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Command and Conquer: Rivals - The game that the C&C fans didn’t want

"A couple of days ago, EA announced a brand-new "C&C" game called "Command and Conquer: Rivals". Well, it's a F2P mobile game...So here's my take on it." - Robin Ek, TGG.

CorndogBurglar2170d ago

Whoever thought this was a good idea should be banned from the video game industry forever.

TGG_overlord2170d ago

Me and my two brothers is going to light a candle for C&C next weekend, because the series is now truly dead for real.

CorndogBurglar2170d ago

I remember buying the original C&C and being totally blown away by it. Then Red Alert.....Tiberian Sun....Generals.....Red Alert 2......and the glorious C&C 3. Such amazing games.

It's such a shame.

And I don't get it. C&C was doing great. They made a bad decision with C&C 4 and turned it into something totally different and the fans made it clear they didn't like it. So why not make a new one but take it back to its roots? You shouldn't just stop making them when you already know you had a winning formula. Just doesn't make sense.

PapaBop2170d ago

I was joking during the cringe esportsy thing they were doing that all EA need to do know is call it c&c to really seal the deal.. I WAS JOKING DAMMIT! Someone do us a favour and take this abomination to EA's deathpit and put it to rest alongside Westwood and all the other once great studios EA ruined.

TGG_overlord2170d ago

I lost my sh** once I saw the so-called Kane character in the game...I just thought for myself "My god...What has EA done to you!". I'm just going to ignore this game and play the classic C&C games instead, a lot of people are still playing C&C Red Alert online + via LAN.

Tankbusta402170d ago

Disgrace...I loved the CNC series so much. It was even the ONLY video game my dad ever enjoyed playing. To see how EA has now completely destroyed this series makes me sad.

TGG_overlord2170d ago

The best thing that the C&C fans can do right now, is just to pick up the old games and pretend that "C&C: Rivals" don't even exist...

TGG_overlord2170d ago

I was asked to sign-up for the pre-alpha of "C&C: Rivals", I'll pass on that one...

Fist4achin2170d ago

EA money grabs. The sad part is that casuals are going to be touting this as badass when they don't know anything...

TGG_overlord2170d ago

Just look at what that video game PR-person said on Twitter...It's pretty obvious that they don't care about gamers or what they want, it's all about money.

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Why everyone is tired of EA's bulls**t

"EA has proven time and time again that it’s a company that is solely focused on money. With highly anticipated games being shut down (Amy Hennig Star Wars), beloved franchises laying dormant (Command and Conquer), and EA games being riddled with micro-transaction BS, it’s no secret why EA is known for being one of the worst companies ever." -- Nintendo Enthusiast

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isarai1929d ago

Does it even need explanation? i feel like if you've tried to put any considerable time into any of their major releases in the past 5yrs you'd know why.

I mean honestly ever since the original launch of Burnout paradise and Mirrors edge they started getting on my nerves cramming MP into everything, cutting off %20 of the game just to sell it back to you as DLC, online passes (remember that shitshow) obsessive amounts of hand holding in their games, everything looking like they were made from the same art bible with carbon fiber galore, and now it's the era of shitty micro transactions and blatant disrespect for it's consumers. The only reason they continue to make money is off their name alone, we're finally starting to see even that start to fall apart.

InTheZoneAC1927d ago

to be fair Burnout Paradise was a complete game the my favorite in the series. And Mirrors Edge was also a great game.

isarai1927d ago

Agreed, was suggesting that was the last games from them that just felt complete and didnt annoy me with their BS

The Wood1927d ago (Edited 1927d ago )

Loved that game.. . The music the settings the guys voice (narrator). . . Fun times

Godmars2901927d ago

But then there was the 5 minutes loading time and menu navigation because the game looked for a connection whether you were online or not.

FanboysKiller1927d ago (Edited 1927d ago )

You forgot to mention moh, crysis, black and dragon age.

KillZallthebeast1927d ago

It also got a free expansion as well later on

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TiredandRetired1927d ago (Edited 1927d ago )

"EA Sports. It's in the game ...wait, no it's not. You can buy it in our gutted dlc and needless ingame currency though."

