The first era of Command and Conquer games still holds up today. The methodical base building, the iconic unit barks, gathering your army and rolling out to the industrial thumps and clangs of a Frank Klepacki soundtrack. With EA seemingly reluctant to deliver us a proper new C&C game any time soon, Tempest Rising is looking like a serious contender to step up and claim that RTS throne for itself. If you’re curious to see how it stacks up, you can sign up now for an upcoming closed beta test. Continue reading Command and Conquer spiritual sequel Tempest Rising opens new beta signups MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Tempest Rising announcement, The best RTS games, The best PC strategy games