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May 18th, 2012 - Written by Suavemente1974
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There has been a lot of dancing around the subject, but no actual denial when it comes to the rumored Battlefield 3 Premium Service. We can happily confirm that the Battlefield 3 Premium Content Service is no rumor, and is definitely set to launch on June 4th, 2012, along with the double XP for PC players.
When the rumor first started circulating, we had a credible source, which turned out to be right. Now we have multiple sources which are all saying the exact same thing. The date may be subject to change as of now, since this post has gone live, but remember - it's coming, and with the mix reaction of fans, who knows where it'll take the Battlefield franchise. Here's some the information regarding Battlefield Premium. Thanks to our good friend 32bita:
"Battlefield Premium contains all 5 Battlefield expansion packs with early access, new camos, and exclusive in-game items for a one-time fee." Now that it's confirmed, what are your thoughts?
Source: battlefieldo.com
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| Battlefield 3 – PTFO Director’s Cut Tournament Official Announcement Trailer | |
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May 17th, 2012 - Written by Suavemente1974
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PTFO Director’s Cut is a massive Battlefield 3 tournament created by MassNERDerer, presented by Pixel Enemy and in association with Battlefieldo. Including both YouTubers, subscribers and other community members alike across all three platforms (PC, PS3 and Xbox 360), Project PTFO is “the largest community event to ever hit the Battlefield” this May 21st.
Recently, Pixel Enemy published an official announcement trailer which we’ve included below for your viewing pleasure. Read here to learn more about PTFO Director’s cut and make sure to visit the official website!
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| Battlefield 3 - Double XP Weekend Event for PC Delayed Until May 26th | |
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May 13th, 2012 - Written by Suavemente1974
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Yesterday, the first Battlefield 3 double XP weekend was announced. Players started earning double XP today at 12:01am PST only on PS3 and Xbox 360, and will continue to do so until Sunday night. Unfortunately, DICE wasn’t able to include PC for this event, and has decided to delay it until May 26th.
DICE has published a banner on the Battlelog announcing that the double XP weekend event has been pushed back for two weeks. The banner reads:
"PC players: Apologies for delay in your 2XP event. To give you a full weekend as planned, we’re rescheduling this for May 26-27." DICE added on the official Battlefield Twitter account:
"We gave our developers 2 weeks to be sure that the game performs correctly for PC users. Why rush it, right?" Sources: mp1st.com & twitter.com
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| Battlefield 3 - DICE More Run Servers After Complaints About rented Servers | |
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May 12th, 2012 - Written by Suavemente1974
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DICE announced on Friday that it would add more Battlefield 3 servers run by the company after growing complaints from fans about only being able to find rented servers with custom rules on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.
Electronic Arts and DICE recently added the ability to rent servers for Battlefield 3 and run custom rules for $30 a month. These servers are generally run with custom rules and console gamers began complaining about servers with extreme rules or abusive administrators who banned players simply for playing better. Finding servers with the default rules has become increasingly difficult as a result. DICE Community Manager Daniel Matros responded to some of these complaints in a recent Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) by saying:
"There is only so much physical space and digital space where you can have servers. The community requested [a rental program] and we delivered. Everything in the wonderful world of Battlefield is dynamic." He later said that he had heard of these complaints for a while and it would be something he would raise with the studio. The developers at DICE must have been an... [Read More]
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| Battlefield 3 – Premium Leaked, More DLC, New Bonus Content and Double XP Weekend | |
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May 11th, 2012 - Written by Suavemente1974
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It looks like Battlefield fans can anticipiate a very interesting month in the Battlefield 3 universe this June and beyond. According to information we have received from reliable inside sources, we’ve learnt of a recent fact sheet that lists some interesting dates as well as some very interesting pieces of Battlefield 3 content that DICE and EA seem to have planned in the near future.
On top of some extra bonus content, including the Close Quarters DLC and a player guide, can fans also expect a Premium service to bundle these content drops together? Check out these release dates of upcoming pieces of Battlefield 3 content as listed on the fact sheet:
• 04-06-2012 – Battlefield Premium
• 12-06-2012 – Close Quarters
• XX-06-2012 – Guide
• XX-08-2012 – Bonus Content
Battlefield Premium: This doesn’t come as too much of a surprise, seeing that EA has toyed with the idea of a subscription-based service before. However, it’s not clear whether Battlefield Premium is actually a subscription-based service or if it is simply a one-time cost that will cover the content included in it. The official description reads:
"Battlefield™ ... [Read More]
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| Battlefield 3 – DICE Hasn’t Forgotten Esports More on Battlerecorder & Spectator Mode | |
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May 10th, 2012 - Written by Suavemente1974
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Some fans feel that DICE has been ignoring the competitive community as it’s been some time that Esport goers, and even casual gamers alike, have requested a spectator mode or Battlerecorder in order to monitor competitive matches.
While it may seem this way, Daniel Matros, global community manager at DICE, stresses in a recent AMA on Reddit:
"I’ve been pushing and advocating esports ever since I started out 2 years ago. I wouldn’t say ignored the competitive community. We went balls out on Dreamhack and said that we are aiming for esports." Many would argue that Battlefield 3 was partly advertised post-launch as having the capabilities to become a competitive title and that DICE failed to keep their word. Matros explained:
"That is why it is very important to stick with what you say. Things we say are never with worst intentions. Some things get left behind in a long dev process and get re-evaluated. That is why information can be pretty scarce at times." When it comes to updating the game to accomodate the Esports community, Matros mentioned:
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| Battlefield 3 - Where Did All The Official DICE Servers Go on Console? | |
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May 08th, 2012 - Written by Suavemente1974
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The biggest question we’ve been hearing from much of Battlefield 3′s console audience is, where did all the DICE servers go? This is in reference to the official DICE servers whose titles usually begin with ‘-[DICE]-’ and are usually centered around regular game rules and set-ups, providing a typical and expected Battlefield 3 experience which can be found in the console’s server browser.
With the introduction of the ability to rent private servers on consoles, players have noticed a steady decline in official DICE servers, meaning only rented servers, usually with tweaked game rules, are mostly visible. Battlefield 3 Global Community Manager Daniel Matros answers why in a recent AMA on Reddit, according to Matros:
"There is only so much physical space and digital space where you can have servers. The community requested an RSP programme and we delivered." This makes sense, but at the same time, player should still be able to find servers that center around regular rules, set-ups and playlists that they’ve come to love. Luckily, Matros explains that DICE has taken notice of the feedback, Matros explained:
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| Battlefield 3 - To Receive New Content Downloads In May And June | |
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May 08th, 2012 - Written by Suavemente1974
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EA has released today the financial results for its fourth quarter of the fiscal year. Among other Battlefield 3 highlights, EA reveals that new content for the game is set to release as early as this month.
The first expansion pack for Battlefield 3, Close Quarters, was revealed back in March with a June release date. However, the DLC might release sooner, at least to some. EA announced today:
"Battlefield 3 had a record year, establishing itself as one of EA’s premier game services and in the process successfully took share in the growing First-Person-Shooter market. Battlefield 3 players are still deeply engaged – Battlefield 3 sees 6.3 million monthly active users across all three platforms in March. New content downloads available in May and June." As you know, PS3 players have a one week head start on other platforms when it comes to Battlefield 3′s DLC offering. This could explain EA’s promise of content in both May and June with PS3 receiving Close Quarters towards the end of May. However, there is also the possibility of other unannounced... [Read More]
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