In our continued effort to minimize cheating in Battlefield 3, we recently banned another batch of several hundred confirmed cheaters based on your reports and our player behavior data.
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Get ready: Presenting all Armored Kill Assignments, Achievements and Trophies
Battlefield 3: Armored Kill is out soon. Take a few seconds to study the 10 Assignments below so you know what to expect once this all-out vehicle warfare expansion pack hits.
Read MoreHow to enable Stereoscopic 3D in Battlefield 3
With the latest PC update for Battlefield 3 we now support Stereoscopic 3D on supported hardware. Stereoscopic 3D adds another dimension to your gameplay and lets you experience the battlefield with added depth perception. See below for how to enable this new feature.
Read MoreBattlefield 3 Teaser Trailer Released
This is it - we are very excited to announce the first details on Battlefield 3!
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Battlefield 3: Close Quarters Out Now On PlayStation 3
Starting today, you can purchase our second expansion pack Battlefield 3: Close Quarters via PlayStation Store and the Battlefield 3 in-game store.
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More Gamescom Accolades for Battlefield 3
Not content to settle for winning Gamescom’s official 2011 Best of Show award, Battlefield has continued to rack up awards and praise, and even the mainstream press is taking note.
Read MoreBig Battlefield 3 PS3 day: Game Update Rent A Server Functionality, And Shortcut Items Now Live!
We know you’ve been eagerly awaiting our PlayStation 3 game update, and now it’s here! As you read this, the update should be live in all territories except Japan. Read on for the full details.
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Working on a weapons fix for Back to Karkand (PS3)
Just a quick note that we are aware that the QBU-88 Sniper rifle and MG36-LMG in Back to Karkand on PS3 are not acting as they should (they work fine on the base game maps). We have identified the problem and are working on a fix. We will keep you posted on our progress!
Read MoreInside DICE: Creating The Beautiful Environments In Battlefield 3: Armored Kill
DICE Senior Environment Artist Andrew Hamilton runs us through the creative goals of creating the environments for Battlefield 3: Armored Kill.
Read MoreKenny Magnusson holds a Frostbite 2 presentation!
For all of you tech savvy people out there, feel free to indulge in three videos detailing the Frostbite 2 particle lighting, Dynamic Radiosity and High Dynamic Range. If you missed the different presentations, you can watch them all again with DICE´s very own - Kenny Magnusson!
Read MoreFROSTBITE™ 2
Battlefield 3™ leaps ahead of its time with the power of Frostbite 2, DICE’s new cutting-edge game engine. Read on to find out how!
Read MoreInside DICE: Adapting The Battlefield Visuals For Close Quarters Combat
In this episode of “Inside DICE”, we let you in on the design philosophy behind the HD Destruction in Battlefield 3™: Close Quarters and how the VFX was tweaked to fit the mayhem in this new indoors environment.
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Battleblog #7: Battlefield 3 Introduces Themed Co-Op Campaign
Battlefield 3 will be our biggest Battlefield game yet. Besides the expansive multiplayer mode and single player campaign, it will also ship with a co-op campaign out of the box. Read on for the full details straight from our Lead Co-op Designer.
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5 new Premium Assignments available
5 new Premium exclusive Assignments tied to 5 new weapon camos are now available in the game for all of our Premium members. You can view these on the Assignments section here on Battlelog. The Assignments and camos are:
Read MoreGame Update Will Drop Today For PlayStation 3. Xbox 360 And PC Will Come Soon.
We’ve been hard at work collecting and working on your feedback and suggestions, and are now happy to report that the next patch for Battlefield 3 will be released for PlayStation 3 on the 27th of March. More information on Xbox 360 and PC will come soon.
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Physical Warfare Pack available now at no extra charge on PC and Xbox 360!
Today, you can access the Physical Warfare Pack for Battlefield 3 on Xbox 360 and PC (PlayStation 3 players received this previously). As promised earlier, this pack is now available at no extra charge for all players.
Read MorePRE-ORDER BATTLEFIELD 3 TO GET "BACK TO KARKAND" EXPANSION PACK
Pre-order Battlefield 3 to receive the digital expansion pack Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand at no extra charge!
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DICE Announce New Video, Bonus Content And Exclusive Competition For Battlefield 3: Premium Members
We are happy to announce everything we have lined up for the remainder of August exclusively for our Battlefield 3: Premium members.
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Seven Ways Battlefield 3 is Improving
At the start of the week I outlined some of the key Battlefield 3 issues we are tracking here at DICE. This update will give you a clear view on the improvements we have made since then. Keep gaming, and keep sending us your feedback!
