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The Definitive Co-op Franchise Heads to Mexico with Explosive Action and Devastating Destruction Powered by Frostbite 2

GUILDFORD, UK – Aug 2, 2012 – Electronic Arts Inc. today announced Army of TWO™ The Devil’s Cartel, the gritty third installment to the blockbuster action franchise celebrated for its intense, two player co-operative gameplay. Developed by Visceral Games™, the award-winning creators of Dead Space™, Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel re-sets the series that pioneered the co-op experience with a more intense, mature and grittier tone. Players will find themselves on the deadly streets of Mexico as Alpha and Bravo, two operatives working for Tactical Worldwide Operations (T.W.O.), a PMC outfit that drops them in the middle of a drug war conflict for an assignment full of corruption and deceit. With the ability to unleash the power of ultimate destruction, players will need to work together as their objectives unravel, allegiances begin to blur and they face off against a ruthless opposition. “We wanted to refresh the Army of TWO franchise for a new generation of action gamers, and at the same time, stay true to the core concept that really made the first two games fan favorites,” said Julian Beak, Executive Producer, Visceral Games. “With meaningful, seamless co-op gameplay at its core and explosive new tag-team features, gamers will have to work together tactically and strategically as they push through a city dominated by one of Mexico’s deadliest drug cartels.” Steve Papoutsis, General Manager of Visceral Games, added, “Our goal with Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel is to apply our key design principles – immersive, challenging gameplay, intense narrative and focus on quality – to help improve a franchise we feel has always had a lot of potential.” Featuring both online and split-screen co-op, Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel gives players the chance to distinguish themselves from their friends by providinga deeper and more advanced upgrade and customization system. From the mask that protects them in battle to the very weapons that keep them alive, players can customize their own Alpha and Bravo to create the deadliest mercenary team as they see fit. Army of TWO The Devil's Cartel will be available in March 2013 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system.

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[Wario64]

Thank god I was hoping for a Army of Two refresh all these years, now the new generation of gamers will appreciate what this series meant to me

[Revenant]

Oh boy an intense, mature, grittier tone! How refreshing.

[Goldrusher]

By Visceral ?!

Why isn't that in the thread title ?

[snoopeasystreet]

Oh boy an intense, mature, grittier tone! How refreshing.

Well they're not going to say "more homoerotic".

[Yamibito]

This just makes the co-op in Dead Space 3 seem even more unnecessary.

[Automatisch]

The second one had a severe lack of Wu-tang discussion that the first one had. I hope gets addressed in the this next game.

[blame space]

YES

[deejay8595]

Sounds good. Enjoyed the previous 2 games.

Sidenote- Do you have a link to the story? I want to link the page to someone.

[earvcunanan]

The second game sold well enough for a sequel?

[matics]

This is awesome news. I was just thinking about Army of Two a few days ago.. A friend and I beat the first 2 back when they came out. So damn fun.

[Dragonzord]

Can I link it up with Dead Space 3 and get some Monster's and have some serious bro op going?

[chertipros]

I was wondering where my new army of two game was. Can't wait

[steadfast]

No PC version? Not enough Dudebros?

[LiK]

Don't forget the tampons.

[AHA-Lambda]

The second game sold well enough for a sequel?

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[squicken]

First was okay. Second was awful. They should get the 50 Cent license and make another one of those

[Grecco]

Army of two TOTALLY NEEDED a reboot thank you based EA. Maybe even steal from SAVAGES by Oliver Stone!

[Nibel]

Holy shit

MEGATON right fucking here

#YearOfThe3

[giancarlo123x]

By Visceral ?! Why isn't that in the thread title ?

Didn't care at all till I read this. I now have little interest in this.

[Falifax]

I wouldn't be surprised if we can play as Rios and Salem in Dead Space 3.

[CrunchinJelly]

“We wanted to refresh the Army of TWO franchise for a new generation of action gamers

Belch. The first game only came out like 5 years ago in the same generation, no less.

[slightconfuse]

wow i cant beleive they are making another one, this being made by vecerial could make it intresting

[Dennis]

It isn't a bromance without tampons.

[cw_sasuke]

Dat WiiU Support :o

No Ouya as well ? WTFISGOINON....

[excaliburps]

So, this means two Visceral games are coming out in the first quarter of 2013? If I'm not mistaken, Dead Space 3 is set for Feb and this for March?

Does that make good business sense?

[ekim]

So that's what on the new GameInformer Cover

[JehutyRunner]

Oh boy. I think EA's jumped the gun on the announce: the press release mentioned at the top has been pulled from the main GamesPress page and EA's GP page. And the US corporate PR hasn't been released yet, which leads me to think it should have gone out during the Summer Showcase tonight.

[SmokyDave]

I really enjoyed the first Army of Two.

There, I said it.

[Reckless Onion]

Visceral? Frostbite 2? Got my attention

[Dipswitch]

Thought the first game was decent. Never played the second - stuck waiting for it to drop in price.

[salromano]

Oh boy. I think EA's jumped the gun on the announce: the press release mentioned at the top has been pulled from the main GamesPress page and EA's GP page. And the US corporate PR hasn't been released yet, which leads me to think it should have gone out during the Summer Showcase tonight.

Think so too.

And the fact that the presser says assets are available on EA's press site. But assets are not available on EA's press site.

[AkuMifune]

So basically, Dead Space 4?

[Fersis]

So Frostbite 2.0 is becoming the EA engine? Im cool with that.

[CrunchinJelly]

So Frostbite 2.0 is becoming the EA engine? Im cool with that.

So long as they don't use it for any more racing games.

[Aaron]

Second game was excellent for co-op. Story was gibberish, but you could move a bulldozer WITH YOUR MIND. Seriously, he says he starts it up but he never gets near the thing. If this one doesn't play as well as the last I'll be pretty disappointed.

[Saty]

I thought this was supposed to be Army of Four with 4 player co-op?

[Darklord]

I thought that voice actor who was Shepard in Stargate Atlantis accidentally said he was in Army of Three/Four? So I guess it's back to two.

[shinobi602]

Might keep an eye on it since it's Visceral.

[AHA-Lambda]

So, this means two Visceral games are coming out in the first quarter of 2013? If I'm not mistaken, Dead Space 3 is set for Feb and this for March? Does that make good business sense?

I wouldn't think so but this is the company that is releasing SimCity, Dead Space 3 and Crysis 3 all in the same month so... =/

[Dr Frasier Crane]

Who asked for this?

[Sn4ke_911]

Frostbite 2, Visceral Games?

WAT?

[Wario64]

Who asked for this?

New generation of action gamers.

[Derrick01]

Thank god I was hoping for a Army of Two refresh all these years, now the new generation of gamers will appreciate what this series meant to me

Haha I lost it at that line of the PR too. That huge crowd of 5 year olds that are now 10 and able to fully appreciate the magic of this series are going to love this.

[shinobi602]

Wait, is this part of EA's Summer showcase? Shouldn't we have a separate live thread for that?

[Dragonzord]

I'd rather have Kane & Lynch 3. At least K&L 2 looked cool

[Inorigo]

I swear to god if this is the GI cover.

[Messofanego]

If they ever sing "Guy Love", I'll pre-order it.

[evangd007]

EA thinks this IP still has value? Weird.

[JehutyRunner]

Wait, is this part of EA's Summer showcase? Shouldn't we have a separate live thread for that?

Here.

I swear to god if this is the GI cover.

Is that being announced today?