sweet...thanks for the heads up rap. Downloading it now.
I used to be a C&C addict.

The Command and Conquer 3 demo for the 360 came out today? I checked it out earlier today and I didn't see anything...

Command and Conquer 3 kicks tremendous ass. Although I can't help but think how RTS games will never reach their full potential on consoles with the traditional RTS control system and with hardware limitations...

Downloaded the demo today as well. Plan to crank it up tomorrow. I also took a look at the trailer, but wasn't very impressed.

It wasn't a featured download when I downloaded it. It wasn't even in the "newly released demos" list. I had to search through the games directory.

I know...that is such BULLCRAP! C&C is one of the best, if not the best, RTS franchises out there. Red Alert and Red Alert 2 occupied almost all my gaming time in my freshman year of high school. I also foolishly tried to play them on dial-up. Yeeesh. Its totally awesome though. I took the Boot Camp as a refresher course, and beat the 2 single player missions there. MP anyone?

I still have the Red Alert CDs in my drawer here! Unfortunately, I can't run them on this computer because it's too new. Even if I run it in Windows 95 mode, there's no sound and I only see one quarter of the screen. It makes me sad. I used to own Tiberian Sun, but I can't find the CD anymore! That made me very sad the day I couldn't find it after looking all day.

I really want to like C&C3, and I hope the demo/control scheme have a positive influence on my choice.

I've been playing Command and Conquer games (and RTS in general) since I was like six. I used to spend forever playing the Red Alert series, Tiberian Sun, even a little time in Generals (which was a disappointment, but a fun fragfest in RTS form).

I still have all my disks. Except for Yuri's Revenge, but nobody liked it anyway. :(

I got Command and Conquer 3 when it came out in March. The 360 version actually looks promising, I must admit. Though I don't think it will ever match its PC brother. Mouse and keyboard > game pads for RTS. And shooters. And (MMO)RPGs.

Just finished playing all the Single-Player stuff in the demo. I fell in love with it. I forgot I was using a controller after a while.

BTW: Here's the C&C3 PC demo:

http://www.gamedaily.com/canvases/gd/_a/download-command-and-conquer-3-demo/20070226180309990002

REQUIRED SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars requires DirectX 9.0c. You can install DirectX 9.0c by following the onscreen prompts during the demo installation process.

· OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista (32-bit; 64-bit versions of Vista are not supported)
· CPU: 2.0 GHz or higher
· RAM: 512 MB or more
· Hard Drive: 1.4 GB or more of free space
· Video: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card. Video card with 64 MB or more memory and one of these chipsets is required: ATI 8500 or greater, NVIDIA GeForce4 or greater. (ATI Radeon 9200 and 9250 PCI, NVIDIA Geforce 4 MX cards not supported.)
· Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

Welcome to last month! :)

Just finished playing a few hours of multiplayer.

I'm hooked.

Badly.

I played the demo and liked it alright. However, I'd rather use a trebuchet and camel archers to take down the Byzantines in AOE.

Now that would be something...AOE for the 360. I would love it with the exact control scheme of this demo. I used to be a big AOE II addict.

When was the last time we saw news about Halo Wars?

And I agree, I'd rather use my Elite Longbowmen to bring down Frankish knights than play Command and Conquer 3. I've been playing Age of Empires II since I was like six. I was and am still a huge addict.

graaaaaah, I love this game!

Yeah, and I bet you'll love it even more on your kickass gaming rig. Buy it.

I've had C&C3 since it came out last month, but unfortunately I haven't had the time to finish the campaign, go online and play with other peeps, etc. The fact that my PC is made out of crap and I am in a desperate need to upgrade is also a factor.

My kickass gaming rig? You must be referring, of course, to my one and only laptop with a 64MB mobile video card...

I've been playing the PC demo. I reminds me of Civilization. I would say that CNC3 is Civilization with futuristic weapons and technology. Liking it. Considering a purchase, although I probably shouldn't.

Excuse me, I should have rephrased that--"You'll love it even more on the kickass gaming rig you're going to make."

C&C3 = Win.

I'm feeling the exact same way. I want to save my money, but then CNC3 comes along...

It was a highly anticipated game, editorials gave it reviews of 8/10, 80%, 4/5 and up. It looks awesome and is fun to boot. I'd have thought most of you would have it by now.

Civilization is the only RTS I pay attention to. I was unsure what CNC3 was.

The XBOX 360 media hyped the 360 version. I tried it and then dl'd the PC version.

Right, so you guys had never ever heard of the franchise that practically defined the RTS genre, and that's why you thought, "Command and Conquer what?"

