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Video: Command and Conquer 3 Vision gameplay
Not long ago, it was revealed that Command & Conquer 3 would feature Vision camera support on the Xbox 360. It was previously believed that players would only be able to see each other before and after a match, but this video shows video chat windows during the match as well. All in all, the video reveals two things. One, Vision cam support is perfect for a game like Command & Conquer. Two, this may be the most annoying feature ever conceived. The video goes out of its way to show us how annoying this feature could be, and we're not exactly sure that's good marketing strategy, but the feature is at least promising. Also, the video features actual 360 footage, giving us a look at the 360 control interface. It looks essentially like Battle for Middle Earth II, which we were expecting. It does, however, look much faster than BFMEII, which is definitely welcome.For now, C&C3 for the 360 is saddled with a nebulous spring 2007 release date. Anyone plan on picking it up? Watch the video and tell us what you think (you can also grab the HD version here).
Video: C&C3 Trailer
Godfree over at GamertagRadio put up a new trailer for Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars for your viewing pleasure. Given some of the details posted over the last couple months, it's very interesting. The trailer itself is pretty cool, complete with cameos by Sam Fisher and Lando Calrissian, and has a very dramatic feel to it. Gameplay looks solid, and quite frankly, hectic. There were some moments with a ton of stuff happening all at once. What do you think of the video, and do you plan on picking this up?
Video: C&C3 brings in the talent
Xboxyde managed to wrangle a new trailer for Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars. The new trailer mixes gameplay footage with video cutscenes. Command & Conquer fans know that the series typically favors full motion video over CG cutscenes, and this video lives up to that tradition. The video brings in some serious talent, too. In particular we must point out the inclusion of Billy Dee "Lando Calrissian" Williams and Michael "Sam Fisher" Ironside. Hit the "read" link to check out the trailer.C&C3 releases next month. Hopefully the control scheme has been successfully tweaked since BFMEII. Anyone planning on picking this one up?
C&C3's new faction revealed, first video
EA released a new video of Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium wars today. This video reveals an all new faction, the Scrin. The Scrin is an alien race with lots of lasery goodness and units that look like they were pulled directly out of War of the Worlds. Judging from the new trailer, they're not friendly aliens either. A handful of new screen shots were released as well. Check them out after the break.
Today's hottest game video: Command & Conquer 3
Today's most-popular GameTrailers video is a trailer for Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars. RTS fans hope that the third C&C title lives up to the classic original, and the early word is that the March (PC) game should be fun. RTS aside, we're most excited about the return of full-motion videos with real actors. Bring on the emotion. Watch the FMV-free trailer after the break, and take a peak at a bonus video from last year that shows Joe Kucan as Kane.
Command & Conquer 3 to support 360 webcam victory dances
Support for the Xbox Live Vision webcam has been slow to develop. When you look at how EA is implementing the product into Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars it's easy to see why. Would you want to watch some pimply-faced kid shake his stuff after obliterating you and whoever else on the battlefield? Here's to hoping the 'Spotlight' feature -- giving match winners an uncontested 10 seconds of air time -- can be easily disabled.
C&C 3: Kane Edition for PC, no 360 love?
Gamertag Radio has the goods on a special edition of Command & Conquer 3 that's coming to PC. Entitled Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars: Kane Edition, the game will include "an enormous amount of exclusive content." At first, we wondered why EA would exclude the 360 from its special edition love fest. Then we looked at the list of included content. Let's see: strategy videos, 5 multiplayer maps, different skins for your units, exclusive wallpapers, and behind the scenes videos. Sound familiar? Our best guess would be that EA plans to make these items available through Xbox Live Marketplace. Granted, it's just speculation for now, but it seems highly plausible, especially given EA's love affair with microtransactions. Potentially, it could actually be cheaper than picking up a special edition. Pay for the stuff you want (maps) and leave the rest alone (videos, themes, etc.). (Did we just mention EA and microtransactions in a positive light? Whaa?)Do you like the idea of buying this content one piece at a time, or would you prefer to buy it all in a spiffy special edition?
Command & Conquer 3 to invade Xbox 360
How about some non-launch news today? EA has announced that the upcoming real-time strategy game Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars is bound for the Xbox 360 and will ship sometime in 2007. The development is being taken care of by the same team responsible for Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II, which garnered good reviews and houses some of the original C&C developers from Westwood. BFMII did sport impressive controls for a console RTS, which gives us some hope for C&C3's future. As is common with Xbox 360 titles, downloadable content on Xbox Live Marketplace is promised, according to the press release. This marks the first console-bound Command & Conquer title since Nintendo 64. RTS title has historically suffered from marred control schemes, as a mouse has always seemed to dominate over a joystick for cursor accuracy (and, subsequently, micromanagement). See Also: Lost, BSG actors join C&C 3: Tiberium Wars [Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]
Lost, BSG actors join C&C 3: Tiberium Wars
Josh Holloway (Lost), Billy Dee Williams (The Empire Strikes Back), Grace Park and Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) have been announced as part of the cast for Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars. The two Cylons, Sawyer, and Lando Calrissian will be joining Joseph D. Kucan, who has played Kane in every Command and Conquer game since its inception, and the voice of Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher, Michael Ironside. Tiberium Wars is slated for release sometime in 2007 for PC. Traditionally, the series has used real actors for its in-game clips and cutscenes. Here's to hoping each actor will have their own in-game unit, chock full of colorful phrases. Continue reading for the full cast list.
EA E3 lineup includes playable Wii & PS3 Madden
EA will be showing off playable versions of Madden for Wii and PlayStation 3 at E3 this year. The catch? Those sessions will be held behind closed doors. Also reserved for VIPs are demos of Army of Two, Command & Conquer 3, and a taste of this year's sports roster, including NBA Live, Tiger Woods, and FIFA. The publisher's promised, "never-before-seen technology that delivers authentic athletic performance." More sweat! Here's the complete list of announced titles: Army of Two (PS2, Xbox 360) Battlefield 2142 (PC) Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars (PC) Crysis (PC) Def Jam: Fight for NY: The Takeover (PSP) LOTR: The Battle for Middle-earth 2 (X360) Madden NFL 07 (DS, GBA, GC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox, Xbox 360) NASCAR 07 (PSP) Orcs & Elves (mobile) Spore (PC) Superman Returns (DS, GBA, PS2, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360) Tetris (mobile) Various sports titles (mobile) [Thanks DLB]
