Category Archives: Army Men: Air Attack

Who was Baron Von Beige in the past?

Von Beige’s origin is unknown. It is only known that he appeared at the same time as William Blade, both fighter pilots during the Tanic-Greeno World Wars.

Much like William Blade, this nameless pilot wore the same type of cowboy hat with the mark of the Union Cavalry, but without glasses. Blade’s provenance is classified, if searched in the Green Army archives, therefore it is most likely that the same will happen with Beige. Although currently, having access to the Tan classified files, there is no mention of the Baron until shortly before Air Attack 2 (maybe they were destroyed).

Both Blade and Von Beige (at that time an unnamed pilot) were pilots who did not go out of the ordinary until they found their ideal vehicle. In Beige’s case it was his biplane, “The Beige”.

Although over time his biplane fell far behind the streamlined monoplanes, he was still a great pilot thanks to the biplane’s superior maneuverability. But his greatest weakness, his stubbornness and the air resistance that made him maneuverable but slower, ended up condemning him. Shot down by William Blade’s father, a Green naval officer, his stubbornness to leave the battleground in time left him on the ground with burns that keep him out of combat for a few years.

When he returned to active service, some time after Air Attack, he found that helicopters were in fashion, even combat airplanes falling behind. So he tried his luck piloting choppers and stood out, winning his name: Baron Von Beige, the Ace Pilot on Airplanes & Choppers, when he killed the plastic man who left him on the ground on the past: William Blade’s father. But this not lasted to long. He was ambushed by the entire Alpha Wolf Battalion of the Green Army in retaliation for Blade’s father death, who this time make sure to not only roast Von Beige completely, but also finish him off. But still, Von Beige did not die.

Von Beige logo

The cost to defeat Von Beige was high: Lieutenants James Marshall “Woodstock” and Dave Parker “Rawhide” were killed in action (KIA). And on top of that, unfortunately a short time later it was learned that, although in very bad condition, Von Beige survived. From that moment on Beige had to live with a special mask that covers his entire face. He was completely disfigured and burned to the inside, to the point that no one understands how he could have survived.

It was only for Army Men: Air Attack 2 that he found his true love… the Triplane: A fighter that had the capabilities of both, a fighter airplane and a helicopter, which ended up surpassing the Green Army helicopters.

And Army Men: Air Attack 2 is where Von Beige got his second chance not only against Blade, but against all of the Alpha Wolf pilots.

3DO Ships Army Men(TM) — Air Attack(TM) for PlayStation(R) Game Console – News Release November 1, 1999

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Plastic Combat Takes to the Skies

The 3DO Company (ticker: THDO, exchange: NASDAQ)

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ — The 3DO Company (Nasdaq: THDO) today announced the release of the Army Men — Air Attack game for PlayStation(R) game console. The immensely popular Army Men series now launches into the great blue yonder as helicopters take center stage in a game that evokes fond memories of playing with plastic soldiers. An all-new hero, the brash young Captain Bill Blade, and his Alpha Wolf Squadron take up the Green Army’s cause from the air to sabotage the Tan Army’s nefarious plans.

The Army Men — Air Attack game leads players on a ride through six new worlds ranging from a cold mountain fortress in Their World to cheery battles among sandcastles in Our World. Through 18 missions players may choose from three different co-pilots to help Captain in his crusade to disable the plastic-melting hot iron, extinguish deadly firecrackers, and most importantly, fight the evil Tan nemesis. Missions play homage to classic helicopter game play, and everything in the levels, from weapons and troops to pine cones and snack food, may be manipulated to achieve mission goals, just like playing with toys in your back yard.

Multiplayer options add endless hours of fun. The cooperative mode, in which players combine tactical skills to bring down the Tan menace, is especially suited for players of different skill levels. For example, one player may utilize an arcade action style of play while the other player uses a tactical play style. In Flag Nab-it mode, players face off to infiltrate the other’s base.

“This is a game that gets people’s imaginations fired up,” says Trip Hawkins, chairman and CEO of The 3DO Company. “The Army Men — Air Attack game evokes the magic of playing with toys, using whatever is at hand, whether it’s a bottle rocket or a pine cone, to carry on the fantasy, a fantasy everyone seems to love.”

A multi-million dollar marketing campaign for the Army Men brand features television advertising through the holiday season and a seven-month print campaign in both consumer and gaming magazines and point-of-purchase promotions.

Other upcoming games from the Company include Army Men(TM) — Sarge’s Heroes(TM), Crusaders of Might and Magic(TM), and BattleTanx(TM): Global Assault(TM) for the PlayStation game console, Crusaders of Might and Magic, Family Game Pack(R) Royale, and High Heat Baseball(TM) 2001 for the PC, and Army Men, Vegas Games(R), and BattleTanx for the Game Boy(R) Color.

The 3DO Company, headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software for personal computers, the Internet and advanced entertainment systems such as the PlayStation game console and the Nintendo(R) 64 console. 3DO markets and publishes its products worldwide under multiple brand names including Army Men, BattleTanx, Heroes of Might and Magic(TM), High Heat Baseball, Might and Magic(R), and Meridian 59(TM). More information about 3DO’s products can be found on the Internet at www.3do.com .

This release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the Company’s ability to develop and ship future products, market demand and acceptance for the Company’s current and future software products, and the consequences of competitive factors in the marketplace. Further information on potential factors which could affect these forward looking statements and the Company’s financial results are included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999 and the Company’s Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended December 31, 1998 and June 30, 1999.

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SOURCE The 3DO Company