Vote for CoH! Show your support (and love) of CoH by voting for it in GameSpy's Gamer's Choice poll. It's up for awards in two categories, PC Game of the Year and PC RTS Game of the Year. Make sure to vote for Company of Heroes in both polls! More >
Patch 1.4 released! Patch 1.4 is out! Included are several general fixes and gameplay changes, so be sure to update your copy ASAP. And don't forget to stop by the discussion thread on our forums! More >
Test Drive Beta Test Take a spin with the closed PC beta of Test Drive Unlimited, only on FilePlanet!
CoH History Every week, epeterson gives us the real world history of your favorite CoH weapons!
Unit Guide (Updated for patch 1.3!) AndyB has overhauled his stellar Unit Guide for patch 1.3. Get the lowdown on every unit right here, and gain that extra tactical edge in battle!
Thursday, 14 December, 2006 – Planet Company of Heroes News
For some real interesting statistics, compare that poll to the exact same one we did during the open beta. Looks like people have changed their minds quite a bit!
Relic wishes you a Merry Christmas 16:38 PST | Pyros | Print News | Mail News Relic's Buggo stopped by our forums to wish everyone a happy holidays, and left a beautiful piece of Company of Heroes/Christmas themed art as a gift for everyone. Be sure to check it out!
Thanks Relic!
Wednesday, 13 December, 2006 – Planet Company of Heroes News
Reminder: BTT and Relic's CoH tournament 10:56 PST | Pyros | Print News | Mail News If you're interested in some competitive play, just a reminder that Relic and Big Time Tournaments' 1v1 world tournament only has 26 open slots, with only two days left to register. So if you've been putting off signing up, now is the time to finally do it!
Tuesday, 12 December, 2006 – Planet Company of Heroes News
"Company of Heroes" -- An intimidating system hog and another must-have for real-time strategy fans. The game depicts "Saving Private Ryan"-type World War II battles with spectacular clarity and intensity. Both single player and online battles. (PC)
So if you haven't picked the game up yet, there is another reason to do so.
Top-Selling Software: November 2006 14:04 PST | Pyros | Print News | Mail News The NPD Group has released their charts of the top selling PC software in North America for the month of November. And guess what, Company of Heroes is on there!
Top-Selling Software: November 2006
PC Games
1 Neverwinter Nights 2
2 The Sims 2 Pets Expansion Pack
3 World Of Warcraft
4 Medieval II: Total War
5 Battlefield 2142
6 MS Flight Simulator X Deluxe
7 MS Flight Simulator X
8 The Sims 2
9 Desperate Housewives
10 Star Wars: Empire At War: Forces of Corruption
11 The Sims 2 Happy Holiday Stuff
12 The Sims 2 Glamour Life Stuff Expansion Pack
13 MS Age Of Empires III: WarChiefs
14 Paws & Claws Pet Vet
15 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn Of War Dark Crusade
16 Guild Wars Nightfall
17 Company Of Heroes 18 Bejeweled 2
19 MS Age Of Empires III
20 Civilization IV
A little disappointing to see it so far down there, but hopefully the holiday season will give it a boost, especially with all the praise it's winning!
Monday, 11 December, 2006 – Planet Company of Heroes News
Submitted by FlakNinja, this 1vs1 map is entitled One Way Out. Described as "A small yet deadly map with only one way to go, through the middle. A great map for infantry and light armor.", this map is great for some intense 1vs1 games. So be sure to click the above link, where you can find more great screenshots of the map, as well as the map itself. Enjoy!
And remember, if you have your own maps, be sure to add them!
Sunday, 10 December, 2006 – Planet Company of Heroes News
The first map, submitted by Sando, is entitled 8p The Ridge. Here's what he has to say about it: "Allied High Command has launched a high risk surprise attack, that could potentially cut off fuel for the entire Wehrmacht 4th battle group. After establishing a forward base on a ridge west of a major axis port and supply depot, they want you to lead the attack to take it." He's definitely put a lot of effort into this map, and has playtested and tweaked it thoroughly to ensure that it is just right. So be sure to give this one a dowload, I promise you don't want to miss this map!
The second map, submitted by xNITROX, is entitled Battle For Hamburg River. This 2vs2 player map has a very interesting twice. You'll need to control the rivers to keep the supply lines open, but the center islands are only accessible to infantry! Be sure to give this map a play, that clever little addition makes for some interesting games!
