the game, a group called the ARM of Orion, has begun to 'disconnect' the outermost frontier planets from the main governing body, taking them over while keeping their presence hidden from the government. As space travel is slow, it often takes weeks to communicate with or travel to a frontier world, affording the ARM with enough time to seize worlds and build their base of power, ultimately preparing an ambush for the government forces that will eventually respond. The government then discovers the ARM of Orion, and sends in the 8th Armored Infantry, including Alex Corde (the player), on a mission to investigate, and presumably fight, the ARM invasion. Timegate Studios cites Aliens and Blade Runner as major influences for the game. Section 8 is a first person shooter set in a futuristic universe. The players wear armor that covers their entire bodies and features shielding technology which is able to absorb damage. Players will be able to "burn-in" by dropping onto the battlefield from orbital dropships hovering at 15,000 feet from the surface, thus eliminating fixed spawn points. “Burning-in” also creates the opportunity for the player to choose where they drop on the map, making the game unpredictable. This process is an interactive experience as players can be shot down upon entry by players and anti-aircraft turrets alike, though these situations can be avoided or mitigated by using the "air-brake" feature which allows the player to make mid-air adjustments. System requirements Operating system: XP / Vista Processor: Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 Memory: 512 MB Video Card: 3D-graphics adapter with 256 MB of memory Sound Card: Sound device compatible with DirectX ® 9.0s Hidden Content: You must either reply or click 'Like' to see the hidden information contained here.
