Command and Conquer 4 Beta Goes Live Today at Noon EST

[modeps]

In just over an hour, GameSpot (http://www.gamespot.com/event/codes/command-conquer-4-open/) will have Beta codes for Command and Conquer 4. All you'll need to do is get an account over there and you'll be good. Remember, this is be a PC only game... getting back to brass tacks ya'll.

Now is your opportunity to be a part to the development of Command & Conquer 4 by participating in this exclusive Beta program! Choose your class and command more units than EVER in a C&C game, as you team up and take on your opponents in 5-on-5 online battles! Strategize with your teammates or talk smack to your opponents over VOIP in fast, fun, and furious C&C action. We want to hear your feedback to help us deliver the C&C experience that you want when the game ships!

Visit the official site for Command & Conquer 4, or become a fan on Facebook!

The Open Beta is open to all GameSpot members worldwide, and keys will be released starting at 9:00am Pacific Time on January 28, 2010.

[Gusj]

I think I spent 30 minutes trying to connect to a game in closed beta. When I finally connected, the game closed after one minute or something like that. I don't like this game. :\

[Conner Dain]

I think I spent 30 minutes trying to connect to a game in closed beta. When I finally connected, the game closed after one minute or something like that. I don't like this game. :\

Was the closed beta multiplayer only? If not, how was the single-player? I'm really curious if they've brought anything new to the table.

[Gusj]

Multiplayer only. I didn't try playing it anymore than that, so I can't tell you anything else.

[brandonjclark]

As far as I can tell, it's the same tired Sage engine, upgraded yes, but still the same 'ole engine as Generals.

I haven't bought a C&C game since Generals:Zero Hour and won't until they start from scratch again.

[saulob]

I love the CC series, I wanna try this one. Give us some info about it :)

[CrysDark]

No base building does not a C&C make. This game is total fail. I played a few rounds and uninstalled. It's like they thought Sole Survivor was a good idea so they expanded on it.

[CSargeP]

I love the C&C series, but the last few games haven't been all that great. They were fun though, and I was hoping this one would pick back up again but then I read about it. It's like they're trying to run the C&C series into the ground on purpose.

[brandonjclark]

As a C&C past diehard, when I heard there was no basebuilding my mind nearly exploded into a mass of giblets. So, I HAD to know what EA was going to do to make it relavant(DOWII, I thought).

So, I registered for the Beta with my ole' Gamespot ID and was soon treated to a nice, but dissapointing email from Gamespot.


Thanks for your interest in the Command & Conquer 4 Open Beta. We're currently limiting the rate at which we're distributing keys, but we've just secured you a place in line. We'll display your key here when we release more keys in the coming days, and we'll be sure to notify you by email as well.


I hope they hurry before my interest wanes.

[Nighthawk]

Holy shit a C&C game sans bases that is in the main storyline? Yuck! I miss the days when Westwood made this series as great as it was. Best RTS game storyline ever. Guess its out with a whimper. Too damn bad.

[Ulysses]

Also I think there's no harvesting.

[Gusj]

I think it's mostly a copy of DoW2, but with a portable base.
What really turned me off the game was an interview with the designer I read in Edge. It seemed like every change he did ton the gameplay was because he personally was bad at the C&C games. He basically said that he removed base building because he hated when the opponent attacked his unprotected base.

[Nighthawk]

What a fucking pussy. I hate that they put somebody in charge of a game franchise ending when he hates one of the biggest parts of the game. Base building is what you do! Ugh, I'm so frustrated now.

[saulob]

No base building? O.o

[brandonjclark]

Wouldn't you know it?

PETITION! (http://www.petitiononline.com/command/petition.html)

[Gusj]

I'd probably be ok with this game if it wasn't called C&C 4. C&C RPG would suit it better, developed as a spin-off.

I got to go find that Renegade CD again.

[brandonjclark]

I just played the beta. It took me forever waiting to connect to a game, and it never happened. The menus were laughable, but I kept telling myself, "Hey, this is a beta, menus aren't important at this time."

So, I started a single-player game, and it got worse from there.

I don't want to ruin it for you all but there are some MAJOR things that changed that I'm just NOT happy about. You'll see.

C&C is dead, literally.

If this turns out to be a good game then I'll eat my shit.

[Lib3r8eR]

If this turns out to be a good game then I'll eat my shit.

I will eat everyone's shit if it does, WORST C&C ever, just a copy of alot of other games ideas implemented badly. I smell an..... EPIC FAIL.

Good riddance anyways C&C Tiberium wars, Nod, GDI always sucked (for me atleast). Red Alert was always the best. Sucks to see it go out like this but it had to happen. EA is the killer of all things once great.

Damn you EA.... damn you..

[brandonjclark]

Good riddance anyways C&C Tiberium wars, Nod, GDI always sucked (for me atleast). Red Alert was always the best.


Love at first post!