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February 1st, 2008
DropTeam drop in priceTo warm up the cold winter for you a bit, we're dropping the price for DropTeam immediately! You can now save a whopping $15 off of the original release price across all delivery options!
February 16th, 2007
DropTeam review posted on Associated Content websiteWe missed this when it was first published but there is a very nice DropTeam review that was posted recently over on the Associated Content website. Reviewer Jeff Gedgaud had this to say: "I found that the game has a very good variety of different vehicles and assets that make a well rounded battle even in the future. They have done a good job in recreating the various aspects of combat in a battle zone and the usefulness of a variety of assets, not all of which are the heavy weapons of main battle tanks. Using the small recon cars and the command vehicles has shown how these types of vehicles in real combat have their uses and are a much needed part of any combat."
Read the full review on Associated Content here
December 19th, 2006
Updated DropTeam Demo ReleasedWe are pleased to announce the availability and release of an updated DropTeam Demo. This new demo now offers both Single and Multiplayer gameplay and includes all of the dozens of improvements and new units added since the game was originally released.
Of course, that includes the new infantry units that were released recently! The demo allows you to play with all the same units as the full game, but is limited to just a single map, the radioactive wasteland of a moon known as Hopewell.
Read more details and find links to the new DropTeam Demo right here!
December 19th, 2006
Two New gameplay Tutorial Videos releasedIn addition to the new Demo above, we are also happy to announce the availability of two new gameplay Tutorial Videos. Created by a fan of the game, these videos come complete with extremely informative narration and show off game concepts such as using the Drop Requests function, the Tactical Menu, unit controls, camera functions, how to coordinate multiple units and how to communicate and share info between players on the same team.
Grab these amazing Tutorial videos right here!
October 18th, 2006
Beta version of Scenario Editor ReleasedTBG Software and Battlefront.com are thrilled to announce the release of a public beta version of the full featured Scenario Editor for DropTeam!
This brand new Scenario editor allows for the creation of entirely new worlds, maps and missions, including Physical Properties, Skybox, Ambient Sounds, Particle Emitters, Elevation Data, Textures, Terrain Types, Fluids, Game Types and Objects and more.
This takes the already powerful physics engine to new heights and allows players to create brand new maps of up to 1000 square kilometers, including all deformable terrain, its own unique physics (gravitation, atmosphere.) and more! Dropteam is already using XML files for modding and reads data from professional GIS (Geographic Information Systems) packages such as ArcGIS and Terragen, and as such is becoming one of the most extensively moddable game packages available. An expansion to the Sci-Fi themed base game covering World War Two is already planned.
The Scenario Editor is available as a free download, and is even available with source code in an open license to encourage users to create new exciting missions and battles for DropTeam - mechanized combat in the far future!
Links to download the beta editor:
Beta scenario editor documentation:
http://tbgsoftware.com/DropTeamScenarioEditor.pdf
August 2nd, 2006
WWII Expansion for DropTeam announcedTBG Software and Battlefront.com today announced a new DropTeam expansion, this time set during World War 2.
DT-WW2 (working title) is an exciting extension of the DropTeam game system set in WWII. Players command realistically detailed WWII tanks, infantry, and guns in a detailed environment populated by up to 16 players per side.
As with the original DropTeam, each player commands a single unit at a time and coordinates his actions with teammates to achieve various victory conditions, or can play from a more strategic perspective by using the commander's interface on the overall tactical map to issue orders to units much like a traditional RTS game.
Steve Grammont, co-founder of Battlefront.com said: "Teams that know how to use complimentary units in combination with each other will likely crush those who don't. For example, one player may command an armored half track while another rides inside with an infantry team, while a third sticks close by with a heavily armored tank for protection.
Since we know we are going to be asked, here are our thoughts on the realism of DT-WW2. The units and environment are extremely realistically portrayed. DropTeam already has an amazingly life like physics engine complete with ballistics and armor handling tha t is extremely accurate. The tactics that DT-WW2 encourages are also quite realistic with a heavy emphasis on cooperation of infantry and armor.
Yet with all this realism the emphasis is, like with DropTeam before it, on having fun! This is a fast paced, adrenaline pumping gaming experience. New features such as buildings that can be occupied/destroyed, the ability to bail out of damaged vehicles, reinforcement zones, air attacks, and other exciting features will make sure of that."
