No matter what business model it falls under, one thing is certain: We could all do with a little bit more Command and Conquer in our lives. EA and Victory Games were developing just such a new entry in the franchise, before that studio got canned and the game cancelled. But it may not be as dead as previously thought.
According to a recent EA support page post via Rock Paper Shotgun, it looks like a new studio will be picking up the free to play reboot from the now defunct Victory Games. The post explained that EA would refund any cash spent in the alpha version and that:
For those of you who bought The C&C Ultimate Collection, your early access to the beta will be honored once production of this title resumes under a new studio. We would like to thank you for your time and interest in Command & Conquer, and we look forward to sharing the news with you when production resumes on this title in the future.
Some good news not related to a console then. From my E3 time with the game, it was clear to me that anyone who had a love for the CnC Generals games, would dig this new iteration. Hopefully this time, EA can keep things on a steady track.
Last Updated: November 20, 2013
No Longer SIR Twakkus
November 20, 2013 at 12:13
Good news on a crappy Wednesday. Thanks Darryn.
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2013 at 12:17
Indeed, but I am sitting on the side lines for this one. Will wait and see what people thinks of it.
oVg
November 20, 2013 at 12:18
I get the feeling that the game is going to be built around the on-line work model. Pass.
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
November 20, 2013 at 12:20
oVg oVg oVg
oVg
November 20, 2013 at 12:21
Dafuq is that Avatar? I like it 🙂
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
November 20, 2013 at 12:26
Ziltoid the Omniscient….
listen to the streaming album..
http://grooveshark.com/#!/album/Presents+Ziltoid+The+Omniscient/811648
http://www.teamrockradio.com/shows/ziltoid-radio
oVg
November 20, 2013 at 12:30
I cant understand what he is singing about. Its like… RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!
I like it
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
November 20, 2013 at 12:31
The album is about his search for the ultimate cup of coffee…. Fetid….
oVg
November 20, 2013 at 12:31
Why not? 🙂
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
November 20, 2013 at 12:32
listen to planet smasher… dude that song is hypnotic
That Dark Twit
November 20, 2013 at 12:15
Pardon my ignorance (because I have not played C&C since Tiberium Sun), but what happened to Westwood Studios?
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2013 at 12:16
EA happened, bastards!!!
That Dark Twit
November 20, 2013 at 12:16
:<
Captain GUZ
November 20, 2013 at 12:45
Do not remind me please , that was a sad sad day for humanity
Gustav Willem Diedericks
November 20, 2013 at 13:08
I hear and feel you, man. One of the worst days in gaming.
El Capitan del Blade
November 20, 2013 at 12:20
Yeah, EA happened, and Louis Castle (The Old head of Westwood now works for ZYNGA, yes… that ZYNGA
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2013 at 12:24
Luckily most of us could play Westwood games when they were still around. Now I miss Bullfrog too :'(
Gareth L
November 20, 2013 at 12:52
In a nut shell, Virgin Interactive closed down and sold off their studios and Westwood was bought by EA. EA didn’t like having to keep an eye on a studio that was a few hundred kms from their HQ so they gave all Westwood employees an ultimatum to basically take their severance package or move to Redwood.
They were given deadlines to release all titles still under development before closing doors. Surprisingly, under this pressure they managed to release Yuri’s Revenge in a top-notch state. Unfortunately they weren’t able to support the title.
So now EA owns the C&C IP, and do with it whatever they want.
With regards to the article headline, C&C *is* dead. It has been since 2001. Slapping the words “Command & Conquer” onto a half-baked RTS doesn’t make it a Command & Conquer game. Putting Joseph Kucan into the game doesn’t make it a Command & Conquer game. What makes a true C&C is the rocking music, the intense missions, the relateable world threats, the well-thought out sci-fi story and the straight-forward double-clicking deploying of your MCV. 😛
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2013 at 12:15
This series died with Kane.
Captain GUZ
November 20, 2013 at 12:46
Did you play that piece of poo tiberuim twilight? that was the last straw for me
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2013 at 13:29
I tried to. Would rather watch the entire Twilight saga.
HvR
November 20, 2013 at 14:51
It was already bleeding heavily with Tiberium Sun, fucking EA.
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2013 at 14:54
Agreed, worst company indeed.
oVg
November 20, 2013 at 12:17
After playing XCOM EU I do not think I can go back.
RinceandShrubbery
November 20, 2013 at 12:41
You clocked it yet man? Bring it this Sat, want to see how good you are! Though I need to practice, has been a while.