Read MoreBattlefield 3: Close Quarters Donya Fortress Gameplay Trailer
Our second gameplay trailer from the upcoming expansion pack Battlefield 3™: Close Quarters showcases the map Donya Fortress in all its destructive glory.
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Leave No Man Behind in Battlefield 3's Co-Op Campaign
Fight together or die alone. Battlefield 3's new co-op mode lets you and a friend experience a compelling combination of the single-player campaign's cinematic action and the multiplayer's open-ended replayability.
Read More10th Anniversary: The Day of the Battlefield Veterans
Four of the most battle-scarred veterans at DICE went for a 10th anniversary lunch to celebrate Battlefield. They came to eat and they came to talk about Battlefield — past, present, and future. Had you been sitting at their table, this is what you would have seen and heard.
Read MoreBattlefield 3: Close Quarters first trailer and new details
Last week, we went to San Francisco and the Game Developers Conference to demo our explosive expansion pack Battlefield 3™: Close Quarters to press. First gameplay trailer, first screenshot, and new details below.
Read MoreBattlefield 3 - 12 Minutes Of Gameplay
Watch 12 minutes of gameplay from Battlefield 3, featuring never before shown footage!
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Inside DICE: The Making of Caspian Border
Back in 2010, our multiplayer design pod was facing a dozen level concepts up on the wall. The previous day we had narrowed it down from 29 pitches, and these were the ones that had made the cut. I picked the one with the beautiful countryside — a serene landscape of trees, open fields and expansive gentle slopes. The pitch simply read “Rolling Hills”. This would be a fun level to toy with – and this is the story of how it turned into the classic Battlefield 3 map Caspian Border.
Read MoreNew Battlefield 3 fixes, Go Back to Karkand in Dec, chat with Peter Moore, and more!
We hope that all of you are enjoying Battlefield 3! We believe it's the best Battlefield game to date and we're continuing to improve the online experience every day with the support of our DICE Operations team. We'd like to tell you more about the exciting future of Battlefield 3.
Read MoreImportant: Update Close Quarters and Armored Kill on PC
In preparation for our next release, Aftermath, we are rolling out some updates on PC that are affecting Close Quarters and Armored Kill. Thanks to the delivery system Origin provides, all users should get these updates automatically.
Read MoreIt's Unanimous! Battlefield 3 Wins Best of Gamescom 2011!
Battlefield 3 is a force to be reckoned with. Its appearance at Gamescom 2011 (which includes 64-player multiplayer on the PC and PS3 co-op) in Cologne, Germany has been generating a ton of buzz among our fans...and apparently the judges as well.
Read More10th Anniversary: Battlefield 2142 Retrospective
As our 10th anniversary celebrations continue, it’s time to take a closer look at the classic Battlefield 2142, including one of the most memorable trailers for it.
Read More5 very special videos in the “Only in Battlefield 3” honorary mentions
It is time to pay homage to 5 very special videos that didn’t make it to the winners’ podium in the “Only in Battlefield 3? Video Community Challenge. We received so many great videos, and here are five unique ones that are worth watching again. Thanks again for the hard work and passion that...
Read MoreGet your Back to Karkand reviews here!
Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand has been out for a few days on PlayStation 3 and reviews and impressions are popping up everywhere. Check out these stories and keep your eyes peeled for more in the days to come, as Back to Karkand is set for a December 13 release on both Xbox 360 and PC.
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Battlefield 3 My Life Trailer With Actual Game Footage
Watch the Battlefield 3 "My Life" Trailer featuring actual gameplay footage.
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5 very special videos in the “Only in Battlefield 3” honorary mentions
It is time to pay homage to 5 very special videos that didn’t make it to the winners’ podium in the “Only in Battlefield 3″ Video Community Challenge. We received so many great videos, and here are five unique ones that are worth watching again. Thanks again for the hard work and passion that you put into this!
Read MoreTo all of our Battlefield 3 fans: We are listening, keep sending valuable feedback
Hi all! This is Karl Magnus Troedsson with an update on the Battlefield 3 launch. It has been an amazing first week for all of us at DICE. It’s incredibly exciting to ship Battlefield 3 globally, and to hear the feedback from our fans.
Read MoreCapture 6.66 million bases together to win a new dog tag
Inside DICE - USAS 12 Frag Rounds: Tale of the Tape
Following up on his last “Inside DICE” post, Alan Kertz returns with the inside story on the much discussed Battlefield 3 USAS 12 shotgun and FRAG rounds: Where the inspiration came from, how it was balanced shortly after launch, and how we’re rebalancing it based on community feedback.
Read MoreNew gameplay trailer featuring jets, straight from GamesCom!
