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by Marc Allie 0
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Co-Op Release Alert: Red Alert 3 (PS3)

First it was coming, then it wasn't, and now it's finally here.  The Playstation 3 version of Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 releases today.  Dubbed the Ultimate Edition, this version of the game, previously available for Xbox 360 and PC, features enhanced graphics and new content.  You can buy the game from Amazon at a light discount by clicking on the image above, which features significantly more booty than the boxart for previous versions of the game. 

by Nick Puleo 7
Review
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Red Alert 3 Co-Op Review

We take EA's ambitious Red Alert sequel for a spin on both the Xbox 360 and PC. The RTS supports 2 player co-op throughout it's entire campaign. But is co-op, Hollywood actors and cleavage enough for the latest in the series?

by Marc Allie 0
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Red Alert 3 PC Gets Patch, Co-op Lobby, World Editor

Nick and Mike both talked about Red Alert 3 on the latest podcast, and we have some news for co-opers who own the PC version of that game.  A patch is now available, taking the game to version 1.05.  Besides your standard bug fixes adn balance tweaks, one item of interest to Co-Optimus readers has been added:  a lobby is now available for the online co-op mode.

by Nick Puleo 9
News

Would You Buy Co-Op Expansion Packs?

That's the question EA wants to know.  While nothing is set in stone yet, EA is toiling with the idea of having seperate expansions for the game that are specific to what a player wants. The idea came up for the recently released Red Alert 3, and looks like it could actually happen.  Examples of this would be a single player story expansion, or a multiplayer map pack expansion, or even a co-op expansion.

by Nick Puleo 5
Interview
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  • couch
  • online

Red Alert 3 Interview - Greg Kasavin on Influences and Design of a Co-Op RTS

Most people typically think of first person shooters when it comes to cooperative gameplay, but Electronic Arts wants to break that mold with a co-op RTS.  Red Alert 3 has taken on such a task by providing a co-op experience throughout the game's entire campaign.  We sat down with the game's Xbox 360 Producer Greg Kasavin to talk about the challenges of such a task.  

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