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Hour of Victory gets fact sheet information

Midway today released a fact for Hour of Victory, an upcoming Xbox 360 first person shooter. The fact sheet is presented below:\n\nDescription\nHour of Victory, available exclusively for Xbox 360 in Summer 2007, allows you to play a key role in the pivotal and cinematic battles from the European and North African theaters of World War II, using the skills and gameplay style you choose. Sneak into enemy territory as a covert operative, storm the gates as a British Commando, or snipe from afar as an Army Ranger – each character’s unique attributes will be needed for the fulfillment of the overall objective. Only with all these skills working closely together will you be able to say that you helped define the Hour of Victory.\n\nFeatures\n\nThree Unique POVs\nPlayers can pick from a Covert Operative, specializing in stealth and sabotage; a British Commando specializing in the guns-blazing frontal assault; or an Army Ranger who specializes in sniping and demolitions.\n\nMajor Ambrose Taggert, American OSS Operative - Specialty: Infiltration\nTaggert specializes in silent kills, as he surprises his enemies with a cold blade before they even hear him. Hiding in the shadows or behind natural cover, Taggert's silent Sten gun helps conceal his location while dealing a deadly blow to the Germans.\n\nLieutenant William Ross, British SAS Commando - Specialty: Assault\nRoss is a strong and dedicated soldier who wastes no time in engaging and destroying the enemy head on. Skillfull in frontal assault, the lieutenant will move objects out of his way if he has to, all the while with guns blazing.\n\nSergeant Calvin Blackbull, US Army Ranger - Specialty: Sniper\nSergeant Blackbull, also known as \"Bull,\" is calm under pressure, able to hold his breath and take out his target from long range with deadly accuracy. Bull is nimble, able to jump long distances and climb obstacles that might slow other soldiers down.\n\nFull Use of Any Vehicle on the Battlefield\nUse any of the vehicles you find on the battlefield to accomplish your mission. From Sherman Tanks to the Axis Tiger Tanks to the Kubelwagons, if you can see it, you can drive it in Hour of Victory..\n\nCinematic Gameplay\nHour of Victory blends authentic details and realism of World War II with frenetic gameplay. From the JU-88 Bombers in the sky to the Panzers in the streets, Hour of Victory bombards you from all angles.\n\nOnline Multiplayer\nOnline multiplayer over Xbox Live\n\nExperienced Developer and Powerful Engine\nDeveloped using Unreal Engine 3.0 by nFusion, a tight-knit group of developers from New Jersey, whose military shooter experience includes titles such as Deadly Dozen and Line of Sight