SEGA of America and
SEGA Europe today announced that Universe at War: Earth
Assault for the PC and Xbox 360 will support Microsoft's Games for Windows - Live system, making
it the first third-party title to support Games for Windows - Live and
enable PC vs. Xbox 360 cross-platform gaming. Universe at War: Earth
Assault is scheduled to ship for PC in North America and Europe this
holiday 2007 and for the Xbox 360 in Q1 2008.
Universe at War: Earth Assault for the Xbox 360 will employ a control
scheme built from the ground up to ensure smooth gameplay and ease of
command for console gamers. To fully support fair and equal gameplay
between PC and Xbox 360 gamers,
developer Petroglyph is working to implement a balanced gaming
environment and multiple modes for PC vs. Xbox 360 multiplayer games
ensuring the best possible experience for gamers on both platforms.