Battlefield 3 News

Battlefield 3 Armored Kill DLC deploys Sept. 4

Premium subscribers on PS3 get first access to third expansion pack to modern-day shooter next week; coming later in the month to Xbox 360 and PC users.

DICE 'afraid' to release Battlefield 3 mod tools

Developer says it's fearful exploits could arise after releasing mod tools to public; won't do mod support until it can do it "really well."

Battlefield 3 Premium Edition hitting September for $70

EA to offer bundle that includes base game, all expansion packs, and a multiplayer "head start" kit for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC next month.

The secret of Battlefield's success

DICE chief Karl Magnus Troedsson on 20 years of success as a studio and 10 years of Battlefield games.

Battlefield 3 skipping Wii U - Report

DICE reportedly shelved Wii U Battlefield 3 over Origin dispute with Nintendo; it's now reportedly working on a "straight port" of Battlefield 4 for the Wii U.

Battlefield 3 Premium sells 1.3 million

Electronic Arts says its hits made up for its misses and posts slight first quarter declines year-over-year; Origin reaches 21M users.

Battlefield 3 support to survive Battlefield 4 launch - EA

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

GameSpot GamePlay Episode 3: Biological Warehouse

Kevin VanOrd applies patch 1.03 to John Davison, Tom Mc Shea, Carolyn Petit, and Chris Watters.

OzSpot 17/07/12: DayZ adventures, Steam sales

In this week's show we hear why hiding in a shed in DayZ can be both advantageous and highly dangerous.

Battlefield and Medal of Honor audiences different, says EA

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

Battlefield 4 confirmed?

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

Battlefield 3 lead designer leaves DICE

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

The OzSpot 10/07/12: EVO 2012, more innovation in FPS games

And why are we laughing at Michael Fassbender?

Battlefield 3 to implement new 'Matches' feature

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.

FPS genre needs more technical innovation - DICE

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

Battlefield 3: Armored Kill DLC Q&A

We caught up with Dice's Niklas Fegreaus to discuss the new vehicles, maps, modes and experiences that Armored Kill has to offer.

EA looking at more DLC subscription deals

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

EA will be 100 percent digital, says exec

[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.

Batman beats Spider-Man to top of UK chart

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 ...

DICE: Mobile presents opportunity, not threat--Report

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."

Battlefield 3 Premium sells 800,000

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

Dark Knight rises to top of UK Chart

Lego Batman 2 claims the top spot while new release Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor fails to chart.

Microtransactions will be in every game, says EA exec

COO Peter Moore says in five to 10 years, all titles will allow players to install a client for free, then charge for add-ons; $60 games may survive.

Frostbite 2 originally designed for next-gen

EA Games label boss Patrick Soderlund says what players see in Battlefield 3 is just the beginning of what game engine is capable of.

FIFA 12 scores the top spot again

Euro fever helps FIFA 12 reclaim the top spot for a ninth time this year, overhauling Ghost Recon.

Ghost Recon continues to camp atop UK chart

The top three were unchanged, with Ghost Recon: Future Soldier continuing to hold the top spot for a third consecutive week.

Does Close Quarters Constrain BF3 Too Much?

E3 2012: We jump into one of the maps featured in the Close Quarters DLC.

Dead Space 3, Crysis 3 headline EA conference

E3 2012: Shooters bookend Electronic Arts briefing that also showcased Criterion's Need for Speed Most Wanted, Battlefield Premium, UFC deal, and more.

Crysis 2 returns to Steam, EA silent on other absences

Publisher says Crysis 2: Maximum Edition complies with Steam's terms of service; says it has nothing to announce regarding other EA titles missing from Valve's digital store.

Max Payne beats Diablo to UK No. 1

Rockstar's latest bests Blizzard's technically troubled dungeon crawler by 8,000 physical sales; outperforms Max Payne 2's first week 10:1.

Battlefield Premium actually a BF3 DLC bundle - Report

Multiple sources indicate series developer DICE to launch new bundle pack on June 4 with early access to upcoming Battlefield 3 add-ons.

Battlefield 3 premium service launching June 4 - Report

Source says new content service to arrive during E3 next month will offer content drops with exclusive items for DICE's modern-day shooter.

EA addresses Battlefield 3 server scarcity reports

Electronic Arts denies shutting down official servers for modern-day shooter, says it will add more DICE-sanctioned servers.

Buying Used Games as a Matter of Principle

Publishers don't see a dime from secondhand sales, which gives angry gamers a way to play without supporting anti-consumer practices.

Battlefield 3 producer says blocking used games can be beneficial - Report

DICE developer Patrick Bach tells CVG that blocking used games on next-gen consoles is both a win and a loss; says a lot of game companies lose out on secondhand ...

Battlefield dev working on new IP

[UPDATE] Ex-DICE employee tells GameSpot he had made a typo in his dates, and "That 'New IP' was for [Battlefield 3] before it was announced."

FIFA Street scores again in UK Chart

Kinect Star Wars down to fourth; in a weak week for new entries Pandora's Tower is the only new entry in the top 40, at 38.

Battlefield 3 unlock everything DLC costs $40

Ultimate Shortcut Bundle for EA DICE shooter unlocks all weapons, gadgets, and vehicle upgrades without having to actually play the game.

Battlefield 3 server rental $25 per month

Latest patch for DICE's modern-day shooter lets players lease virtual battlefields for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

Battlefield dev eyeing next-gen

Swedish developer DICE seeking senior software engineer to optimize Frostbite game engine for next-generation systems.