areas as the battlefield backdrop. Set in present day, players take the role of a decorated military veteran charged by the government to lead a squadron of "secret soldiers," each with his/her own specialty skill set, into the Rachel, Nevada area to fight off the invasion of unidentified enemy races. The player`s modern-day emotions and fears are driven into a world charged with grave responsibility affecting lives hanging in the balance and eventually finding himself torn between his professional orders and his own ethical standards. In the end, only the actions of the player and his squad can shape the outcome of BlackSite: Area 51 during this potentially pivotal moment in history.  (less)

he struggles against overwhelming odds to defend mankind from the unstoppable Chimera. In mere decades, the Chimera – a species of unknown origin propagating a virus that converts other life forms into more Chimera. Humanity’s hope for survival is slim, and the tide of the battle rests on the shoulders of U.S. Army Ranger, Sgt. Nathan Hale. You dive into a deep frightening story that rewrites the 20th century and pits the United States and Britain against a horrific species of unknown origin.Powered by Insomniac Games third-generation PLAYSTATION®3 technology, Resistance 2 will deliver unprecedented console gaming breakthroughs with a stand-alone eight-player, class-based online co-op campaign (up to 8 players) and 60-player online competitive multiplayer. An epic single-player campaign will feature a new weapons arsenal to combat giant boss encounters that increase the scale of the conflict to new heights. With a varied human and alien arsenal, Resistance 2 takes you where the action is, giving you a power-packed gaming experience.Click here for more information regarding the ESRB Rating  (less)

other life forms into more Chimera - has overrun Russia and all of Europe. Humanity's hope for survival is slim, and the tide of the battle rests on the shoulders of U.S. Army Ranger, Sgt. Nathan Hale. KEY FEATURES Resistance: Fall of Man draws players into a deep, frightening story that rewrites the 20th century and pits the United States and Britain against a horrific species of unknown origin. In addition to an epic single player campaign, Resistance: Fall of Man features co-op, split screen multiplayer and highly customizable online gameplay. PlayStation 3's superior power enables Resistance: Fall of Man to feature a wide variety of fluidly moving characters that exhibit more sophisticated behaviors and interact with their environments more realistically. Greater processing power on PlayStation 3 and Blu-ray technology enables more immersive visual and sound effects in Resistance: Fall of Man, heightening the chaos of large-scale warfare. A powerful rendering engine allows Resistance: Fall of Man to feature a greater variety of highly detailed and interactive environments for a console FPS experience, including large battlefields and sprawling military command centers. Insomniac Games has combined its passion for creating exotic weapons and vehicles with a proprietary physics system to create a unique human and alien AAAA  (less)

establish both single-player and multiplayer as equally outstanding game experiences. Created in association with the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, SOCOM 3 is as close as you can get to being a Navy SEAL on PlayStation 2. Explore three new Areas of Operation (AO): Morocco, Poland, and South Asia. Streaming environment technology allows gameplay maps to be five to six times larger than in SOCOM II: U.S. NAVY SEALs. In addition, multiple save points eliminate having to replay a failed mission from the beginning, allowing for seamless progression through the plotline. For the first time in the SOCOM series, land and water vehicles play a central role in the gameplay experience. Vehicles are drivable by both players and AI and cover a range of military and civilian vehicles including tactical turret-equipped pickups, the SEAL-team configured military Humvee and SOC-R Assault Boat. The innovative new weapon customization system in SOCOM 3 allows players to use more than 30 different weapons and 20 attachments, resulting in nearly1,000 different weapon combinations. The new Team Command Actions (TCA) allows you to quickly give your teammates context sensitive commands such as move to, breach, and more, simply by pointing at the location and pressing a single button. Combined with more complex team and enemy AI behavior, SOCOM 3 presents a fully immersive and more intense tactical experience than ever before. Supporting at peak times more than 35,000 simultaneous players online, the SOCOM franchise has led the online console gaming movement, uniting PlayStation 2 gamers across the country for exciting, unsurpassed multiplayer gameplay. SOCOM 3 has taken online gaming capabilities and technology to new heights, supporting up to 32 players at one time double the amount of players in SOCOM and SOCOM II. In addition, up to four spectators can observe any open online gameplay session. Players can explore 12 unique multiplayer maps, each supporting multiple game types. SOCOM 3 features two new game types, Convoy and Control Point. Convoy focuses on vehicle play and Control Point allows players to battle for control of the map. Extended community features include improved friends list and chat functionality, a detailed ranking structure, expanded stat tracking and ladders, message boards and clan challenges. Another original title in the franchise, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo will also launch this fall, exclusively for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) entertainment system. SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo is the one of the first PSP titles to offer PlayStation 2 interoperability through ''crosstalk'' tasks. Objectives completion in one SOCOM game will affect the overall p  (less)

