Tuesday 14-Aug-2007 11:45 AM Kane's Wrath out 2008, one of its core features a global domination meta-game - "Imagine a game like Risk but on steroids", says producer
EA has spilled first details on the first expansion pack for Command & Conquer 3 in episode one of its Battlecast Prime Time show focussing on the RTS.
The expansion's called Kane's Wrath and is due out in 2008 and will release simultaneously on PC and Xbox 360.
Producer Jim Vessella had this to say (with his words interspersed with gameplay footage):
"As the title suggests, Kane's Wrath is all about Kane and the rise of Nod following the second Tiberium war, taking the player also through the third Tiberium war and beyond in the storyline.
"The game and campaign will feature our high definition cinematics once again and of course feature Joe Kucan reprising his role as Kane. And we'll also be introducing a few new characters for him to mingle with.
"One of the core features of this game is the global domination meta-game. Imagine a game like Risk but on steroids, supporting the C&C fiction with Ion Cannons, nukes, Mammoth tanks as you move your armies around the entire world. When armies collide, you'll jump down into that fast and fluid C&C gameplay that you know and love.
"When you come out, those units and armies will persist, allowing for a longer more global campaign.
"And if it is new units and faction content you desire, we're not going to disappoint. We'll have new units, upgrades, powers and structures for each of the core factions and each faction will also have two sub-factions. These sub-factions will also come with their own modified units, unique powers and upgrades and each one will cater to a specific play style allowing players to really find the side that's best for them".
Vessella added that Kane's Wrath will feature 24 new multiplayer maps, and that the Xbox 360 version will also sport the Radial Interface, which allows players to manage their base from anywhere on the map.
Check out the Battlecast Prime Time show for yourself here.
Considering how badly they botched the balancing on C+C 3 and how rubbish EA are at after customer care, I don't think it will be pulling me away from Supreme Commander any time soon.
Fantastic news!! I've been with C&C since the beginning, bought every game, every addon. I totally love the series. Just disappointed that I have to wait till 2008 for the addon! They usually come out quicker then that. But if it means we get another great game with great FMV and story, then role on 2008!!!
One of the core features of this game is the global domination meta-game. Imagine a game like Risk but on steroids, supporting the C&C fiction with Ion Cannons, nukes, Mammoth tanks as you move your armies around the entire world. When armies collide, you'll jump down into that fast and fluid C&C gameplay that you know and love.
Risk on steroids....like Emperor: Battle for Dune.
Its wasnt a bad mechanic, but its not Risk on steroids. The only interesting thing i can remember about it was the extra factions that assist depending on your actions. You could also lose a battle and not get the game over screen.
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