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New Poll
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It's new poll time again. But first, the results of the previous poll question: Have you seen the sites in our Time Machine before?
It's nice to know that we're showing these old websites from the C&C Community's history to people for the first time. A time long ago, when I was just starting out as a mere visitor to T-MW. So if you haven't visited yet, click here to see some old C&C websites.
The new question asks; What will you play first in Tiberian Twilight?
Will it be the GDI campaign, the Nod campaign to discover the answers to the whole Tiberium saga, Skirmish against the AI or will you jump straight online? Rock your vote on the right menu. |
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Modding Update
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I've got a few pieces of modding news for 'ya, so here we go:
+ C&C3: The Forgotten is an interesting mod, because not only does it add an entire new site; The Forgotten, but it is one of the few mods that features a full campaign - including HD full motion videos. Not only that, but the previews from their 3rd campaign mission look absolutely stunning. Take a look at these beauties created by team member Predatore:
+ Yuri's Revenge mod Doom Desire has released a public beta. The Vintarids invaded our planet! The UN may be no match for them, who are searching for a powerful weapon, left by an ancient civilisation. But after they found it, they realised Vintarids aren't their only problem....
+ Tib Wars mod C&C4 Redux are aiming to remake the soon-to-be released sequel in the traditional base-building C&C style. As such they are in need of modellers, coders, and mappers. All applications to http://cnc4remake.forum-motion.com. |
Posted Yesterday at 11:08 PM
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C&C4 Music Preview
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With the C&C launch just a few days away, the C&C4 Audio Director Nick Laviers here has made a blog post entitled Inside the Music of Tiberian Twilight:There is a musical term 'Leitmotif' which basically means a 'recurring tune associated with a person, place, thing, etc...' Tiberian Twilight uses leitmotif extensively. James had the task of coming up with the tunes for the two factions and the main characters in the game. The idea was for the tunes to say something about what they stood for. Then these themes could be orchestrated differently to represent different settings and moods. The blog is accompanied by samples of the music, including the GDI Theme and Kane's Ascension Theme. Furthermore, the C&C4 soundtrack is also being released on iTunes, Amazon et al. so you can now preview that at your preferred music store and also on the official site.
To be honest the soundtrack is rather disappointing and based on those previews it's very generic. It's all well and good saying it's 'atmospheric' and 'moody', but it pretty must blends in with the hum of my computer into nothingness. I think people were happier with the Red Alert 3 soundtrack which was much louder and noticeable, especially as each faction had their own distinct sound. I was pretty optimistic that lessons had been learned from Tiberium Wars and the frosty reception that the non-soundtrack received, but based on these samples and the beta test I have to admit that Tiberian Twilight has received an even more diluted soundtrack.
Kicking some ass in Red Alert 3 with "For Mother Russia" and "Red Rock" (the Soviet attack themes) pounding my speakers was an awesome and adrenaline inducing experience. It's a shame we won't be experiencing the same thing in C&C4.
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Posted Yesterday at 06:24 PM
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C&C Motion Comic EP1
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The first of a four part C&C Motion Comic has been posted online. This episode is titled An Unexpected Hero. The year is 2068, and Tiberium has nearly destroyed our world. Christian Pierce, a young farmer and militiaman who is quickly losing his livelihood to the encroaching crystals, leaves his family and heads for the nearest GDI Blue Zone to find work. But what he finds there isn't just a job. It's destiny.
Click the image above to visit the new Motion Comic minisite where you can stream the first episode, download it in HD and get exclusive wallpapers. |
Posted 06-03-2010 at 12:42 PM
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Chat live with a developer
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On Monday Direct2Drive are holding a live chat session with the C&C4: Tiberian Twilight Single-Player and and Story Lead (and possibly the only developer left at EALA); Sam Bass. It's taking place on Facebook at 12PM PST (8PM GMT) and you can put any questions you want to him, either message them in advance or during the chat.
To take part you do have to become a fan of Direct2Drive on Facebook and download an application though, full instructions can be found in this event. |
Posted 05-03-2010 at 08:00 PM
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Avatar Unit Profile
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Well I thought we'd seen all the unit profiles released, however Apoc has surprised me by releasing the Avatar unit profile. This unit has been redesigned based on community feedback; gone are the "crayola guns" that stuck out from the unit's chest....quite rightly too:
To see the unit in-game and learn about its development since Tiberium Wars click here. |
Posted 05-03-2010 at 12:59 PM
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Tib Twilight Beta Closes 8th March
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The C&C4: Tiberian Twilight open beta will be ending next week on the 8th of March. So if you want to get in on some 5v5 multiplayer action free of charge before the release date now is your absolute last chance.
Click here to join the beta test
Me, I'm just looking forward to the singleplayer as usual. Although I have been finding the multiplayer definitely more fun than previous titles. |
Posted 04-03-2010 at 11:21 AM
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C&C4 Launch Approaches, Dev Team Downsizes
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With the Tiberian Twilight launch less than 2 weeks away the EA PR machine is really getting into gear. However, as we feared, and reported back in November downsizing of the development team has begun. We already knew that Greg Black and Greg Kasavin left some time ago, last weekend it was the turn of community manager Jeff "2POC" Shur and Producer Raj Joshi to take their leave.
I'm sure you will join me in wishing them well in their future endeavours, it is sad to see them go. Apoc has confirmed that Raj will be returning to present "one more episode of BattleCast Primetime". Although what will happen with the long-running series remains to be seen.
Interestingly, Webboy from United-Forum has also uncovered what caused Mark Skaggs (producer of Red Alert 2 and Generals) to leave EA following the phantom announcement of Red Alert 3 back in 2005:The real reason I left EA in 2005 is because I was tired of continually being given deadlines that were too short to make c&c games. We were ready to start red alert 3 and then they told me it had to be done in 9 months.
Rather than make a big fuss about it, I decided that it was time to do something different. There was a big meeting to try to convince me to stay, but I decided to take some time off and that turned into an exit. Thanks to CNCNZ.com for the tip. |
Posted 02-03-2010 at 05:15 PM
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Tiberium Music released
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Timothy Michael Wynn, a composer for Red Alert 3 and Tiberian Twilight, has released four tracks from the cancelled game Tiberium.
Click here to see, click here to download zip courtesy of CNCNZ. |
Posted 26-02-2010 at 05:31 AM
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Tib Twilight Media Overload
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With the launch of C&C4: Tiberian Twilight a mere 18 days away there has been a media frenzy, succinctly and rather conveniently summarised by Apoc here. There is a combination of videos reviews and interviews as well as traditional text articles.
However the most interesting - at least in my opinion - is the behind the scenes tour of the GST set with Sam Bass which has been posted at Dutch site tweakers.net (don't worry, the video's in English).
I seem to remember this is the video we were shown at CommandCom, but obviously now they've got teaser footage from the FMVs to splice into the tour! |
Posted 25-02-2010 at 04:52 PM
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