Product Overview
- Product Name: Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: This copy of Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood is complete in the original OEM Xbox case with sharp artwork and manual included; the disc remains clean, scratch-free, and fully tested. A well-presented copy ready for your next frontline mission.
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What's Included
- Xbox Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type: OEM/Original*
- Extras:
Game Description
The brutal reality of World War II combat returns in Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood, a tactical first-person shooter that continues the story of the 101st Airborne Division during the Allied push across Normandy. Players step into the boots of Sergeant Joe “Red” Hartsock, a veteran paratrooper who must lead his squad through dangerous French villages, hedgerow battlefields, and heavily fortified German positions. Every mission places you directly in the chaos of the European front as the fight for liberation intensifies.
This gritty World War II shooter for the Xbox console emphasizes tactical squad leadership rather than run-and-gun firefights. Players coordinate infantry teams using authentic military tactics like suppressing fire and flanking maneuvers to outmaneuver German machine gun nests and entrenched defenses. The battlefield feels alive with artillery barrages, armored support, and the constant tension of close-quarters combat inside war-torn villages.
Developed by Gearbox Software and published by Ubisoft, Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood builds on the realistic squad-based gameplay introduced in the earlier entry Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30. By combining historically grounded missions with strategic battlefield control, the game stands as one of the most respected tactical shooters of the original Xbox generation and a favorite among military shooter fans.
Gameplay Features
- Lead a squad of 101st Airborne paratroopers through intense World War II battles in Normandy.
- Use authentic infantry tactics including suppressing fire and flanking attacks to defeat enemy forces.
- Command multiple fire teams to coordinate assaults on German defensive positions.
- Fight through historically inspired environments including French villages, farmland hedgerows, and fortified enemy bunkers.
- Use period weapons such as the M1 Garand, Thompson submachine gun, and Browning Automatic Rifle.
- Experience story-driven missions following Sergeant Joe Hartsock during the Allied campaign across France.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
The Brothers in Arms series earned praise for its historical accuracy, with developer Gearbox Software working closely with military historians and battlefield photography to recreate real locations from the Normandy campaign. The game’s tactical “suppress and flank” combat system helped set it apart from many other World War II shooters of the mid-2000s, which often focused more on fast-paced action than authentic squad tactics.
Additional Details
- Variant: Black Label
- Genre: Shooter
- Year Released: 2005
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Developer: Gearbox Software
- ESRB Rating: M - Mature
- UPC: 008888512615
- SKU: 6106
- Format: Original Xbox video game disc
- Platform: Original Xbox console (OG Xbox system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
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