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11.15.11
Why You Should Play Modern Warfare 3 Instead of Battlefield 3
Although these past few weeks have been jam-packed with a plethora of top-notch titles, the world has had their sights on two games in particular - Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. EA has made it their priority to do their best to top the highest grossing franchise of all time, and the fanbases of both franchises have been taking shots at each other, claiming their favorite game is the better. Now that both games have hit the shelves and virtual battlefields have been the littered with bullet shells and bodies, it's time to get to the nitty gritty and discuss which game takes the throne of the FPS release of the year. I'm going to look at Modern Warfare 3, and examine the 3 key components of the game - campaign, co-op, and mulitplayer - to show why I believe it is the better of the two.
11.13.11
Battlefield 3 Review: Bring On the Multiplayer

For the past few weeks, I’ve been going on for a bit about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, while occasionally taking jabs at Battlefield 3.  Yeah, EA’s press treatment hasn’t been the most favorable regarding this game (they basically denied some smaller outlets, even the ones they invited to events) while Activision has taken care of anyone and everyone with their product.  But when we get down to the good and gritty, the games should take primary focus.  So, with that, I took some devoted time to sit down with Battlefield 3 to see how it turned out.  And despite a few hiccups, it’s a mighty war machine.

10.23.11
Battlefield 3's Still Fighting Tough

So there's no question that the Modern Warfare 3-favored article I wrote yesterday turned a few heads -- and angered a few fanboys.  A lot of people felt that what I posted wasn't "the work of a journalist" (that one had me snickering) and that Battlefield would weather the storm.  Well, surprise, guys, today we have a few reasons why Battlefield could, in fact, weather the storm and turn out to be a pretty good shooter when it releases this week.

08.08.11
Big Games of 2011: According to Kotick, Modern Warfare 3 Is on Pace to Trump Black Ops
When Call of Duty: Black Ops hit the market last year, sales numbers hit amazingly high numbers, totalling over $1 billion in sales worldwide. However, there wasn't much competition against it in the world of first-person shooters because Battlefield: Bad Company 2 was released 8 months prior to Black Ops. Now that Battlefield 3 is right up against Modern Warfare 3 by being only two weeks apart in release, you would think that it would slow Call of Duty's momentum down even just the slightest bit. However, CEO of Activision Bobby Kotick likes to think otherwise.
08.03.11
Hands-on: Battlefield 3 Is Still the Battlefield Gamers Have Come to Love
Without a doubt, one of the biggest games people are looking forward to this year is Battlefield 3. Lots of gamers are beginning to grow tired of the Call of Duty franchise and are looking for a new experience. At E3, John Riccitiello made it known that he wanted Battlefield 3 to directly compete with Modern Warfare 3, so the release date was set so that Battlefield 3 comes out merely two weeks before its rival. But just how well does Battlefield 3 hold up to the competition? I recently got the chance to play it and can say that it plays just like any Battlefield title should.
07.06.11
4 Things Battlefield 3 Must Do to Beat Modern Warfare 3
Yesterday, I took a look at the rivalry that's brewing between Modern Warfare 3 and Battlefield 3 this holiday season. After shots have been fired at Call of Duty by John Riccitiello, I commented on 4 things that Modern Warfare 3 needs to do to come out on top this year. But what about Battlefield 3? Many gamers are beginning to grow a little tired of the Call of Duty franchise, mainly because each title offers the same gameplay each time. So with people looking for something different for a change of pace, here are 4 things Battlefield 3 must do to dethrone the Call of Duty franchise.
06.01.11
Call of Duty Elite Does Anything But Change the Way We Play Multiplayer
 Have you ever wanted to keep stats for your performances in shooters but were limited to just a few stats that the game keeps? Did you ever want to join clans and organize on something other than your console? Call of Duty Elite is a brand new subscription service that's being introduced to the series, allowing for deep stat tracking as well as serving as a platform for you to organize with friends and compare yourself to the rest of the world. While the trailer that was released promises something new and innovative, it really is something we've already seen before.
05.20.11
E3 2011 Preview: Top 5 Games Confirmed For E3 This Year
 A little while ago, I had done a series of previews for E3, making predictions on what the Big 3 will have in store for us, as well as take a few guesses at what games we might see. From the specifics of Project Cafe to the impact of the NGP, I pitched in my ideas as to what this year's show will look like. With that out of the way, I wanted to compile a list of what I think will be the top 5 games at E3 this year, but with the chance of some surprises along the way, I've decided to play it safe and only used games that have been confirmed. Without further ado, let's take a look at the top 5 confirmed games at E3.
04.16.11
Big Games of 2011: New Battlefield 3 Trailer

Battlefield 3, the direct sequel to Battlefield 2, has a new trailer online. The trailer shows off what the team has been able to do with the Frostbite 2 game engine, and it certainly seems impressive. Check out the new trailer below.