Jets are back in style in Battlefield 3. Check out the full trailer!
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Back to Basics With the Assault Class
Are you new to the Battlefield? Need a few tips to help you get your squad to victory and your name to the top of the leader boards? Take this stellar advice for the Assault class. It’ll get you cranking out more kills, revives, and heals than ever before! UnitLost has this great video covering the...
Read MoreBack to Karkand out now on PC and Xbox 360!
Today, we are rolling out our expansion pack Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand on PC and Xbox 360! Check out this new gameplay trailer from the Sharqi Peninsula map, then follow the instructions below for how to get started. See you on the reimagined battlefield!
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Battlefield 3 First Look Trailer
See the first glimpse of actual in-game footage from Battlefield 3!
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Rolling Thunder: Introducing the new Tank Superiority game mode
The expansion pack Battlefield 3: Armored Kill is rumbling ever closer to its September release, and it is bringing the heavy-hitting new game mode Tank Superiority. Read on for the full story.
Read MorePC Gamers: Your quick checklist to get ready for Battlefield 3
This morning we woke up to a shiny new metacritic score for Battlefield 3, and we are ready for you to join us online. Here are a few quick things you might want to take care of to get yourself into Battlefield 3 as quickly as possible on launch day:
Read MoreDICE Celebrates Ten Years On The Battlefield By Giving Away Battlefield 1942 For Free!
Inside DICE - Designing the new Wake Island 5-flag layout for Xbox 360 and PS3
Since the release of Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand, a very popular subject has been the be or not to be of a 5 flag Wake Island for consoles. Here’s Gameplay Designer Gustav Halling with the inside story on how the new 5-flag layout came into existence.
Read MoreWatch the Battlefield 3 console debut from Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Battlefield 3 just made its public console debut! We went to New York to visit Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, where we played Battlefield 3 live on PS3 in front of the audience.
Read More10th Anniversary: Battlefield 2 Retrospective
The 10th anniversary celebrations continue! We are showcasing classic trailers from the series, and now the turn has come to Battlefield 2 from 2005. Below is the launch trailer for Battlefield 2, created by DICE Senior Video Editor Roland Smedberg.
Read MoreBack to Basics With the Support Class
Whether you’re a long time vet or new to the Battlefield, it can never hurt to brush up on your skills. Here’s the third great tutorial from UnitLost which breaks down the basics of the Support class. Lay down suppressing knowledge and learn about the finer points of supporting your...
Read MoreHow to go Back to Karkand (on PlayStation 3)
Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand is out today on PlayStation 3! Here’s how to buy and download it. A full guide to the server browser is available here.
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Battlefield 3 Fault Line Episode #1 Video
Join us as we follow Staff Sgt. Black and his team of U.S. Marines into the bad part of town!
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Join our new “Only in Battlefield 3″ video challenge for a chance to win big
Announcing our second “Only in Battlefield 3″ video challenge and your chance to win a gaming rig worth $10,000!
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Get Your Origin ID Ready for Battlefield 3
Wondering how you can change your persona name / Origin ID for games like Battlefield 3? We now have a tool to do just that!
Read MoreAftermath: Destroying the Battlefield and shaking the player
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Follow Level Artist Pontus Ryman into the shattered map Epicenter – Where cracked streets, toppling buildings, and earthquake aftershocks combine to create another unique multiplayer experience in Battlefield 3.
Read MoreFine-tuning the Deathmatch Experience in Battlefield 3™
When designing the multiplayer suite for Battlefield 3 it was important to appeal to a diverse player base with different competitive preferences. With a game mode as established as Deathmatch and its variants, the multiplayer team set out to provide a familiar experience that also retained the Battlefield aesthetic deep into the core design. In this week’s Inside DICE article, level designer Diego Jimenez explains one of the ways we’re continuing to fine-tune and improve on that design.
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Presenting all pre-order bonus items for Battlefield 3: Limited Edition
There are a number of pre-order offers for Battlefield 3 available now or soon to be available. Some countries have already announced their offers, while others will follow.
Read More10th Anniversary: Battlefield Vietnam restrospective
The 10th anniversary celebrations continue! We are showcasing classic trailers from the series, and now the turn has come to Battlefield Vietnam from 2004. Below is one of the great trailers for Battlefield Vietnam, created by DICE Senior Video Editor Roland Smedberg.
Read MoreWelcome Inside DICE!
We are happy to present the brand new “Inside DICE” series! This is where all of our fans will get candid and personal reflections directly from the people working with Battlefield 3™ and our expansion packs and updates. First out is DICE General Manager Karl Magnus Troedsson, revealing his thoughts on community transparency and on returning to GDC one year after the big Battlefield 3 presentation.
