EA has finally started talking about the next Battlefield in no uncertain terms. The project, which is aiming for release sometime in 2025, will bring the series back to its modern day roots. Apart from the setting, the next game will ditch the Specialists/hero characters, which debuted with Battlefield 2042.
]]>The Battlefield series is no stranger to total conversion mods. The modding scene, however, was much more active in the BF1942 and BF2 days, simply because DICE was happy to allow anyone access to the engine, and it helped grow the series. Battlefield 2 itself, for instance, was born out of the Modern Combat mod for BF1942.
]]>It seems like we can't go one day without the disappointment of Battlefield 2042 giving birth to a new take on the debacle, ways for fans to try and get a refund, or general worry about the future of the franchise now that the game won't be getting any new content for several months.
]]>Battlefield Portal represents a bold move for the series, and one that could only come from Battlefield fans.
]]>We'll finally get to revisit the classic Bad Company 2 Rush mode in a modern Battlefield.
]]>DICE has helpfully narrowed down the timing of Battlefield 2042's upcoming beta.
]]>Everything we learned about Battlefield Builder, the modding suite coming with Battlefield 2042.
]]>Battlefield Portal has been officially revealed as the second major experience in Battlefield 2042.
]]>Going back and playing older Battlefield games really does give you perspective.
]]>Now that you're able to play Battlefield Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3 on Xbox One, EA made sure to include them in your EA Access subscription.
]]>If you have to play Battlefield 3 on a console, the Xbox 360 version works great when played on Xbox One.
]]>Microsoft is adding more Xbox 360 titles today for those who own an Xbox One.
]]>Battlefield 3 has gotten a new mod that may breath new life into it.
]]>EA is hosting an end-of-the-year sale on Origin. The sale covers recent as well as older releases.
]]>Battlefield 4 and other titles in the series have been discounted through the EU PS Store on both PlayStation 3 and PS4, alongside DLC and shortcut kits.
]]>Battlefield: Hardline might be around the corner, but EA has admitted it "incorrectly" banned Battlefield 3 players using anti-cheat software. Oops.
]]>Battlefield 4 players appear to be getting some kind of new incentive out of DICE called the Veteran program, according to a new Battlelog page that popped up recently.
]]>Battlefield 3 is now free on Origin as a part of the "on the house deal." Essentially, EA offers up free games every month.
]]>There's a new Humble Bundle in town, and it is sponsored by EA. But this is no THQ-esque cash grab; EA will be receiving not even a penny of the proceeds, opting instead to make this a charity drive of sorts.
]]>Sony will add a ton of content to PlayStation Plus in North America this month. Top billing goes to Battlefield 3, but the Instant Colleciton will also expand with PSP title Metal Slug XX; the PS3 re-release of Jet Set Radio; Vita title Dokuro; and Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee HD. This week, members receive Battlefield 3, further discounts on the Summer Blast sale; stay tuned throughout July for details on when the rest of this month's line-up drops.
]]>PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to free downloads of Battlefield 3 and Payday: The Heist in July, among others. Get the full details here.
]]>Those with Battlefield 3 on Origin who have yet to pick up Close Quarters can enter a special E3 code and get the DLC pack fro free. All you have to do is log-in, choose the redeem product option, and enter code: BF3E3. So there ya go. Thanks, Game Informer.
]]>Battlefield 3 was good, but it might have been better if DICE hadn't been so conscious of Call of Duty, studio boss Patrick Soderlund has admitted
]]>EA has decided to throw away the need to charge you for Battlefield 3's Close Quarters DLC (otherwise costing you $10) during E3 week.
]]>Battlefield 4 pre-order customers at GameStop will receive a significant boost to the Battlefield 3's air vehicle set if they're also members of the retailer's 'Power-Up' scheme.
]]>Sleeping Dogs deal of the week, Zeno Clash 2, and more are coming to the XBL Marketplace. It all starts today with the with the Crysis 3: Multiplayer Map Pack and tomorrow's release of State of Decay.
]]>Battlefield 3 developer DICE has announced another double XP weekend event, kicking off tomorrow.
