WWII Online: Readers Choice Edition is a massively multiplayer, persistent world title that combines elements of the firstperson shooter, roleplaying, strategy, and simulation genresThe Readers Choice Edition upgrades the previously released WWII Online: Blitzkrieg with an updated version of the game and a large foldout battle mapBlitzkrieg features historically accurate locales, vehicles, and characters from WWII, but events are decided by the players' actions as they take on roles as British, French, or German soldiers.

Literally thousands of players can participate on the same battlefield, via a game hosting service through Playnet.com, as they fight on and over 3D European environments designed at onehalf scalePlayers control their characters from a firstperson perspective after choosing from a wide selection of possible roles, ranging from pilots and infantrymen to tank crews and gunboat commanderSuccessfully completing missions earns promotion in rank and increasingly more influence on the outcome of battles.

WWII Online: Readers Choice Edition requires the installation of the utility "PlayGATE," which authenticates the game version and provides initial communication between the player and game serversA monthly subscription fee is charged once the initial 30day free trial period expiresThe update also includes 20 original WWII era illustrations and wallpapers, as well as the official WWII Online music track~ Michael LHouse, All Game Guide



PC - Genre: Shooter - Style: First-Person Shooter - Rated: T (Teen) - Release Date: 2002-07-24