That Dark Twit
November 20, 2013 at 12:18
I miss the C&C of old.
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2013 at 12:20
For old times sake.
Captain GUZ
November 20, 2013 at 12:48
Best game theme song gets me amped every time, still LAN C&C every now and again
Lardus-Resident Perve
November 20, 2013 at 13:08
Thanks! Going to put this on CD for my car!
That Dark Twit
November 20, 2013 at 13:32
My new ringtone.
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2013 at 13:48
NICE!
Hendrik
November 20, 2013 at 14:16
Have a million upvotes!
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2013 at 14:41
To good memories
PiratePiet
November 20, 2013 at 12:18
Had a huge crush on Tanya from C&C Red Alert 2.
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2013 at 12:21
Kari Wührer, such a babe!
PiratePiet
November 20, 2013 at 12:24
Them bewbs!
Hammersteyn
November 20, 2013 at 12:25
I’m calling for a Tanya ION header today. No not Timster >:(
Captain GUZ
November 20, 2013 at 12:56
Tanya ION FTW
oVg
November 20, 2013 at 12:26
THIS
oVg
November 20, 2013 at 12:34
They really did have a AAA cast.
oVg
November 20, 2013 at 12:34
more
oVg
November 20, 2013 at 12:35
sweet muma
oVg
November 20, 2013 at 12:36
shwang
oVg
November 20, 2013 at 12:38
SHWIIIING
I forgot it was a game.
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
November 20, 2013 at 12:47
Damn you oVg, now i need to sign into Origin today to play RA3
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
November 20, 2013 at 12:36
I thought the had a DD cast 😛
PiratePiet
November 20, 2013 at 12:44
American instruments, Russian instruments, all made in Taiwan! They did have a AAA cast!
Captain GUZ
November 20, 2013 at 12:54
I actually still have that pic in my wallpapers folder 🙂
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
November 20, 2013 at 12:56
“wallpapers folder”… Right…
Captain GUZ
November 20, 2013 at 12:57
Well its not in my ‘system 34’ folder
TiMsTeR1033
November 20, 2013 at 12:30
you had a crush on lil old me!!
http://rack.1.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDEzLzA3LzE4Lzc2L0p1c3RpbkxvbmcuZjg2NmEuZ2lmCnAJdGh1bWIJMTIwMHg5NjAwPg/30099433/f0c/Justin-Long.gif
PiratePiet
November 20, 2013 at 12:38
If you look like Kari Wührer, then yes, most definitely yes!
InsanityFlea
November 20, 2013 at 12:28
This is one title I’d like to see. I’m not normally one for sequels. I think my kids will be playing COD 72 and stop there as well.
Hendrik
November 20, 2013 at 12:37
Gaawd! Red Alert is still one of the best games I ever played. BTW, where can I buy it? I have searched all the BT Games, Musicas, Macros and Look and Listens in Joburg, can’t find it anymore. The free download from the web is also full of shit
GalacticLordCaptainAwesomeness
November 20, 2013 at 13:16
Origin….
Kensei Seraph
November 20, 2013 at 14:00
Or Steam
http://store.steamgames.com/app/17480/?snr=1_7_15__13
Hendrik
November 20, 2013 at 14:04
I’ve seen that. It is a PC download though and not an actual CD. How does it work? Do they just give you a code, then you must download it from somewhere…another 1 to 2 gig of data that you must gough up? I do not have that kind of internet 🙁
Kensei Seraph
November 20, 2013 at 14:08
The code is uploaded and saved directly to your Origin or Steam account (depending on which you buy it from).
You then have to download the game, although if you know of someone who has the same version of the game as you then you can copy the files from them and skip the download process.
Hendrik
November 20, 2013 at 14:14
Thanks guys. Dammit, now I MUST become connected. Do not have a Steam or Origin account, and my PS3 is not connected. Guess I deserve a couple of facepalms…
Rags
November 20, 2013 at 14:53
How much are you willing to pay for an original? 😉
Hendrik
November 21, 2013 at 08:04
If it works on my PC (I say this because I’ve seen older versions that do not work on modern PCs) I’ll be more than happy pay 200 – 300 …
Xelus
November 20, 2013 at 12:52
Ah man, the hours I poured out on Command And Conquer Generals and Zero Hour, man that game was one hell of a blast. Laser general was the bi@tch. XD Hope the new folks can do the franchise still justice and not break it like NFS and Criterion games did to that franchise.
Ultimo_Cleric N7
November 20, 2013 at 14:12
YAY!