Did they rename Age of Empires to Command and Conquer?

On a side note here, AOEIII was a disappointment, back to 1280 X 1024 resolution Villager rushes for me...

I don't own a gaming computer. That's what I bought my 360 for.

Yes it was. I didn't buy the expansion.

Hahahahahahhahahaahahhahahahahhaahhahahahhahahahahhahahahahahahhaha.

It seems so silly to purchase a console over a PC. Although, lately, I've been spending plenty of time on my Xbox. Hopefully, I can get the PC of my dreams by next year, and I'll most likely let my 360 collect dust by then.

It's not silly if that's what you want.

It's also not silly if price is an issue for you.

But when you think about it, 360s are not as cheap as they are in the long-run. Sixty dollars a game? Fifty dollars per wireless controller? Sixty dollar wireless microphone? Don't forget the other peripheals.

Oh, and don't forget, if you truly want to experience the best visuals your 360 has to offer, you'll need an HDTV. And if you want the best, you'll probably have to spend over a thousand dollars (that's a rough guestimate).

Don't get me wrong, PCs are expensive, but if you pinch your pennies, save money, decide to build your own machine, it can end up being cheaper than console gaming.

Plus, some of us want that superior performance and there are some games that don't work as well on consoles as they do on the PC (i.e. RTS titles, MMORPGs).

It's fine if you want that performance. I don't. You're not spending my money, so I don't care.

You'll also never convince me that console gaming is as expensive as PC gaming. You can try to fudge the numbers and count my HDTV, but you know I can play on the same LCD monitor you use with your PC, so it's moot. Furthermore, nobody builds a PC to play games on par with consoles, which are the numbers I usually see quoted. Everyone builds powerhouses with video cards powered by chainsaw engines. Even if you can build a PC that will play console quality games for the same cost as a console, why spend the time and effort if you're not exceeding the console specs? Just buy the console at Target and call it a day.

To be clear, I support your choice to play PC games and to prefer them over console games. Everyone should do what fits with his values, needs, and wants. What I don't support is the arrogance that usually accompanies PC gamers when talking about console gamers, as if all of us console gamers are idiots because we chose Ford versus Chevy or because we don't need the latest graphics hardware to have fun. I also don't support the falsehood that all of the costs associated with console gaming equal PC gaming hardware. That is a lie made up to substantiate the expensive purchase of PC gaming hardware, pure and simple.

I don't care what anyone does with his money, but I'm not going to let you get away with implying that my decision is "silly." I have different values. I don't want what you want. We're different. That doesn't mean anyone is superior because of that difference.

I'm not one of those arrogant PC gamer-purists who think games should only be played with mice and keyboards--I own an Xbox 360 myself. It's one of the best gaming systems I've ever had (next to the N64).

I don't want to say that PCs are cheaper than consoles, that would be pulling stuff out of my ass. I just want to say that it's entirely feasible for a gamer to save up enough money and get an awesome gaming rig of his own. If you want superior performance (and in my opinion, a superior machine), then I think you might want to spend that money.

I understand your choice, and I respect your opinion. Come on, though, can you play AOEII with a game pad like you can with a mouse and keyboard or run Half-Life 2 maxed at 1600 X 1200 on a console? :)

I've been doing some research (I'm building a new gaming rig). RAM, HDD's, and CPU prices have drastically been reduced lately. I know someone building a high-end PC for $1000. That's all the parts (wires, fans, case) and it's high-end (320MB DX10 card, 2.4 Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM, 1TB HDD space).

All of a sudden killer PC's are cheap. Some people will be able to upgrade into those specs for less than the cost of a 360.

I'm just saying that the price isn't as big a factor as it used to be.

A rig like that for $1000 is certainly a step up from where things used to be.

I love you.

DDR2 RAM and Intel Core 2 Duo's fell to the tune of 40-50% last week. I just bought a processor for $200. The week before it would have cost near $500.

Good things come to those who wait...

I have just moved my 360 over next to the PC since I will now be able to get into XBL on the computer and see what is going on.

I also picked up Command & Conquer 3 for the PC tonight. The last RTS game I've played was Warcraft. Hopefully we can get into some THX team games later.

I played some C&C 3 PC multiplayer tonight. I'd been playing against the computer (and getting my butt whooped). But multiplayer is a blast. Get 2 other people on your team, sometimes one person can focus on air support, one on the ground assault and so on. Then get all of your army in one or two massive blitzkrieg forces and reek havok.

C&C 3 Build Order Tips.. with a couple funny comments.