]]>Consider this a friendly reminder that all Battlefield 3 DLC is 50% off from today through May 20 on Xbox Live. The sale was announced last week as part of Microsoft's "coming soon" update. Battlefield 3: Premium is also on sale for 30% off.
]]>EA and DICE's Battlefield 3 and Battlelog server network has experienced some downtime today in the wake of what appears to have been a deliberate attack.
]]>Microsoft has announced the upcoming slate of XBL contents, and things kick off today with the demo for Fuse - which is also available on PSN - the Tomb Raider Shipwrecked multiplayer pack, and the addition of Lobo for Injustice: Gods Among Us.
]]>DICE producer Daniel "zh1nt0" Matros is participating in an eSports charity event through Charitystream, a concept founded by Matros and Tim Kjell. What occurs, is donations are obtained by folks who watch live game streams and the money goes to orphanages around the world. The donations also help buy supplies and record documentaries of the team's efforts. Raffles are taken part in by viewers for items donated to the charity by sponsors. Viewers donate to the charity fund and then take part in a raffle to win this object. Three days ago, Matros participated in a Battlefeild 3 livestream, which you can re-watch on Twitch TV. Funds donated through this particular event helped support an orphanage in South Africa. Click through the links to find out how you can help.
]]>Mircrosoft has published the final nominees for its fan-voted Xbox Entertainment Awards. The competition - which suffered a security breach early on - includes a shortlist made up of Halo 4, The Walking Dead, Far Cry 3 and more.
]]>Battlefield 3 has been a staggering success for DICE. The studio has taken a video look-back at the game's development ahead of the Battlefield 4 reveal tonight at GDC.
]]>SimCity buyers who register their copy before March 25 can get one of eight free EA titles on Origin as compensation for the game's shaky launch issues.
]]>Battlefield 3's End Game DLC plays home to an easter egg linked to DICE's futuristic shooter Battlefield 2142.
]]>Battlefield 3: End Game hits PS3 today for Battlefield Premium members, and EA has released the launch trailer for it. Xbox 360 and PC Premium members can download the content on March 12, while the general population gets it on PS3 March 19 and on Xbox 360 and PC March 26.
]]>Battlefield 3's DLC slate has been rather content-heavy, delivering more than just basic map packs or character re-skins. DICE producer Craig Mcleod has stressed that the industry could take a leaf out of the studio's book and "step up" it's approach to DLC packs moving forward.
]]>Battlefield 3: End Game has been dated, and DICE has also provided a list of assignments, medals, ribbons, dog tags, and Trophy/Achievements for the final expansion pack.
]]>Check out the four new maps headed to Battlefield 3 in its End Game DLC in this super fancy trailer.
]]>EA has released a new Battlefield 3 screen showing off End Game's Air Superiority mode. Check it out below. End Game is due in March on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
]]>Despite being more than a year old, Battlefield 3 is still in such demand that its users generate more than 1 terabyte of data every day.
]]>Battlefield 3: End Game is almost upon us, and DICE has released four screenshots of the maps included in the pack along with descriptions of each.
]]>Battlefield 3 developer DICE is sharing the love on Valentine's, by giving its Premium members a run of double XP.
]]>Battlefield 3: End Game is expected in March, and since it is the last pack of DLC for the shooter before DICE starts focusing on a new game in the series, the team thought it would be cool for players to ride around on dirt bikes and performing all sorts of jumps.
]]>Battlefield Premium members should be in receipt of some very snazzy new dogtags, the latest content update from DICE to its most faithful fans. The dogtags are visible in all their glory on the Battlefield blog. During its recent financial report, EA said Battlefield Premium subscriptions have reached a total of 2.9 million and that by deferring its revenue into the next quarter it expects to be rolling around in cash quite shortly.
]]>A video for the End Game pack for Battlefield 3 has been released. The expansion contains dirt bikes and other new lightweight AA vehicles, and the classic Capture The Flag game mode is also back for the attack. A new dropship will allow for rapid deployment air drops of troop transports, and four maps round out the areas in which you can shoot things. The pack was detailed a bit more in a previous post yesterday. End Game is expected in March, and is the last pack of DLC for the shooter before DICE starts focusing on a new game in the series.
