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EA announces Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
The series that defined the genre is back!
REDWOOD CITY, California, 20 April 2006 – The war continues to rage between the International Defence Group (GDI) and the Brotherhood of Nod.... The Third Tiberium War is imminent. You’re finally back, Commander. Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that the Command and Conquer™ series, which revolutionised real-time strategy (RTS) gaming, is making a triumphant return with Command and Conquer™ 3: Tiberium Wars*. The next instalment returns to the origins of the famous series, the Tiberium universe; it retains the fluid, fast-paced gameplay for which Command and Conquer is renowned, alongside a gripping storyline that will revolutionise the narrative structure of RTS games.
The year is 2047, and the situation is only getting worse. Tiberium, an alien mineral that has spread across the entire Earth, is spreading like a radioactive glacial sheet. The GDI, a global alliance of the most advanced nations in High Technology, is fighting to halt the spread of Tiberium, but Kane, the eccentric leader of NOD, has other plans for Earth. Kane’s secret society, now a superpower, intends to use Tiberium to enslave humanity and impose its demonic vision of the future. From now on, it is all-out war for Tiberium that will decide the fate of the planet.
“Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars combines action-packed gameplay with new ways of telling a story in a RTS,” says Mike Verdu, executive producer at EA Los Angeles (EALA). “We’re developing a next-generation Command and Conquer that stays true to the original spirit of the franchise, but brings it up to date with polished visuals, even more sophisticated strategies and gameplay packed with innovations that will take the genre to the next level. “I’m really excited to be working on this kind of game.”
“We’ve waited a long time to announce this game, and we’re delighted to bring the series back to where it all began,” says Louis Castle, Vice-President of Creative Development at EA Los Angeles (EALA), and co-founder of Westwood Studios, the studio behind the Command & Conquer series. “I’m a huge fan of the Tiberium universe. The new direction this series is taking will prove worthy of the greatest RTS franchises.”
Experience a revolution in the world of real-time strategy with an all-new single-player campaign that rewards your playstyle. Craft even more strategic games by building mobile bases, harness the power of Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customise your armies by combining units. Battle online via VoIP, an integrated clan system and new spectator modes that will allow you to experience RTS games as a sport in their own right.
Currently in development at EALA, Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars is set to launch on PC in 2007. This title hashas yet to receive a PEGI rating. For more information on Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars or the Command and Conquer series, visit www.CommandAndConquer.EA.com (website in English).
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About Command and Conquer
The Command and Conquer franchise celebrated its 10th anniversary in August 2005. This groundbreaking series was one of the first to initiate players into the modern RTS genre, a genre that has spawned a dozen PC titles and ranks among the top five best-selling franchises of all time on, according to the NPD Group. Furthermore, Command and Conquer: Red Alert and Command and Conquer: Generals were the number one-selling RTS games on PC**in 2000 and 2003 respectively. Today, combined sales of the franchise stand at 23 million units worldwide. The franchise boasts one of the largest and most active fan communities in the world. For more information on the Command and Conquer series, visit www.CommandAndConquer.EA.com (website in English).
**according to the NPD Group
Hollywood’s biggest stars The cutscenes in the latest instalment of the famous franchise will feature some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
REDWOOD CITY, California, 18 October 2006 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that the eagerly awaited Command & Conquer III: Tiberium Wars™ (C&C 3) will feature an impressive cast of big-name stars in its high-definition cutscenes filmed with real actors. You’ll recognise big names from well-known TV series such as ‘LOST’ and ‘Battlestar Galactica’, as well as actors who have starred in blockbuster films such as Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (1980, 1983), Top Gun (1986), Starship Troopers (1997) and Wedding Crashers (2005), as well as a former Miss USA winner. The eclectic and unprecedented cast includes Tricia Helfer, Josh Holloway, Michael Ironside, Billy Dee Williams, Grace Park, Ivana Bozilovic, Shauntay Hinton, and many more!
“ “The hallmark of the Command & Conquer (C&C) franchise has always been to deliver a compelling storyline accompanied by cutscenes blending professional actors with high-quality computer-generated imagery,” says Mike Verdu, Executive Producer. “I’m delighted to be able to bring the fascinating world and epic story of C&C 3 to life with an impressive cast and outstanding special effects. I can’t wait to give players the chance to see the result. All these talented actors have brought incredible depth and an extraordinary dimension to the C&C 3 gaming experience.”
