Epic Campaign Expansion for Award-Winning Real-Time Strategy Favorite
Hits PCs This March
LOS ANGELES, Jan 08, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that the third
iteration of the Command & ConquerTM
franchise's beloved Red AlertTM series
is returning with Command & Conquer(TM) Red Alert(TM) 3: Uprising exclusively
for the PC. An epic single-player campaign expansion, the standalone
title catapults players deeper into the Red Alert universe,
giving them more of the action-packed gameplay they have been clamoring
for, while offering a gauntlet of new and compelling challenges with the
new Commander's Challenge mode. Command & Conquer Red Alert 3:
Uprisingwill be available for digital download this March.
"Uprising is a game that in many ways reflects the feedback we
have gotten from the Command & Conquer community," said Amer
Ajami, Senior Producer at EA Los Angeles. "We're giving gamers more of
what they want - more of the fast, fluid and fun gameplay, more of the
story we began to tell in Red Alert 3 and more cutscenes
featuring top-notch Hollywood talent. At the same time, we're excited
we're going to be able to bring new things to the mix, including new
units and the Commander's Challenge, which is a great way for players to
hone their skills and get deeper into the combat."
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising takes players into
the aftermath of the epic battles in Red Alert 3, with the
Soviets still reeling from a crushing defeat, the Empire of the Rising
Sun desperately trying to regain both honor and identity and the
seemingly victorious Allies finding themselves in the midst of
corruption and deceit within their own ranks. In addition to four
mini-campaigns, one for each faction and one bonus campaign centered on
the origins of the Empire of the Rising Sun's commando Yuriko, Command
& Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising will also introduce the new
Commander's Challenge, enabling the players to test their skills against
a set of nine commanders from different territories and difficulty
levels in 50 unique challenges with their own special rules and unique
conditions.
In true Command & Conquer fashion, top Hollywood talent will
be delivering the gripping story in full HD live-action cinematics. Fan
favorites Gemma Atkinson and Ivana Milicevic will make their stunning
return to the high ranks of the Allied and Soviet leaderships and will
be joined by an all new set of stars, who will be announced soon.
Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising is a standalone game
and does not require Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 to play.
This product has not yet been rated by the ESRB, PEGI or USK. For more
information about Red Alert 3, please visit www.redalert3.com.
Fans of Command & Conquer can continue to get their fix 24
hours a day, seven days a week at Command & Conquer TV, EA's dedicated
online Command & Conquer network that goes beyond the game
and brings players all the latest news, tips and strategies.
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. Collectively, the series has sold over 25 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
the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded
in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive
software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular
handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under
four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS
FreestyleTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted
GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 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
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EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO, Command & Conquer, Red Alert
and Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars are trademarks or registered
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE: Electronic Arts Inc.
EA Games Label
Kerstin Mueller, 310-754-7200
Sr. Publicist
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PR Manager
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Sr. Director
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