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Universe at War Patch 3 Released (News)

Jun 9, 2008

Avid Gamer writes:

"Before you go any further, make sure you pick up patch 2 for the RTS Universe at War. Also while you're downloading the 64 Meg patch be sure to read up on our thoughts for PC and Xbox 360. The patch brings cross-platform play between PC and Xbox 360 owners and a few fixes. The full patch log is below as well as a download link."

Universe At War Xbox 360 Can Battle Online Against PC for the First Time (News)

Jun 9, 2008

Gamezone writes: "The gauntlet has been thrown down and your challengers await! For the first time, Xbox 360 players will get their chance to take-on PC players in action-packed strategic battles thanks to Universe at War: Earth Assault. We've been touting the virtues of Xbox 360 vs. PC play since the announcement of UaW, and now that truly revolutionary feature has become reality. Pop in your copy of Universe at War: Earth Assault tonight and take on someone from the dark side. You'll unlock special achievements that can only be gained though playing someone of the opposite platform. To all combatantsÂ¿Good Luck!"

Xbox Live Marketplace Roundup - Week 16 (News)

Apr 20, 2008

Gamesite XGN posts her weekly European Xbox Live Marketplace Roundup. This week there are a great number of new demos released.

Demo: Universe at War: Earth Assault (News)

Apr 14, 2008

A Universe at War: Earth Assault demo has been released on the XBOX Live Marketplace today. Weighing in at 546.57MB, the demo's dashboard descriptions reads: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE] Get in the mood for global warfare with this exciting demo that features Novus and the Hierarchy, two of the three factions you can play as in Universe at War: Earth Assault!

The demo is available to download in all XBOX Live Regions for free.

Universe at War: Earth Assault (Review)

Apr 1, 2008

We're not alone in the universe... in fact, it's getting kind of crowded here. In Universe at War: Earth Assault, the latest in a long run of PC real-time strategy titles ported to the Xbox 360, our planet is invaded by not one, not two, but three alien races intent on settling their ancient interstellar war once and for all. This diversity of factions and strategy is the game's greatest strength, but in the end, may overwhelm console players relatively new to the genre. ...

SEGA Ships Universe at War: Earth Assault for Xbox 360 (News)

Mar 25, 2008

SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that Universe at War: Earth Assault for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft has shipped to retailers in North America. Developed by Petroglyph, this combat-intensive real-time strategy (RTS) game thrusts players into an epic struggle to prevent total annihilation of life on planet Earth. Universe at War: Earth Assault supports Microsoft's Games for Windows Live initiative and allows cross-platform play between Windows-based PC and Xbox 360. In an effort to even the playing field, cross-platform play will be made available via free download in early April 2008.

XBOX Live Marketplace Update (5th March 2008) (News)

Mar 5, 2008

Today sees an XBOX Live Arcade release, themes, episodes and game content. Here's the full list:

Name: Rocketmen: Axis of Evil
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Japan and Korea
Description: [ESRB: E10 (EVERYONE 10 +)FANTASY VIOLENCE, MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Single Player, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer 1-4, Local Multiplayer 1-4, HD (High Definition). Join Rocketmen Nick Sion, Alec Mink and the Alliance of Free Planets in their white-knuckled struggle to free the solar system from the tyrannical grip of the Legion of Terra in this RPG styled shooter. Players have the choice to save the galaxy alone or cooperatively with up to three other players over Xbox LIVE or locally on the same console. With its distinctive cel-shaded art style, engaging storyline, customizable characters and RPG elements, this shooter will keep players coming back for more. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/Live/accounts.

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Universe at War Achievements, Medals and a Video (News)

Mar 5, 2008

In most Xbox 360 games, unlocking an achievement serves no other purpose than to boost your ego a bit and give you bragging rights. Occasionally you might also unlock some artwork, gamerpics or videos, but rarely do you gain something useful with your hard work. Universe at War will reward those that put in the time to unlock multiplayer achievements. Not only will you get some points, you'll also unlock a medal that can be used in multiplayer matches to give you an in-game bonus. IGN have the full list of achievements, including what medals and bonuses you'll unlock for completing multiplayer objectives.

