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Command and Conquer 3
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:46 pm
by King of Creation
http://www.ea.com/official/cc/cc3/us/index.jsp
EA ANNOUNCES COMMAND & CONQUER 3 TIBERIUM WARS
The Genre Defining Series is Back!
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 20, 2006 - The epic struggle between the Global Defense Initiative (GDI) and The Brotherhood of NOD continues…and the third Tiberium War is about to begin. Welcome back, Commander. Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Command & Conquer™, the groundbreaking series that put the Real-time Strategy (RTS) genre on the map, is returning in full force with Command & Conquer™ 3 Tiberium Wars*. This highly-anticipated next chapter takes the popular series back to its roots in the Tiberium universe and features the fast, fluid gameplay that Command & Conquer is known for and a gripping story that will redefine storytelling in RTS games.
It is 2047 and the stakes could not be higher. Tiberium-a self-replicating alien substance that has infected the Earth-is spreading like a radioactive ice age. The GDI, a high-tech alliance of the world's most advanced nations, is fighting to contain Tiberium, but Kane, the megalomaniacal leader of The Brotherhood of NOD has other plans for Earth. Kane's secret society turned superpower is bent on using Tiberium to take control and transform humanity into his twisted vision of the future. All-out war rages over Tiberium and the fate of the planet rests in the balance.
"Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars combines fast-paced gameplay with new ways to tell a story in an RTS game," said Mike Verdu, Executive Producer at EA Los Angeles (EALA). "We're building a next generation Command & Conquer game that is true to the spirit of this classic franchise, but is updated with state-of-the-art visuals, added strategic depth, and gameplay innovations that will move the genre forward. I am very excited to be working on this amazing game."
"We have been waiting to reveal this game for quite some time and are thrilled to bring the series back to where it all began," said Louis Castle, VP of Creative Development at EA Los Angeles (EALA) and co-founder of Westwood Studios, creator of the Command & Conquer series. "The Tiberium universe is a personal favorite of mine, and this saga's new direction will prove to be a worthy addition to one of the most celebrated RTS franchises."
Experience a revolution in RTS gaming with a breakthrough single player campaign that rewards you for your gameplay style. Add layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customizing your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.
Currently in development at EALA, Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars will ship in 2007 for Windows PC. This product is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information about Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars or the Command & Conquer series, please visit
www.CommandAndConquer.EA.com.
* working title
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:00 pm
by Naked_Lunch
It's being made by the guys who did Battle for Middle Earth and Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault
Prediction: It's gonna be complete shit
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:09 pm
by Koki
Also, EA is the publisher
Prediction: It's gonna be complete and utter shit
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:41 pm
by Smiley
http://www.gamereplays.org/community/in ... opic=91648
some PC player pages and some art-shots further down.
I just want a decent story. fuck the rest..
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:45 pm
by Naked_Lunch
If you want a decent story, why not just read a book you jackass
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:55 pm
by Smiley
Don't have any I haven't read. I could use some recommendations...
Sci-fi prefferably, I'm sick of fantasy novels..
I liked the ideas in the C&C world, I'd like a conclusion to the story-line.
I'm not fond of where it's headed though, with tiberium being some sort of preperation for an alien invasion.
I'm hoping that Kane will don a cape, wield an obelisk of light shaped sword and shoot the GDI from the sky while he screams; "Sam's da man! SAM'S DA MAN!"
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:37 pm
by vendetta
Cat's Cradle?
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:40 pm
by VasikkA
As long as they don't mess with Dune or Close Combat, I'm fine with it. Besides, I only played C&C and Red Alerts for the cutscenes. The setting is just awful.
The art shots look like Starcraft.
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:41 am
by Blargh
VasikkA wrote:The setting is just awful.
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:24 am
by Naked_Lunch
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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:22 pm
by jetbaby
vendetta wrote:Cat's Cradle?
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:35 pm
by vx trauma
Koki wrote:.. and utter shit
good for your skin and for marking territories.
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:54 pm
by box
Dune would make good material foor a huge, sprawling RPG. To tell you the truth, I wouldn't mind seeing a (well-done this time) beth-style bastard child fps/rpg Dune game. Even a KOTOR type game. Dune would be a good fit for beth, or maybe for Troika. Of course, I'm biased...
Dune as RTS is undeniably gay, that much is certain.
This new C&C is going to be as homoerotic as Generals was. *Sigh* Adding C&C to the list of shitcanned franchises...
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 2:54 pm
by VasikkA
box wrote:I wouldn't mind seeing a (well-done this time) beth-style bastard child fps/rpg Dune game.
As with Fallout 3, I don't think a FPS set in a desert/wasteland environment would be as good-looking than, say, the lush forests of Oblivion. But yeah, I could imagine a non-RTS Dune game. The setting is quite rich, so you could make a good story-driven game. Either an RPG or an adventure/strategy, like the original Dune game by Cryo.
or maybe for Troika. Of course, I'm biased...
You're ignorant too, because Troika has been dead for a while.
Dune as RTS is undeniably gay, that much is certain.
Nah, I liked the RTS with its 3 different factions + the Emperor, sandworms, dune buggies, rocket launchers and bunch of other small details. Reminds me of Mad Max and Star Wars.
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:30 pm
by Zetura Dracos
I'll probably play this just for the conclusion to the story line. The first one has a classic nostalgia factor for me for some reason, and the second one was intruiging for a number of elements that they added, but mostly not very good.
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 2:41 pm
by S4ur0n27
Whatever happened to Westwood?
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:39 pm
by VasikkA
S4ur0n27 wrote:Whatever happened to Westwood?
They were affected by EAnitis
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:36 pm
by jetbaby
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:55 am
by Koki
VasikkA wrote:
You're ignorant too, because Troika has been dead for a while.
Because they couldn't secure any new contract.
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:22 pm
by St. Toxic
The Dune adventure game was pretty interesting. Especially the cgi fly-by thing when you traveled ( which was unheard of! Impossible! back then, or at least felt like it was ) comes to mind. Can't remember if I ever finished it or not.