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Courtesy of BusinessWire:

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2003--Step into the boots of a Marine Corporal, survive the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, and drive the Japanese Army from the Pacific in Medal of Honor(TM) Rising Sun from Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS). Developed by EALA, Medal of Honor Rising Sun creates an immersive and authentic WWII experience in either single-player or multi-player modes. Medal of Honor Rising Sun will be available for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube(TM) and the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft in the fall of 2003.

Set for the first time in the Pacific Theatre of Operations from 1941-1944, Medal of Honor Rising Sun gives players a sense of the courage it took to fight the Japanese from Pearl Harbor to the shores of the Philippine Islands. Players will assume the role of Marine Corporal Joseph Griffin, as he survives the attack on Pearl Harbor, leads the assault of Guadalcanal, and finally rescues his brother from a Japanese POW camp in the Philippines. Armed with his wits and a variety of authentic weapons, it's up to players to stop the Japanese war machine in its tracks. Players can even team up with a friend in the all-new co-op multiplayer mode to battle the Japanese forces. Along the way, players will earn awards and medals for their meritorious service in defeating the enemy.

As with the original Medal of Honor(TM), the producers sought council from numerous outside sources to make certain the game is as historically authentic and realistic as possible. EALA continues to work closely with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to ensure Medal of Honor Rising Sun reflects the ideals and integrity of the prestigious Medal of Honor. In addition, Capt. Dale Dye, who served as military technical advisor on the previous titles in the Medal of Honor franchise, continues his efforts with the Medal of Honor Rising Sun team to ensure the authenticity of the game.


Wow... a few things spring to mind here.

First off, I wonder if the PS2 version is finally going to get multi-player this time. I'm sure many PS2 owners would dig that. And... if this happens, the co-op mode looks hella sweet.

Second of all, note the change of venue: Japan! Hmmm... while I'm sad that I won't be pegging any more Nazis, it's a good thing for the series to get some change. The Pearl Harbor and Guadalcanal sequences certainly have some great potential, too.

Any other comments on this release? I know I'm psyched for this fall!

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nice shirt

if it doesnt have a multiplayer mode, i wont even buy it. and i own every moh even on pc.

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Because the game automatically sucks and isn't worth your time if it lacks multiplayer. x 2.