Briefly: EA has put Battlefield 3 up for grabs, free on Origin until June 3, 2014. With their “On the House ” program, EA is trying to get in on the action that Sony and Microsoft already have with their free games programs already.

With Plants Vs. Zombies the only other free game in EA’s program right now, they have a lot of catching up to do if they want to seem like a good deal as the competitors are right now. Since there is no set schedule as to when these free games will come, it’s anyone’s guess how frequent they will be. Still, you really can’t complain about free games.

Site: Origin

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These last few days have been INSANE with all the information coming out for the next in the Battlefield series. We have teaser trailers, dog tags and a stack of leaked features. Come with me!

 

A few days ago we got the leaked artwork for BF4 ( check out our write up on it here ). Then the guys over at DICE created a new site that urged players to log in. The new Battlefield 4 Official Website had a counter going, the more players that logged in with their Origin account the more would be revealed for the first teaser image. What was unlocked first was this fabulously orange picture of a smoking aircraft carrier, titled “Amphibious Assault”

 

Battlefield 4 Amphibious Assault

 

Couple that with today’s teaser “SEA”, I HOPE, that we can see a type of aircraft carrier defend mode. If you’ve played Battlefield 2142’s Titan mode then you know what kind of crazy antics to expect.

 

 

Next we got this other teaser, “Land”.

 

 

Tease after tease! FINALLY, we got some leaked info on what the game features will be like. These are unconfirmed as of now, but hopefully at least half of these stick.

 

Battlefield 4 will stick with 64 players. Maps are larger and more detailed.

 

Three factions: US, Russia, and an unnamed “Eastern/Asian” faction.
4 classes with “additional features and tweaks” compared to BF3
Shipping with same amount of maps as BF3, there are plans for lots of DLC.
DLC is already in planning stages.
Battlefield 4 Premium will be available on day one and include some perks.
Most of the guns and vehicles from BF3 will return.
More squad features.
Commander feature returns, but won’t be the same as in BF2
Battlefield 4 is coming out on both current and next gen systems, and PC as well.
Game is more of an evolution rather than revolution of the series. Both technically and gameplay wise.
Will ship with more game modes than BF3
Will ship with more close quarter infantry maps than BF3
Frostbite 2 engine is pushed further in BF4. Better effects, higher res textures, more detailed game worlds, etc.
BF3 will still be supported after Battlefield 4 launches.
There is plan of some sort of integration between BF3 and BF4. Could be Battlelog-only.
Battlelog will be updated for Battlefield 4 with more social features and more detailed stats.
Single-player and co-op will return, new writers involved this time.

 

This is all very, very exciting! I really hope they implement some sort of Titan mode and bring the Commander Role back proper. Playing Commander in BF2 was one of the funnest things I did in the game, besides intense HALO missions.

 

With all this info getting pumped out we can certainly expect the game to shit this year, like what was rumored.

The much anticipated fifth and final expansion for the AMAZING Battlefield 3, Endgame, has its details released. We got a release date and more! Take a peak at this gameplay trailer, feature some sick dirtbike tricks!

 

 

This was my literal face the entire time I was watching this trailer.

 

Shane BF3 Face
Now to explain to my coworkers why I was editing a picture of myself…

From the Official Battlefield Blog:

 

All-new fast and agile dirt bike
When building End Game, high-speed warfare was our mantra. Nothing illustrates this better than the new fast and agile dirt bike, that lets you take a friend to the frontlines at high speed while doing wheelies and quick stops. It’s a true two-wheel vehicle with its own physics engine that is a perfect fit for our returning game mode Capture the Flag.

We have hidden a lot of cool jumps for you on all maps that you can attempt if you need a quick getaway in a daredevil fashion. The dirt bike is clearly the star among the new vehicles in End Game, and we will return shortly with an in-depth blog post focused solely on this agile and versatile addition to the ever-growing Battlefield vehicle line-up.

Call for reinforcements with the new dropship
But that’s not all. You can also jump into the seat of two new AA vehicles or use the new dropship to call in reinforcements or parachute in behind enemy lines. The AA vehicles is the first time in Battlefield 3 that a troop transport has been fitted with a roof mounted AA turret in addition to a rocket launcher, effectively making it able to defend against both ground and air vehicles. The dropship gets awarded to whatever team holds the central flag in Conquest mode and lets you drop in an additional Infantry Fighting Vehicle by parachute, forcing the enemy to keep close tabs on your position or risk being overrun.

Fight all year around
End Game contains four vast and varied maps, each inspired by one of the four seasons. If there’s something our line of expansion packs have shown, it’s how many different flavors of combat Battlefield 3 can cater for. From the classic gameplay of Back to Karkand to the tight infantry combat on Close Quarters and massive all-out vehicle warfare of Armored Kill – we love to give our fans new experiences while staying true to the Battlefield core.

By making each map distinctly unique, End Game serves as a beautiful reminder of the broad range of vistas we can deliver with the Frostbite 2 engine, and how the environment influences gameplay in subtle ways. From the beautiful fall-themed Operation Riverside, with its many rivers and electrical sub-stations, to snowy Sabalan Pipeline, End Game brings all of your favorite settings into one tight package.

