Hasbro Interactive has released some screenshots of its upcoming combat simulator, Tank Platoon! According to the company, the game will feature an online connection to Gunship!, the helicopter simulator, to create the first all-around WWIII combat experience that combines two separate platforms from two different games.
Tank Platoon! is scheduled for release in September 2000 and will let you play as one of four kinds of tanks, including the M1A2 Abrams (US), the Challenger II (UK), the Leopard 2A5 (German) and the T-80 UM2 Black Eagle (Russian). In addition, you will have the option to play as a gunner on 26 other vehicles. It is also expected to feature realistic 3D terrain and let you hide behind obstacles such as hills and trees. It will also have a mission editor to let you create custom scenarios. A communications simulation will let you communicate with artillery, air support, and other units.