Universe at War - hands-on (Preview)

Mar 4, 2008

How is it that Earth is always in shambles in the near-future? If mankind hasn’t torn itself apart, then pesky alien invaders are ready to rip us a new asshole like they are in Universe at War: Earth Assault. As a 360 port of last year’s hot PC version, UaW aims to streamline controls for the console while maintaining the same experience. Anyone who’s played Command & Conquer 3 on the 360 knows just how difficult it is to ...

Universe at War: Earth Assault (Screenshots)

Mar 4, 2008

Universe at War: Earth Assault - Novus (Video)

Feb 27, 2008

Wage war on the cosmos in this combat intensive real-time strategy epic.

Universe at War: Earth Assault - Hierarchy (Video)

Feb 13, 2008

Wage war on the cosmos in this combat intensive real-time strategy epic.

Sega confirms a number of specific release dates (News)

Jan 4, 2008

Sega has sent out a specific European release dates today, confirming the exact release dates of some rather anticipated games like Condemned 2, The Club & Universe at War.

Sega confirms some release dates (News)

Nov 28, 2007

Sega sent out an email today, confirming the release dates for a number of their upcoming games. Among others, relase dates for such highly anticipated games like The Club (Feb 8th '08), Condemned 2 (Feb '08) and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nov 23rd '07) were confirmed.

Universe at War - demo and videos (News)

Nov 16, 2007

Nov 16, 2007 Having too many promising titles to look forward to isn't a bad problem to have at all, but RTS fans shouldn't let more Company of Heroes and Supreme Commander content push Universe at War: Earth Assault off their radar. Our early impressions of this sci-fi RTS heading for the PC and 360 were fairly positive and it looks like it's shaping up to be a well-polished title. But don't just take our word for it. You can download the single player demo now by clicking here for a sneak ...

Universe at War: Earth Assault - Global tutorial 3 11-16-07 (Video)

Nov 16, 2007

Wage war on the cosmos in this combat intensive real-time strategy epic.

Universe at War delayed until 2008 (News)

Oct 1, 2007

Oct 1, 2007 Petroglyph's PC version of its RTS Universe at War: Earth Assault has been delayed. Originally the game was due out on November 2 for PC, but it's now been pushed back to January 2008. "The new release date means that both the PC version and Xbox 360 version will launch closer together, allowing gamers to enjoy the full experience of this fantastic RTS from acclaimed developer, Petroglyph", a Sega rep told ...

Universe at War delayed till 2008 (News)

Oct 1, 2007

Petroglyph's PC version of its RTS Universe at War: Earth Assault has been delayed. Originally the game was due out on November 2 for PC, but it's now been pushed back to January 2008

"The new release date means that both the PC version and Xbox 360 version will launch closer together, allowing gamers to enjoy the full experience of this fantastic RTS from acclaimed developer, Petroglyph", a Sega rep told PC News.

Universe at War: New gameplay trailer (News)

Sep 13, 2007

Sept 13, 2007 It's time for a bit of good old fashioned alien invasion thanks to a new two-minute gameplay trailer from Petroglyph's RTS game Universe at War: Earth Assault. Universe at War is out on PC on November 2 (it's also due in 2008 on Xbox 360); it may not have emerged yet, but the developer is already working on sequels. "At this point, if you looked at the first Universe at War game as the initial chapter in an ongoing saga, there are at least two more chapters of material we've ...

The Club delayed until 2008 - Sega confirms release dates for a number of its titles (News)

Sep 7, 2007

Much-anticipated Sega title The Club will miss the Christmas release window, after the publisher admitted that its release has slipped until next year.

The 360, PS3 and PC action title, which was developed by Project Gotham creators Bizarre Creations, was previously due for release at the end of this year.

Live Service on XP Confirmed (News)

Aug 19, 2007

The semi-official Gamerscore Blog run by Microsoft employees confirmed in the article "The Sixth Tech Myth" that Live Service will be available on Windows XP.

