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Battlefield 4 showcased in 17-minute gameplay trailer

Battlefield 4 showcased in 17-minute gameplay trailer
  • Posted March 27, 2013, 1:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Gaming With Video
  • Electronic Arts took the stage at the annual Game Developers Conference this week to showcase a live demo of Battlefield 4, the latest version in the popular first-person shooter franchise. Dice, the game’s publisher, said the title will arrive this…

EA revs hype machine ahead of Battlefield 4's March 26 reveal

EA revs hype machine ahead of Battlefield 4
  • Posted March 18, 2013, 1:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming
  • Details about Battlefield 4 are slowly beginning to trickle out as EA looks to build hype leading up to the game's March 26 unveiling at an event during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. Although the company will likely remain quiet about anything significant...

EA's DICE to explore Oculus Rift support for future games

EA
  • Posted March 5, 2013, 6:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Gaming
  • Oculus Rift developer kits are already making their way into the wild as some 40 kits are expected to ship by the end of this month but it’s what one big publisher may be planning that’s capturing headlines today. According…

Battlefield games on sale for $10 to celebrate 10th anniversary

Battlefield games on sale for $10 to celebrate 10th anniversary
  • Posted September 20, 2012, 1:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Gaming
  • DICE is holding a week-long celebration to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its Battlefield franchise. Each day until September 28 the company will run a special feature for fans of the series, such as reposting trailers from Battlefield 1942 with…

DICE says some upcoming Frostbite 2 games will require 64-bit OS

DICE says some upcoming Frostbite 2 games will require 64-bit OS
  • Posted May 21, 2012, 5:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Gaming, Software
  • If you’re a PC gamer and still use a 32-bit processor, now might be a pretty good time to consider planning your next build on a 64-bit platform. Battlefield developer DICE posted a tweet earlier today revealing they will have…

Tuesday tech deals: Battlefield 3 $30, Core i3 PC with two LCDs $542

Tuesday tech deals: Battlefield 3 $30, Core i3 PC with two LCDs $542
  • Posted March 13, 2012, 2:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Tech Deals
  • Origin cuts 50% off most games as part of its Spring Sale. That's the best percent-off discount we've seen from Origin in over a year. Shipping starts at $6.99, but orders of $39.99 or more qualify for free shipping; many titles are available for digital download...

Battlefield 3 players to get hefty 2GB patch tomorrow

Battlefield 3 players to get hefty 2GB patch tomorrow
  • Posted December 5, 2011, 3:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming, Software
  • Come this time tomorrow, PC gamers will be able to traverse Battlefield 3's virtual warzones without sunglasses. DICE is preparing a weighty 2GB patch that addresses a host of issues, including an adjustment to the blinding tactical flashlights. According to…

EA drops the ban hammer on Battlefield 3 cheaters, stats-wiping boosters

EA drops the ban hammer on Battlefield 3 cheaters, stats-wiping boosters
  • Posted November 14, 2011, 3:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Gaming
  • EA and Dice are working at a feverish pace to ban cheaters and boosters in Battlefield 3. According to multiple tweets on the game’s official Twitter page, the team has already banned and stats-wiped hundreds of accounts this week and…

Logitech intros MW3 peripherals, DICE releases BF3 beta stats

Logitech intros MW3 peripherals, DICE releases BF3 beta stats
  • Posted October 19, 2011, 8:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming, Hardware
  • Logitech has unveiled a Call of Duty-branded mouse and keyboard ahead of Modern Warfare 3's November 8 launch. Besides the new G9X's Activision-endorsed cosmetics, you won't spot any differences from the standard device, including the price, which will remain at…

PC version of Battlefield 3 leaks onto torrent sites

PC version of Battlefield 3 leaks onto torrent sites
  • Posted October 17, 2011, 2:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Gaming, Software With Video
  • With just over a week before its official launch in the U.S., DICE’s highly anticipated PC version of Battlefield 3 has reportedly made its way to various torrent sites. Gaming website Dark Side of Gaming says the download is 9.96GB…

Battlefield 3's Caspian Border map opens to PC beta testers

Battlefield 3
  • Posted October 7, 2011, 5:13 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Gaming With Video
  • With just three days before the Battlefield 3 multiplayer beta comes to an end, DICE community manager Ian Tornay has announced that they're opening up the 64-player, vehicle-filled Caspian Border map over the weekend to do some load testing. Previously,…

Battlefield 3 beta hacked, Dice threatens EA account ban

Battlefield 3 beta hacked, Dice threatens EA account ban
  • Posted October 3, 2011, 10:48 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Gaming With Video
  • The open beta for Battlefield 3 has already been hacked to allow users to host their own servers and unlock alternate game modes and features. But take caution, as Dice has warned that users found playing on hacked servers could…

Battlefield 3 beta opens to all on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC

Battlefield 3 beta opens to all on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC
  • Posted September 29, 2011, 11:02 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Gaming With Video
  • Those who pre-ordered Battlefield 3 have been enjoying the beta for the last couple of days. But if you prefer to take a more conservative try-before-you-buy approach, now is your time to get in on the action, as the game's…

EA announces $1.6m Battlefield 3 contest, PC gamers not invited

EA announces $1.6m Battlefield 3 contest, PC gamers not invited
  • Posted September 28, 2011, 4:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming
  • Digital war veterans will have the opportunity to compete for a life-changing $1.6 million in cash and prizes as part of an upcoming Battlefield 3 contest. Hosted by EA DICE and Virgin Gaming, the "Battlefield 3 Worldwide Conquest Tournament" will…

PS3 gamers get exclusive early access to Battlefield 3 expansions

PS3 gamers get exclusive early access to Battlefield 3 expansions
  • Posted September 22, 2011, 4:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming
  • In a blog post today, DICE announced that it has signed a timed exclusivity pact with Sony that will give PlayStation 3 players early access to Battlefield 3's expansions. Sony loyalists will be able to play "full-blown" expansion packs one…

Battlefield 3 alpha testing underway, beta starts in September

Battlefield 3 alpha testing underway, beta starts in September
  • Posted July 27, 2011, 10:30 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Gaming With Video
  • DICE's highly anticipated shooter Battlefield 3 will open up for testing in the coming weeks, the series' community manager Daniel Matros recently explained. There will be two trials: a "highly tech focused", invite-only alpha trial, and a more open beta…

New Battlefield 3 multiplayer footage surfaces, Battlelog detailed

New Battlefield 3 multiplayer footage surfaces, Battlelog detailed
  • Posted July 21, 2011, 3:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming With Video
  • Although many of you are undoubtedly still chapped about EA not offering Battlefield 3 through Steam, we imagine most hardcore FPS gamers will stop at nothing to get their mitts on the title when it launches on October 25. If…

DICE preps E3 Battlefield 3 demo, mocks Call of Duty Elite

DICE preps E3 Battlefield 3 demo, mocks Call of Duty Elite
  • Posted June 3, 2011, 6:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming With Video
  • DICE has confirmed that it's putting the final touches on a playable demo for E3. Conference-goers will be able to play a multiplayer map called "Operation Metro," which appears to offer well-rounded glimpse of Battlefield 3's gameplay. Players will experience…

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