“When I realised I wasn’t just going to be a computer-generated character, but that I’d be delivering a real acting performance in C&C 3, I became very eager to see the final result,” explains Tricia Helfer, best known for her role in the science-fiction series ‘Battlestar Galactica’. “I’ve only just finished filming the scenes I’m in, and I can tell you it’s one of the most fun projects I’ve ever been involved in… and my costumes were gorgeous. ”
“I haven’t had this much fun since Star Wars!” says the famous actor Billy Dee Williams from the set of C&C 3. “The game’s storyline and its universe are fascinating and immediately drew me in. I was really intrigued by my character, GDI Director Redmond Boyle, because he had far more depth than I’d expected from a video game character. His image as a put-together character gradually cracks as the world descends into chaos. He eventually reveals his true nature under extreme pressure. ”
But that’s not all! C&C 3 also enlisted well-known journalists to play the roles they know best: that of presenter or field reporter, to relay the latest news about the Third Tiberium War. These roles are played by John Huck, a presenter for FOX in Las Vegas, and Shanon Cook, a freelance reporter for a major news channel. Every day, these journalists devote some of their precious time to informing the whole world about developments in the devastating war and the environmental disasters unfolding within the game.
The icing on the cake is that Joe Kucan, the actor who played Kane in all previous instalments of the series, reprises his famous role as NOD’s eccentric leader in C&C 3.
Currently in development at EALA, C&C 3 is set to be released in 2007 on all PCs in North America and Europe. This product has not yet received an ESRB, PEGI or USK rating. For further information, visit www.CommandAndConquer.EA.com (website in English).
About Command & Conquer III: Tiberium Wars™
Command & Conquer™, the series that revolutionised real-time strategy (RTS) gaming, returns in force with Command & Conquer III: Tiberium Wars™. This highly anticipated new instalment returns to the origins of the famous series – the world of Tiberium – whilst retaining the fluid, fast-paced gameplay for which the Command & Conquer series is renowned, as well as a gripping storyline that will revolutionise storytelling in RTS games.
The year is 2047, and the situation is only getting worse. Tiberium, an alien mineral that has spread across the entire Earth, is spreading like a radioactive glacial sheet. The GDI (Global Defence Initiative), the global alliance of the world’s most advanced nations in High Technology, is fighting to halt the spread of Tiberium, but Kane, the eccentric leader of NOD, has other plans for Earth. Kane’s secret organisation, now a superpower, intends to use Tiberium to enslave humanity and impose its demonic vision of the future. From now on, it is all-out war for Tiberium that will decide the fate of the planet.
About Command & Conquer
The Command & Conquer franchise celebrated its 11th anniversary in August 2006. This revolutionary series was one of the first to initiate players into the modern RTS, a genre that has spawned a dozen PC titles and ranks among the five best-selling PC franchises of all time, according to the NPD Group. Furthermore, Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ and Command & Conquer™ Generals were the top-selling RTS games on PC**in 2000 and 2003 respectively. Today, combined sales of the franchise stand at 23 million units worldwide. The franchise boasts one of the largest and most active fan communities in the world. For more information on the Command & Conquer series, visit www.electronicarts.fr/cnc3.
**According to the NPD Group.
EA announces C&C3 for Xbox 360 EA Los Angeles is adapting the best-selling real-time strategy series for the next-generation console
REDWOOD CITY, California, 16 November 2006 – Welcome back the Command & Conquer™ franchise to consoles! Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ (C&C 3) is currently in development for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment console. C&C 3 will feature an intuitive, console-specific control system, fast-paced strategic gameplay, an intense single-player campaign and an immersive multiplayer experience in which you’ll take command of vast armies in colossal battles set in the war of the future.
“ “The Command & Conquer series is finally making its grand return to consoles after a seven-year absence,” said Mike Verdu, Executive Producer at EALA. “C&C 3 will help popularise the real-time strategy genre on Xbox 360, building on the development of The Lord of the Rings™, The Battle for Middle-earth™ II. EA has also paid particular attention to the playability of this real-time strategy game on console.”
“C&C 3 will be a perfect fit for the Xbox 360, said Mike Glosecki, Senior Producer at EALA. Xbox 360 players will love the game’s thrilling online action, but they’ll also be captivated by the game’s science-fiction-style story as they progress through the single-player campaign.”
