EA Unveils Command & Conquer Generals 2
BioWare Takes the Helm of the Long-Awaited Sequel to the Best-Selling
Game in the Storied Command & Conquer Series
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
In a world left without political leaders, only the generals remain!
Tonight at the Spike Video Game Awards, BioWare, a Label of Electronic
Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), announced the studio's newest project, Command
& Conquer™ Generals 2. Powered by Frostbite™ 2, Generals 2
will feature cutting-edge visuals, sound, and destruction that will
bring a new level of fidelity to strategy games. Fans will get a first
look at the new Generals 2 during the Spike TV VGAs at 8:00pm
EST*. Featuring the franchise's patented blend of pulse-pounding action
and intelligent gameplay, Command & Conquer Generals 2
once again puts players in the middle of an all-out war between three
unique factions. Command & Conquer Generals 2 is being
developed by a new BioWare studio, BioWare Victory, and is coming
exclusively to the PC in 2013.
"We're bringing BioWare's vision for emotionally engaging gameplay and
great attention to quality to the strategy genre and the Command &
Conquer franchise," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, General Manager of EA's
BioWare label. "I am excited to welcome BioWare Victory to our label.
They are a great addition and the team is working hard to make sure Generals
2 truly immerses and engages players into this intense, gritty,
modern war experience."
"For the last eight years, Command & Conquer fans have been
begging for a return to the Generals universe," said Jon Van
Caneghem, Executive Producer of Command & Conquer Generals 2.
"With Generals 2, we are bringing the Command & Conquer
franchise back to its roots, blending strategic gameplay with fast-paced
action -- all set in visually stunning theaters of war powered by
Frostbite 2."
In Command & Conquer Generals 2, world leaders are mere
seconds away from signing a peace treaty and bringing an end to a global
war when a devastating terrorist attack rips through the conference,
killing everyone in attendance, leaving only the world's military
superpowers in control. It's up to you to assume their roles, take
command of their forces and conquer global terrorism once and for all.
Players will take control of three unique factions in a thrilling
single-player campaign, and with friends online in cooperative and
competitive multiplayer modes.
For more information on Command & Conquer Generals 2, please
visit www.CommandandConquer.com,
follow the game on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OfficialCnC
or "Like" Command & Conquer on Facebook at http://facebook.com/commandandconquer.
*Check your local listings.
About BioWare
The BioWare Label is a division of EA which crafts high quality
multiplatform role-playing, MMO and strategy games, focused on
emotionally engaging, rich stories with unforgettable characters and
vast worlds to discover. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the
world's most critically acclaimed titles and franchises, including Baldur's
Gate™, Neverwinter Nights™, Star Wars®: Knights of
the Old Republic™, Jade Empire™, Mass Effect™ and Dragon
Age™. BioWare currently operates in eight locations across the
world, including Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec, Canada),
Austin (Texas), Fairfax (Virginia), San Francisco (California), Los
Angeles (California), Sacramento (California) and Galway (Ireland).
In 2008, BioWare was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global
interactive entertainment publisher. In 2011 EA created the BioWare
Label, alongside EA Games, EA SPORTS™ and EA Play. For more information
on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com,
or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bioware.
To join the millions of fans already registered with the BioWare
community, go to http://social.bioware.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company's game franchises are offered as both
packaged goods products and online services delivered through
Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for
critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The
Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield, and Mass
Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.
BioWare, Jade Empire, Mass Effect and Dragon Age are trademarks of EA
International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. EA and Command & Conquer, EA
SPORTS, The Sims and Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts
Inc. Frostbite is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Electronic Arts
Andrew Wong, 650-628-2781
Director of PR
anwong@ea.com
Lisa
Chan, 650-627-2748
Senior Publicist
lisachan@ea.com
Stephanie
Driscoll, 650-628-7890
PR Coordinator
sdriscoll@ea.com
Tammy
Levine, 650-628-7223
VP, Worldwide PR
tlevine@ea.com
Source: Electronic Arts
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