While some have complained about EA’s online DRM featured in Command & Conquer 4 but I somewhat see where they are coming from. While it punishes those with poor internet connection it helps curb piracy, which I’m all for. However, one feature that’s recently been discovered I’m not too excited about.
It seems that you need internet connection 100% of the time that you’re playing C&C 4. If you’re playing even singeplayer and lose internet connection, the progress you’ve made during your singleplayer session will not be saved.
Those looking to play the newest Command & Conquer on LAN are going to be disappointed. It was recently announced that Command & Conquer 4 will include absolutely no LAN or dedicated server functionality. This is sure to be a blow to the tournament organizers who were planning to use C&C 4 in their events.
The reason for this is apparently the leveling system used in the game. Since it spans single player, multiplayer and skirmish it makes it impossible for LAN or dedicated servers to make sensey. Of course, they could have just left the leveling system out for LAN but you know, that’d just be too easy.
The first “real” trailer — one with some gameplay footage — of Command & Conquer 4 has been released, showcasing a GDI mission in progress. Looks like good ‘ol C&C, and there’s over 5 minutes of cool gameplay with developer commentary. Enjoy!
The wait between Command & Conquer: Generals and its successor, Command & Conquer 3, was about 5 years. EA seems to be avoiding a repeat as they have just released the debut trailer for Command & Conquer 4.
RTS fans, don’t expect any actual gameplay footage as the trailer features exclusivly what looks to be just cinematics. However, if you’re following the plot of the franchise you’ll be intrigued to hear that Nod head-honcho Kane makes an appearance in said trailer.
EA has no set release date for Command & Conquer 4 but they hope to have it hit the market sometime in 2010. Will the game have what it takes to oust Blizzard’s forthcoming Starcraft II? We’ll have to wait and find out.
Yesterday, Electronic Arts accidentally revealed the new Command and Conquer game, but today it has been made official, along with a beautiful gameplay screen. Coming out next year, Command and Conquer 4 will be bringing the Tiberium saga to a conclusive end.
The game will be taking place after the events of the third game and will finally answer all of the questions for the series, including the fate of Earth, Nod, Tiberium, GDI, and even Kane’s motivations.
The campaign modes will be playable in both single player and cooperative modes. In addition to the epic storyline, the game will also feature a new 5v5 objective-based multiplayer mode. If you’re looking for a trailer, it will be unveiled on July 24th. We will have more information as details are revealed.
EA’s European PR department accidentally Twittered the following message (with a bit of CAPS fever): “EA LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF COMMAND & CONQUER 4″. It also linked to an official press released regarding the game, which has since been taken down. Obviously, we’re not surprised, Command & Conquer is one of the great RTS franchises, albeit the last few games (including the Red Alert ones), haven’t lived up to its predecessors.
EA’s European PR department