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HiTech Creations Pioneers Online Warfare in Air, on Land, and at Sea for Players Worldwide.


Entertainment & High Tech Editors

GRAPEVINE, Texas--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2001

HiTech Creations HiTech Creations, Inc. is an independent computer game company that makes the massively multiplayer online game, Aces High for the PC. HiTech Creations (HTC) was started on April 12th, 1999 in Grapevine, Texas.  (http://www.hitechcreations.com/) has expanded the scope of Aces High, its award winning massively multiplayer WWII WWII
abbr.
World War II


WWII World War Two
 air combat simulator, into the first complete virtual battlefield A virtual battlefield is the digital simulation of a war, generally accomplished by the combination of differing simulators into a digital environment. Each soldier, or vehicle in the environment is controlled by a human being. . Players can man air, sea, and ground units all on the same dynamic and persistent virtual battlefield. Players from around the world log into the 24/7/365 battle where they can fly fighters and bombers, drive tanks and half-tracks, command carrier task forces, man light and heavy naval guns List of Naval Guns, listed below by country in caliber order. France
  • 380 mm Model 1935 naval gun
  • 340 mm Model 1912 naval gun
  • 330 mm Model 1931 naval gun
  • 305 mm Model 1906 naval gun
  • 305 mm Model 1893 naval gun
  • 240 mm Model 1902 naval gun
, or make torpedo torpedo, in naval warfare
torpedo, in naval warfare, a self-propelled submarine projectile loaded with explosives, used for the destruction of enemy ships. Although there were attempts at subsurface warfare in the 16th and 17th cent.
 runs in a PT boat.

"Aces High is the first virtual battlefield dedicated to WWII combat that successfully combines player-controlled aircraft, tanks, and ships in the same combat theater," according to according to
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1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

3.
 Doug Balmos, Vice President. "Players from around the world have been enthralled en·thrall  
tr.v. en·thralled, en·thrall·ing, en·thralls
1. To hold spellbound; captivate: The magic show enthralled the audience.

2. To enslave.
 with the constant diversity and fun found in this new environment."

In its latest release, Aces High added the navy to its environment, offering features not available in any other game of its type. For example, the ability to control the ships and the guns aboard those ships is unique to Aces High. In addition, the ability to drive PT boats, including firing antiaircraft guns and torpedoes is something players can do only in Aces High.

HiTech Creations was founded in 1999 by long-time combat simulator developer Dale Addink. Aces High was recently named "Online Flight-Sim of the Year" by SimHQ.com, a leading website devoted to simulation games. In bestowing the award, SimHQ wrote, "If you want to see a company going 120% for its customers and a product that has come a long ways in a short time, check out Aces High. It's simply great."

Players can join this international community without leaving their homes. Aces High is available by free download, and after a free two week trial, subscribers pay a monthly fee of only $29.95 to play unlimited hours. In addition, players can play head to head or with up to 8 players for no charge.
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