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Red Alert 3: Ultimate Edition HD 720p Footage

GamersDigest have uploaded some footage from the soon to be released Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 Ultimate Edition on the PlayStation 3.

They have captured the full intro cutscene, along with footage of all three of the tutorials; 'Intro to the Basics', 'Units & Abilities', and 'Your Co-commander'.

All of the videos are in High Definition (720p) quality.

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Software_Lover5525d ago (Edited 5525d ago )

is just wrong until full Mouse and keyboard support is there forced for the game. Halo Wars changes the controls to fit a console but it just cant compare to a true RTS game.

Atleast Mouse support. Im not big on hot keys. I usually just use my mouse during the entire game. I couldn't see myself trying to play a REAL GAME of Sins of a solar empire on a console with a controller. That would be terrible.

MUNKYPOO5525d ago

i thought so to until i saw the video. it looks easy to use and the graphics are amazing

Cronnie5525d ago (Edited 5525d ago )

I do agree with you, having the game on the PC and then trying the console version out.

However, I think that they have managed to create quite a decent set of controls considering you have a lot less buttons.

Definitely not as effective for a lot of micromanagement, the keyboard will always win for that, but they didn't do a half bad job I must say.

JsonHenry5525d ago

I have owned the game since day 1 on the PC... and tried the PS3 demo last night.

NOT impressed EA!! Not at all! I mean, c'mon! The PS3 (unlike the 360) actually allows devs to code for a keyboard+mouse. You could not do this? It was already set up that way on the PC! How hard could it have been to allow for it?!?

RedMist115525d ago

Yeah I have to agree, definitely prefer the keyboard but after playing the demo the controls ain't bad.

FamilyGuy5525d ago

They actually excluded the keyboard and mouse option from the PS3 version? That doesn't even make sense but maybe the retail copy will have it or a patch for it will be released.

Hallucinate5525d ago

RA 3 isnt that bad on consoles actually its easy to control

REDNAVE5525d ago

But if they did implement support for a keyboard and mouse, they would have to also make changes to their server infrastructure to separate controller players from keyboard players, similar to UT3. The KB&M would simply have too much of an advantage in micromanaging if allowed to play against controller players.
But yea, it's a shame EA didn't take advantage of this PS3 feature, hopefully in a future patch.

Ju5525d ago

Oh, come on. KB&M works fine in UT3, and it has an option to mix match or separate Controller and KB matches. How hard can that be ? As was said above, the controls are actually in there since the PC version. I could imagine, it would have needed some tuning since you could (and it must be possible) to use both at the same time.

I am also a bit disappointed, that it doesn't run 1080 and it has a limited zoom range (leaves the minimap for overview).

However, I must say the visuals are neat and refresh is faster then on my sons X2/9500GT (1600x1050 vs 720p). And the PC version needed toned down AA and shadow quality to be playable with a respectable refresh. So, not a bad impression at all.

JsonHenry5525d ago

The simple fact is you can't micro on the fly with a gamepad. It just is not physically possible.

Which takes a lot of the strategy out of "RTS".

Bnet3435525d ago

Played the PC version actually, not as good as Halo Wars. The cutscenes are nice to watch though ...

StephanieBBB5525d ago

Gemma Atkinsson, don't judge me...

jBat175525d ago

but since it's a RTS on a console, it still sucks

the chicks are hot, though.. especially gemma. she's a hottie

Microsoft Xbox 3605524d ago (Edited 5524d ago )

I agree with JsonHenry. The PS3 version should have keyboard/mouse support just like UE3. I was rather disappointed with the PS3 demo because of the horrid un-streamlined controls. I'll probably still buy it because I am a C&C fan but I don't see myself playing it as much as I do on my PC.

morganfell5524d ago (Edited 5524d ago )

Does it seem odd there were not umpteen slams on the 360 version because it uses a controller only? Of course it isn't odd. This is the PS3 version. It has to be attacked if for no other reason than it is the PS3 version. Never mind that it is far superior to the 360 version. Don't like the controller? IT'S A CONSOLE. IT'S SUPPOSED TO USE A CONTROLLER. Otherwise get the PC version but judas priest give credit where credit is due.

No Way5524d ago

What's the point in having an RTS game on a console, if you are going to continue to use a mouse and keyboard?

Ju5524d ago

Well, play it with the controller if you like, but allow people who would prefer a KB&M to use that. What's the problem, really? I mean, I would understand if the console would not support KB & mouse (of which I have a nice blue tooth combo in my living room). First, I like the speed the PS3 version runs. I like that I don't need to install it for half an our (10 minutes will do, LOL :) - or none ??), and finally, I got a big screen, damn. OK, 26" is nice, but 42" is nicer...

Nobody picks it apart. I'll get it most likely anyway (got a whole in my wallet somewhere, right now). But I still EA should patch KB&Mouse in.

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LinuxGuru5525d ago (Edited 5525d ago )

LOL @ George Takei!!!!! aaaaaaaaahahahaha sweet

My god....the water in this game is divine!

piramides305525d ago

FragFx and you can play with mouse.

Baka-akaB5525d ago

I tried the demo , controls are well done , but no dice ... i can't go there and ditch mouse/keyb for an inferior control scheme, unlike with FPS .

Besides i'll admit that i'm tired with rts , only dawn of war 2 and starcraft 2 could bring me back to it .

Skynetone5525d ago

if its so Ultimate why is there screen tearing or some sort of distortion happening with the graphics, but overall decent enough

ok, i moved my troops, they ran into some enemies, half my troops died, {dont really know why} moved some more, more enemies, GAME OVER

The game just seems to me like random luck, if you survive a counter with enemies, with my brief encounter with the game i didnt see any real depth to the game, ill be passing on this

TheBand1t5525d ago

Really? I beat both missions in under 30 minutes and with minimal losses. It does help to recon areas and have air support though.

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Cyberpunk 2077 To Feature Akira Tribute And ABG's Favorite Gaming Cameos

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Top 10 Worst Video Game Sequels

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Fist4achin2248d ago

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Yui_Suzumiya2248d ago

I loved Dragon Age II. I even got the platinum trophy for it. That was the very first medieval themed fantasy RPG that I enjoyed aside from an Ultima game I played in the early 90's at a cousins house.

Fist4achin2248d ago

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Halo Wars 2 and 5 Strategy Games for Console That Also Weren't Rubbish

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