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Exploring the AI of Command & Conquer
This analysis examines the artificial intelligence architecture of the original Command & Conquer (Tiberian Dawn) and Red Alert by reviewing the source code released alongside the 2020 Command & Conquer Remastered Collection.
- The original Command & Conquer and Red Alert source code, released alongside the 2020 Remastered Collection, reveals that both titles utilize a shared C++ architecture where unit behaviors and game logic are managed by a centralized AI() function.
- Unit movement relies on a lightweight 'Crash and Turn' algorithm rather than complex pathfinding, which calculates a straight-line path and only recalculates when an impassable obstacle is encountered to save CPU and memory.
- AI decision-making is heavily state-driven, utilizing Finite State Machines where units, buildings, and players are categorized into 'Houses' to determine available actions and rules.
AI and GamesSep 2026
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EA Boss Laura Miele Recalls the Stories Behind Battlefield 6, Skate and More
Electronic Arts Enterprise President Laura Miele outlines a strategic shift in the company’s development philosophy, emphasizing the necessity of prioritizing core fan expectations when expanding franchises into new platforms or formats.
- EA's approach to game development was significantly influenced by negative fan reception to a Command & Conquer mobile game announced at E3 2018, leading them to prioritize core fan expectations for established IPs.
- Following the Command & Conquer mobile game backlash, EA greenlit remasters and open-source code for the franchise, and applied this lesson to subsequent releases like Battlefield 6 and the new free-to-play Skate, ensuring core experiences were delivered first.
- EA's Head of Studios, Laura Miele, directly responded to fan feedback in an E3 meeting, leading to the immediate greenlighting of fan-requested titles like Skate, EA Sports College Football, and Dead Space.
The Game BusinessJun 2026