Read MoreBack to Karkand #7: Out now on PS3, new gameplay trailer live!
Starting today, PlayStation 3 players can revisit the legendary maps in the Back to Karkand expansion pack! What better way to celebrate than with a new PlayStation 3 based gameplay trailer?
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Battlefield 3 Fault Line Episode II: Good Effect On Target
Follow our squad of U.S. Marines as they move to the rooftops to eliminate an enemy sniper in an abandoned hotel.
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Only in Battlefield 3: Film your most epic Battlefield Moment & win a trip to DICE!
You can only find them in Battlefield, and other games can’t touch them. Our unscripted Battlefield Moments that make you go "Holy sh#t!"
Read MoreBattlefield 3 Redefines Vehicular Manslaughter
An astounding array of vehicles has always been the hallmark of the Battlefield series, and Battlefield 3 is no exception. It boasts 20 vehicles across 12 classes, each one fully customizable.
Read MoreDeliver death in silence with the versatile new crossbow
Perhaps the most striking and versatile weapon addition in the history of Battlefield, Aftermath introduces the makeshift crossbow. Read on for an in-depth look at its many uses and different bolt types that let you adapt to any situation on this earthquake shattered Battlefield.
Read MoreBattlefield 3 - Inside DICE Accessorise It: Finding the Perfect Setup to Fit Your Playstyle
In this episode of “Inside DICE”, Core Gameplay Designer Alan Kertz returns with an in-depth look at how we balance and rebalance the game after launch. He will also help you realise some of the most significant changes in how the different accessories in Battlefield 3™ are tweaked in the latest patch – and how you can experiment to find a new and perfect setup to fit your personal play style.
Read MoreBF3 LIMITED EDITION PHYSICAL WARFARE PACK, INCLUDING EXCITING ITEMS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
Claim battlefield superiority this October with the Battlefield 3™Limited Edition: Physical Warfare Pack, SPECACT Kit, and downloadable Dog Tags, now available for pre-order in Australia and New Zealand.
Read MoreCelebrate The Battlefield 10th anniversary with us
The legendary Battlefield 1942 launched one decade ago and changed everything. Join our week long celebration of the Battlefield series, full of retrospects, classic trailers, legendary concept art, and great price promotions.
Read MorePresenting the 3 most epic fan made Battlefield 3 videos!
We asked our community to produce their most epic “Only in Battlefield 3” videos, and the videos arrived by the hundreds. After picking our Top 10 shortlist, the time has finally come to present the three winners.
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Going Back to Karkand #6: Gulf of Oman gameplay, combat vehicles revealed
The countdown to our first Battlefield 3 expansion pack Back to Karkand continues. This week, we have new gameplay footage from our reimagining of all-time classic map Gulf of Oman. Plus, more info on the new vehicles you will be able to take control of come December.
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Battlefield 3 Fault Line Episode III: Get That Wire Cut
As the explosive finish to the Battlefield 3 Fault Line series draws near, Sgt. Black is tasked with disarming a home-made bomb.
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Battlefield 3 - Inside DICE: New Tweets from the Battlefield
Alan Kertz is the Core Gameplay Designer behind a lot of great in-depth blog posts published here at the Battlefield Blog. In this episode of “Inside DICE”, he takes a handful of your most tweeted questions and answers them personally.
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Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Beta Date Announced!
This is one a lot of you have been waiting for. In just a few days, you’ll finally be able to get your hands on some live Battlefield 3 gameplay in our free Multiplayer Beta.
Read MoreJoin Medal of Honor Warfighter to unlock the Swedish Spec Op

Step into the role of elite, International Operators in Medal of Honor Warfighter. The latest entry in the series is built on the same Frostbite 2 technology that powers Battlefield 3. For being a Battlefield 3 player, we will immediately unlock the Swedish SOG Spec Op for you online. Here to tell you more about this Tier 1 operator is Kristoffer “Hoffe” Bergqvist, formerly from DICE and now Creative Director at Danger Close.
Read MoreThe Official Battlelog Application for iOS – Now Available And Free!
Pondering that next unlock while you’re out and about? On the go and wondering if your friends are online and playing? Want to see who’s topping the leaderboards while you’re away from your computer? With the Battlelog application for iOS you can get all of this intel and more while you’re AFK and mobile.
Read MorePhysical Warfare Pack available to all Battlefield 3 players later this year
A point of clarification for all of our Battlefield fans. We will unlock the contents of the Physical Warfare Pack to all Battlefield 3 players later this year – for free.