]]>Battlefield 3's End Game DLC will contain “Air Superiority” mode, this we know; however, it will also contain four new multiplayer maps focused on high-speed combat and three new vehicles including dirt bikes. Dropships will also provide support to ground troops, and with vehicle drop capabilities, along with rapid deployment air drops of troop transports. Capture the Flag mode also returns. End Game expected in March and is the last pack of DLC for the shooter. More information through the IGN link.
]]>Battlefield 3 multiplayer is set to add "Air Superiority" mode with the upcoming Endgame DLC.
]]>Battlefield 3's PS3 and Xbox 360 servers will see downtime this coming Monday, January 28th, due to server migration on both formats. DICE has outlined the incoming changes and has posted details for those leasing servers.
]]>Battlefield 3 Premium subscribers can have a crack at completing five new assignments that can earn gamers a suite of new weapon camos. Check out what you need to do to unlock them below the fold.
]]>The server update which rolled out to Battlefield 3 users last week is now available for PC. Changes include the ability to tailor Gun Master mode to player preference, and PC players have also received the latest game client update today. Fiver new weapon lists have been added to Gun Master Mode, new Quick Match functionality as also been implemented and the M-Com exploits has now been fixed. That's not all though, so to find out what else was included in the update, you'll have to head over to the Battlelog and have a read.
]]>Battlefield 3: Aftermath features a dinosaur easter egg, which is of course, awesome, but it also has a Mirror's Edge secret stashed on one of its many rooftops, which is, well a tad annoying frankly. Look DICE, is it getting a sequel or not?
See it below.
]]>Battlefield 3: Aftermath lands today for Battlefield Premium subscribers on PS3, and to give you an overview of what to expect, EA has released a flythrough video for the Talah Market as well as the launch trailer.
]]>Battlefield 3 will receive a new patch for PS3 and Xbox 360 from November 27th and no later than December 4th on PC. There are many patch notes to sift through and obsess over. Check them out below.
]]>EA Games vice-president Patrick Soderlund has said DICE is working on more than just Battlefield games at the Stockholm studio.
]]>Battlefield 3 Premium has hit over two million subscribers, and DICE's series has just turned ten years old, so the developer is giving away its first game Battlefield 1942 away for free on Origin.
]]>Battlefield 3's 4th DLC pack Aftermath is set after a devastating Tehran earthquake. VG247's Dave Cook speaks with DICE, and goes hands on with the new content.
]]>Battlefield 3 won't be receiving an option to fiddle with its colour settings after all.
]]>Battlefield 3 will allow advanced users to fiddle with colour grading as of the next patch, replacing an banned mod.
]]>PS3 Premium subscribers will be the first to experience Battlefield 3's Aftermath expansion. The DLC will debut on Sony's console from November 27, then will make its way to PC and Xbox 360 Premium Subscribers on December 4.
]]>Battlefield 3 is getting a server update tomorrow on all formats, bringing more balancing tweaks to the Armored Kill gunship and the option to remove the minimap in Hardcore mode.
]]>Sales galore are happening this weekend through the usual PC outlets Steam, Get Games, GoG, and many others. Some of these are rather cheap: Battlefield 3 is on sale for $10; Skyrim can be yours for $27; Defcon is a whopping 37¢; Legend of Grimrock is $7.49; both Alan Wake games are $19.99; Saints Row: The Third is really cheap at $9.99; and GoG.com has classic Sierra games and other Activision titles for paltry sums this week as well. For the entire list, whip out your wallet and head over to Shacknews.
]]>Heads up, Battlefield 3 fans: DICE doesn't look kindly on you bringing mods to matches. Commenting on a mod which adds a splash of colour to the military shooter, DICE's Gustav Halling said using "those hacks" could result in permanent bans, because it's a "proper cheat", not a brightness mod. Best to know this now and not after you find yourself on the end of the hammer.
]]>Battlefield 3 Premium developer DICE has given subscribers five new assignment challenges to tackle online. We've got the full list of what you need to do below.
