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Battlefield 3 - Inside DICE: Tweets from the Battlefield
Posted by EA News at 02:46PM on Friday, May, 11, 2012
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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 - Inside DICE Accessorise It: Finding the Perfect Setup to Fit Your Playstyle
Posted by EA News at 02:10PM on Thursday, May, 03, 2012
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.
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Battlefield 3: Close Quarters Donya Fortress Gameplay Trailer
Posted by EA News at 01:45PM on Friday, April, 27, 2012
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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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Inside DICE - “The most common misconception about QA work is that it means simply playing games”
Posted by voctavia at 05:42PM on Friday, April, 20, 2012
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The Official Battlelog Application for iOS – Now Available And Free!
Posted by EA News at 01:44PM on Friday, April, 20, 2012
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.
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Inside DICE - Designing the new Wake Island 5-flag layout for Xbox 360 and PS3
Posted by voctavia at 05:29PM on Tuesday, April, 10, 2012
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.
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Battlefield 3 Update On Xbox 360 Includes The Possibility To Rent Your Own Server!
Posted by EA News at 01:44PM on Wednesday, April, 04, 2012
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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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Inside DICE - USAS 12 Frag Rounds: Tale of the Tape
Posted by VOCTAVIA at 05:18PM on Friday, March, 30, 2012
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.
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Big Battlefield 3 PS3 day: Game Update Rent A Server Functionality, And Shortcut Items Now Live!
Posted by EA News at 02:51PM on Wednesday, March, 28, 2012
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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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Game Update Will Drop Today For PlayStation 3. Xbox 360 And PC Will Come Soon.
Posted by EA News at 02:51PM on Wednesday, March, 28, 2012
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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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Fine-tuning the Deathmatch Experience in Battlefield 3™
Posted by EA Staff at 02:33PM on Friday, March, 23, 2012
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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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Battlefield 3 wins big at BAFTA
Posted by EA Staff at 02:16PM on Friday, March, 16, 2012
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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Battlefield 3: Close Quarters first trailer and new details
Posted by EA Staff at 01:18PM on Tuesday, March, 13, 2012
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.
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Welcome Inside DICE!
Posted by HBrun at 02:24PM on Tuesday, March, 06, 2012
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.
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Back to Basics With the Support Class
Posted by crash7800 at 03:33PM on Tuesday, February, 21, 2012
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...
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Back to Basics With the Assault Class
Posted by crash7800 at 03:38PM on Saturday, February, 18, 2012
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...
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5 very special videos in the “Only in Battlefield 3” honorary mentions
Posted by HBrun at 03:49PM on Friday, February, 17, 2012
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...
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Presenting the 3 most epic fan made Battlefield 3 videos!
Posted by HBrun at 01:47PM on Friday, February, 10, 2012
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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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Expand your set of dog tags and multiplayer skins for Battlefield 3
Posted by HBrun at 09:40AM on Thursday, January, 19, 2012
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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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Battlefield 3 anti-cheat measures intensify
Posted by HBrun at 12:12PM on Thursday, January, 12, 2012
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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Working on a weapons fix for Back to Karkand (PS3)
Posted by HBrun at 08:35AM on Monday, January, 09, 2012
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!
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Physical Warfare Pack available now at no extra charge on PC and Xbox 360!
Posted by HBrun at 08:29AM on Monday, January, 09, 2012
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.
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Only in Battlefield 3: Film your most epic Battlefield Moment & win a trip to DICE!
Posted by HBrun at 08:06AM on Monday, January, 09, 2012
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!"
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Get your Back to Karkand reviews here!
Posted by HBrun at 02:17PM on Friday, January, 06, 2012
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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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Get your Physical Warfare Pack at no extra charge today on PlayStation 3!
Posted by HBrun at 02:51PM on Friday, January, 06, 2012
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Back to Karkand out now on PC and Xbox 360!
Posted by HBrun at 02:38PM on Friday, January, 06, 2012
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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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Back to Karkand #7: Out now on PS3, new gameplay trailer live!