Read More10th Anniversary: Battlefield 1942 Retrospective
The Battlefield series has turned 10 years! To celebrate, we are showcasing classic trailers from the series, kicking off with the game that started it all: Battlefield 1942 from 2002. Below is the first public trailer produced for Battlefield 1942, created by DICE Senior Video Editor Roland Smedberg.
Read MorePWNED #17
Watch this month's epiosde of PWNED featuring Battlefield 3: Flying tips, Kingdom of Amalur Reckoning™, Star Wars™: The Old Republic™
Read MoreGoing Back to Karkand #4: The design idea behind the themed expansion pack
Are you ready to take a closer look at our first upcoming expansion pack, Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand? Read on for the first Back to Karkand trailer and the Lead Designer's thoughts on the idea behind this themed expansion pack.
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Battlefield 3 Wages War With Groundbreaking FROSTBITE 2 Game Engine Technology
DICE announces massive pre-order incentive for spring's blockbuster.
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Guarantee Your Access to the Battlefield 4 Beta
The team at DICE is hard at work on the next entry in the Battlefield series, and to ensure access to the exclusive Battlefield 4 beta, shooter fans can pre-order Medal of Honor Warfighter today.
Read MoreBF3 Operation: Guillotine Teaser Released
We know you are counting the days until the October 25th release of Battlefield 3, and that you’re eating up each new trailer we post, so today we’re very excited to debut the first video in a new series. Get ready for Operation Guillotine!
Read MoreBattlefield 3: Aftermath – Rise from the Ashes

In our fourth multiplayer expansion pack Battlefield 3: Aftermath, we throw players into an all-new harrowing environment: The shattered districts, streets and cities of post-earthquake Iran. Players will struggle for supremacy and survival amongst the devastation, with heavily modified vehicles and the all-new crossbow at their disposal.
Read MoreBattlefield 3 Update On Xbox 360 Includes The Possibility To Rent Your Own Server!
The Battlefield 3 update for Xbox 360 goes live today and includes plenty of fixes, balancing tweaks, and the possibility to rent your own server! Read on for the full details.
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Expand your set of dog tags and multiplayer skins for Battlefield 3
Starting today, players who want to expand their arsenal of dog tags in Battlefield 3 can do so via two different bundles. First, there's the aptly titled "SPECACT and Dog Tag Bundle", featuring a fistful of 10 dog tags plus a set of new multiplayer skins. These items were previosuly only available as exclusive pre-order items for Battlefield 3, and you can now buy them in the "SPECACT and Dog Tag Bundle" for $2.99/€2.99 or the equivalent in your currency.
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UPDATED: E3 Awards Nominations for Battlefield 3
We’re only at the start of the second day, and Battlefield 3 has been making a great showing, earning several "Best of E3" nominations. Hit the jump for the full story!
Read MoreArmored Kill live now for PS3 Premium members
Battlefield 3: Armored Kill is live now exclusively for Battlefield 3 Premium members on PS3!
Read MoreNew Squad interface, Battlelog features, server abilities in today's Battlefield 3 update
We will soon publish a major client update for the PC version Battlefield 3 as well as a server-side update for all platforms. The update will be made on Nov. 22nd 7:00 AM UTC / Nov. 21st 11:00 PM PST. We’ll share release timing on the console patches as soon as we are clear on the timing, these take a bit longer due to console certification process.
Read MoreBattlefield 3 Packshots Revealed
Just in case you haven't seen these already, here they are in all their battle hardened glory - brand new Battlefield 3 Packshots.
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Battlefield 3: Armored Kill Gameplay Premiere Trailer
Coming this September, Battlefield 3: Armored Kill is the next digital expansion pack in the Battlefield 3 series and introduces a host of exclusive in-game content, new vehicles, assignments and more.
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Battleblog #1: Lars Gustavsson on DICE's new multiplayer philosophy in Battlefield 3
Welcome to the first in a series of Battleblog posts, taking you all the way to the launch of Battlefield 3 in Australia October 27th and in New Zealand October 28th!
Read MoreAnnouncing our 10 ”Pitch your map concept” winners
Hi Battlefield fans!
I’m Niklas Fegraeus, one of the Lead Designers here at DICE, working on the Battlefield series. I was asked to be the judge and jury for the Premium exclusive “Pitch your map concept” competition where you guys got to submit your very own ideas for a Battlefield map! I immediately accepted and have since had the pleasure to look through hundreds of amazing designs from all of you Premium members out there.
Read MoreBattlefield 3 wins big at BAFTA
Tonight, The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is deciding this year’s best in video games and Battlefield is nominated for several awards.
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