It is the year 2047, and the situation is only getting worse. Tiberium, an alien mineral that has spread across the entire Earth, is spreading like a radioactive ice age. The GDI, a global alliance of the most technologically advanced nations, is fighting to stop the Tiberium, but Kane, the eccentric leader of the NOD brotherhood, has other plans for Earth. Kane’s secret society, now a superpower, intends to use Tiberium to enslave humanity and impose its demonic vision of the future. Now, all-out war over Tiberium will decide the fate of the planet.
The epic story of C&C 3, set in the Tiberium universe, is woven together with live-action and high-definition cutscenes featuring major Hollywood actors such as Tricia Helfer, Josh Holloway, Michael Ironside, Billy Dee Williams, Grace Park and many more!
C&C 3 will be one of the top titles on Xbox LIVE™**, with a steady stream of downloadable content available on the Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace. The first desktop theme, featuring stunning images created by the development team, will be available soon.
C&C 3, developed by the team behind the critically acclaimed game The Lord of the Rings™, The Battle for Middle-earth™ II, will be released in 2007 on Xbox 360 and Windows PC. This product has not yet been rated by the ESRB, PEGI or USK. For further information, visit www.CommandAndConquer.EA.com (website in English).
** An internet connection is required to play online. To play online on Xbox Live, you must also sign up for the Xbox Live service.
About Command & Conquer
The Command & Conquer franchise celebrated its 11th anniversary in August 2006. This groundbreaking franchise was one of the first to immerse players in the modern real-time strategy genre. With a dozen PC titles, it ranks among the top 5 best-selling PC franchises* of all time according to the NPD Group. Furthermore, Command & Conquer Red Alert™ and Command & Conquer Generals were the best-selling RTS titles in 2000 and 2003 respectively. Across all titles, the series has so far sold over 25 million copies worldwide. For more information on the Command & Conquer series, visit www.CommandAndConquer.EA.com. (website in English).
*According to the NPD Group
EA unveils the Kane Edition
The ultimate edition, featuring exclusive content, for all Command & Conquer fans
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the release of Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™: KANE Edition, a collector’s edition of the PC game, which will go on sale in March 2007 alongside Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ (C&C 3). Packed to the brim with exclusive content, C&C 3: KANE Edition will be a must-have collector’s item for all fans of Command & Conquer™ or real-time strategy (RTS) games.
C&C 3: Collector’s Edition will include an exclusive bonus DVD featuring a ‘making-of’ documentary, deleted scenes, a blooper reel from the game’s filming sessions, a series of in-game strategy videos presented by the game’s creators themselves, and much more. C&C 3: KANE Edition will also offer exclusive gameplay content, including five new multiplayer maps and three unique customisation kits for The Game Units (one for each faction). Fans will also find five exclusive wallpapers.
“ Command & Conquer enthusiasts make up one of the most active fan communities in the world. It is for all fans of the series that we are delighted to be offering an exclusive bonus edition of C&C 3,” explains Mike Verdu, Vice-President and Executive Producer at EALA. “The exclusive maps, strategy tutorials, special kits and behind-the-scenes feature will provide hours of enjoyment for all Command & Conquer enthusiasts. You’ll see, the blooper reel is simply hilarious. I can’t wait to present this version of the game to all Command & Conquer fans ”.
Command & Conquer™, the series that revolutionised real-time strategy (RTS) gaming, is back with a bang with Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™. This highly anticipated new instalment returns to the roots of the famous series – the Tiberium universe – whilst retaining the fluid, fast-paced gameplay for which Command & Conquer is renowned, as well as a gripping storyline set to revolutionise storytelling in RTS games.
The year is 2047, and the situation is only getting worse. Tiberium, an alien mineral that has spread across the entire Earth, is spreading like a radioactive ice sheet. The GDI (Global Defence Initiative), the global alliance of the world’s most advanced nations in High Technology, is fighting to stop Tiberium, but Kane, the eccentric leader of Nod, has other plans for Earth. Kane’s secret organisation, now a superpower, plans to use Tiberium to enslave humanity and impose its demonic vision of the future. Now, all-out war over Tiberium will decide the fate of the planet.
The epic storyline of C&C 3, which will immerse you in the world of Tiberium, is enhanced by high-definition cutscenes featuring some of Hollywood’s finest actors, such as Tricia Helfer, Josh Holloway, Michael Ironside, Billy Dee Williams, Grace Park, and many other big names.
