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''ARMA 3'' is set in the near-future, during the mid-2030s, where [[NATO]] forces deployed in the Greek islands of the [[Aegean Sea]] are trying to hold off a massive [[Iran]]ian military offensive from the east. During the singleplayer campaign, the player will take the role of a [[United Kingdom Special Forces|British Special Forces]] soldier, Captain Scott Miller. Initially, the player must survive on their own after friendly forces are defeated in a failed [[NATO]] operation. During the campaign, the player will face everything from lone wolf infiltration missions to the commanding of large scale armored operations. The player will be able to choose different objectives and weaponry (such as [[UAV]]s, [[artillery]], and [[close air support|air support]]) according to their play style.<ref name="rapidfiregames">{{cite web |url=http://www.rapidfiregames.com/previews/e3-2011-arma-iii-preview|title=E3 2011: ARMA 3 Preview|accessdate=26 September 2011}}</ref><ref name="rockpapershotgun">{{cite web |url=http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/06/13/bohemia-on-carrier-command-arma-iii/|title=Bohemia On Carrier Command, ARMA 3|accessdate=26 September 2011}}</ref><ref name="arma3overview" />
''ARMA 3'' is set in the near-future, during the mid-2030s, where [[NATO]] forces deployed in the Greek islands of the [[Aegean Sea]] are trying to hold off a massive [[Iran]]ian military offensive from the east. During the singleplayer campaign, the player will take the role of a [[United Kingdom Special Forces|British Special Forces]] soldier, Captain Scott Miller. Initially, the player must survive on their own after friendly forces are defeated in a failed [[NATO]] operation. During the campaign, the player will face everything from lone wolf infiltration missions to the commanding of large scale armored operations. The player will be able to choose different objectives and weaponry (such as [[UAV]]s, [[artillery]], and [[close air support|air support]]) according to their play style.<ref name="rapidfiregames">{{cite web |url=http://www.rapidfiregames.com/previews/e3-2011-arma-iii-preview|title=E3 2011: ARMA 3 Preview|accessdate=26 September 2011}}</ref><ref name="rockpapershotgun">{{cite web |url=http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/06/13/bohemia-on-carrier-command-arma-iii/|title=Bohemia On Carrier Command, ARMA 3|accessdate=26 September 2011}}</ref><ref name="arma3overview" />


''ARMA 3'' takes place on the [[Aegean Sea|Aegean]] islands of [[Lemnos]] (renamed as ''Altis''<ref name="pcgamer-rename">{{cite web |http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/02/01/arma-3s-renames-main-island-to-avoid-undesired-real-life-connotations/|title=Arma 3 renames main island to avoid “undesired real-life connotations”|accessdate=1 February 2013}}</ref>) and [[Agios Efstratios|Stratis]] of Greece, in the [[Mediterranean Sea]]. They will feature photo-realistic terrain and water environments. Altis will be the largest official terrain in the Arma series with ground area covering 270&nbsp;km². The smaller island, Stratis, will expand over an area of 19&nbsp;km².<ref name="rockpapershotgun2">{{cite web |url=http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/06/14/interview-bohemia-talk-arma-3-modding-day-z/|title=Interview: Bohemia Talk Arma 3, Modding, Day Z|accessdate=14 June 2012}}</ref> The islands will feature over 50 villages with buildings that are both enterable and destroyable.<ref name="rapidfiregames" />
''ARMA 3'' takes place on the [[Aegean Sea|Aegean]] islands of [[Lemnos]] (renamed as ''Altis''<ref name="pcgamer-rename">{{cite web |url=http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/02/01/arma-3s-renames-main-island-to-avoid-undesired-real-life-connotations/|title=Arma 3 renames main island to avoid undesired real-life connotations|accessdate=1 February 2013}}</ref>) and [[Agios Efstratios|Stratis]] of Greece, in the [[Mediterranean Sea]]. They will feature photo-realistic terrain and water environments. Altis will be the largest official terrain in the Arma series with ground area covering 270&nbsp;km². The smaller island, Stratis, will expand over an area of 19&nbsp;km².<ref name="rockpapershotgun2">{{cite web |url=http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/06/14/interview-bohemia-talk-arma-3-modding-day-z/|title=Interview: Bohemia Talk Arma 3, Modding, Day Z|accessdate=14 June 2012}}</ref> The islands will feature over 50 villages with buildings that are both enterable and destroyable.<ref name="rapidfiregames" />


==Development==
==Development==

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ARMA 3

File:ARMA 3 box art.jpg
Cover art of ARMA 3
Developer(s)Bohemia Interactive
EngineReal Virtuality 4
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Release
  • 2013
Genre(s)Military simulation, tactical shooter, open world
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

ARMA 3 (stylized as ARMA III) is an upcoming open world tactical shooter video game being developed by Bohemia Interactive. It is expected to be released in 2013.[1][2] ARMA 3's storyline takes place in the mid-2030s during the fictional Operation Magnitude, a military operation launched by NATO forces fighting in Europe against "Eastern armies" led by a resurgent Iran.[3]

Gameplay

Campaign

ARMA 3 is set in the near-future, during the mid-2030s, where NATO forces deployed in the Greek islands of the Aegean Sea are trying to hold off a massive Iranian military offensive from the east. During the singleplayer campaign, the player will take the role of a British Special Forces soldier, Captain Scott Miller. Initially, the player must survive on their own after friendly forces are defeated in a failed NATO operation. During the campaign, the player will face everything from lone wolf infiltration missions to the commanding of large scale armored operations. The player will be able to choose different objectives and weaponry (such as UAVs, artillery, and air support) according to their play style.[4][5][6]