]]>Battlefield 3 premium members can get stuck in to DICE's latest expansion pack Armored Kill. The expansion focuses on vehicular combat and comes with a hefty dose of patch notes. You can check out the patch notes below to see if your favourite gun has been reduced to a baby's toy.
]]>Developer DICE has listed a number of upcoming fixes for its shooter Battlefield 3's recently released Armored Kill DLC pack, including balancing tweaks.
]]>DICE has spoken out against claims that both the studio and its publisher EA don't innovate enough.
]]>EA labels president Frank Gibeau believes subscription-based games are here to stay in some capacity, but it depends on the the type of game being developed.
]]>Battlefield 3: Armored Kill launches today for PS3 Battlefield 3 Premium members, and EA has released the launch trailer in celebration. The trailer features new gameplay from all four maps in such as the Alborz Mountains and Bandar Desert. In all, the pack contains four new maps, six new vehicles with 20 unlocks, the new Tank Superiority game mode, and more. Armored Kill is available two weeks early for Premium members, starting today for PS3 players.The pack will arrive for Premium Members on Xbox Live September 11 and in the UK on September 14.
]]>Battlefield 3's September patch notes have been revealed on Battlelog to tie in with the Armored Kill expansion, check them all out here.
]]>DICE senior producer Patrick Liu has left the Battlefield 3 studio to join Rovio, the studio can confirm. This marks the second high profile departure from DICE this month.
]]>Battlefield 3: Armored Kill has been handed another video, which is basically a flythrough of the Alborz Mountain map. The video highlights DICE's work on terrain fidelity in the shooter and was created by senior environment artist Andrew Hamilton. Watch it below. Armored Kill will be released for Battlefield 3 Premium members first starting on September 4 with PS3, before landing on PC and Xbox 360 September 11.
]]>Battlefield 3 developer DICE is churning its way through each of its five DLC packs. The studio is now up to its third expansion Armored Kill, with Aftermath and Endgame to follow. Where the studio goes after that depends on you, the gamer.
]]>Battlefield 3's Armored Kill expansion has finally settled on a solid release date on all platforms.
]]>Battlefield 3 servers are being quadrupled in number on both PS3 and Xbox 360, according to DICE. The firm said the additional servers were added due to the public's "wish for more official DICE servers." The firm states players will still be able to be quick matched into any ranked server with the upgrade. More information on the additional servers can be found on the Battlefield Blog.
]]>Battlefield 4 beta registration was announced a while back, triggering fears that DICE would abandon support for Battlefield 3. However, DICE's Patrick Bach has explained that people needn't worry, and that this method of leapfrog development is perfectly normal.
]]>Battlefield 3 Premium users will be getting an exclusive Double XP weekend staring, well, this weekend. The event runs from August 25 -26, but if you "share" the fact it's happening via Facebook, DICE will extend the event. So, join the sharing here. Start times can be found on the Battelfield Blog along with a list of asset freebies DICE is also handing out to Premium members.
]]>Battlefield 3 is not being abandoned now that Battlefield 4 is in development. DICE and EA have said this, repeatedly, ever since the beta for the game was announced as a pre-order incentive for Medal of Honor: Warfighter. In case you still need convincing, Battlefield's executive producer Patrick Bach went on video record with VG247 at gamescom to try to alleviate any lingering fears you may still be harboring.
]]>Battlefield 3: Armored Kill is gearing up for release next month, and what better way to prep you than a video of executive producer Patrick Bach discussing all it's entails? We can't think of one.
]]>The winners of the European Games Awards, in which 230,000 European residents voted for their choices online, have been announced with The Witcher 2 walking away with the most awards.
]]>EA's gamescom 2012 conference was another typically solid affair, but this time with a large focus on social interaction. Now is the time to be sociable. Read all about it here.
]]>Battlefield 3: Premium Edition was announced EA during its gamescom press conference, after being spotted on Amazon Canada yesterday.
]]>DICE general manager Karl Magnus Troedsson celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Battlefield at GDC Europe today.
]]>Battlefield 3's Battlelog service will experience some downtime tomorrow while the service undergoes an update, DICE has confirmed.
