EA's instance on C&C 10th Anniversary...

Banshee

So, do you guys know what is behind the scenes on these recent community events? EA is giving us an amazing support!

"Hey guys,

I just wanted to congratulate you on your passionate celebration of the C&C 10th anniversary. I am currently working on various community efforts to support all the sites that are hosting events to celebrate the anniversary. You may have heard I found a treasure trove of C&C paraphernalia, and that is indeed true.

I’m extremely impressed by the amount of heart and dedication you guys have shown the C&C universe, and I feel I can say on behalf of everyone here at EA, I’d like to say thank you for planning a wonderful celebration of the 10th anniversary of Command & Conquer. Keep your eyes peeled on various sites who should be receiving goods from me shortly.

That’s all for tonight, lets get this party started!

APOC

Community Manager & Marketing Liaison

Electronic Arts LA"

So, as you see, EA is sponsoring many of the C&C 10th Anniversary events! And they could sponsor PPM Animation Contest 2 as well if people send more entries. For those who think I'm joking, I can assure you that I am not joking. They currently care about the C&C community and they are helping it. Generals received 2 patches in this year, OMC is receiving more than 5 games as prizes from them, they organized community summits, wrote suggestions from fans, participated from some community forums, etc... They are sponsoring XWIS and many events around the community. Now, if he could update that Generals site...

Anyway, for those who observed EA behaviour before 2005, it's a hell of a progress and I hope it only gets better. My two cents for the day... we'll have more news later.

Clarkson · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 5:35 am Post subject:

God. I love EA. Something tells me we may be getting renders of beta units. *Drools on th floor.*

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j4m3sb0nd · Commander **Joined**: 10 Nov 2004

Woot! Its great to hear EA is contributing to the community! Smile

LazerAce7 · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:08 am Post subject:

Yeah but it feels wierd... oh no this must be a sign of the end of the world!!!!

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Fellshyun · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:26 am Post subject:

EA is giving support Surprised

my god

but they can help in another way, by making Red Alert 3 so freaking unbelieveble good. Razz

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John Galt · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 7:05 am Post subject:

EA Support? Oxymoron, just like Microsoft Works.

j4m3sb0nd · Commander **Joined**: 10 Nov 2004

DCoder wrote:

EA Support? Oxymoron, just like Microsoft Works.

LMAO! Thats a good one. Very Happy

Havoc · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:35 am Post subject:

Exactly. Does EA really starts supporting these old games? Impossible turned in possible.

Morpher · General **Joined**: 28 Jan 2005

Its nice to see EA taking an interest in the community.

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Painkiller · AA Infantry **Joined**: 18 Jun 2005 **Location**: England

EA now cares for all the C&C Community making sure that c&c never dies Smile

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John Galt · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:35 am Post subject:

Painkiller wrote:

EA now cares for all the C&C Community making sure that c&c never dies Smile

And I have a bridge you might want to buy. Rolling Eyes

Paradox · Soldier **Joined**: 23 Nov 2004

This is great news.

j4m3sb0nd · Commander **Joined**: 10 Nov 2004

Cheer up DCoder, lets just see how it turns out eh? They may make ammends for their past yet. #Tongue

DonutArnold · General **Joined**: 18 Jan 2005 **Location**: Finland

YAHHOOO!

Von Kriplespac · General **Joined**: 01 Sep 2004 **Location**: Somewhere

Banshee wrote:

I just wanted to congratulate you on your passionate celebration of the C&C 10th anniversary. I am currently working on various community efforts to support all the sites that are hosting events to celebrate the anniversary. You may have heard I found a treasure trove of C&C paraphernalia, and that is indeed true.

I'm going to simply say, look at the colored spot there...Something seem a bit weird?
Did EA fall off their rocking horse? Confused

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Clarkson · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:39 am Post subject:

This may just be a campaign to motivate us to buy BFME2 for modding...

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j4m3sb0nd · Commander **Joined**: 10 Nov 2004

Alkov: Uh, does not seem wierd to me.

Carno: Haha. Very Happy

Othalla · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:41 pm Post subject:

"Community Manager & Marketing Liaison," this is exactly what he does, so it's not really a big surprise. None the less, it's still absolutely brilliant to see that some of the guys down at EA are taking notice of our work to keep the community alive ourselves. It is in their interest to keep these sites motivated. The publicity which communities and sites like, DGNF & PPM give is massive. And I’m thankful to guys like Banshee and Lion for giving us a place to go, when EA certainly didn’t. With any luck, things like this are the first step into better support from EA and of course, RA3 & Tiberian Twilight.

Speaking of competitions & prizes, when does OMC4 start! Razz

Crimsonum · Seth **Joined**: 14 Jul 2005 **Location**: Fineland

This is so good thing from EA. I think that They still think C&C.
"first crying for hapiness, then yelling:"

HAIL TO THE COMMAND & CONQUER!

Wink

CCHyper · Defense Minister **Joined**: 07 Apr 2005

hmm well this is some good news indeed, if any EA members are reading this. do us something good! then i might consider buying your games #Tongue

Clarkson · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 3:11 pm Post subject:

Speaking of bad EA games... FRWL better be decent. Goldeneye:Rouge Agent was a sorry peice of shit that just attempted to ooze money out of Rare's masterpeice, Goldeneye64. EA should think of porting GE over to PC, and making it like UT2K4. Same graphics, too...

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SMIFFGIG · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:27 pm Post subject:

Sorry to be pecimistic

But this is petit on behalf of EA, compared to all the shit they do. Im sorry but i really cant stand EA

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gufu · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:56 pm Post subject:

Suport from EA?
Is there is rebels inside they're man?

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