We thoroughly approve of EA's handling of the late release of Red Alert 3. Unlike other late ports (BioShock comes to mind), EA has made a clear effort to make the PS3 version stand out from the crowd. The addition of free DLC also gets a thumbs up.
We thoroughly approve of EA's handling of the late release of Red Alert 3. Unlike other late ports (BioShock comes to mind), EA has made a clear effort to make the PS3 version stand out from the crowd. The addition of free DLC also gets a thumbs up.
Reader Comments (18)
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 12:30PM HeavyToka said
Free stuff is always welcome
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 12:36PM (Unverified) said
So... that's pretty much the same thing as making it alongside the content on the disc, taking it out, and calling it DLC?
Perhaps they didn't have any more space on the disc (doubtful) but that's like me trying to sell a book on eBay for $15.00 and then including a small flashlight for 'free' when the book is being offered for $10.00 anywhere else. The incentive/extra is an illusion.
Perhaps they didn't have any more space on the disc (doubtful) but that's like me trying to sell a book on eBay for $15.00 and then including a small flashlight for 'free' when the book is being offered for $10.00 anywhere else. The incentive/extra is an illusion.
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 1:08PM (Unverified) said
Iluision?? I paid for this DLC on PC. Its free bcouse you just pay only for the launch price and it already include d xtra content. Contrair to other consoles that paid for the game+DLC. I guess you are the only illusionist that don't get it.
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Posted: Feb 4th 2009 5:26PM (Unverified) said
I reckon it'll be free with a little slip of paper in the box with a one use code. As in the 'Free DLC' will be anti-second hand sales tactic. Which i suppose are okay, games are a tad expensive, but the Dev's need feeding.
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Posted: Feb 5th 2009 8:59AM (Unverified) said
O I get it. u don't even know what ur statement is. Let me explain. PS3 version include expansion pack the one u bought for 5 dollars on pc. The Introductory price for every non pc games are 59.99. Let say the expansion is not free. means game cost 59.99 + 5 = game real cost for consumer is 64.99. so there is no illusion. Also you could wait for price drop on RA3 let say 39.99. Which means is 39.99 with the expansion pack included. Not means... 39.99+5dlc = to 44.99 for the game plus expansion pack. GET IT. Is easy math 101.
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Posted: Feb 4th 2009 12:41PM Meteor Freak said
might have to get this... if nothing else just to support their effort... I read the graphics will be better as well.
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 12:43PM (Unverified) said
Might have to buy this if nothing else just to support the effort. I read the graphics are better as well... and that they really enjoyed the extra storage the BD provided.
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 12:51PM (Unverified) said
Free is always good, and this game is looking more and more interesting the more i read on it lol.
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 12:56PM (Unverified) said
Keyboard and mouse support please?
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 1:11PM (Unverified) said
Iluision?? I paid for this DLC on PC. Its free bcouse you just pay only for the launch price and it already include d xtra content. Contrair to other consoles that paid for the game+DLC. I guess you are the only illusionist that don't get it.
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 1:45PM (Unverified) said
What you're saying is only supporting my statement.
The reason why it's being listed as 'Free DLC' is to try and gain more attention to the PS3 version of the game.
I think it's safe to say that most people interested in this game do not know that the same DLC was offered in the same download as the game was on PC. This makes it seem like an even better deal to the consumer when it isn't. Great business strategy.
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The reason why it's being listed as 'Free DLC' is to try and gain more attention to the PS3 version of the game.
I think it's safe to say that most people interested in this game do not know that the same DLC was offered in the same download as the game was on PC. This makes it seem like an even better deal to the consumer when it isn't. Great business strategy.
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 1:13PM ilduce620 said
Yeah, I've got it for the PC and love it... How is it on the console, though? I still can't imagine playing an RTS without my mouse and keyboard...
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 1:53PM (Unverified) said
I've only played the demos so far but plan on getting this game for PC. I installed the demo on my xbox, played it. Thought it was fun. I was curious to see how different it would be on my PC. My laptop isn't a very good computer and doesn't have anything other then onboard video and i was suprised it even loaded.
When I loaded the game and set the game to my resolution I could see a dramatic difference. The game was now mind breakingly beautiful compared to the xbox version. I looked at my graphics settings and everything was on the lowest possible setting or off (such as terrain textures).
Controlling the game seemed a lot less clunky then it did on the console and overall just seemed to work better. On top of that its only 30 bucks for the PC. Overall I would say if you are a red alert fan and have a moderately ok PC get this for the PC before you ever purchase it for the console.
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When I loaded the game and set the game to my resolution I could see a dramatic difference. The game was now mind breakingly beautiful compared to the xbox version. I looked at my graphics settings and everything was on the lowest possible setting or off (such as terrain textures).
Controlling the game seemed a lot less clunky then it did on the console and overall just seemed to work better. On top of that its only 30 bucks for the PC. Overall I would say if you are a red alert fan and have a moderately ok PC get this for the PC before you ever purchase it for the console.
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 1:28PM (Unverified) said
Sweet
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 1:29PM (Unverified) said
double sweet
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 2:47PM (Unverified) said
Great! I was going to pick this one up anyway. And for those who have yet to realize, you can plug in a keyboard to your ps3. Even a wireless one. Yep. Smart.
Anybody know if the ps3 version will have keyboard/hotkey support?
Anybody know if the ps3 version will have keyboard/hotkey support?
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 3:23PM Boiglenoight Darkstar said
The responsible thing to do here is to include mouse and keyboard support. Otherwise there's no justice being done. Granted, you'd have to include the interface for the PC version, but man, shoot.
Posted: Feb 4th 2009 9:37PM (Unverified) said
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