Monday May 25th- Atari Australia, a subsidiary of Infogrames Entertainment, today announced with immediate effect, a strategic partnership with SouthPeak Games® to distribute the futuristic multiplayer FPS Section 8 in Q3 of 2009.

Developed by TimeGate Studios, Section 8 is an intense first-person shooter that gives players unprecedented strategic control over the battlefield, employing tactical assets and on-demand vehicle deliveries to dynamically alter the flow of combat. Set in the distant future when humanity is facing a growing insurrection among its colonies, Earth dispatches the elite 8th Armoured Infantry to turn the tide against a rebel group called the Arm of Orion.

Utilizing advanced powered armour suits, these volunteers are the only ones crazy enough to smash through enemy defences and drop directly into the battlefield from 15,000 feet. Their bravery earned them the nickname “Section 8”, an old military regulation where soldiers were classed as unfit for duty due to mental instability.
Due for release on PC and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, Section 8 is set to evolve multiplayer FPS combat. This is in part due to the Dynamic Combat Missions – bespoke multiplayer missions that can be called in during battles – and the ability to drop straight into the action from above the battle zone.

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