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October 23, 2013
All of the hype that has gone towards Battlefield 4 has gone straight towards the online multiplayer portion of the game, and whilst there will be a story driven campaign as always, all eyes are on online.
DICE seem to understand that because they have put a lot of effort into making sure the Battlefield online multiplayer experience is better than any other previous game in the series. In fact, DICE are calling the online multiplayer on Battlefield their "deepest online career ever."
So, what gives DICE such a strong pride towards their online multiplayer on Battlefield 4? Apart from the all new customizable weapons system, weapon and vehicle camo's, and the brand new progression system, there is actually quite a lot to be proud of.
"While sharing similar basics with Battlefield 3, we are now offering a cleaner upgrade path, clearer Ribbon and Medal progression, and an increased focus on richly rewarding great team play."
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September 19, 2013
Not sure whether to order yourself a copy of FIFA 14, Madden 25 or Battlefield 4 for the current generation consoles or next generation? Luckily there isn't going to be much of a difference between qualities of each version for all three of these games so you won't be missing out on anything if you do get it for current gen, but if you plan on buying it for next gen, you'll have to wait longer, and this is because the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 won't be available till after the release of FIFA 14, Madden 25 and Battlefield 4 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
You won't have to wait that long if you're wanting to play either of these games on the next generation though, and COO of EA, Peter Moore, has said in a blog post that FIFA 14, Madden 25 and Battlefield 4 will make it to both the Xbox One and PS4 before launch date.
That means you'll be able to bag yourself these three games within November, however the specific
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June 20, 2013
So it seems this time round DICE and EA have decided to partner up with Microsoft instead of Sony to offer timed exclusivity to the new Xbox One.
Battlefield 4 players will be able to get a map pack, named the Second Assault earlier than on any other console. We've already seen this kind of model on previous games, including Battlefield 3, a game that had timed exclusivity for the PlayStation 3.
Whilst this doesn't really strike up much of an issue (every console will have access to the maps at some point) it does bring up the need for a discussion on publishers and their attempts to turn every developer's actions into a bunch of cash.
Publishers have been strict on developers, forcing them to include day one DLC, season passes and exclusive deals for specific platforms. This can be an unsavory experience for us gamers, and makes us feel like nothing more than consumers of a product instead of gamers of a game that’s been developed by a passionate
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May 19, 2013
It was previously announced by EA that access to the Battlefield 4 beta was available to anybody with a Battlefield 3 premium subscription. However, a few details on the Beta, and particularly how to access it, weren't specified. So EA has now given a few more details to clarify how the system works.
The Battlefield official Twitter account has given a reply to a question asked by a fan, who was worried that he did not have a key for the Battlefield 4 Beta and wouldn't be able to gain access.
The reply from Battlefield says that "You won't be receiving a code or beta access until the beta has been released! Don't worry,"
If you are a Battlefield 3 premium subscriber then you'll probably receive an email from DICE or EA closer to the Beta with more information on how to get access.
Battlefield 4 is set for release later in 2013 for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. Are you excited for the new Battlefield?
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May 17, 2013
Although EA has already had its hand on Battlefield websites two through to nine, It seems they've decided to 'preserve' their future a little longer and purchase 8 new domains, starting from www.battlefield13.com to www.battlefield20.com.
EA has strangely missed out on Battlefield 10-12, but I'm certain most of the discussion will be about why EA has secured such websites.
It's only been very recent that EA purchased Battlefield4.com for $9 grand, so for them to buy out all these domains now is very strange.
Perhaps EA decided to go on a spending spree, just to be safe and ensure they don't have to fork out another $80k on more websites just like they did for Battlefield.com.
Or maybe these numbers mean something else. If you count every game since Battlefield 1942 to Battlefield 4, that makes a total of 12 games. Making the 13th (possibly Battlefield 5) title
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March 26, 2013
Two Battlefield Characters
Although we won't hear any solid details on DICE's next big first person shooter till GDC on March 26th, we still can keep our ears and eyes peeled over at the official website, where it seems EA and DICE have released two new pieces of artwork for the game.
Of course we're all eager to see some new footage or screenshots on game environments, weapons or combat after their previous trailers, but the two new art pieces seem to reveal two new elements that will play a close role in the story.
Two new characters are shown, one in each image. One image shows a woman who has also been named Hanna, however the other image shows
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October 16, 2012
Mass Effect 3 New Multiplayer DLC Info
New content has been released by Bioware to beef up the current multiplayer offering with their biggest multiplayer DLC yet. The DLC title, which has been named Retaliation, has improved upon many aspects within the current multiplayer experience and added new gameplay elements such as new items, characters and enemies.
The biggest addition is probably the new threat we have not seen in multiplayer yet, and that is the Collector race. New enemies consist of the Collector Praetorian, Scion, Captain and Trooper, alongside the Dragoon and new Geth drones.
As well as the new enemies, we've been given the ability to play
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October 14, 2012
FIFA 13 Bugged?
It's no mystery that FIFA is one of the biggest franchises on consoles today, and with one game releasing every single year, EA sports have a lot of work cut out for them.
To be able to release the game on a strict deadline means the developers can't put more effort into smoothing out the glitches and bugs in their games, and that's probably why FIFA 13 could possibly be the most buggiest game in the series to date.
So what's so glitchy about this game you ask? Well, if you have FIFA 13 and still have to ask yourself that question, then consider yourself lucky as thousands of complaints have hit the EA forums angrily asking why their game
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October 11, 2012
Dead Space 3 Info
Recent gameplay footage of Dead Space 3 has been released by Visceral Games, the team behind the Dead Space series, and it's looking to be the most exhilarating gameplay footage yet. The developers have managed to capture amazing scenes within a dark abandoned spaceship, relying on the weak light emitting from Isaac's suit and the inconsistent eerie background noises to create an atmosphere that's bound to get you on the edge of your seat.
The realistic body animations and interactions within the hazardous ship innards make it feel more than a video game, putting you right into an experience equivalent to a bid-budget horror movie. For the
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October 11, 2012
Medal of Honor Warfighter Beta Launched
All you FPS fans out there are getting extra lucky with this year's lineup; with Black Ops 2 and Halo 4 set for release over the upcoming months we've already got hours of gameplay available at our hands. But for any of you still not satisfied, Warfighter, the new Medal of Honor game will be set to release very soon!
Medal of Honor will hopefully offer a gameplay experience that adds something new from the crowd of recent military shooter releases, and if we're to go by the impressive gameplay footage and conceptual ideas released by Danger Close Games, we have reason to keep our hopes high.
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