Articles & Editorials

This is where you will find all the articles and editorial pieces written by either CNCNZ.com staff members (past and present) or articles sent to us by visitors. If you have an article you would like to send to us just e-mail it to adminemcncnz, they can be in text or HTML format on a topic about any of the C&C games, Westwood, EA, something that is affecting the gaming industry or something you want to get off your chest (people like to complain).

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in all articles published on CNCNZ.com are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CNCNZ.com, unless otherwise stated.

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2017 Articles

Totally Not Angry Response To Stupid Community Comments
Author: Plokite_Wolf | Submitted: 22/09/2017 | Comments

The Technological “Cousins” of C&C
Author: Plokite_Wolf | Submitted: 18/08/2017 | Comments

Letting Go of CNCNZ.com
Author: Sonic | Submitted: 06/07/2017 | Comments

2015 Articles

The State of the Command & Conquer Franchise & Where to From Here
Author: Sonic | Submitted: 20/08/2015 | Comments

Camp Corner 2 – Red Alert, Too!
Author: DVD Player | Submitted: 01/05/2015 | Comments

Camp Corner 1 – Red Alert
Author: DVD Player | Submitted: 10/02/2015 | Comments

2014 Articles

The Future of the Command & Conquer Franchise
Author: Sonic | Submitted: 17/04/2014 | Comments

From the Mobile Infantry to the Mobile Base – A Study in Battlefield Mobility
Author: Cypher | Submitted: 15/03/2014 | Comments

2012 Articles

Connecting Red Alert to Tiberium: Mission (Im)possible
Author: Plokite_Wolf | Submitted: 15/08/2012 | Comments

2011 Articles

Hate EA and C&C?
Author: Alex06 | Submitted: 20/12/2011 | Comments

A Tenacious Community
Author: Zee Hypnotist | Submitted: 23/10/2011 | Comments

2007 Articles

Developing A Better Future
Author: Saracen | Submitted: 02/07/2007 | Comments

Explaining the Tiberium Riddle
Author: CK | Submitted: 10/01/2007 | Comments

The Scrin… Another Roswell Incident?
Author: C&C King | Submitted: 01/01/2007 | Comments

2006 Articles

Fighting In No Mans Land
Author: C&C King | Submitted: 20/12/2006 | Comments

Perceptions Of The Intolerant
Author: C&C King | Submitted: 04/09/2006 | Comments

Generation VeXed
Author: C&C King | Submitted: 28/08/2006 | Comments

The Abusive Bitter End
Author: C&C King | Submitted: 19/08/2006 | Comments

Real Rushing VS Massing
Author: GeneralZ | Submitted: 25/01/2006 | Comments

Marketing Strategy
Author: Mr Lee | Submitted: 14/01/2006 | Comments

An Ally to EALA
Author: The Hypnotist | Submitted: 12/01/2006 | Comments

EA Vs The Ghosts of Westwood
Author: C&C King | Submitted: 09/01/2006 | Comments

The Skaggs Conspiracy
Author: Acerz492 | Submitted: 07/01/2006 | Comments

2005 Articles

A Trip to the Past
Author: The Hypnotist | Submitted: 10/11/2005 | Comments

Against Rushes
Author: The Hypnotist | Submitted: 25/10/2005 | Comments

C&C – The End of a Generation
Author: The Hypnotist | Submitted: 19/10/2005 | Comments

Command and Conquer Boss Generals – A Review
Author: Acerz492 | Submitted: 13/10/2005 | Comments

The Next C&C – The Real Red Alert
Author: Mr Lee | Submitted: 06/10/2005 | Comments

The Curse of the Mod
Author: Mr Lee | Submitted: 09/08/2005 | Comments

The Helix Heavy Transport Helicopter – The Overlord of the Skies
Author: Acerz492 | Submitted: 07/08/2005

Overlord and Emperor Tanks: 101
Author: Acerz492 | Submitted: 06/08/2005 | Comments

Kane – Tragic Hero or Murderous Conqueror?
Author: Mr Lee | Submitted: 08/06/2005 | Comments

Yuri’s Respect
Author: Acerz492 | Submitted: 05/06/2005 | Comments

2004 Articles

C&C: An Outlook to the Future
Author: Nachmore | Submitted: 01/12/2004

Unconsciously Planning Armageddon
Author: C&C King | Submitted: 09/07/2004

Rogue Leader’s Hardware Guide – February 2004
Author: Rogue Leader | Submitted: 20/02/2004