The return of Capture the Flag and Air Superiority
Capture the Flag is a classic multiplayer game mode for anyone interested in shooters, and it was actually part of the original Battlefield 1942 released more than 10 years ago. End Game marks the first time in a decade that Capture the Flag returns to the Battlefield, and we think it’s a perfect fit with the new theme of high-speed warfare and mobility that the dirt bike brings to the game. Stay tuned for an in-depth look at our Battlefield version of Capture the Flag in a later blog post in this series.

Also new for End Game is the jet-based Air Superiority game mode where players can take part in massive dogfights, much like when this game mode first appeared in Battlefield 1943. If you’re a Premium member, you can watch an exclusive video right now featuring extended gameplay from Air Superiority mode. Just head to the Battlelog Premium videos section to check it out. We will return with in-depth Air Superiority information later in this blog series, so stay tuned for that.

 

 

Well, you’re in luck, as I have here a copy of that prized Battlefield Premium trailer for Air Superiority.

 

 

I’m getting SO PUMPED RIGHT NOW! After getting my mind blown by that intense Mad Max style chase, I lost it when I saw full on Dog Fight maps.

 

You can your friends can enjoy End Game this March, on PC, XBOX 360 and PS3!

The fourth expansion for the online military shooter, Battlefield 3, has been teased a few times. With Premium members getting a peak at some of the post earthquake environments, and yesterday the lead community dev posted a pic on Reddit showing off the newest crossbows (Hint: it’s the banner. Up there!). Today we get an official announcement trailer. Take a peak with me!

“So whats the deal with the place all fucked up?” you ask? WELL, During the single player campaign an earthquake hits Tehran, separating you from your squad and really making a mess of the whole place. If you saw the Battlefield 3 trailer from a million years ago, you can see a nice large building falling over.

Well, “Aftermath” wants to expand on that disaster. Maps will bring players into places that have recently been destroyed, making gamers look at approaching challenges differently. I am assuming the new game mode is one where players duke it out while there are active tremors going on in the battlefield.

The release schedule is:

PlayStation 3 Premium members: November 27
Xbox 360 and PC Premium members: December 4
PlayStation 3 players: December 11
Xbox 360 and PC players: December 18

Today at E3 Dice released some new info on the BF3 Armored Kill that releases this Fall.

They released a Q&A video centered around a new map called Bandar Desert. The new vehicles in the expansion such as the ATV (Bad Company 2 fans rejoice!), Strikers and Mobile Artillery.

I think the coolest “vehicle” in this expansion is the AC-130 gunship. It cannot be flown by players, it spawns when your team controls a specific command point on the map. It travels on its own path. It has four spots that players can take over, two anti-ground and two anti-air. It also acts a mobile spawn point that players can HALO jump out of.

Check out the full Q&A video below.

Holy shit. HOLY SHIT! I was excited for the 2nd expansion pack to Battlefield 3, but after this trailer I am practically climaxing at my desk. Check it out below

This expansion (Close Quarters) focuses on small maps that expand vertically more than outwardly. Think old school Rainbow 6. From this trailer we can see some new weapons. Spot the silenced .44 Mag and win a prize!

All the indoor destruction makes my already beefy video card tremble. I cannot wait to recreate scenes from The Matrix and Hard Boiled with this expansion.

Also here is a list of the new weapons in the game:

AUG Assault Rifle
SCAR Assault Rifle
ACW-R Carbine
MTAR-21 Carbine
M417 Sniper Rifle
JNG-90 Sniper Rifle
L86LSW Machine Gun
LSAT Machine Gun
M5K Tactical Machine Pistol
SPAS-12 Shotgun

Will be unlocked through 10 assignments. CQ will also include 5 new dogtags.

It was recently announced that the hit DICE game Battlefield 3 will be getting 3 new expansion packs this year.

June debuts Close Quarters which includes 10 new weapons that focuses on smaller maps and infantry battles.

This Fall Armored Kill releases. DICE says this expansion pack is all about the vehicles and will feature the BIGGEST map the developer has ever made.

This Winter will feature End Game. No information was given from the developer but a vigilant Redditor started investigating and put 2 and 2 together.

Hopefully by Christmas, the Battlefield will be riddled with Raptors. Remember, stay out of the tall grass!

Today on the Battlelog Blog Community Manager zh1nt0 posted the entire patch notes.

Some notable fixes are:

-Players should no longer take fall damage from short falls.

-Unguided tank rounds and RPGs will now instantly destroy Jets, Attack Helicopters, and Scout Helicopters.

-AA Missiles are more difficult to dodge in Jets, this was unintended behavior that created an imbalance against skilled pilots.

-The F35 will now only attempt to enter Hover at low altitudes, though it will maintain the hover until forward flight is resumed, even if it reaches high altitude.

-The Horizontal Sway reduction has been changed from a global percent reduction to a weapon specific value reduction

-The Hip Accuracy bonus provided by the Laser Sight has been increased. Some PDWs have had their crouch and prone base stats adjusted to prevent hip firing being more accurate than aimed fire when using a laser sight.

-The MAV can no longer be used as an elevator.

Also, possibly the most important patch from the entire changelog

-Added Horns to all Jeeps.

Thats right…HORNS ARE BACK BABY!

There is not a release date for this patch yet, they are tweaking the whole stack for all three platforms