"When Cliffy B demoed Gears of War for Windows at E3 2007 to a throng of enthralled attendees, he let drop at the end of his presentation that Gears would be available for both Windows XP and Windows Vista this year."

"You should all breathe a sigh of relief and know that Games for Windows -- LIVE will work on Windows XP."

"... the team has been able to go back and finalize the work done to make sure Games for Windows -- LIVE works on Windows XP. Which means that not only Gears of War will connect to LIVE on Windows XP, but so will the other games we announced that will support Games for Windows -- LIVE, like Universe at War from SEGA (which, incidentally, will also enable cross-platform play between Xbox 360 and Windows PCs)."

Sega's Games Convention Lineup (News)

Aug 13, 2007

This morning, Sega has also unveiled it's Games Convention Lineup for this month, with less than three weeks away from the event, gaming publishers have been showing their line up of titles that will be present at LGC in Germany this month. They will be showing the online version of Virtua fighter 5 for the X360 for the first time along with other surprises and guests.

Universe at War sequels already underway (News)

Jul 18, 2007

Petroglyph's PC and Xbox 360 RTS Universe at War: Earth Assault might not even be out yet, but the developer's already working on two sequels in the series. And speaking to Petroglyph Creative Director Adam Isgreen, it won't end there either. "At this point, if you looked at the first Universe at War game as the initial chapter in an ongoing saga, there are at least two more chapters of material we've got fleshed out," Isgreen told us in an interview we'll be publishing in full shortly. He ...

SEGA E3 Line-up (News)

Jul 9, 2007

In years past, publishers have used the Electronic Entertainment Expo to announce new games, taking advantage of the global audience tuned in to the trade show. However, as it did last year, Sega has played the bricklayer, paving its road to E3 well in advance with announcements for games such as Mario & Sonic at the Olympics, Ghost Squad, and NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams. However, while the publisher isn't using the annual trade show as a venue for its big reveal, Sega's lineup includes many games whose details have been sparse at best.

Sega embraces cross-platform play (News)

Jun 28, 2007

RTS Universe at War: Earth Assault has become the first third-party game to support cross-platform play between PC and Xbox 360 through Games for Windows - Live. "Incorporating innovative multiplayer modes inspired by popular massively multiplayer online games and competitive online titles, Universe at War: Earth Assault for the PC and Xbox 360 will give players Achievement Points, rewards, and medals to encourage players to progress in the game," Sega has said. "Players from around the world ...

Universe at War to Support PC to Xbox 360 Play (News)

Jun 27, 2007

Petroglyph's upcoming real-time strategy game Universe at War: Earth Assault will support cross-platform multiplayer gaming between Xbox 360 and PC, publisher Sega announced today. Universe at War is the first strategy game to have such functionality announced, with Petroglyph and Sega the first third-party developers to support the feature through Microsoft's Xbox Live and Games for Windows Live services.

Universe at War: Earth Assault - new screens (Preview)

May 16, 2007

From Petroglyph Games, the developer's of Star Wars: Empire at War, comes another beautiful sci-fi RTS, Universe at War: Earth Assault. Following in the footsteps of other eye-popping RTS', like Supreme Commander and Command and Conquer 3, Universe at War looks ready to up the ante on the visual front another notch. Publisher Sega is currently only willing to showcase two of the game's three factions, the Novus and Hierarchy. Sneaky micromanagement masters who like to stealth around the map ...

SEGA announces Universe at War: Earth Assault for Xbox 360 (News)

May 10, 2007

At SEGA's event called Gamer's Day the company just announced that the PC RTS game Universe at War: Earth Assault will also be coming to Xbox 360. The PC version is currently planned for a release in Q3 2007 and is being developed by Petroglyph.

More details on the Xbox 360 version haven't been announced, yet. In a few hours we'll have more details and maybe some images from the Xbox 360 version.

Achievements (Unlockable)

Mar 25, 2008

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