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Vote now: The Mammoth Tank and Priest go head-to-head to determine the best RTS unit of all time
A month-long Real-Time Strategy (RTS) tournament has narrowed down its contenders to the Mammoth Tank from Command & Conquer: Red Alert and the Priest from Age of Empires. The article details the final matchup and encourages readers to vote for the best RTS unit of all time.
Semifinals: The brutal war to determine the best RTS unit of all time needs your votes
This article discusses the semifinals of a reader-voted competition to determine the greatest Real-Time Strategy (RTS) unit of all time. It highlights the matchups between iconic units like the Mammoth Tank from Command & Conquer: Red Alert and the Pride of Hiigara from Homeworld 2, as well as the Executor Super Star Destroyer from Star Wars: Empire at War against the Priest from Age of Empires. The author expresses personal disappointment over some unit eliminations while encouraging readers to cast their votes.
Defilade Brings Back Classic Red Alert and Generals RTS Gameplay With Smarter Soldiers and Destructible Battlefields
Defilade is an upcoming real-time strategy game from RBGames that aims to revive classic RTS gameplay inspired by Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 and Command & Conquer: Generals. It features intelligent soldiers that utilize cover and can rescue teammates, along with fully destructible environments that reshape the battlefield. The game is listed as coming soon on Steam.
Quarterfinals: Vote for the best RTS unit of all time
PC Gamer is running a reader poll to determine the greatest Real-Time Strategy (RTS) unit of all time, with the quarterfinals featuring matchups like Peon vs. Mammoth Tank and Dolphin vs. Priest. The article highlights the unique abilities and lore of each unit, encouraging readers to vote based on various criteria.
The greatest RTS units of all time, determined by democracy
PC Gamer is running a reader-voted tournament to determine the greatest real-time strategy (RTS) units of all time. The article details several matchups, featuring iconic units from games like Warcraft 3, Age of Empires 2, and Star Wars: Empire at War, with writers providing commentary on each unit's strengths and appeal.
After Warcraft 3's first new campaign in 23 years, let's normalize releasing new DLC for ancient RTS games
The article argues that releasing new DLC for older real-time strategy (RTS) games is a sensible trend, citing examples like Warcraft 3: Reforged's new campaign and Age of Empires updates. This approach capitalizes on the longevity of classic titles and the genre's stagnant state, offering a profitable way to leverage nostalgia and satisfy fans.
RTS legend laid off after 16 years at Microsoft as Xbox guts Age of Empires studio World's Edge: "We had some…
Microsoft's ongoing "reset" has led to significant layoffs at the Age of Empires studio World's Edge, with studio creative director Adam Isgreen confirming that "just under half the studio was let go." Isgreen, who spent 16 years at Microsoft working on various titles including Age of Empires 4, expressed disappointment about the unfulfilled plans for the franchise's future. This follows a broader trend of job cuts across Xbox and the integration of some Xbox studios under Activision Blizzard.
Zelda: A Link to the Past är tidernas bästa spellåt!
A massive poll conducted on the FZ forum has determined that the 'Overworld Theme' from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is the best video game song of all time. The Zelda theme won 53% of the votes in the final round, defeating the main theme from Battlefield 1942. 'Hell March' from Command & Conquer: Red Alert secured third place.
EA College Football 27 Will Let Your Team Enter The Field To Mass Effect And Battlefield Music
EA College Football 27 will feature an extensive audio suite allowing players to customize their team's entrance music and stadium sounds. This suite includes re-recorded tracks from iconic EA franchises like Mass Effect 2, Battlefield 4, and Command & Conquer: Red Alert, alongside traditional college fight songs. The game launches July 9 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
There is no discovery on this earth more pure than a closet full of your dad's '90s big box PC games
A Reddit user's discovery of their father's extensive collection of '90s big box PC games has resonated with many, sparking discussions about physical media and shared gaming experiences. The collection includes classics like System Shock 2 and Diablo, alongside more eclectic titles, highlighting a bygone era of PC gaming.