And remember, if you have your own maps, be sure to add them!
Files to your right! 23:31 PST | Pyros | Print News | Mail News You may have noticed, but our Files menu, located on the right of every page, has been over-hauled so it now displays the latest replays and maps. So if you're looking for some new files, be sure to check out the newest entries!
TSN's Bridger dropped by our forums to discuss his new Tales of Heroes show. Here's what he had to say...
-CoH on "Greatest Computer Games" List
The Houston Chronicle has published their list of great PC games that are perfect for some holiday season gift-giving. And of course, Company of Heroes tops their list. Here is what they had to say...
A strong contender for the best real-time strategy game of 2006, Company of Heroes takes the player through some of World War II's most important conflicts. Players get a bird's eye view of the action as they battle Axis forces for control of northern France. The emphasis is on close combat.
Company of Heroes' amazingly detailed graphics complement its realistic physics. Debris from destroyed buildings creates obstacles for vehicles, or protection for units from gunfire. The whip-smart artificial intelligence behind it all makes the game seem unnervingly real.
So if you haven't already, pick up a copy for yourself, or someone you like.
Tuesday: -CoH on NDP Chart
The NPD Group has compiled their top-selling software chart for the week of November 19-25 in the United States, organizing it by units sold. And after a bit of an absence, Company of Heroes is back on at number 8!
1 The Sims 2 Pets Expansion Pack
2 Battlefield 2142
3 Bejeweled 2
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8 Company Of Heroes
Wednesday: -CoH History:Panzerschreck
Another Wednesday, another edition of Company of Heroes History. This weeks edtion is about the German Panzerschreck.
Thursday: -CoH Patch 1.4
Buggo popped by our forums to announce that the latest Company of Heroes patch, 1.4, was released today. Log into Relic Online to download it, download it from Planet CoH! To view the patch changes, visit Buggo's thread, or hit "Read More"! And be sure to leave your comments in our forums. And for reference, this patch is more of a hotfix patch than a full balance patch, so you can rest assured that Relic is hard at work on patch 1.5 :)
-Vote for CoH in GameSpy's Gamers' Choice Poll!
Show your support (and love) of Company of Heroes by voting in GameSpy's Gamer's Choice poll. Company of Heroes is up for awards in two categories, PC Game of the Year and PC RTS Game of the Year. Make sure to vote for Company of Heroes in both polls!
Friday: -BAD Online Gaming League's CoH Ladder
The folks over at BAD send word that they've opened their CoH Ladder, which several different bracket options, ranging from 1v1 to team games. So if you're looking for some competitive play, be sure to check it out.
Saturday: -CoH @ Spike TV's Video Game Awards
While I'll admit I didn't watch Spike TV's Video Game Awards (I kind of have a hard time placing any faith in an award show that places an appearance by 50 Cent as a major highlight), but it looks like they've got some good taste. The awards list is making its rounds across the internet, with CoH taking the PC Game of the Year and Best Military Game awards. Interestingly enough, the game of the year was Oblivion, which was released for both the Xbox 360 and the PC. So how did Oblivion get the Game of the Year award when Company of Heroes beat it in the PC category?!
The first map, submitted by Stranger491, is entitled Dead crossing. Clocking in at a little under 3 MB, the Axis control the river, and the Allies need to take it back. It's got plenty of cool little touches, including a nice spot to plant some Axis artillery, so be sure to give it a try.
And remember, if you have your own maps, be sure to add them!
Saturday, 9 December, 2006 – Planet Company of Heroes News
CoH @ Spike TV's Video Game Awards 2:41 PST | Pyros | Print News | Mail News While I'll admit I didn't watch Spike TV's Video Game Awards (I kind of have a hard time placing any faith in an award show that places an appearance by 50 Cent as a major highlight), but it looks like they've got some good taste. The awards list is making its rounds across the internet, with CoH taking the PC Game of the Year and Best Military Game awards. Interestingly enough, the game of the year was Oblivion, which was released for both the Xbox 360 and the PC. So how did Oblivion get the Game of the Year award when Company of Heroes beat it in the PC category?!
Friday, 8 December, 2006 – Planet Company of Heroes News
Replay section updated 15:04 PST | Pyros | Print News | Mail News We've updated our Replays section with a brand new patch 1.4 category. So whether you're submitting or downloading replays, remember to download/upload them to the proper section, as replays are not compatible with any game version other than the one they were created with.