]]>New screenshots for Battlefield 3: Armored Kill have been released showing the Armored Shield map. Just three, but, it's company ya know? Get the lot below.
]]>EA has attributed $12.1 million in Battlefield 3 sales to a Facebook campaign, a return of 440%.
]]>EA has released information on Battlefield 3: Aftermath, set amidst a post-earthquake Tehran where a continuous struggle for supremacy and survival exists amongst the devastation.
]]>Armored Kill lead designer Niklas Fegraeus recently spoke with Sam Clay regarding tank classes and vehicular warfare in the largest Battlefield 3 expansion to date.
]]>EA has posted its latest update video, which we have inserted for you below, and in your host Julia shows off Battlefield 3: Armored Kill. There's also chat about how Danger Close are asking players to decide on the name of a new "Sport Mode"for Medal of Honor: Warfighter, and the Battlefield 4 Beta is mentioned for a brief moment. That's all really. Enjoy.
]]>EA has released a video for Armored Kill, the vehicle-based expansion for Battlefield 3 releasing in September. The expansion contains new tanks, ATVs, mobile artillery and more. It’ll also bring with it “the biggest map in Battlefield history”.
]]>The Battlefield Twitter has announced a downtime for Origin, Battlelog and Battlefield 3 multiplayer from 10:00PM PST July 18 to 01:30AM PST July 19. Although no further announcement has been made, the multiplayer portion of any other EA PC games which rely on Origin - such as Mass Effect 3 - will also be inaccessible during the outage. No explanation for the downtime has been given, but the Origin client is soon to be updated.
]]>DICE wants to reassure fans that just because Battlefield 4 is in the works, it doesn't mean the studio is finished with Battlefield 3.
]]>Battlefield Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3 lead designer David Goldfarb has announced he is leaving DICE. Speaking with Kotaku, Goldfarb said: "It was time to move on for me. Fans have nothing to worry about." While he isn't sure where he is headed next, he has been rolling around an idea for a film script, and he's been working on a novel on and off since the late '90s. "Today and yesterday I worked on cleaning up and reframing chapter 1 and 2. Mostly what this was was coming to grips with the old style of the book, which is this thing a friend of mine called 'Biblepunk' for lack of a better word," he said. "Or Old Testament noir. Anyway. It's weird, and it's especially weird revisiting it as a writer and being like, how the hell am I going to get myself back in that creative headspace again."
]]>DICE has announced the Matches feature for Battlefield 3 has gone live. Players can now participate in tracked, competitive matches in controlled environments. More information can be found through the links.
]]>EA and DICE have announced the integration of Matches into Battlefield 3. The feature allows players to "coordinate competitive multiplayer sessions with their friends and squad members," by selecting a time, server, setting, and roster for a "controlled and definitive" environment. Matches will be available on all three formats through the Battlelog, but in order to coordinate, the player must be actively renting a dedicated server. Once a dedicated server has been selected the Match host can set the Match name, start time, game mode, team size, and map rotations. A release date is TBA, but you can find more information through the link.
]]>Battlefield 3's being switched to double XP again this week. Get the details below, ripped from Battlelog.
]]>Battlefield 3: Close Quarters is now available on Xbox 360 through the XBL Markletplace and on PC through Origin. It contains four new maps, ten new weapons and if you complete 10 Assignments and you will earn five dog tags. Do not purchase if you are a Premium Member, otherwise you will be paying for it twice. Hit up the links for more information.
]]>Battlefield Premium launched during this year's E3 and with it came exclusive access to Close Quarters (the upcoming DLC) early for those who paid up for the Premium service. Inside, Sam Clay shows you some gunfire in the new 'Gun Master' mode.
]]>Just a friendly reminder to let you know that the Battlefield 3: Close Quarters map will be made available on PC and Xbox 360 next week, after its PS3 exclusivity period ends. Those with the Sony console can now download the pack which includes 10 new Assignments, five dog tags, and 10 new weapons you can use on all maps. Close Quarters will run you $14.99/1200 MSP. Upcoming DLC includes:Armored Kill in September, Aftermath this December, and End Game in March 2013.
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