Posted by HBRUN at 08:29AM on Friday, December, 09, 2011
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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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How to go Back to Karkand (on PlayStation 3)
Posted by HBrun at 07:50AM on Thursday, December, 08, 2011
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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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It’s Finally Time To Go Back To Karkand
Posted by EA Staff at 08:49AM on Wednesday, December, 07, 2011
Play a map for long enough, and it starts to feel like home. Heck. Between that trusty piece of cover with the killer view to that really perfect spawn point where you grab your RPG, it can feel even cozier than the room you’re playing from. That’s why Back to Karkand is bringing back your favorite maps and weapons from Battlefield 2 – starting today.
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Going Back to Karkand #6: Gulf of Oman gameplay, combat vehicles revealed
Posted by HBrun at 11:56AM on Wednesday, November, 30, 2011
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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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How to enable Stereoscopic 3D in Battlefield 3
Posted by HBrun at 02:16PM on Monday, November, 28, 2011
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.
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New Squad interface, Battlelog features, server abilities in today's Battlefield 3 update
Posted by HBrun at 02:01PM on Tuesday, November, 22, 2011
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.
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Going Back To Karkand #5: Gameplay From Strike At Karkand, Assignments Explained
Posted by EA News at 08:10AM on Tuesday, November, 22, 2011
Today, we have a brand new gameplay trailer from the reimagined Strike at Karkand map! Also, read on to find out how our new Assignments in Back to Karkand extend the persistence in Battlefield 3.
Tags guns, war, dice, battlefield3, back-to-karkand
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Going Back to Karkand #4: The design idea behind the themed expansion pack
Posted by HBrun at 12:21PM on Saturday, November, 12, 2011
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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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New Battlefield 3 fixes, Go Back to Karkand in Dec, chat with Peter Moore, and more!
Posted by matthewpruitt at 10:13AM on Tuesday, November, 08, 2011
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.
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Seven Ways Battlefield 3 is Improving
Posted by Karl Magnus Troedsson at 10:42AM on Friday, November, 04, 2011
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!
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Your Quick Guide to the Battlefield 3 Server Browser
Posted by voctavia at 11:45AM on Thursday, November, 03, 2011
We know that some of you are having high-pings when connecting to Battlefield 3 servers and we want to help optimize your server settings!
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To all of our Battlefield 3 fans: We are listening, keep sending valuable feedback
Posted by EA Staff at 10:06AM on Wednesday, November, 02, 2011
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.
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A guide on how to squad up on Battlefield 3 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
Posted by EA Staff at 10:30AM on Tuesday, November, 01, 2011
We´ve received many questions on how to join the servers with your squad on Xbox 360 and PS3, therefore we decided to post this guide.
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Battlefield 3 Review Roundup
Posted by EA Staff at 04:40PM on Friday, October, 28, 2011
Day by day, Battlefield 3 is launching in more territories, and our first review scores are in! Let's take a look at what the experts are saying...
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PC Gamers: Your quick checklist to get ready for Battlefield 3
Posted by voctavia at 11:14AM on Wednesday, October, 26, 2011
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:
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Just a few days to go: Battlefield 3 Launch Trailer is live!
Posted by HBrun at 09:10AM on Monday, October, 24, 2011
Winning over 60 industry awards, Battlefield 3 is out next week. Our launch trailer gives you a preview of the intense single player campaign. A sinister power is rising in the Middle-East, and Marine Sergeant "Black" discovers how far he would go to defend his country.
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Get Your Origin ID Ready for Battlefield 3
Posted by EA Staff at 02:14PM on Friday, October, 21, 2011
Wondering how you can change your persona name / Origin ID for games like Battlefield 3? We now have a tool to do just that!
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Battleblog #14: Multiplayer Map Reveal, Part II
Posted by dmcdonagh at 04:07PM on Friday, October, 14, 2011
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Ready to see the final five multiplayer maps included in Battlefield 3? We talked to the multiplayer team at DICE about the concept behind each map, and how they decided which maps made the cut into the final game.
