Command & Conquer
News, coverage and analysis tracking Command & Conquer across the outlets.- Vad hände med Starcraft?The Starcraft series, once a defining title in real-time strategy and esports, has seen a significant decline. Factors contributing to this include controversies surrounding Starcraft II's launch, the rise of MOBAs like League of Legends and Dota 2, and a shift in Blizzard Entertainment's focus towards other projects and live service models. Despite efforts to revitalize the franchise with expansions and free-to-play models, Blizzard officially ceased content development for Starcraft II in 2020, leaving the series in limbo, though rumors of an FPS spin-off persist.
'90s style Command and Conquer spiritual successor DORF smashes its Kickstarter to raise $300,000The '90s-inspired real-time strategy game DORF has successfully surpassed its Kickstarter goal, raising nearly $300,000. This funding will enable the addition of full co-op campaigns, more unique unit voice lines, and additional environmental zones. Developer DORFteam also plans to hire a new programmer to accelerate development, with a target release of 2027.
Tempest Rising Gets April 2025 Release DateSlipgate Ironworks' real-time strategy game Tempest Rising is set to release on PC via Steam on April 24, 2025. The game, published by 3D Realms, features a modern alternative history war scenario with three distinct factions and a soundtrack composed by Frank Klepacki, known for his work on Command and Conquer.- The Game Archeologist: Majesty, the 2000-era RTS that flipped the script on the MMO conceptMajesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim, a 2000 real-time strategy game, is analyzed for its unique design that closely emulated MMORPG mechanics. Unlike traditional RTS titles, players controlled autonomous units with their own goals, influencing them through quests and building placement rather than direct command. This approach, predating World of Warcraft's standardization of MMO questing, allowed players to act as a game master, shaping a vibrant world and its inhabitants.