Currently in development at EA Los Angeles, C&C 3 and C&C 3: Kane’s Edition will be released in March 2007 on all Windows PCs worldwide. C&C 3 will also be released in 2007 on the Xbox 360™ gaming and entertainment system. These products have not yet received an ESRB, PEGI or USK rating. For further information, visit www.CommandAndConquer.EA.com (website in English).
About Command & Conquer
The Command & Conquer franchise celebrated its 11th anniversary in August 2006. This groundbreaking series was one of the first to initiate players into the modern RTS genre, which has spawned a dozen PC titles and ranks among the top five best-selling PC franchises of all time, according to the NPD Group. Furthermore, Command & Conquer Red Alert™ and Command & Conquer Generals were the number one-selling RTS games on PC in 2000 and 2003 respectively. Today, combined sales of the franchise have reached 23 million units worldwide. The franchise boasts one of the largest and most active fan communities in the world. For more information on the Command & Conquer series, visit www.CommandAndConquer.EA.com (website in English). According to the NPD Group.
C&C3 on PC is finally complete!
The Third Tiberium War begins this month EA Los Angeles (EALA) is delighted to announce that the highly anticipated Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ is officially complete and will be available in Europe from 30 March.
The return of the series that invented the genre, Command & Conquer™, is marked by fast-paced, fluid gameplay, an innovative single-player campaign, the ability to turn online battles into a spectator sport, next-generation graphics and an epic story featuring cutscenes starring Hollywood stars.
The English-language demo of Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars reached 1 million downloads in its first week after release. If you haven’t had a chance to play the demo yet, head to http://www.electronicarts.fr/games/8528/downloads/ to download it today!
This demo includes a tutorial mission, two single-player missions with cutscenes, a skirmish map with various difficulty settings, and a live-action trailer featuring Tricia Helfer, Josh Holloway, Joe Kucan, Michael Ironside, Jennifer Morrison, Billy Dee Williams and Grace Park.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars has been awarded a USK and PEGI 16+ rating. A special numbered collector’s edition will also be available at the same time. Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars – Kane’s Edition is a must-have for all fans of Command & Conquer or real-time strategy games. This edition includes a wealth of exclusive content, such as a bonus DVD featuring a ‘making-of’ documentary, deleted scenes, a blooper reel, a series of strategy videos and much more. The Kane Edition has been rated USK and PEGI 18+ and will also feature exclusive in-game content as well as wallpapers.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars will also be available in the coming months on the Xbox 360™ games and entertainment console. For further information on Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars or the Command & Conquer series, please visit the official website: www.cnc3.fr.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world leader in interactive entertainment. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes and distributes video games for consoles, computers and the Internet worldwide. Electronic Arts markets its products under four distinct brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA, EA SPORTS BIG™ and POGO™. In the 2006 financial year, EA’s revenue totalled $2.95 billion, with 27 titles selling over one million copies each. EA’s website, www.ea.com, is also an online gaming site. Further information about EA can be found at www.electronicarts.fr and www.presse.ea.com.
C&C3 is coming to PC The series that pioneered the RTS genre is back – the Third Tiberium War can begin!
LOS ANGELES, Calif., 26 March 2007 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) has just announced that the highly anticipated Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ will be released on 30 March 2007 for PC.
According to Mike Verdu, Vice-President and Executive Producer at EALA, “Command & Conquer is back! We’ve brought back all the elements that helped take the RTS to the next level: explosive action, sophisticated strategy and a rich storyline. Better still, the series is returning to its roots by returning to the Tiberium universe. Players can command the GDI’s futuristic armies, fight for Kane and NOD, or take control of the alien hordes of our new third faction, the Scrin. I can’t wait to see people playing this game.”
The series’ return is characterised by smooth and responsive gameplay, an innovative single-player campaign, the ability to turn online battles into a real spectacle, a new generation of graphics and an epic story packed with cutscenes featuring Hollywood stars.
Indeed, in Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™, we see big-name actors in high-definition action scenes. These big names come from popular TV series such as Lost, Battlestar Galactica and House or from blockbuster films such as The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (1980, 1983), Top Gun (1986) and Starship Troopers (1997). This outstanding cast includes Tricia Helfer, Josh Holloway, Michael Ironside, Jennifer Morrison, Billy Dee Williams and Grace Park.
