EA making a new Command & Conquer FPS?

  • By Polybren, GameSpot
  • Posted Sep 20, 2007 12:35 pm PT

Source: A job posting for a sound designer found on Electronic Arts' own Web site. What we heard: Back in 2002, Electronic Arts introduced a first-person shooter spin-off of its popular Command & Conquer real-time strategy series. Developed by Westwood Studios, Command & Conquer Renegade received...

Source: A job posting for a sound designer found on Electronic Arts' own Web site.

What we heard: Back in 2002, Electronic Arts introduced a first-person shooter spin-off of its popular Command & Conquer real-time strategy series. Developed by Westwood Studios, Command & Conquer Renegade received respectable reviews, but plans for a sequel were scrapped, and within a year, EA dissolved Westwood, folding some employees into its Los Angeles and Redwood Shores, California, offices.

EALA has since become the keeper of the franchise, having successfully brought it out of storage with this year's Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars, and the upcoming Kane's Wrath expansion. Now it appears EALA may be ready to take a crack at making a first-person shooter set in the universe, if a job posting on EA's own employment site is to be believed.

"Does the idea of contributing your specialized knowledge in sound design to the next-generation gaming platform for EAs widely recognized leading sci-fi franchise get you pumped," the posting asks. "EA has an exciting opportunity for a sound designer who will work closely with the audio director on creating sound effects, dialog, and music for a next-generation first person shooter game." (Emphases added.)

The posting for a sound designer doesn't mention Command & Conquer specifically, but EA has few appropriate candidates when it comes to a franchise that fits the bill of a "widely recognized leading sci-fi franchise." The publisher does own the rights to a number of other widely recognized sci-fi series, so there's an outside chance it could be something like System Shock (which EA trademarked just last year), Wing Commander, or Syndicate. But when one considers that such a project would combine the setting of one hit EALA franchise with the first-person shooter expertise of its other big series, Medal of Honor, the project sounds like a natural fit.

The official story: An Electronic Arts representative had not returned a request for comment as of press time.

Bogus or not bogus?: Looking not bogus. The info at the heart of this rumor is coming straight from EA, which certainly lends it much credibility.

160 Comments

  • peanut-butter

    Posted Oct 11, 2007 4:32 pm PT

    idk, just my opinion, but i think C&C plays better as an RTS. Also, with most of the games cheesyr acting, it would probably deminish the reality that most FPSs try to give.

  • Geshpenst

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 4:59 pm PT

    Do want!

  • jhotmann

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 1:29 pm PT

    i freaking loved renegade and still play it...i hope this lives up to c&c fans high expectations

  • torres_unix

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 12:10 pm PT

    C&C was very entertaining gameplay-wise. It also had really good graphics for its time; I still play it from time to time. I have to say that I'm excited at the possibility of a Renegade or Renegade-like sequel.

  • VoggNogg

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 11:15 am PT

    Wait a sec... did I just see "Syndicate" in that rumor as well?? It is about time for a new Syndicate game!

  • VegetaMaelstrom

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 11:10 am PT

    First you have Microsoft trying to shoe-horn a ShadowRun game (which should be an RPG) into a first person shooter, now you have EA trying to do it again with a real time strategy game. Good luck but I am not holding my breath for this one.

  • mooseman721

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 10:59 am PT

    The first C&C FPS was craptacular. So on the upside, it would struggle to be worse. YAY.

  • TheOnlyBoomsen

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 10:38 am PT

    Wow it would be so cool if they made a MMOFPS out of renegade 2... just an idea

  • blue_tape

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 10:08 am PT

    C&C - Cool.
    MoH - Not Cool.
    The two combined - Tepid.

    Renegade was a fun game, so I really hope EALA can forge a new FPS experience for C&C rather than the stale retread MoH has become.

  • Ka113

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 9:55 am PT

    Give me a "Legend of Kyrandia" FPS instead ^^

  • SaintRasmus

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 9:50 am PT

    Typical EA : Money,Money,Money

  • PhilElsen

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 9:32 am PT

    Where is Red Alert 3!!!!!!!!!!!

    RED ALERT 2 WAS AWSOME.

    NEED MORE OF THAT.

  • raze-boi

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 8:17 am PT

    Renegade was a great game, so... it's good if this is Renegade 2.

  • PMatt722

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 8:10 am PT

    sucking the life out of it??? ever heard of final fantasy??....i guerss they might was well make 40 more of that series since people are still suckers for those games

  • foxfire0666

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 8:04 am PT

    well C&C renegate was massivly under rated, it had a great multiplayer and some of the single player was really good

  • 876tk

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 7:48 am PT

    this could be like fallout 3 maybe? i dont know

  • StarFoxA

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 7:41 am PT

    Hmmm, a C&C FPS might be cool. I enjoyed the Red Alert RTS games.

  • mechzz

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 7:37 am PT

    It'll just be like how Blizzard tried to make Ghost...

    except maybe they'll actually follow through and make it lol

  • ghsacidman

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 7:35 am PT

    Man, think about it. They could use Crytek to make this game. Also, they could take the base building aspects of Renegade and balance them better. One person could be in RTS mode giving orders and building, everyone else could be on the ground in tanks and stuff. Could be really cool. They are probably talking about Wing Commader here though. They've been trying to blow up that franchise for awhile now.

  • tekmojo

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 7:33 am PT

    Renegade baby!

  • Poshkidney

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 7:26 am PT

    I've heard of this using the engine that cysis is using the cryengine 2.

