Global Ops Preview

Over at Gamespy is a pretty lengthy preview of Global Operations, giving a very good overview of this upcoming team based action FPS game from Barking Dog (CS beta 5). Besides plenty of new info, there are quotes from team members and also new screenshots. Here's a bit about the Intelligence Officer

The inclusion of an Intelligence Officer reveals a new layer for team-based tactics, implemented in response to gaming community requests for more control of communications in team-based games. The Intelligence Officer doesn't fight on the field. Instead, he receives information about his team via shoulder-mounted cameras and fixed cameras in the field (ie: security cameras). From a unique interface, the Officer monitors team health, specialties and locations and can distribute radio, text and voice commands as well as set waypoints on a map. This command level support allows players to maintain a sense of unity and awareness while bringing further tactical strategies to the gamer. Additionally, the Intelligence Officer may communicate with the living and the "dead." In this way, players in the field and players in Elysium maintain some level of understanding as to the team's position and strategies for success.