Battlefield 3 Updates

Publisher commits to DICE shooter "well into the future," says Facebook ads accounted for $12 million in sales for 2011 release.

Labels president Frank Gibeau says publisher is "very careful" to make clear the differences between shooter franchises to avoid "sequel fatigue."

Since-removed listing on EA Origin online store reveals preorders for Medal of Honor: Warfighter grant access to Battlefield 4 beta.

David Goldfarb leaves Electronic Arts-owned Swedish shooter studio after working on Bad Company 2 and last October's modern FPS.

New gameplay feature will allow players to coordinate competitive multiplayer sessions with friends and squad members, as well as create, control, and track online play.

Battlefield 3 developer says too many studios neglect pushing medium forward graphically, not just thematically.

Battlefield 3 Premium-like services could integrate into other company properties, EA Labels president says.

[UPDATE] EA Games president says it's "inevitable" that company moves entirely to digital distribution, calls monthly NPD reports "irrelevant"; NPD Games president "surprised" by comments.

Lego Batman 2 beats newcomer The Amazing Spider-Man in comic-book contest for number one; strong Vita sales propel Metal Gear Solid HD Collection into top 10; Spec Ops hits at three.

DICE general manager Karl Magnus Troedsson says that there will always be a demand for console and PC games that deliver a "hi-def experience."

Electronic Arts' new pay-once map bundle offering for Battlefield 3 hits user milestone in first two weeks topping company expectations.