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Battlefield 1942 available as free download on Origin

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  1. Jos TechSpot Staff Posts: 1,668   +20

    Back in September DICE launched week-long celebration to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its Battlefield franchise, discounting a bunch of games from the series and running a few other special features. Well, it appears that the company continues on a...

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    Jos, Nov 5, 2012
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  2. Mavrickx888 TechSpot Member Posts: 38

    I already have 1942, but if I didn't I would be jumping for joy right now. One of the best multiplayer games of all time... for free? Yes please.
    Mavrickx888, Nov 5, 2012
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  3. TomSEA TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,965   +134

    The game that started it all. Man, did I invest some serious hours into that one. I'll download this just to get a little blast from the past.
    TomSEA, Nov 5, 2012
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  4. Sniped_Ash Newcomer, in training Posts: 67   +19

    Requesting a pickup!
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    Enemy submarine spotted!
    Requesting a pickup!
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    Requesting a pickup!
    Sniped_Ash, Nov 5, 2012
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  5. BabyFaceLee Newcomer, in training Posts: 45

    I soooo loved this game (and all the expansions)...I must get me some nostalgia and download it forthwith... :)
    BabyFaceLee, Nov 5, 2012
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  6. Lurker101 TechSpot Booster Posts: 542   +63

    Sounds good. Enjoy your Origin while I don't bother with it.
    Lurker101, Nov 5, 2012
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  7. jeffz6 Newcomer, in training Posts: 57

    Its almost time to revisit WW2 with frosbite engine. Ive had enough of the modern era
    jeffz6, Nov 5, 2012
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  8. ikesmasher TechSpot Addict Posts: 1,115   +80

    Its funny how they view BF3 premium as a service to their community, when I view it as a sheer money making scheme by EA
    ikesmasher, Nov 5, 2012
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  9. scot405583 Newcomer, in training

    If you look at the link and the page that loads.. Its to the demo.. the demo always been free. So, this is full of BS and no MAC version for us mac heads...
    scot405583, Nov 5, 2012
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  10. Redondo Newcomer, in training

    Bootcamp into Windows and you're set.
    Redondo, Nov 6, 2012
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  11. ghasmanjr TechSpot Booster Posts: 241   +42

    You sound like an iSheep. "Whatever. It's free, but it's not what I use. I'm not going to get it."
    Origin sucks, but apparently not too much seeing as how I have 250+ hours in Battlefield 3.
    ghasmanjr, Nov 6, 2012
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  12. Lurker101 TechSpot Booster Posts: 542   +63

    No, I sound like someone who simply doesn't trust EA anymore, and with good reason.
    Lurker101, Nov 7, 2012
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  13. Guest

    There really is no problem with Origin and it is easily disabled from running on your computer while leaving the game playable. If that isn't enough for people just use the CD version. the Battlefield 1942 community is being revived by EA doing this and that is awesome as it is and was one of the best communities for a game in history. I have setup a community/forums to help out new players and also make a place for people who love the game to hangout and share information.
    Check us out at http://www.battlefield1942.net
    Guest, Dec 2, 2012
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