Episode 235:
On the Frontlines
Command & Conquer Goes First Person
Runtime: 56 minutes
History Topics (At-A Glance):
Command & Conquer: Renegade (2002)
Originally Released on February 26, 2002
Episode Summary:
Today, we’re diving into *Command & Conquer: Renegade*, the 2002 spinoff that took the beloved real-time strategy franchise into the first-person shooter genre. We start by exploring the origins of *Command & Conquer* at Westwood Studios and how the team sought to expand the universe beyond its RTS roots. Then, we’ll examine how *Renegade* blended fast-paced combat with strategic elements, bringing the Tiberium War to life from a soldier’s perspective. Finally, we’ll reflect on the game’s legacy, from its cult following to the fan-made *Renegade X* project that keeps the experience alive today. So, grab your weapons and join us on the battlefield for today’s trip down Memory Card Lane!