In the January 2011 issue of PC Gamer (just starting to reach subscribers in the US today), there is a major feature on RO2, with this little byline on the cover:

Inside the issue there is a full 5 pages, with Evan Lahti getting a world exclusive first playtest of the game. New screenshots, a description of the playtest, Evan’s reactions – and more new information for the fans.

For more details and to discuss on the forums, click HERE!

Go and take a look, populate the Steam forums for Red Orchestra - and be sure to sign up on the Official Game Group here:

http://steamcommunity.com/games/RO2.

That way you can be sure you'll get ALL the updates that we send out over the next few months!

“An utterly beautiful game… may well be the next Portal…” – Strategy Informer

“Unbelievably satisfying to crush your enemies… a deep and captivating game.” – PC Gamer

“The Ball is extraordinary” – PC Action

“Portal gets competition” – GameStar

“…don’t let The Ball go under your radar, especially for that price” – Game Guide World

“The Ball is an action-packed puzzle game that provides an endless amount of replay value” – Gamerant (4.5/5)

“The Ball is a must-buy Indie game of 2010… The graphics are simply beautiful… A superb debut title” – MMGN (89%)

“a genuinely fun and challenging game” – Goozernation (4/5)

“I’ve enjoyed the game so much that I think I’m going to play it again after finishing the review.” – Gamers’ Route (85%)

“gives puzzle loving gamers exactly what they have been asking for” – Game Rant (90%)

The Ball will launch on 26^th October at a price of $19.99 on Steam (17.99 €/£14.99 for Europe). During the pre-purchase period, there will be a 10% discount – so now is the time to buy your copy of this great first-person puzzle game that is attracting so much attention! Head for the Steam store page now: http://store.steampowered.com/app/35460/.

More about the game:

The Ball is a first person action-adventure game featuring a full single-player experience built on Epic's Unreal™ Engine 3 technology. As a swashbuckling archaeologist working on the slopes of a dormant volcano somewhere in Mexico, you get stuck in a cavern. It doesn't take long before you realize this is more than just a cave. You reveal ancient ruins that have been hidden from outsiders for centuries and discover a mysterious artifact, a gold and metal shelled Ball. As you progress towards solving the mystery of this amazing place you must unlock the secrets of The Ball and learn to control this ancient artifact. You will also start to encounter not just puzzles and traps, but also various strange creatures - the guardians of this mystery. These creatures also have to be overcome, using only The Ball to defend you. Venturing deeper into the volcano, you reveal some of mankind's greatest secrets.

Key features:

• 8 hours of single-player adventure
• Game mechanics that are very simple to pick up, immersing the user in the physics-based gameplay right from the start
• 8 huge levels to explore
• Includes bonus Survival game mode, with 4 additional levels
• Wide range of enemies to overcome, including mummies, an undead gorilla and boss characters
• Unique vehicles - an underground train and the mysterious "Ball Chariot"
• More than 30 secrets hidden away to be discovered, as well as multiple achievements for the player to earn
• Steamworks™ features including achievements and leaderboards