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Battlefield 4 to help with transition to next-gen
Gaming

Battlefield 4 to help with transition to next-gen

DICE and EA ensure Battlefield 4 fans' progress won't reset with next-gen upgrade, promising stats and Premium memberships will transfer.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013
Battlefield 3: Armored Kill screenshots
Gaming

Battlefield 3: Armored Kill screenshots

Branded as 'Better Engine, Unrivaled Destruction, Bigger Battles, True Teamplay, Drive Vehicles, Most Awards' – check out the screen shots below.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2012
Australian govt finally intro's R18 game bill
Gaming

Australian govt finally intro's R18 game bill

After a long wait, new law should be in place by 2013. The move will come as a relief for both players and publishers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2012
Game on in Auckland with Auckmageddon
Gaming

Game on in Auckland with Auckmageddon

Gaming fans have just over a week to secure their tickets to attend the massive LAN gaming event, Auckmageddon.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
Gaming violence doesn't cause aggression: study
Gaming

Gaming violence doesn't cause aggression: study

Recent study challenges myth, finding no link between game violence and real-world aggression in youths, shifting the long-held debate.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
The death of story mode
Gaming

The death of story mode

Video game developers pump millions of dollars into developing engrossing single-player campaigns, but statistics show they might be wasting their time.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2011
EA sells 5m Battlefield 3 units
Gaming

EA sells 5m Battlefield 3 units

EA's Battlefield 3 explodes onto the scene, selling 5m units in a week, ahead of its clash with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
Battlefield 3 beta impressions
Gaming

Battlefield 3 beta impressions

The beta for Battlefield 3 has been released, giving players a taste of the latest entry in the popular series.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2011
Battlefield 3 open beta kicks off tomorrow
Gaming

Battlefield 3 open beta kicks off tomorrow

Battlefield 3 fans, gear up! The open beta launches tomorrow, offering a sneak peek with Operation Metro map until Oct 10. Don't miss out!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2011
Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin
Gaming

Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin

DICE confirms that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin client on PC, sparking disappointment among Steam users who must install another game client.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011
Battlefield 3 runs out of Steam
Gaming

Battlefield 3 runs out of Steam

EA's Battlefield 3 won't launch on Steam, marking a rift in the gaming world as EA promotes its own Origin service for distribution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2011
Battlefield 3 to be available on... paperback?
Gaming

Battlefield 3 to be available on... paperback?

Battlefield 3 release date set for October 27th, with Andy McNab on board as military consultant. Can it rival Call of Duty?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2011
EA: Battlefield 3 'flat-out superior' to COD
Gaming

EA: Battlefield 3 'flat-out superior' to COD

EA touts Battlefield 3 as flat-out superior to COD, with pre-orders soaring 700% over its predecessor. The firm eyes significant FPS market share.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 5th May 2011
Review: Battlefield Play4Free
Gaming

Review: Battlefield Play4Free

Battlefield Play4Free combines the best of the series in a gritty, team-based PC shooter that's cost-free, if not entirely free from flaws.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2011
New Battlefield 3 gameplay trailer: Fault Line part two
Gaming

New Battlefield 3 gameplay trailer: Fault Line part two

Pinned down by sniper fire, a team of soldiers retaliates the only way it can; with a rocket-propelled grenade.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2011
Treyarch acknowledges DICE's 'visually stunning' Frostbite 2.0 engine
Gaming

Treyarch acknowledges DICE's 'visually stunning' Frostbite 2.0 engine

Josh Olin admits that the competition's new engine is a looker, but contends that Treyarch's own could match it with a few upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2011
New, 1080p Battlefield 3 screens surface
Gaming

New, 1080p Battlefield 3 screens surface

Fifteen 1080p screens from Battlefield 3's campaign have emerged, offering a fresh glimpse into the game's stunning visuals.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2011
Battlefield Heroes awards players in milestone celebration
Gaming

Battlefield Heroes awards players in milestone celebration

If you're among the 7 million registered players of Battlefield Heroes, you're also in for seven days of special promotions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2011
DICE releases Battlefield 3 gameplay footage
Gaming

DICE releases Battlefield 3 gameplay footage

DICE unveils first glimpse of Battlefield 3 with stunning single-player gameplay footage, promising jets, prone play, and huge battles.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2011