Russian publisher Game Factory sent word that it will be showing off Officers, Jagged Alliance 3D, Warfare and Jagged Farm: Birth of a Hero at this year’s Games Convention in Leipzig. The announcement also mentioned that GFI is looking forward to present two unannounced projects; it will also be showing off several games that have been released in its homeland, including Alfa: Antiterror Gold, Neuro and StarCalibur.

GFI’s “Massive real-time strategy game” Officers has received an update from its developer, stating a couple of behind-the-scenes details.

First up, the update talks about the three year development period of the game, supporting it by saying that Officers will offer “colossal scales and boundless opportunities” and will offer “as much depth as possible.”

The update also reveals that the developer had to cut some ideas, as well as the German and Soviet campaigns, all of which will make it into the game in the form of an add-on. They also took time to pimp the features of the game: “maps will be 25 square kilometers each, where up to 1.500 units may be engaged in a battle; astonishing visual effects created by means of particle systems, multiple light sources, shaders v. 2.0; picturesque graphics powered by advanced opportunities of DirectX 9.0; breath-taking atmosphere and gripping gameplay with a large variety of tactical and strategic opportunities that will definitely please even most sophisticated gamers.”

Additionally, a brand new in-game video has also been released.

GFI has announced Jagged Farm: Birth of a Hero, a RTS featuring the pigs’ mutiny against us humans.

What would happen if one day one little pig grew wiser? Erm-mmm… In fact, nothing serious. Troubles to everyone don’t count. So once upon a time, a little witty pig called Pigius decided that his brothers are oppressed. To say more, they are in danger… Com’ on, this is the same old story! All rights to pigs! Pigs rule! Viva the snouts! You know this.

Alarm! Pigs are attacking! People are in panic. Who’s gonna to save them? Who will save the humanity? The hero has come and her name is Gluk’Oza. She bravely leads her forces, her faithful infantry. Links! Links! Links! 2! 3! 4! Do you hear them march on? It’s a march of freedom.

This page has more information on the game, along with high-resolution screenshots; a video can be downloaded here (direct link).

The latest publisher to announce its E3 2006 lineup is Game Factory Interactive who will be showing off a number of RTS, action and tactical games. They will be set up at booths #7115, 7117 and 7119 in the Kentia Hall.

Officers (developer GFI UA) - is a 3D RTS game with RPG-elements, where the player acts as a military commander. The game is also a unique combat simulator that covers the whole period of World War II.

Jagged Alliance 3D (developer MiST land - South) - the famous series that have won numerous awards around the globe gains a brand new life. Jagged Alliance 3D is a classic turn-based tactical strategy with strong RPG elements. It offers well known mechanics and atmosphere of the original games, as well as the pleasure of meeting good old friends - A.I.M. mercenaries. The action now takes place in a highly interactive environment where you have a possibility to destroy almost everything.

Warfare (developer MiST land - South) - is a real-time strategy with elements of global planning. The game is set on the territory of Saudi Arabia. Here four opposing forces, the Saudi Royal family, the US Army expeditionary corps, the Taliban movement supporters and Arabian rebels fight for the right to rule the country.

4th Battalion (developer MiST land - South) - is an action / RPG game devoted to the colonial wars of far of future. Key events take place on Mars, which is burning in fire of civil war and general chaos. Our hero will have to take part in immense battles along with thousands of other participants, commit several dozens of diversions and use all his diplomatic skills to restore Order and Peace for the exhausted planet.

Werewolves (developer MiST land - South) - is a real time tactical strategy game reliving the glorious history of the assault squads during World War II. The player will have to conduct special missions divided into three large campaigns - Allies, Axis and Soviet Union and have a new look at WWII history and its key events. He will act as a commander of an assault squad fighting in Stalingrad, Ardennes, El Alamein, Italy, Berlin and many other places.

Protivostoyanie (developer GFI) - is a real time strategy game with rich tactical elements based on alternative history of World War II. The idea of the game is build upon well-known plans of Adolf Hitler and Wehrmacht command to invade British Isles in 1940. As Protivostoyanie has an alternative history setting, you will be able to manage various operative embodiments and military prototypes. For example, you can use helicopters’ prototypes, military airships, ballistic rockets etc.

Glukoza: ACTION! (developer MiST land - South) - mutually combines exhilarating 3rd person action game with classical fighting, when you move from one level to another, beating your enemies hard. Player controls Glukoza directly and can use various types of weapons that can be found within game levels. Melee and hand-to-hand combat modes are also present.

Jagged Farm: Birth of a Hero (developer GFI UA) - is a real time strategy game telling the story of Glukoza fighting against guileful pigs led by pigs’ Fuhrer called Pigius. They are dying to get the global hegemony. The girl in camouflage must reveal her strategic talent and stop them. The powerful Officers’ game engine provides wonderful and cartoon-styled graphics. As for the rest, destroy all Schweine otherwise they destroy you!