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Battlefield Hardline developer interview
Gaming

Battlefield Hardline developer interview

Darren Price catches up with the developers from EA's Visceral Studios to talk about the newly released Battlefield Hardline.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Battlefield 4 launches today
Gaming

Battlefield 4 launches today

Battlefield 4, bedecked with over 30 awards, storms into stores and Origin today, offering unparalleled warfare across multiple platforms.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2013
Exclusive Interview: Battlefield 4 Creative Director
Gaming

Exclusive Interview: Battlefield 4 Creative Director

Battlefield 4's creative director shares insights on expanding the series' dynamic battlefield, promising an unprecedented gaming experience.

By Darren Price • 13 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2013

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Elsight secures its biggest defence deal worth $380,000
Gaming

Elsight secures its biggest defence deal worth $380,000

Elsight clinches its largest defence deal yet, securing a $380,000 order for a new battlefield communications device set to launch as part of a 2025 programme.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Return to the fight with Battlefield V PC
Gaming

Return to the fight with Battlefield V PC

Battlefield V is a stunning multiplayer game that returns to the conflict of World War II, with powerful single-player modes.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
The Road to Battlefield 1
Gaming

The Road to Battlefield 1

To celebrate the release of Battlefield 1 next month, EA are keeping the action going in Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Sat, 17th Sep 2016
Hardline: Not your daddy's Battlefield
Gaming

Hardline: Not your daddy's Battlefield

Visceral Studios redefines Battlefield with a cop vs criminal theme in Hardline, diverging from military roots for a narrative twist.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Why Hardline will revive the Battlefield franchise
Gaming

Why Hardline will revive the Battlefield franchise

In only a few short hours gamers will get to play the Battlefield Hardline beta for the last time before its release on March 20th.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
Introducing Battlefield 4 - player appreciation month...
Gaming

Introducing Battlefield 4 - player appreciation month...

To thank gamers for their dedication and support to BF4 - DICE and EA has announced that from 1 February 2014 they are hosting player appreciation month.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2014
EA face lawsuit for Battlefield 4
Gaming

EA face lawsuit for Battlefield 4

EA faces a class action lawsuit over materially false and misleading statements regarding Battlefield 4's launch, amid severe game glitches.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2013
EA and Origin PC team up to release BF4 Armoured DivisionTank
Gaming

EA and Origin PC team up to release BF4 Armoured DivisionTank

Electronic Arts teams up with Origin PC to unveil the ultimate gaming machine - the Battlefield 4 and Origin PC Armoured Division Tank.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2013
Battlefield 4: China Rising Expansion Now Available
Gaming

Battlefield 4: China Rising Expansion Now Available

Join the fight for dominance across the vast and majestic Chinese mainland in Battlefield 4 China Rising, available now for all Battlefield 4 Premium members.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2013
BF4 offers gamers double XP for limited period
Gaming

BF4 offers gamers double XP for limited period

DICE releases statement announcing its pride that Battlefield 4 is now available on five gaming platforms - since the release of Xbox One.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013
Review: Battlefield 4 PC
Gaming

Review: Battlefield 4 PC

Game Console's Darren Price gets frosty and returns to the combat zone with the PC version of EA Games' large-scale first-person shooter, Battlefield 4.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Sat, 9th Nov 2013
Battlefield 4: PC v PS4
Gaming

Battlefield 4: PC v PS4

If you were wondering how Sony's next-gen offering would cope against the quality of PC gaming then this 5 minute side-by-side video will put your mind to rest.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2013
Battlefield 4 BETA is now live
Gaming

Battlefield 4 BETA is now live

Get ready to immerse yourself in the chaos of all-out-warfare with the exclusive Battlefield 4 beta available now on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC via Origin.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
Can Battlefield 4 enjoy same res on PS4 and Xbox One?
Gaming

Can Battlefield 4 enjoy same res on PS4 and Xbox One?

An EA 'representative in charge' at the Eurogamer Expo claims Battlefield 4 for Xbox One will run at 720p and at 60 frames per second.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2013
Battlefield 4 announces Beta dates
Gaming

Battlefield 4 announces Beta dates

As we edge closer to this summer's plethora of game releases EA have announced the release date of the Battlefield 4 Beta.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2013