“‘When I realised I was going to be more than just a virtual character and that I was going to have a proper action role in the game, I was really looking forward to seeing how it would turn out,’ said Tricia Helfer, famous for her role in the sci-fi series “Battlestar Galactica”. “Honestly, it was one of the most fun projects I’ve ever worked on.”
Joe Kucan, the original actor to play the demonic leader of NOD in the Command & Conquer series, returns this time as Kane. Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ also features real journalists in their usual attire, acting as special correspondents and field reporters tasked with bringing the latest news on the Third Tiberium War to the world. Throughout the game, their daily work keeps the world informed about this devastating war and the environmental disasters.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ is rated 16+ by PEGI and the USK. Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ – Kane’s Edition is rated 16+ by PEGI, PG by the BBFC and 18+ by theUSK. Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ – Kane’s Edition is a collector’s edition for any fan of Command & Conquer or real-time strategy games and will feature numerous exclusive extras, including a DVD containing a ‘making-of’ feature, deleted scenes, a blooper reel, a series of strategy videos and much more besides.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ will also be available soon on Xbox 360™. To find out more about Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ or the Command & Conquer series, visit www.cnc3.fr. Press materials are available at www.info.ea.com (website in English).
About Command & Conquer
The Command & Conquer franchise celebrated its 11th anniversary in August 2006. A pioneering franchise, it was among the first to introduce players to the modern RTS genre through more than a dozen PC titles. According to the NPD Group, it ranks among the top five best-selling PC franchises of all time. Furthermore, Command & Conquer: Red Alert™ 2 and Command & Conquer™ Generals were the best-selling RTS games on PC in 2000 and 2003 respectively*. Overall, more than 25 million copies of the series have been sold worldwide to date. The latest demo for Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ was downloaded more than 1 million times in its first week of release. The franchise is proud to have one of the largest and most active fan communities in the world. To find out more about the Command & Conquer series, visit www.cnc3.fr.
*According to the NPD Group
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world leader in interactive entertainment. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes and distributes video games for consoles, computers and the internet worldwide. Electronic Arts markets its products under four distinct brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA, EA SPORTS BIG™ and POGO™. In the 2006 financial year, EA’s revenue totalled $2.95 billion, with 27 titles selling over one million copies each. EA’s website, www.ea.com, is also an online gaming site. Further information about EA can be found on the websites www.electronicarts.fr and www.presse.ea.com.
EA organises the first large-scale C&C tournament
The Tiberium Wars set to erupt in France
To mark the release of Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™, Electronic Arts and Games Fed are joining forces to rewrite our country’s history!
The Tiberium Wars divide France into two territories, each led by the two major historical factions from the Command & Conquer saga. Whilst the south is controlled by NOD, the north is in the hands of the GDI.
Each of the two territories is divided into 19 provinces, each represented by a HQ modelled on a networked gaming centre. ‘Commanders’ will be appointed by each centre according to its own rules. They will fight for their province and their faction. The centres will thus battle it out untilone of the two factions, NOD or GDI, has completely conquered France.
The rules for taking part are available on the website www.guerresdutiberium.fr, dedicated to the event. There, you can follow the progress of the conflict in real time.
This operation, which begins on 20 April, is the culmination of a propaganda campaign between the two factions that has been underway for several weeks. Psychological warfare is in full swing!
Find all the information on the website www.guerresdutiberium.fr
About Command & Conquer
The Command & Conquer franchise celebrated its 11th anniversary in August 2006. A revolutionary series, it was among the first to introduce players to the modern RTS genre through more than a dozen PC titles. According to the NPD Group, it ranks amongst the top five best-selling PC franchises of all time. Furthermore, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 and Command & Conquer™ Generals were the best-selling RTS games on PC in 2000 and 2003 respectively*. Overall, more than 25 million copies of the series have been sold worldwide to date. The latest demo for Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars™ was downloaded more than 1 million times in its first week of release. The franchise is proud to have one of the largest and most active fan communities in the world. To find out more about the Command & Conquer series, visit www.cnc3.fr.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world leader in interactive entertainment. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes and distributes video games for consoles, computers and the internet worldwide. Electronic Arts markets its products under four distinct brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA, EA SPORTS BIG™ and POGO™. In the 2006 financial year, EA’s revenue totalled $2.95 billion, with 27 titles selling over one million copies each. EA’s website, www.ea.com, is also an online gaming site. Further information about EA is available at www.electronicarts.fr and www.presse.ea.com.
