Aside from the standard version of Command & Conquer 3, EA plans to make a little extra cash on the side by releasing a special edition of the game, titled Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars: Kane Edition. This version of the game will come with a bunch of extra (read: recycled) content, including five extra multiplayer maps, three unique unit skins, blooper videos, strategy videos, deleted scenes, a documentary, a behind-the-scenes DVD, and other stuff that no RTS fan would probably care about. And of course, what better way to promote all this than to use Kane, who probably has his own cult following of rabid fans in the real world?
“The Command & Conquer fans are among the most dedicated in the world. It’s very exciting to be able to create a special bonus edition of C&C 3 with our fans in mind,” said Mike Verdu, Vice President and Executive Producer at EALA. “The exclusive maps, strategy tutorials, special unit skins and ‘making of’ video provide hours of enjoyment to anyone who loves Command & Conquer. The ‘blooper reel’ is just flat out funny. I can’t wait for Command & Conquer fans to get their hands on this game.“
Now, releasing all this extra junk is fine and all, but what really ticks me off is the addition of extra maps and skins in the special edition. It’s almost like you’re getting a “try before you buy” copy of the game if you buy the standard version, and you have to pay even more if you want the additional content. It’s an RTS for the PC, guys … ever hear of the internet? I hear they have these things called Microtransactions now…
[Via Pro-G]
