Generally when you hear the name Mad Catz you automatically think of a company known for manufacturing an array of gaming peripherals for both PC and console purposes, including their sub-brands of Cyborg, Saitek and Tritton to name a few. Within the market, these brands are considered some of the most respected and reliable around, and frequently see huge sales across their multiple brands.
However today sees something slightly different, with Mad Catz taking another direction, this time in terms of game development, with their WWII based game; Damage Inc. Pacific Squadron. The game is set around the attack of Pearl Harbor and gauges you through 23 missions with over 100 objectives to be completed including landings and of course; dive bombings, just as if you was really there. Furthermore, you’ll see some of the key planes from the era including the B-25 Mitchell, SBD2 Dauntless and A6M2 Zero
The game also includes a multiplayer aspect which allows for multiple gameplay modes including Dogfight and Team Survivor, from head-to-head combat as well as co-op modes, there is certainly something for everyone.
Originally unveiled at E3, Mad Catz are planning to unveil it at Gamescom 2012 in Cologne, where eTeknix will be covering the story in full in August.
For now, we wanted to wet your lips slightly by showing you the latest trailer from Mad Catz for Damage Inc. Pacific Squadron WWII – Their first gaming release title.
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For more information on this title, we invite you to check out the website for the game, where it can also be pre-ordered for both PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles.
Mad Catz also plan on releasing a PS3 and Xbox 360 based collections edition with controller for those wanting to really get the feel for this game.
More information will be available closer to the launch which is currently set for August 28th 2012 on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC formats.