  • SHAZ101

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 7:13 am PT

    I'd like to see a new C&C FPS. Renegade was actually the game that introduced me to the C&C franchise. I recently went back and played through it again, and found it quite enjoyable.

  • Knisathianterly

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 6:30 am PT

    Dont worry mate i remeber it as well, it sucked big time.

  • peeweeshift

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 6:22 am PT

    it wasn't decent it sucked. the original was horrible and gs was kind on their review. hopefully that changes if the sequel is made

  • Makhdoom82

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 6:21 am PT

    A renegade spin off more likely but based in Tiberium Wars universe more likely !!!

  • Kh1ndjal

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 6:15 am PT

    id like to see a new syndicate too

  • Icarusmk3

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 6:15 am PT

    Renegade wasn't a bad game multiplayer wise (except for all the lag). But in my opinion its single player aspect seriously needs work (its graphics was already outdated at the time of its release, it looks chunky and out of place and the voice acting... subpar).

    If they want to make an FPS with Single player for C&C (they should stick with the formula and use the cinematic like they do in the other C&C series). Nothing like Joseph Kucan speaking his quasi religious while dealing death to GDI forces and innocent civilians.

  • jknight5422

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 6:03 am PT

    How many years will it take to develop if they're just now asking for developers in classifieds to make it?

  • sanjt

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 5:58 am PT

    Wait, so an FPS set in war times? How original!

    ...

  • rangerwcl

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 5:50 am PT

    It should be from NOD's point of view this time!!!! GDI scumm!!!!

  • thomastwo

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 5:33 am PT

    I don't see how you get a C&C out of this when System Shock was trademarked last year, is alrady an FPS and BioShock (the spiritual successor) just sold like bananas. To be fair though, I don't think System Shock is really a 'leading franchise' even if it is 'widely recognized'

  • Ebowe2002

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 5:29 am PT

    Wow, blast from the past, Renegade single player was a guilty pleasure of mine, I really enjoyed it.

  • GarySpot

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 5:13 am PT

    yeah i love renegade i'm beginning to save money to buy a new "mammoth" PC coz i'm sure this will require a monster PC.

  • SavoyPrime

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 5:09 am PT

    Good Lord no! Another FPS? Sheesh!

  • azizrulez

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 4:58 am PT

    EA seems to be making a few changes in their development process to me,i was really impressed with SKATE as it was a new IP from EA.they really seem to be responding to the criticism from the gaming community positively,and i have a feeling the new CNC FPS might actually turn out to be fun as a single player experience,not so sure about online

  • mattman734

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 4:38 am PT

    i actualy kinda liked renagade

  • foxracing1313

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 4:34 am PT

    umm are you guys sure this isn't part of the Command and Conquer "Dead Six" Mod the C&C3 dev team is making with the Crysis engine?

  • maxxehdood

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 4:27 am PT

    Renegade wasnt that good..it was just a good setting. I loved alot of it, but in the back of my mind there was 'this game wouldn't be fun if not for it being CnC' EA tend to get lazy with most games. sure you can say they do *some* good games, but the majority are lazy, badly designed, badly tested, 'could have been much better' games. Sometimes I wish I could head some of their Projects, Just to tell them what sucks from a gamers P.O.V!

    I hope if they do make this it will have effort put into it. Not Just money.
    It would make an awesome game!

  • Homes225

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 3:59 am PT

    Cool Beans!

  • beanofengland

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 3:11 am PT

    my god i hate all you new gamers who don't even know what renegade was, stop playing your crappy halos and gears of war and play games that made a difference, ones BEFORE the turdbox... NARG I'M SO ANGRY!!!! Take a crash course of NES and work your way up... then you might have a clue what games are...

  • Tomsha

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 2:45 am PT

    Am i the only one who would love to see a new Syndicate far more than any of the other options? people don't appreciate nostalgic games anymore...

  • triumph69420

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 2:40 am PT

    If EA is given a good amount of time to make another Ren title, I think it could turn out great if they focus the game to have a hard on for unique MP combat.

  • lonelygamer360

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 2:27 am PT

    yeah, i had played Renegade, and it was quite OK, they can make a much better C&C version now.

  • webby1

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 1:58 am PT

    I really liked Renegade, it wasnt the best game but it was pretty good and it offered a really fun multiplayer experience. I hope that a new "Renegade" is released probably based on C&C 3

  • ThaSod

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 1:41 am PT

    Just what we need- another FPS on Xbox.

  • diablobasher

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 12:57 am PT

    As much as eople hated Renegade, i eally enjoyed the first few levels, pity i couldnt play any further due to a rediculous bug where the next level would not trigger...

  • keyhunter

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 12:42 am PT

    OH MAN. RENEGADE IS AWESOME. Lt. Havoc better be making his return to WREAK HAVOC WITH OVER 20 DIFFERENT WEAPONS. Man, everything about Renegade was perfect. The cutscenes were ugly, but well animated. The characters, mainly havoc were completely badass. And the story was interesting and crazy. And screw Crytek engine 2. They should use something good like unreal 3 Engine. That way it would have a decent mod community to go along with the C and C online mode. And every server will have INSTAGIB's

  • keith22

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 12:14 am PT

    if only they would use the crytek 2 engine

  • TheJuggla17

    Posted Sep 21, 2007 12:03 am PT

    I hate EA, but this actually could be cool.

    ~fin~

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