Command & Conquer cancelled, Victory Games closed

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Command & Conquer has been cancelled and EA has closed developer Victory Games. The cancellation comes via a post on the game's site and the studio closure comes from EA in a statement to Game Informer:

"This does mean that the Victory Games team will be disbanded. Wherever possible, we are working to help these talented people find other opportunities with EA."

The cancellation post says the multiplayer approach to Command & Conquer was its downfall.

"Your feedback from the alpha trial is clear: We are not making the game you want to play," the post reads. "That is why, after much difficult deliberation, we have decided to cease production of this version of the game. Although we deeply respect the great work done by our talented team, ultimately it's about getting you the game you expect and deserve."

Victory and EA will refund all money spent in the alpha, expected to be handled over the next 10 days. EA say it is looking at ways to "get the game back on track." The blog post, attributed to Victory Studios, was not approved by the development team, Command & Conquer's Marketing Manager says on Twitter.

Posted: Oct 29, 2013 2:55 pm
Related Forum: PC Gaming Forum

Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2013/10/29/command-and-conquer-canceled-victory-studios-closed/

Comments

TywinPosted: Fri. Nov 01, 2013

FrenzyRG Never really heard of this game so im not bothered

You really missed out.
It was one of the underrated games out there that now many won't ever have the chance to play.

TywinPosted: Fri. Nov 01, 2013

That is honestly sad. I'm surprised since it is under control by EA and EA is making plenty of money to fund it via BF4 sales.

CaszechPosted: Thu. Oct 31, 2013

There goes a good game, such a shame.

KatsumiPosted: Thu. Oct 31, 2013

prumpa
Katsumi
Amp- Command & Conquer was a great game. It's sad to see it end.

Everything must end eventually i guess. I had no idea that Victory Games made C&C though

This multiplayer version of C&C was the only game victory games was going to make, but they failed. Westwood studios made the rest.

I see, that explains a lot.

prumpaPosted: Wed. Oct 30, 2013

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prumpa
Katsumi
Amp- Command & Conquer was a great game. It's sad to see it end.

Everything must end eventually i guess. I had no idea that Victory Games made C&C though

This multiplayer version of C&C was the only game victory games was going to make, but they failed. Westwood studios made the rest.

we need WestWood back, those games were amazing and I can still sit and play the oldies for hours today.

I know man. They were the best. Im pissed C&C the first decade doesn't work on my new computer. Might get XP just to play these games.

VoyboyPosted: Wed. Oct 30, 2013

prumpa
Katsumi
Amp- Command & Conquer was a great game. It's sad to see it end.

Everything must end eventually i guess. I had no idea that Victory Games made C&C though

This multiplayer version of C&C was the only game victory games was going to make, but they failed. Westwood studios made the rest.

we need WestWood back, those games were amazing and I can still sit and play the oldies for hours today.

prumpaPosted: Wed. Oct 30, 2013

Katsumi
Amp- Command & Conquer was a great game. It's sad to see it end.

Everything must end eventually i guess. I had no idea that Victory Games made C&C though

This multiplayer version of C&C was the only game victory games was going to make, but they failed. Westwood studios made the rest.

FrenzyRGPosted: Wed. Oct 30, 2013

Never really heard of this game so im not bothered

IntPosted: Wed. Oct 30, 2013

I was waiting for this game so sad to see the series end.