Ripped from today’s headlines, Act of War: Direct Action is a frightening tale of suspense, international intrigue, and geopolitical military conflict. This real-time strategy experience puts you squarely in control of counter-terrorist forces and delivers a first look at tomorrow's war. The Situation
A crippling energy crisis. Terrorist attacks. Massive strikes. Global instability.
The Enemy
A shadowy Consortium of back-room conspirators determined to throw the world into utter chaos using widespread terror tactics.
The Heroes
A new "direct action" operation known as Task Force TALON to counter massive military assaults, rescue hostages, conduct classified spy missions, take prisoners, and stop an unpredictable enemy bent on toppling the world’s governments.
Features:
- Command highly realistic modern military units
- Experience unique gameplay through a seamless convergence of movie-quality cinematics and live action
- Skirmish with up to eight players in a variety of intense multiplayer operations
- Face the realities of real urban combat as you defend the streets of London, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
- Capture enemy soldiers, rescue hostages, and occupy or destroy buildings
- Live out a gripping storyline from best-selling techno-thriller author Dale Brown
Act of War: Direct Action is a frightening and believable tale of suspense, ripped from today's headlines. A secret cabal of oil company owners have funded terrorist groups to destabilize the world economy, driving oil prices sky-high. As the oil barons make millions, and the energy crisis begins, US military personnel learn the truth behind the terrorism. To fight it, a new team of counter-terrorist warriors are created to face the threat. Begin the worldwide job of tracking down the terrorists and uncovering the international conspiracy before the terrorists can strike in the heart of America itself. 
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