Since the Command & Conquer series is so popular in Germany, EA used the Leipzig Games Convention to debut Kane's Wrath, the expansion pack to Command & Conquer 3. And it did so in a big way: Not only did EA offer a live demonstration of some of the game's new features and unit additions, Kane himself (Joe Kucan) made an appearance -- much to the delight of showgoers in Germany, where he's actually somewhat of a celebrity.
As the expansion pack's title suggests, the game focuses primarily on the Brotherhood of Nod, of which Kane is the megalomaniacal leader, from its rebirth after the Second Tiberium War through the Third Tiberium War and then beyond. According to EA, the game's exploring of the past actually came as a result of requests from the fans.
One of the nice evolutions for the expansion pack is the Global Conquest mode, which allows you to control and strategize from a global perspective in favor of linear mission progression. You can now build armies and bases and attack enemies on a macro level before actually diving into the action. Of course, it wouldn't be an expansion without new units, and we got to check out some of the new ones for the Global Defense Initiative.
Many of these also came as a direct result of fan feedback. For example, since many complained about having to constantly return to base to reload, the hammerhead is a new gunship that has unlimited ammo (though it's very vulnerable). Additionally, each new faction will now have two different subfactions, each geared toward different play styles.
What's interesting is that an Xbox 360 version of Kane's Wrath will ship simultaneously with the PC one this spring (and will come with C&C3 included on the disc, unlike the PC version which requires the original game).
EALA has also incorporated a new radial interface for the console version, and it looks to alleviate a lot of the difficulties console players have had with previous RTS games.
Kane's Wrath will ship in spring of 2008, and you can be assured we'll be back with more info on the new units and the other voice actors who will appear in the game.