DT-WW2 will evolve over time, covering different theaters of combat at different points in the war. The initial setting will be the hectic battles in Normandy during the summer of 1944. As with the previous DropTeam, it can be experienced using Windows, Mac, and LINUX operating systems. More details to come later this summer!
July 28th, 2006
Recent patch adds Infantry units!Earlier this week the 1.1 patch was pushed out via our automated game Update system and now brings the game to the v1.1 level. The most obvious change is the addition of Infantry squads. Presently, there are three new squad types modeled (with many more on the way) and represent lightly armored troops, with medium range jump packs and equipped with an assortment of beam, rifled and heavy weapons.
The developers have prepared a little movie for you showing off some of the enhanced mobility and lethal anti-tank skills that infantry posses. Check it out!
June 30th, 2006
DropTeam™ Multiplayer Demo Released!Battlefront.com and TBG Software are excited to announce the availability of the DropTeam™ Multiplayer Demo. This new Demo replaces the older "Public Test" Demo and contains many new game enhancements and updates.
Tuesday June 27th, 2006
DropTeam™ review posted at Out of Eight website, "DropTeam feels like war..."The gaming and review website "Out of Eight" has just posted their review of DropTeam. Reviewer, James Allen had this to say about the game, "DropTeam has a good selection of unique features that makes it stand out as a multiplayer vehicle-oriented shooter. I've reviewed other tank-heavy combat games (Think Tanks and Battle Carry) and DropTeam is far and away the best, and can even compete on some levels with the likes of Battlefield 2.". He went on to say, "The game features an impressive list of varied armor to use, appealing to all kinds of players. Smaller additions like minimap targeting and commander support contribute to the overall excellent feel of the game."
Thursday June 1st, 2006
DropTeam™ now available for DownloadAs mentioned below, DropTeam™ is now available for purchase. For those wishing to use either the Download Delivery or Download and Mail Delivery methods, they can download the full game, immediately!
Those that choose the Mail Delivery or Download and Mail Delivery options will get the CD and Manual mailed to them in approximately 4 weeks (mid-June/July).
For those that Pre-Ordered the game, you can use the original link and license code that was included in your order confirmation email to download and license the game. We have also sent a reminder email message with the download link to all Pre-Order customers.
Friday May 12th, 2006
DropTeam gets ready to land! Pre-Order now!Battlefront.com and TBG Software have announced the release date for their "realistic" Sci-Fi tactical armored combat game DropTeam for the PC, Mac and Linux platforms! The game will be available as a download on June 1st, 2006 and the CD version will ship out a few weeks later (mid June-July).
Pre-Orders are now being accepted, and we have a special deal for you if you place your Pre-Order now. Anyone that Pre-Orders before June 1st, will get both the CD shipped to your home and the Download version, for the same price as the CD version alone! That's a 10 dollar savings!
That's right, get the CD and Download versions both for the same price as the CD! But act fast, this offer ends June 1st.
March 29th, 2006
New screenshots from Multiplayer Public Test DemoMarch 16th, 200619 new screenshots were just posted showing off the impressive graphics improvements that have gone into DropTeam™ recently. All screenshots were taken during live multiplayer online action with the recently released Multiplayer Test demo.
Multiplayer Public Test Demo Now Available!Battlefront.com and TBG Software are excited to announce the availability of a multiplayer "Public Test" version of DropTeam™, the upcoming Sci-Fi themed real-time armored vehicle combat simulation.
This Public Test is being offered in three different formats. One for Mac, one for Windows and one for Linux. This marks the first title published by Battlefront.com to offer Linux support!