Love/Hate Tactics for RA2/YR Part 2
Author: Trevorrex | Submitted: 18/01/2004

2003 Articles

Hardware Guide #8
Author: Rogue Leader | Submitted: 03/10/2003

Love/Hate Tactics for RA2/YR Part 1
Author: Trevorrex | Submitted: 01/05/2003

Engineering With World Builder
Author: BioEnergy | Submitted: 21/04/2003

The Appeal of C&C
Author: Trevorrex | Submitted: 14/03/2003

Westwood Online Behaviour
Author: Trevorrex | Submitted: 17/01/2003

Is Hype to be Believed?
Author: C&C King | Submitted: 09/01/2003

C&C Online….In Decline
Author: C&C King | Submitted: 06/01/2003

2002 Articles

How Will Generals Affect Red Alert 2?
Author: Trevorrex | Submitted: 03/11/2002

The Unofficial Tester’s Guide to the GMPT
Author: Phreakly | Submitted: 27/10/2002

Hardware Guide #7
Author: Rogue Leader | Submitted: 07/10/2002

Hardware Guide #6
Author: Rogue Leader | Submitted: 04/09/2002

Hardware Guide #4
Author: Rogue Leader | Submitted: 12/08/2002

The Meaning Behind the Word N00B (Newbie)
Author: Boom? | Submitted: 30/07/2002

Hardware Guide #3
Author: Rogue Leader | Submitted: 12/07/2002

Electronic Arts: Blessing or Burden?
Author: Rogue Leader | Submitted: 12/06/2002

Hardware Guide #2
Author: Rogue Leader | Submitted: 27/05/2002

Hardware Guide #1
Author: Rogue Leader | Submitted: 22/04/2002

What’s It Going To Take?
Author: Rogue Leader | Submitted: 18/04/2002

WW Fanatix Renegade Tournament Report
Author: C&C King | Submitted: 31/03/2002

2001 Articles

Tips and Cheating
Author: Astinus | Submitted: 19/12/2001

Westwood Going too Far? (continued)
Author: Astinus | Submitted: 18/12/2001

Stealth Activity in Yuri’s Revenge
Author: Astinus | Submitted: 17/12/2001

Future C&C: The Possibilities
Author: TheKiller | Submitted: 31/07/2001

CCU Happenings #2
Author: TheKiller | Submitted: 30/07/2001

CCU Happenings #1
Author: TheKiller | Submitted: 06/05/2001

Not Improving…
Author: Infiltrator | Submitted: 26/04/2001

The Future
Author: Agent Viper | Submitted: 10/01/2001

2000 Articles

Does C&C Belong in 3-D?
Author: Infiltrator | Submitted: 24/07/2000

Beta Testing & The Perfect Product
Author: Nachmore | Submitted: 15/07/2000

Too Much Faith In The Genre
Author: Lord-D | Submitted: 12/07/2000

Where’s the Connection?
Author: Infiltrator | Submitted: 05/07/2000

Is Westwood Going Down?
Author: Viper | Submitted: 03/07/2000

Red Alert 2 Notes
Author: Brian Reynolds | Submitted: 16/06/2000

What Red Alert 2 Needs
Author: Blackhawk | Submitted: 02/06/2000

Red Alert 2: The Future of 2-D Warfare?
Author: Lord-D | Submitted: 24/05/2000

A New Hope for the Community
Author: Infiltrator | Submitted: 01/05/2000

Firestorm: A Brilliant Achievement
Author: Infiltrator | Submitted: 01/04/2000

Red Alert 2 Theory
Author: GammyLeg | Submitted: 11/03/2000

Global Domination: The Full Story
Author: Lord-D | Submitted: 28/02/2000

The Evolution of Command & Conquer
Author: Infiltrator | Submitted: 25/01/2000

1999 Articles

The Future of Games Development
Author: Lord-D | Submitted: 19/12/1999

Firestorm: What to Expect
Author: Infiltrator | Submitted: 30/11/1999

Tiberian Sun: The Way Forward
Author: Lord-D | Submitted: 08/10/1999

Tiberian Sun Knocking
Author: Kastro | Submitted: 26/09/1999

Plagued By Bugs! Or So It Seems
Author: Wattsy | Submitted: 18/09/1999

The Warez Version of Tiberian Sun
Author: Lord-D | Submitted: 22/08/1999

Westwood’s Responsibility
Author: Torsiello | Submitted: 24/07/1999

What has the World Come to?
Author: Time Lord | Submitted: 14/07/1999

Blood And Gore
Author: Oasis | Submitted: 12/07/1999