Two political factions have gone to war over a distant world and the secrets it holds in Ground Control, a visually stunning and frenetically paced action/real-time strategy game from Sierra Studios and Massive Entertainment.

By combining strategic combat with fast-paced 3D action elements, Ground Control promises to deliver a fresh experience that will appeal to a wide audience, including online gaming enthusiasts.

At its core, Ground Control is a frenetically paced RTS played out in a visually stunning 3D world. During the course of the game, players will be challenged in an intense arena of battle- effectively managing tactical squads of foot soldiers, mobile units, air craft and support units as they vie for control of a distant planet.

In addition to the epic single-player game, Ground Control's extensive multiplayer component will feature several unique multiplayer modes including deathmatch-style drop-in games - a first for RTS.

• Command your squads in a variety of formations, across rugged terrain, and to victory in several different mission objectives.
• Focus on the strategy and action. Ground Control eliminates many of the tedious aspects of typical RTS games and focuses its gameplay on tactics, strategy, and the art of battle.
• Choose your troops. Various types of tanks, hover bikes, airplanes, and soldiers will be at your disposal. However once you are in battle you won't be able to make more, so proper troop selection will be key to success.
• Arm your troops. Each unit type has special weapons, abilities, and armor. Players can choose to custom fit each unit or let the game auto-select the proper load out for each mission.
• Advanced artificial intelligence makes your troops and your enemy's troops act and fight realistically.
• A gripping story line will unfold as you command your troops through 30 single-player missions.
• Take the battle online. Battle your friends or enemies via the Internet or LAN in traditional RTS multiplay, as well as in multiplayer modes new to the RTS genre.
• Control the camera to get a better view of the action. A free-floating camera allows you to zoom in and out and view the action from any angle.

Minimum System Requirements:
Pentium 200MHz with Direct3D accelerator card or
Pentium II 233MHz without 3D accelerator card
32MB RAM, 400MB HD Space, 4X CD-ROM or better
4MB Video Card or better, DirectX 7.0a (included)
Windows(R) compatible sound device
Mouse and Keyboard

Recommended System Requirements:
Pentium II 333MHz or better
Direct3D compatible 3D accelerator card
64 MB RAM