I was a top player at Ra2 and YR but Generals & Zero Hour i still enjoy as it is a modern war based game, i have to agree that it resembles C&C in no way at all but that does not make it any less of a desirable game.
Westwood is now closed so EA are not picking on them, all smaller groups out changed all into EA.
The words "command and conquer" means command and army and conquer the other team and thats what happens
but i dont think RA3 is anywhere near to be honest another tiberian game is due such as Tiberian Twilights.
Hope this helps