04.06.11
Electronic Arts Brings Bestselling Battlefield Game Franchise Online for Free
The Battlefield experience is now available to anyone, anytime, anywhere – for free. Electronic Arts has launched Battlefield Play4Free, a deep, rich, adrenaline-filled Battlefield all-out war experience. BattlefieldPlay4Free delivers an endlessly entertaining experience on the PC that combines the most popular maps from Battlefield 2 with the popular classes and powerful weapons of Battlefield: Bad Company 2, all rendered with stunning visuals.The creators of the Battlefield franchise from DICE talk about Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam in this exclusive video interview.
03.06.11
GDC 2011: Red Dead Redemption and Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Top Game Audio Network Guild Awards
SAN FRANCISCO, California - The Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.), the non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and recognition of game audio, awarded the winners of the 9th Annual G.A.N.G. Awards held at the 25th Annual Game Developers Conference  (GDC 2011). Red Dead Redemption, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, and Halo: Reach took home prizes. Bungie talks about its final Halo in this exclusive video interview.
03.04.11
GDC 2011: Electronic Arts’ Battlefield Play4Free Game Already a Hit with Gamers
SAN FRANCISCO, California – Electronic Arts is readying more Battlefield games from Sweden. The publisher used GDC 2011 to debut the new DICE Battlefield 3 game, but those looking for free gamplay can soon play Battlefield Play4Free. Over 600,000 gamers have already signed up for the closed beta of the new online game from Easy Studios. DICE talks about Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam in this exclusive video interview.
03.03.11
Big Games of 2011: DICE Returns to Modern Warfare with Battlefield 3
SAN FRANCISCO, California – Electronic Arts-owned DICE, the makers of the multi-platinum Battlefield: Bad Company series, was on hand at GDC 2011 to offer a first playable look at the upcoming fall release, Battlefield 3, on the PC, PlayStation 3 and PC. EA is offering a massive pre-order incentive for the new shooter, the long-awaited successor to the epic, internationally acclaimed 2005 game, Battlefield 2. Karl Magnus Troedsson, general manager at DICE, talks about the new shooter in this exclusive video interview.
03.19.10
Big Games of 2010: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Sells Record 2.3 Million Copies in March

One of the big games of 2010 is living up to the hype. DICE, an Electronic Arts studio, announced that Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is on pace to be the top selling title for March 2010. With over 2.3M units sold-through, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has become the best-selling March release on record in North America and Europe. The shooter  is winning accolades from fans and critics for outstanding visuals and action-packed gameplay with no less than 46 outlets having awarded the game a score of 90 or above.

02.25.10
More Multiplayer Maps Announced for Battlefield: Bad Company 2

DICE, an Electronic Arts announced that two massive, all-new multiplayer maps for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will be unlocked on March 2nd when the game launches in North America. This map pack features the Laguna Alta map playable in Conquest mode and Nelson Bay map playable in Rush mode, bringing the total number of multiplayer maps up to 10. Later in March, DICE will release yet another map pack at no extra charge, giving players a chance to experience the Arica Harbor map in Conquest mode and Laguna Presa map in Rush mode. Available in the box, the content packs are unlocked by simply inputting a VIP code.

02.18.10
EA Kicks Off Battlefield Bracket Challenge Presented by Gamestop

DICE and Electronic Arts kicked off the ‘Battlefield Bracket Challenge Presented by GameStop’ today in Los Angeles. DICE is hosting a star-studded red carpet event in conjunction with GameStop featuring 16 celebrity guests and athletes including Cincinnati Bengal Chad OchoCinco, NFL legend Marshall Faulk, Heroes’ Greg Grunberg, comedian Hal Sparks, 90210 stars Tristan Wilde and Matt Lanter, and WBO Welterweight Boxing Champion Andre Berto. The athletes and celebrities will name their respective team and designate a charity for the Battlefield Bracket Challenge Presented by GameStop winning team.

02.11.10
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Demo on Record Pace

DICE, an Electronic Arts studio, announced that Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is on pace to become the fastest downloaded demo in EA history. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 continues to dominate online multiplayer gaming with over 2 million demo downloads across Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network (combined) in the first five days of availability. The recently launched PC beta has also met great success, with hundreds of thousands of players already signed up.

01.28.10
Gamers Can Enlist for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 for Free

Electronic Arts-owned DICE announced that first-person shooter fans will get early access to the best-in-class online war experience in Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Players can now download a free console demo worldwide on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. A PC beta is also now available to players that pre-order the game at participating retailers in North America, Europe and Asia, and through select community channels. On February 4th, the demo will be accessible on the PlayStation Network in Europe and on February 11th in North America. Defined by its increasingly intense vehicular warfare, destruction, variety of weapons and huge sandbox environments, Battlefield Bad Company 2 promises to be one of the finest online FPS games of 2010.

01.25.10
DICE Discusses Bad Company 2 and the Future of Shooters

SAN FRANCISCO, California -- A lot has changed in the shooter genre since Electronic Arts-owned DICE first unleashed Battlefield: Bad Company on gamers. Activision and Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has catapulted to the top of the shooter genre, generating over $1 billion along the way. Patrick Bach, senior producer on Battlefield: Bad Company 2, talks about the evolution of the military shooter and how fans have influenced the shape of this sequel in this exclusive interview. 

01.25.10
EA and DICE Reveal New Modes for Battlefield: Bad Company 2

SAN FRANCISCO, California -- Electronic Arts-owned DICE has been a master of creating virtual battlefields for gamers to engage in. The latest effort, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, introduces new online gameplay options that should excite veteran gamers and help enlist new virtual recruits. At a recent press event in San Francisco, Patrick Bach, senior producer of the new game, took some time away from the controller to talk about the new PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game’s online and multiplayer options in this exclusive interview.