Genre-defining Series Is Back and the Third Tiberium War Begins!
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 2007--Electronic Arts
(NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that the highly-anticipated Command &
Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™ for the PC shipped to stores Nationwide
today and will be available in stores worldwide on March 28, 2007.
"Command & Conquer is back!" said Mike Verdu, VP and Executive
Producer at EALA. "We've taken the mix of explosive action, deep
strategy, and rich storytelling that sparked a genre to the next
level. Even better, the series is returning to its roots in the
Tiberium universe. Players can take command of the futuristic armies
of the Global Defense Initiative, fight for Kane and the Brotherhood
of Nod, or control the alien hordes of our new third faction, the
Scrin. I can't wait for people to get their hands on this game."
Fast and fluid gameplay, a breakthrough single player campaign,
the ability to transform online battles into a spectator sport,
next-generation graphics, and an epic story with full-motion video
sequences featuring top Hollywood talent, mark the return of the
critically-acclaimed Command & Conquer™ series.
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars features major Hollywood actors
for its high-definition, live action video sequences from
critically-acclaimed television series such as "LOST," "Battlestar
Galactica," and "House," blockbuster films such as Star Wars The
Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi (1980, 1983), Top Gun
(1986), and Starship Troopers (1997). The unparalleled, diverse cast
includes Tricia Helfer, Josh Holloway, Michael Ironside, Jennifer
Morrison, Billy Dee Williams, and Grace Park.
"When I realized that I wasn't going to be a computer-generated
character, but playing a live action role in the C&C 3 game, I was
really looking forward to see what was in store," said Tricia Helfer,
famous for her role in the Scifi television series "Battlestar
Galactica." "I can honestly say that it was one of the most fun
projects I've worked on."
The actor who originated the main role of the maniacal leader of
the Brotherhood of Nod in the Command & Conquer series, Joe Kucan,
reprises his role as Kane in the game. Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium
Wars also features real-life news reporters assuming the roles they
know best--anchors and field reporters bringing the world the latest
news on the third Tiberium War. These reporters pull from their
everyday work to update the world on the devastating war and
environmental catastrophes in the game's story.
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB
and has a US MSRP of $49.99. A special, numbered collector's edition
shipped to stores nationwide today and has a US MSRP of $59.99.
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™: Kane Edition is a definitive
collectible for any Command & Conquer or Real-time Strategy fan and
will feature an enormous amount of exclusive content including a bonus
DVD with a behind the scenes documentary, deleted scenes, a blooper
reel, a series of gameplay strategy videos, and more.
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars is rated 16+ by PEGI and the
USK. The Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars: Kane Edition is rated PG
by the BBFC and 18+ by the USK.
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars will also be available in the
coming months for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment
system. For more information about Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars
or the Command & Conquer series, please visit the official site at
www.CommandAndConquer.com. Assets can be found at www.info.ea.com.
About Command & Conquer
The Command & Conquer franchise celebrated its 11th anniversary in
August 2006. The groundbreaking franchise was one of the first to
introduce players to the modern RTS genre, has spawned over a dozen PC
titles, and ranks in the top 5 best-selling PC franchises of all-time
according to the NPD Group. Additionally, Command & Conquer Red
Alert™ 2 and Command & Conquer Generals were the number one
best-selling(1) PC RTS titles in 2000 and 2003 respectively.
Collectively, the series has sold over 25 million units worldwide to
date. The recent demo release for Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars
reached an amazing 1 million downloads in its first week. The
franchise boasts one of the largest and most active fan communities in
the world. For more information on Command & Conquer series, please
visit www.CommandAndConquer.EA.com.
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