First Free-to-Play Title In The Legendary Command & Conquer Franchise
Is Now Live Worldwide In 11 Languages
INGELHEIM, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Phenomic™, the Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) studio dedicated to
developing world-class free-to-play games, today announced that Command
& Conquer™ Tiberium Alliances, has completed beta testing
and is now officially live worldwide. Command & Conquer Tiberium
Alliances is a browser-based, massively multiplayer online (MMO)
strategy game where players choose one of two playable factions, the
Global Defense Initiative (GDI) or the Nod, harvesting resources,
building huge armies, fostering strategic alliances, all in the pursuit
of victory.
Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances is now available and
fully localized in 11 languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese,
Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian,
and Turkish. Gamers around the world can get in on the action and fight
for territory by visiting www.tiberiumalliances.com.
In the game, players are pit against each other and against
AI-controlled factions in an intense and strategic battle for territory
domination. Gamers spend resources to build bases and strengthen armies
before deploying their forces against the enemy, constantly adapting to
a dynamic theater of war, where alliances shift and power over
territories change constantly. With integrated in-game status and news
feeds, players are updated on their allies and enemies, forcing them to
strategize, adapt, and react on the spot.
As the first free-to-play, cross-platform MMO strategy game, Command
& Conquer Tiberium Alliances is the only game to offer true,
anytime, anywhere gameplay. In the coming months, the game will feature
cloud-saved game data to make it accessible across web browsers and
mobile devices. Players can play from their desktop at home, or on the
go from their smartphone or tablet.
Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances is one of two
highly-anticipated releases in the Command & Conquer franchise
available in the coming months. In December 2011, it was announced that
internationally acclaimed developer, BioWare™ are developing Command
& Conquer Generals 2 utilizing the advanced Frostbite™ 2 game
engine.
For more information on Command & Conquer Generals 2,
please visit www.commandandconquer.com,
and for information on Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances and
to begin playing for free, please visit www.tiberiumalliances.com.
Press assets are available at info.ea.com.
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 Wars™ 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 & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Command
& Conquer Generals were the number one best-selling* PC RTS
titles in 2000 and 2003 respectively. Command & Conquer Red
Alert 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 the Command & Conquer series,
please visit www.CommandAndConquer.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones,
tablets and social networks. EA has more than 220 million registered
players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2012, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.1 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™ and
Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.
Command & Conquer, Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars, Command & Conquer
Red Alert, Phenomic, The Sims and Need for Speed are trademarks of
Electronic Arts Inc. Mass Effect and BioWare are trademarks of EA
International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. Battlefield and Frostbite are
trademarks of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are
the property of their respective owners and used with permission.
EA Games Label
Evan Dexter, 514-664-8206
PR Coordinator
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Chu, 514-664-8207
PR Manager
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Wong, 650-628-2781
PR Director
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Source: Electronic Arts Inc.
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