Rising Star Games today announced that it has released a new demo for Carrier Command: Gaea Mission on the Xbox Live Marketplace. In addition to the new demo, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission will also be getting a permanent price drop to $39.99.

The demo kicks off with an action-packed sequence in which players control one of the amphibious Walruses. Once they complete their first objective, the demo fast forwards to another island. Here, the gameplay opens up and players are able to switch between driving Walruses, flying Mantas and ordering units via the tactical map. Overall, the full experience takes about 45 minutes to complete.

The Windows PC version of the demo is also available online at www.carriercommand.com/demo and Steam.

In response to feedback by players, Bohemia Interactive has released a new update for Carrier Command: Gaea Mission on the PC. Patch 1.03 aims to address a number of issues, including those related to the pathfinding of ground units.

The recently released Carrier Command: Gaea mission received a warm welcome, yet many people found themselves struggling with ordering their Walrus ground units across the map. Thus, aside a variety of other game and campaign related fixes, this update delivers a significant improvement to the Walrus AI and island navigation data. The complete overview of changes can be found in the changelog provided in the update’s Readme file.

To apply the new update, players can download the installer and changelog from the updates section on the official website. The Steam version of Carrier Command: Gaea Mission will be updated automatically.

Just two days after the worldwide launch of Carrier Command: Gaea Mission, publisher Rising Star Games and developer Bohemia Interactive have released a new Windows PC demo for the action/strategy game.

The demo introduces players to Carrier Command: Gaea Mission’s unique gameplay as they lead two demo-exclusive assaults on the Thermopylae and Granite islands. Narrated by one of the developers, the demo kicks off with an action-packed sequence in which players control one of the amphibious Walruses. Once the first objective is completed, the demo fast-forwards to another island, allowing players to switch between driving Walruses, flying Mantas and ordering units via the tactical map. Overall, the full demo takes about 45 minutes to complete.

Based on the 1988 groundbreaking classic, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission offers a refreshing blend of vehicular combat with tactical and strategic elements. In a massive open world – consisting of 33 unique islands hosting six distinct climatic zones – players are put in command of a futuristic military carrier holding multiple remotely controllable and customizable units. By traversing the seas and establishing a strategic network of island bases for mining, production and defense, players set out to conquer the archipelago on the planetoid Taurus.

The Windows PC demo for Carrier Command: Gaea Mission is now available for download at www.carriercommand.com/demo. A Steam release is expected at a later date.

Following its confirmed release date of September 28th for the UK yesterday, Rising Star Games has announced that the action-packed, strategy title Carrier Command: Gaea Mission will ship to North American retailers on October 2nd, 2012. Gamers will be able to enjoy the title on the Xbox 360 for $59.99 and Windows PC for $49.99. In addition, the company has released the new 'Assault Trailer' (below) showing off the gameplay mechanics and visual aesthetics of the title.

An update to the 1980's classic strategy-based game, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission offers a unique first- and third-person action experience. The game features a massive environment with more than 30 islands hosting six distinct climate zones. Players will engage in a powerful campaign to gain control of a network of island bases set within the Gaea Universe. Commanders must manage their forces in real-time while acquiring and manufacturing upgrades, weapons and enhancements to secure victory over their opponents.

Additionally, Rising Star Games and developer Bohemia Interactive recently announced the mini-game series Carrier Command: Recruits, an episodic prelude to Carrier Command: Gaea Mission. Carrier Command: Recruits has players take on the role of a Technical Analyst for the United Earth Coalition (UEC) -- the protagonist faction. The story takes place right before the events of Carrier Command: Gaea Mission and requires players to unravel a mysterious plot by completing a diverse set of challenges. All four episodes are available on the series website: http://www.carriercommand.com/recruits.

Independent publisher Mastertronic has today announced that it has scooped the rights to publish Bohemia Interactive’s forthcoming ‘Carrier Command Gaea Misison’ in the UK. The game – available on Xbox 360 and Windows PC – will be available on September 28th 2012.

“When I started The Producers in 1988, which is now part of Mastertronic, Carrier Command was one of the first games we worked on for Rainbird, so it feels right that we have secured the rights to this highly anticipated re-imagining follow up, almost a quarter of a century later," says Andy Payne of Mastertronic.

Carrier Command: Gaea Mission is a combination of action game with strategic elements set in a vast detailed archipelago. Players take control of a huge, futuristic carrier as it sails around lush, highly detailed islands, brimming with valuable resources – but guarded by hostile forces. Combining strategy, resource management, and edge-of-the-seat direct control, players must use brain and brawn to win individual skirmishes, large-scale wars and, ultimately, control of the islands.

The game’s core principles are based on the 1988 classic ‘Carrier Command’ – a game lauded on every format it was released. Described at the time by magazine The Games Machine as a "seminal game destined to change the state of gaming,” the game’s innovative combination of real-time strategy and direct control saw it soar to the top of that generation’s list of best games.

Bohemia Interactive are renowned for making highly detailed, authentic simulations of war – and Carrier Command benefits from its technical excellence, with a stunning representation of conflict in the near future.

The inclusion of a new campaign mode allows players to get to grips with a series of thrilling individual missions which involve first-person firefights and land, sea and air battles – all wrapped in a heart-pumping narrative based on the second book from the Gaea Universe trilogy.

The free-roam strategy mode offers an infinite amount of gameplay. Players can define their preferred play preferences, win conditions, starting bases, etc. and generate a virtually unique level, suitable for a quick blast or a more tactical affair which can last hours.

As part of bringing the 80's classic 'Carrier Command' to the modern age, Bohemia Interactive has announced NVIDIA 3D Vision support for the Windows PC version of Carrier Command: Gaea Mission. The enhanced perception of depth blends perfectly with the game’s futuristic setting.

“Supporting 3D Vision reaffirms the philosophy behind our game’s ‘NVIDIA: The Way It’s Meant to be Played’ label. Although personal preference will always be a factor, I think for many it will be part of the optimal experience and draw them even deeper into our game”, said Executive Producer Jan Kunt.

Based on a groundbreaking 80s classic, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission takes place on the breathtaking planetoid Taurus and revolves around the conflict between the Asian Pacific Alliance and the United Earth Coalition. The game floats a refreshing combination of 1st/3rd-person action - letting players take instant and direct control of any unit at any time - with real-time strategy elements, like commanding units, managing resources and customizing equipment. In command of an armed vehicle carrier, players will traverse the seas to engage in free-roaming combat and establish a strategic network of island bases for mining, manufacturing and defense.

Carrier Command: Gaea Mission is expected to be released on 27th September for the PC and the Xbox 360.

Bohemia Interactive has today announced, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission, a remake of the ground-breaking 80’s classic 'Carrier Command'.