"EA Games. Challenge everything. Especially our customers. Don't like it? Don't buy it. ...oh sh**, you guys actually didn't. It must have been the single player campaign. We'll gut that next time."

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Muzikguy1927d ago

I'm so glad that people are starting to wise up to these practices.EA has been horrible for the industry with the way they've handled games for almost 2 generations now. BF4 was my last game published by them. Ubisoft too. After Watch Dogs I gave up on them. What they've been doing with MTs and selling unfinished games or throwing MP into everything tells me they really don't know what consumers want. Or maybe they're thinking if they tell us what we want enough times that we will believe them. Sorry, but I'm old enough to know that games weren't always this way nor do they have to be. I'm glad there are companies out there that at least take pride in their work. They will continue to get my money

EricLane1927d ago

Battlefield is my favorite franchise and it is so disappointing to see what is happening to it. It was the only MP shooter I enjoyed playing... My favorite multiplayer hobby is now kaput.... I'm not angry. Just disappointed.

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Relientk771928d ago

Loot boxes, microtransactions, pay 2 win crap, and focusing on multiplayer, while sacrificing single player

Definitely sick of EA.

GtPawnSacrifices1928d ago

Feel exactly the same.
I’d prefer to pay an upfront & one off cost, & have everything unlockable through progression.
Giving us a fair and level game.

rainslacker1926d ago

I really don't even care if they do all the loot boxes, or MT, or P2W, or even focusing on MP, it's that they always, without fail, try to make it out like it's a benefit for the consumer, or in demand by the consumer, or the only way they can manage to release a game because they act like it's impossible to make these games without an excessive amount of revenue coming in from the returns.

If they want to implement those things....although I'm on the fence about loot boxes...then just do it, and say it's because you want to maximize revenue. Don't try to make it seem like it's something good or necessary.

Further, they need to stop trying to act like they're going to get better, and just admit they want to do service based games with the least amount of effort put into their development as possible. For years, they've said how they want to do better, yet they always end up doing worse than we could really imagine.

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Knightofelemia1928d ago (Edited 1928d ago )

Killing franchises shutting down studios wrecking a franchise for fans loot boxes and microtransactions . The signs sure tell me why people are tired of EA and their bullshit.

BLAKHOODe1928d ago

And then we have Apex Legends. Right now, it's all Respawn, but you know EA is already getting ideas with it's sudden success. It won't be long before they screw it up.

1-pwnsause-11927d ago

thats the problem, its a vicious cycle. Apex Legends is actually pretty good, people are going to fall for their BullS**t again, EA usually does this once in a while. EA is so out of touch they're gonna think, "OH ThATs WhAT thEY wANT AnOTHer BATTle ROYAAALLLLEEE" and keep making these live services that we dont want.

EricLane1927d ago

Absolutely right. I don't tuch F2P games personally. I want to spend my money upfront and own my content but it is getting harder and harder to do.

annoyedgamer1927d ago

Battledifled is done now for sure because of this.

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8 Expert ‘Command and Conquer Rivals’ Tips and Tricks

Command and Conquer Rivals is a new freemium CnC-universe game that puts you and your army against another player and their army. Your goal is to take control of the missile silo so that you can fire missiles at and blow up each other’s bases, and to do this requires some swift outmaneuvering of the opposition. Read on for some tips, tricks, cheats, glitches, glitch fixes, hacks, tips, and a guide to Command and Conquer Rivals!

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Command and Conquer: Rivals Review | KeenGamer

KeenGamer: "At this year’s E3, EA horrified the world when they announced the revival of the Command and Conquer name in the form of a mobile game. Tears were shed, profanities echoed through the sky and general chaos ensued. I was among the rabble, holding my pitchfork in hand and calling for the beast’s head. Today I am humbled by a truly fantastic game, Command and Conquer: Rivals."

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Omnisonne1980d ago

Thought I was looking at a Killzone picture for a second.

Interloper1980d ago

Wonder how much they were paid.