March 16th, 2006
Five new gameplay movies releasedIn addition to the Multiplayer Test mentioned above, we have also released five all new gameplay movies. The movies are all in 800x600 AVI format and detail various elements of the game including vehicle control, issuing orders, combat, realistic weapon employment/effects and environmental interaction.December 13th, 2005
Developer Interview posted at GamecloudDeveloper TBG Software has been working on their futuristic tank combat action game DropTeam™ for some time now and Gamecloud got a chance to chat with the game's lead programmer Clay Fowler to find out more about the game which will be published by Battlefront.com.Gamecloud - How did the idea for DropTeam™ come about?Clay Fowler - DropTeam™ is the game that we've always wanted to play. We've been programming and playing games since the days of VAX and Sinclair home computers, so we've watched the industry's steady slide from innovative titles with interesting gameplay down the slippery slope into slick, glitzy, graphically amazing, but brainless and unoriginal titles. We've found ourselves playing games less over the past few years because we're tired of playing the same first person shooter with a new "hero" and some new bump-mapping effects, or the same RTS click-fest game where somehow new military units "pop out" of buildings and the player who builds the most wins. We wanted something better.November 29th, 2005
58 new screenshots postedWe have posted 58 new screenshots which clearly show some of the incredible advances the game has undergone recently including all new vehicle textures (Winter and Summer camo), units and the use of advanced post processing graphics effects such as High Dynamic Range rendering and full screen glow. Through innovative coding, these exciting effects are even available in DropTeam™ for those without cutting edge video cards!
November 7th, 2005
New Game Engine section and detailed vehicle schematics addedToday, we have added a whole new section to the DropTeam™ website. This new Game Engine section goes into the technical details about the DropTeam™ game engine itself as well how it models ballistics and weapon penetration capabilities and their effects on the various systems and vehicles.We have also added seven new technical cut-away schematics describing the different internal components of the Apollo Light Tank, Hurricane Hover Tank, Mercury Command Track, Paladin AFV, Shrike Light Armored Vehicle, Thor Main Battle Tank and the Viper Dropship.
September 16th, 2005
15 new screenshots postedWe have posted 15 new screenshots today. Among other things, they show off the new first person (gunner) view, enhanced shadows, new energy beam weapon technology as well as the new hover vehicles that can cross over water!
July 27th, 2005
GameSpy DropTeam™ PreviewGameSpy has posted a short preview of DropTeam™ based on their experiences with a recent build.
"You'll get to control individual vehicles from third- and first-person views, as well as issue orders to teammates from an overhead tactical map. The focus will be on combat; there's no base-building or resource-gathering. Game modes will include capture the flag, objective-based attack/defend scenarios, territorial capture, and the provisionally titled OGRE (inspired by the classic tabletop game of the same name), which pits one player in a massive tank against a swarm of smaller, conventional vehicles."
Read the full Preview report here: GameSpy Preview
July 5th, 2005
Worlds First Hand's On Preview posted at 3DAvenue.com3DAvenue.com has posted an exclusive worlds first Hand's On Preview of DropTeam™.
"Drop Team is so unique it’s hard to put into one genre. On the one hand you'll be performing tasks very similar to a game like Master of Orion, while on the other hand you will actually be controlling the units moving into battle. "Check out what else they had to say right here:
June 30th, 2005
Summer Screenshot Bonanza EventAs part of our Battlefront Summer Screenshot Bonanza Event we are posting over 50 new DropTeam™ screenshots! Check them all out in our DropTeam™ Media Section.
June 30th, 2005
3 New vehicles added to Units PageIn addition to the new screenshots above we have also updated the Unit Page with three more units. These new units (2 hover tanks and one early Generation Dropship) show some of the lower technology vehicles that the LiveShips can create.
June 21st, 2005
Units page updated with new vehiclesTwo new armored vehicles were recently added to the Units page. The 'Mercury' Command Track and the "Hermes' Mobile Electronic Warfare IFV. Stay tuned for more info!
May 10th, 2005
DropTeam™ website opens...We are pleased to announce a new game to our already impressive lineup. DropTeam™ is a multiplayer capable, real-time, tactical simulation of mechanized ground combat set in the far future.Designed and developed by TBG Software and using their own proprietary Demeter Terrain Engine, DropTeam™ features exciting solo and multiplayer combat set on a variety of exotic battlefields and planets.DropTeam™ features a rich science fiction environment and back story yet bases all technology and combat using realistic physics, ballistics and weapon modeling.
Be sure to check out the full list of game Features, read the Game Overview, review the exciting History of the DropTeam™ universe as well as look over a list of Units and Buildings and view some game Screenshots.
