Next Game in the Best-Selling Real-Time-Strategy Series Will Reveal
the Epic Conclusion of the Tiberium Saga
LOS ANGELES, Jul 09, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Behold disciples of Nod, the end is soon upon us. Electronic Arts Inc.
(NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that, after almost 15 years and 30 million
games sold, EALA is bringing the award-winning Tiberium series to an
epic conclusion with Command & Conquer(TM) 4. Shipping in
2010, Command & Conquer 4 will introduce a multitude of
innovations to the to the classic fast and fluid Command & Conquer
gameplay while retaining the core compulsions that fans have come to
love over the series' history. Introducing new class-based gameplay,
mobile bases and persistent player progression throughout all game
modes, Command & Conquer 4 offers players new, innovative and
compelling strategic depth.
"Command & Conquer is a powerful franchise with an amazing
15-year legacy. We are thrilled to bring the dramatic Tiberium saga to a
conclusion in Command & Conquer 4. This game is designed to
give fans all the answers they've been looking for," said Mike Glosecki,
Lead Producer of Command & Conquer 4 at EA Los Angeles. "With
its objective-based multiplayer mode, persistent player progression and
all-in-one mobile base, players will experience Command & Conquer
like never before."
The story of Command & Conquer 4 takes place after the events
of the critically acclaimed Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars(TM).
The year is 2062 and humanity is at the brink of extinction. With only
six years left until the mysterious crystalline structure Tiberium
renders the earth entirely uninhabitable, the two opposing factions -
Global Defense Initiative (GDI) and the Brotherhood of Nod - inevitably
find themselves in desperation for the same cause: to stop Tiberium from
extinguishing mankind. The unthinkable becomes reality and Nod's
enigmatic leader Kane takes off for GDI headquarters. What is Kane
planning in the heart of his enemies' base? Command & Conquer 4
draws the epic conclusion to the beloved Tiberium universe, where fans
will learn the fate of Earth, Nod, Tiberium, GDI and most importantly,
Kane's motivations behind his decade-long plan.
In addition to the two campaigns on the epic battles of GDI and Nod,
which players will get to conquer alone or in a cooperative mode, Command
& Conquer 4 will also feature a new 5v5 objective-based
multiplayer mode, promoting teamwork and cooperation and delivering a
social real-time-strategy experience never seen before in a Command &
Conquer game.
Command & Conquer 4 is being developed at EA Los Angeles and
will ship to retailers in 2010 for the PC. The game has not yet been
rated by the ESRB or PEGI. For more information about the game, please
visit www.commandandconquer.com
or follow the community and development team on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ea_apoc.
The July 24th episode of BattleCast(TM) PrimeTime will give fans
the latest news and exclusive information on Command & Conquer 4.
Additionally, Gametrailers TV will exclusively reveal the first
cinematic trailer for Command & Conquer 4 in its July 23rd
episode on SPIKE TV.
About Command & Conquer
The groundbreaking Command & Conquer 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. Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium WarsTM
was the number #1 selling PC RTS of 2007 and won numerous awards,
including the "Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year" award from the
Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Additionally, Command &
ConquerRed Alert2 and Command & Conquer Generals were
the number one best-selling* PC RTS titles in 2000 and 2003
respectively. Command & Conquer(TM) Red Alert(TM) 3 won the 2008
"Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year" award from the Academy of
Interactive Arts and Sciences. Collectively, the series has sold more
than 30 million units worldwide to date. 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.com.
* According to NPD Group
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in
1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless
devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA(TM), EA SPORTS(TM), EA Mobile(TM) and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2009,
EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold
more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com.
More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can
be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
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SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
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