U.S. Army will implement the Integrated Warfighter System (IWS), evolving what we know as the modern soldier. IWS combines advanced weapon systems, satellite communication devices and enhanced survivability into one fully integrated combat system. The IWS program has been developed to meet these new threats head on. Now, it can be tested on the battlefield. Following an insurgence in the heart of Mexico City, the U.S. Army's most elite Special Forces team is deployed to the center of the conflict to regain control of the city. Greatly outnumbered but fully equipped with the IWS, this elite team is the first and last line of defense on the battlefield. They are the ''Quiet'' professionals. They are the Ghosts. Key Features Next-generation gaming technology: Ghost Recon 3 is built from the ground up for next-generation consoles, taking full advantage of powerful technology with amazing textures, lighting and particle effects, multi-windowing and state-of-the-art physics. Old generations will be built using top technology that pushes those systems to their limits. Become the soldier of the future: Gain access to the future of military technology. Using a fully integrated combat system with cutting-edge weapons and revolutionary communication systems (see below), gamers will embody the soldier of the future. Based on actual U.S. Army research, the Ghosts give gamers a realistic view of how war will be fought in the next decade. Revolutionary feature: Use the revolutionary Cross-Com, a communication device powered by satellite technology. Attached to the soldier's monocle, the Cross-Com provides full situational awareness and command of the battlefield. Command the Ghost squad and remote allied forces and drones, and direct artillery and air strikes. See what the squad sees and receive visual and auditory intel from allied forces and unmanned drones. Stunning urban environment: One city, multiple locations. Ghost Recon 3 takes place entirely in Mexico City, one of the world's largest cities. A stunning, meticulously detailed universe will provide complete immersion in the urban war of the future. Top-notch multiplayer experience: Ghost Recon 3returns to deliver industry-leading multiplayer and cooperative gameplay for one of the hottest online franchises with a host of exciting new features. AA  (less)

THAT KILLED 19. Bush Veterans Day Activity FRANK BUCKLES, 105-YEAR OLD WW1 VETERAN, INTV ON VETERANS DAY. Wreath Ceremony at Arlington Cemetery in Honor of Gen. Pershing 75 US SOLDIERS FIGHTING IN IRAQ BECOME US CITIZENS ON VETERAN'S DAY. IRAQ HEALTH MINISTRY CLAIMS 150,000 IRAQIS HAVE DIED SINCE WAR BEGAN. BULLDOZER STRIKES NATURAL GAS PIPELINE IN WYOMING CAUSING EXPLOSION. SNOW STORM BLANKETS SNOQUALMIE PASS, WASH. PLAYSTATION 3 VIDEOGAME CONSOLE GOES ON SALE IN JAPAN; LONG LINES IN TOKYO. BRIAN COOLEY, CNET.COM EDITOR, INTV ON RELEASE OF PLAYSTATION 3 CONSOLE AND THEIR COMPETITORS IN VIDEOGAME SECTOR. KATHLEEN SANTORA, SISTER OF FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN WORLD TRADE CENTER ATTACKS, ENLISTS IN U.S. ARMY AND SERVES IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN ...  (less)