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Battleblog #13: Multiplayer Map Reveal, From The Streets Of Paris To The Outskirts Of Tehran
Posted by EA News at 04:05PM on Friday, October, 14, 2011
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The 9 multiplayer maps in Battlefield 3 offer every style of gameplay from dense urban combat to all-out vehicle warfare on vast landscapes. Read on for the design ideas behind the multiplayer maps in Battlefield 3, straight from the level designers at DICE.
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Top 10 Battlefield 3 Open Beta issues and how we are addressing them
Posted by ncornelius at 03:18PM on Monday, October, 10, 2011
We’re more than half way through the open beta and thrilled to see so many people still enjoying the game while continuing to give us great feedback. As part of our dedication to showing you how your feedback is directly affecting and improving Battlefield 3, here are the latest Top-Ten Community Issues that we’re addressing.
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Battleblog #12: Fight for the honor and glory of your Battlefield 3 Platoon!
Posted by ncornelius at 04:30PM on Tuesday, October, 04, 2011
Create a personalized Platoon in Battlefield 3, invite your friends, and show the world who is the best of the best. This is how Platoons will change the way you fight and rank up together.
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Battleblog #11: Every Battlefield 3 multiplayer game mode explained
Posted by ncornelius at 01:52PM on Friday, September, 16, 2011
In Battlefield 3, all maps adapt to the five multiplayer game modes available at launch. Read on for the full breakdown of every multiplayer mode in the game, plus details on how you can tweak each match to suit your personal tastes even further.
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Battleblog #10: Crafting a captivating story grounded in authenticity
Posted by ncornelius at 03:04PM on Sunday, September, 11, 2011
Battlefield 3 is a new way for DICE to tell a story. Read on for a personal post from Lead Designer David Goldfarb and his take on how to craft a captivating single player campaign -- one that forgoes the fantastic in favor of the grim and the authentic.
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BF3 Operation: Guillotine Teaser Released
Posted by meleryan at 05:56PM on Friday, September, 09, 2011
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!
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Battleblog #9: Online vehicle warfare refined
Posted by HBrun at 10:40AM on Thursday, September, 01, 2011
The Battlefield series has always been about the perfect mix of infantry and vehicle warfare. Battlefield 3 is no different. Read on for the full story on our deep vehicle customization and refined gameplay mechanics that will change how you play the game.
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More Gamescom Accolades for Battlefield 3
Posted by crash7800 at 01:27PM on Friday, August, 26, 2011
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.
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Battleblog #8: Build Your Weapon Of Choice
Posted by dmcdonagh at 04:24PM on Thursday, August, 25, 2011
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We have well over 50 weapons in Battlefield 3. But each weapon in itself can be tailored to wildly differing play styles and combat roles.
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Kenny Magnusson holds a Frostbite 2 presentation!
Posted by zh1nt0 at 01:49PM on Wednesday, August, 24, 2011
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!
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Leave No Man Behind in Battlefield 3's Co-Op Campaign
Posted by EA Staff at 05:25PM on Thursday, August, 18, 2011
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.
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Battleblog #7: Battlefield 3 Introduces Themed Co-Op Campaign
Posted by EA News at 12:01PM on Friday, August, 19, 2011
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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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It's Unanimous! Battlefield 3 Wins Best of Gamescom 2011!
Posted by smahathavorn at 11:10AM on Thursday, August, 18, 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.
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New gameplay trailer featuring jets, straight from GamesCom!
Posted by slinnertz at 11:46AM on Wednesday, August, 17, 2011
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Jets are back in style in Battlefield 3. Check out the full trailer!
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Battleblog #6: Building Battlefield 3 from the gun out
Posted by slinnertz at 07:33PM on Friday, August, 12, 2011
Every Battlefield game is built from the gun out. If persistence is what keeps you coming back for more, the gunplay is the essential foundation that the entire game hinges on. Read on for Senior Designer Alan Kertz’ thoughts on what makes shooting in Battlefield 3 unique.
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Battleblog #5: Years' worth of unlocks and rewards in Battlefield 3
Posted by slinnertz at 05:01PM on Friday, August, 12, 2011
Battlefield 3 will be the deepest shooter in DICE history. Read on for the full story on how we will reward skill and dedication, and how our flexible unlock and customization system allows you to tailor the game for your personal play style.
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