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Quake in your boots, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars goes gold

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Activision and id Software confirm release dates for the online multiplayer shooter that continues the Quake legacy.  Quake Wars: Enemy Territory is about to land.

Well, the release dates for the Splash Damage developed PC version of Quake Wars: Enemy Territory have been announced.

September 28th for Europe and Australia, with North America to follow on October 2nd.

No release dates for the Xbox 360 or PS3 version of the game have been announced.  These ports are being developed by Nerve Software and Activision Foster City respectively.

Paul Wedgwood, the owner of developer Splash Damage, is buoyant aver the impending release;"The opportunity to develop Enemy Territory QUAKE Wars has been mind-blowingly cool! The passion and effort put in by our team at Splash Damage, combined with the amazing direction and mentoring we've received from id Software has led to an award-winning game that we're incredibly proud of. Our team can't wait to join fans across the globe to fight in Earth's battle for survival!"

"After months of testing, tweaking and balancing Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars, I'm pleased to finally be able to say 'It's Done!'" said id
Software CEO Todd Hollenshead.  "We've had a ton of fun getting the game ready for the masses and I'm looking forward to seeing the massive
battle for the top of the online leaderboards begin!"  

Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars takes place in the year 2065 and givesgamers the chance to play as the GDF or Strogg in one of five uniquec haracter classes, either online or offline with computer controlled AI team-mates and opponents. Employing an arsenal of weapons, vehicles and deployable armaments, players engage in an action-packed test of skill and coordinated teamwork through a series of combat objectives.
Persistent character growth and achievements reward players for teamwork, while clearly defined mission and class objectives guide new
players to meaningful contributions on the battlefield.  

On PC Quake Wars: Enemy Territory will come in two forms, a AU$18.95 standard version and a AU$99.95 Collectors limited edition.