Codemasters got a little more specific on the release date of Operation Flashpoint 2 this morning, telling VG247 the sequel will release this summer.

"Flashpoint is currently slated officially as 'Summer 2009,'" said a rep, adding that the firm couldn't be "any more precise than that right now."

The game was down for a "2009? date up to now.

The military sim was fully announced last year. It was originally planned for "winter" 2008, but was moved into 2009 in July.
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Nov 14, 2008

Codemasters Acquire Swordfish Studios

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PS3 - Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising - Codemasters Acquire Swordfish Studios

Facilitating an accelerated expansion of its development talent base, Codemasters today announced it has reached an agreement with Activision Vivendi to take over Swordfish Studios, the Birmingham-based games development house....
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Nov 11, 2008

Codemasters Russian Language Localisation

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PS3 - Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising - Codemasters Russian Language Localisation

Codemasters have confirmed that, as part of their wider expansion strategy, they were looking to localise languages in certain emerging markets.

Russia, the first on the list, will get full language support for all of Codemasters' 'AAA' games.

IncGamers has more details.
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Sep 3, 2008

GamersDailyNews: Codemasters draft in Image Metrics for Operation Flashpoint 2

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PS3 - Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising - GamersDailyNews: Codemasters draft in Image Metrics for Operation Flashpoint 2

It might not sound like much, but there's been a huge leap in animation technology recently thanks to Image Metrics' facial expression recording capabilities. Codemasters evidently thinks it's important, as it's drafted in Image Metrics to help with putting the horrors of war on the faces of Operation Flashpoint 2's characters.
GamersDailyNews takes a look at what Image Metrics are doing for the game's development, and provides a stunning example of what CGI facial expressions from Image Metrics can look like.
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Jul 3, 2008

Operation Flashpoint 2 blown open

PS3 News | Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

Codemasters' elusive war sequel, Operation Flashpoint 2, has reared its head and is looking rather stunning in the pages of the latest PC Gamer UK, on shelves now. PC Gamer calls Codies' war zone "the most mind-bogglingly vast and mercilessly realistic battlefield gaming has ever known," which couldn't be higher praise if they tried, really.

"Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising is the sequel to the best soldier sim ever ...

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Mar 19, 2008

Operation Flashpoint 2 confirmed for "winter" release

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PS3 - Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising - Operation Flashpoint 2 confirmed for

VG247:

"Codemaster has just confirmed that Operation Flashpoint 2 is currently down for a winter release and a formal date announcement can be expected shortly.

The game's "launch timing to be revealed as a countdown over next couple of months," a spokesperson told videogaming247."
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Apr 20, 2007

Three new PS3, 360 and PC titles revealed

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Publisher/developer Codemasters has today revealed three new titles for 2008 that will be released on 'leading console platforms' (read that as PS3 and Xbox 360) and PC. Race Driver One may not have the TOCA prefix but is the next outing in the successful series of racing games; Operation Flashpoint 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the PC-only tactical shooter; and Rise of the Argonauts is an all new action RPG. Read on for more info on each of these new games... Rise of the ...
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Oct 15, 2009

Gordon Freeman Wins Gamespot's All Time Greatest Hero Competition

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PS3 - The Orange Box - Gordon Freeman Wins Gamespot's All Time Greatest Hero Competition

Gamespot writes:

"That's it. The votes are in and you, the faithful, the fans, the readers of GameSpot, have decided on the single greatest game hero of all time.

You have decided to follow the Free Man.

GameSpot offers its heartiest congratulations to Gordon Freeman, the hero of the Half-Life series, and the winner of this epic competition."

Freeman had a total of 107,581 votes to Mario's 85,280.
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May 10, 2009

Half-Life 2/Eve Online Hybrid Machinima Clear Skies 2 Now Available

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PS3 - The Orange Box - Half-Life 2/Eve Online Hybrid Machinima Clear Skies 2 Now Available

The highly praised Half Life 2/Eve Online hybrid machinima is back with Clear Skies 2, now available for download.
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Jan 3, 2009

The 28 Best FPS Games

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PS3 - The Orange Box - The 28 Best FPS Games

From the dystopian corridors of BioShock's subterranean "paradise" to the Strogg-infested space stations found throughout the Quake franchise, First Person Shooters have found countless ways to establish themselves as rich, enjoyable experiences, capturing the hearts and trigger fingers of gamers worldwide.

Even if it's just blasting away wave after wave of demons in Blood, or perhaps saving mankind from itself as you traverse Half-Life 2's City 17, the FPS genre has proven itself time and time again.
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