ARMA 3 takes place on the Aegean islands of Lemnos (renamed as Altis[7]) and Stratis of Greece, in the Mediterranean Sea. They will feature photo-realistic terrain and water environments. Altis will be the largest official terrain in the Arma series with ground area covering 270 km². The smaller island, Stratis, will expand over an area of 19 km².[8] The islands will feature over 50 villages with buildings that are both enterable and destroyable.[4]

Development

ARMA 3 will be using the newest version of Bohemia Interactive's own Real Virtuality game engine. New features compared to previous Arma games include[6]:

Alpha release

Bohemia Interactive has hinted of slight delays to the alpha release of ARMA 3, partly due to the switch from PhysX 2.0 to 3.0 which has been made somewhat late in the development process. The alpha release will feature a 3D mission editor and support for user-created modifications.[2] It will also showcase major improvements and new features of the engine over its predecessor, an official release date for the alpha is yet to be set.[8]

Controversies

Espionage arrests

The Greek media[11] reported on September 10, 2012 that two Czechs were arrested on Lemnos and charged with espionage. According to Greek media reports, the two men claimed to be working for Bohemia Interactive in an official capacity, recording videos[11][12] and taking photographs for the development of ARMA 3. They were identified David Zapletal and Pavel Guglava,[13] although it was later confirmed that the two were in fact Martin Pezlar and Ivan Buchta. The duo's employee status under Bohemia Interactive has been confirmed, but the company has later officially stated that they were on the island "with the sole purpose of experiencing the island's beautiful surroundings".[14]

Under Greek law taking photographs of military installations and the like is strictly prohibited for reasons of national security[15] and that the issue of this game causing potential threats to Greek national security had been brought officially to the Greek Parliament and discussed therein already in 2011.[16]

After the arrest incident, Bohemia Interactive has shut down access to one of the threads on their official forums,[17][18] titled Greek Military, which was created on August 1, 2012. Thereafter, Bohemia Interactive have made several statements regarding the situation on their official forums, discussing legal matters and warning users regarding the problems arising from the photographing of Greek military installations.

On 15th January, 2013, the arrested developers were released from jail after being subject to 128 days in custody. [19]

Iranian government ban

In September 2012, it was announced that the Iranian government would ban all copies of ARMA 3 from the country.[20][21]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Arma 3 - Official Website". Retrieved 29 November 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Interview: Bohemia Talk Arma 3, Modding, Day Z". Retrieved 26 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Arma 3 announced, releasing Summer 2012, first screenshots". Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  4. ^ a b "E3 2011: ARMA 3 Preview". Retrieved 26 September 2011.
  5. ^ "Bohemia On Carrier Command, ARMA 3". Retrieved 26 September 2011.
  6. ^ a b "Arma 3 Overview". Retrieved 26 September 2011.
  7. ^ "Arma 3 renames main island to avoid undesired real-life connotations". Retrieved 1 February 2013.
  8. ^ a b "Interview: Bohemia Talk Arma 3, Modding, Day Z". Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  9. ^ "Interview: Arma 3 Creative Director Discusses Authenticity, Accessibilty and Confirms DX11". Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  10. ^ "ARMA 3: PhysX, Forum". Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  11. ^ a b "Κατηγορούμενοι για κατασκοπεία δύο Τσέχοι που συνελήφθησαν στη Λήμνο (translation: Two Czech nationals arrested on Lemnos accused of espionage)". In.gr. 10 September 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
  12. ^ "Greek police arrest two Czech men over suspected spying". ceskenoviny.cz. 11 September 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  13. ^ "Κατασκοπία, παιχνίδι ή και τα δυο; (translation: Epsionage, game or both?)". To Proto Thema. 11 September 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  14. ^ "Game makers arrested over alleged spying in Greece". BBC. 13 September 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  15. ^ 1.(Greek) Penal Code, article 149;in Greek : Ποινικός Κώδικας, άρθρο 149,
    2.(Greek) Compulsory Law 376/1936;in Greek with title,date and index details: Αναγκαστικός Νόμος 376/1936 «Περί μέτρων ασφαλείας οχυρών θέσεων», ΦΕΚ 546, Τεύχος Α', 18/12/1936 and
    3.(Greek) Legislative Decree 397/1947; in Greek with title,date and index details: Νομοθετικό διάταγμα 397/1947 «Περί προσθήκης διατάξεων εις το άρθρον 1 του Α.Ν. 376/1936 «περί μέτρων ασφαλείας οχυρών θέσεων»», ΦΕΚ 181, Τεύχος Α', 21/08/1947.
  16. ^ "Πεδίο μάχης η Λήμνος στο ARMA 3 (translation: Lemnos a battlefield in ARMA 3)". I Kathimerini. 25 October 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  17. ^ "ArmA 3 Devs Accused Of Espionage In Greece". GameFront. 11 September 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  18. ^ "ArmA dev confirms: staff arrested, accused of spying by Greek authorities". Eurogamer. 11 September 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  19. ^ http://kotaku.com/5976057/greek-prime-minister-lets-jailed-arma-iii-developers-finally-go-home-freed-on-bail?utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Facebook&utm_source=Kotaku_Facebook&utm_medium=Socialflow
  20. ^ "Iran denies licence to ArmA III computer game". trend.az. September 19, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
  21. ^ "'Arma 3' banned in Iran". The Verge. September 19, 2012. Retrieved September 20, 2012.