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Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed BF: Bad Company 2 Demo on Xbox LIVE Marketplace Earlier today the OfficialBFBC2 twitter said there would be a surprise coming later today and it wasn't the PC beta. Turns out the surprise was... More...

Just in from Battlefield Bad Company 2 Twitter Feed OfficialBFBC2: This isn't it RT @L_Twin: BFBC2 on Game Trailer?s Bonus Round (Chapter 3), Michael Pachter predicts "massive success" - http://bit.ly/5t6V6u OfficialBFBC2: This isn't it RT @L_Twin: BFBC2 on Game Trailer?s Bonus Round (Chapter 3), Michael Pachter predicts "massive success" - http://bit.ly/5t6V6u More... OfficialBFBC2: This isn't it RT @L_Twin: BFBC2 on Game Trailer?s Bonus Round (Chapter 3), Michael Pachter predicts "massive success" - http://bit.ly/5t6V6u

Just in from Battlefield Bad Company 2 Twitter Feed OfficialBFBC2: Surprise news coming today besides the Beta & more exciting than the iPad, I suggest keeping an eye out at Battlefield.com! OfficialBFBC2: Surprise news coming today besides the Beta & more exciting than the iPad, I suggest keeping an eye out at Battlefield.com! More... OfficialBFBC2: Surprise news coming today besides the Beta & more exciting than the iPad, I suggest keeping an eye out at Battlefield.com!

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Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed DICE Warns Against Milking Battlefield Franchise VideoGamer posted an interesting clip from an interview with DICE senior producer, Patrick Bach talking about how too many BF1943 type products could... More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed Battlefield Heroes Update - Vampires & Werewolfs Battlefield Heroes is rolling out a new update today that includes vampire and werewolf outfits, emotes and special melee attacks. Players will also... More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed BF Blog: Copy Protection for BFBC2 PC The Battlefield Blog posted some information on how the copy protection will work in Bad Company 2 in regards to SecuRom.Hi all!I'm the lead... More...

Just in from EA's Battlefield Blog Copy Protection for BFBC2 PC [updated 2010-01-27 15:27 GMT+1: Added clarifications about - going online and multiplayer, - copy protection and Steam, - copy protection and EA Online] Hi all! I'm the lead programmer on the PC version. You have asked for more technical information on the PC version, and the blog about our audio system was very appreciated, so here's another one... this time about a more sombre subject: Copy Protection. Introduction BFBC2 PC uses SecuROM as its copy protection mechanism. SecuROM comes in many shapes and forms. I will describe the specific version that is being used in BFBC2 PC. SecuROM in general The version which we use is a wrapper around the main game executable. It does everything it can by running as a “normal” program; it does not install any sort of kernel software. What this means is: * No software is permanently installed on your machine. * SecuROM is ONLY running when the game is running * When you uninstall the game, you will also uninstall the SecuROM software. SecuROM and the Closed Beta The main game executable (BFBC2Game.exe) of the Closed Beta will be wrapped with SecuROM. There is only one reason for this: to make it difficult to hack the Closed Beta client to run the final game. SecuROM is configured to be passive. All it does, is make it more difficult to modify the game client. When the Closed Beta is uninstalled, all traces of the game and SecuROM will be removed from your machine. SecuROM and the final game The final game will also use SecuROM. The main game executable (BFBC2Game.exe) will be wrapped with SecuROM. Some support files in the game’s installation directory also belong to SecuROM. When you install or start the game, you will be required to authenticate the copy of the game. That is how you prove that the installation of the game you are running is legit. You can do that in two ways: by putting the original DVD in the drive, or by going online once. If you bought the game on disc, you get to choose; if you have purchased it digitally, your only option is going online. Authentication by DVD You can authenticate by putting the DVD in the drive. If you choose this method, you must have the DVD available every time you want to play. With this method, SecuROM will not go online at all. You can then play the single-player campaign 100% offline. Authentication by going online You can also choose to authenticate by going online once. If so, this happens the first time that you start the actual game. You will be asked for permission. If you allow it, SecuROM will talk to a master server, which counts on how many computers your serial key is currently in use. When the installation has been authenticated online once, SecuROM will no longer go online. You can then play the single-player campaign 100% offline, without needing the DVD. Also, you can play multiplayer online without needing the DVD. You can have the game authenticated on up to 10 machines at the same time. One authentication is valid for 10,000 days. Thus, if you authenticated once on launch day - March 2nd, 2010 – that authentication will be valid until July 18th, 2037. Online authentication … what about de-authentication? You can de-authenticate the game. De-authentication means to return one authentication to the “pool” of available activations (which started with 10 available). You do it one of two ways: 1. In the Games Explorer in Vista: right-click on the game’s Icon and select “Deauthorize this machine” 2. Uninstall the game; uninstallation will automatically invoke the de-authentication process. After de-authentication, you are told how many authentications are now in the “pool”. SecuROM needs to go online to de-authenticate. Online authentication, and modifying hardware If you have authenticated the game, but then changed a lot of hardware in your machine, then SecuROM may deem that your current authentication will no longer do. If that happens, do this: 1. Uninstall the game. That will return the old authentication to the “pool”. 2. Install the game again. The next time you start the game, you will get a new authentication. You need to change a lot of hardware for this to happen. Just changing the processor or graphics card is not enough to make the authentication obsolete. If you run out of activations – perhaps because your PC breaks unexpectedly, several times – then contact EA’s technical support to get an extra authentication added to your “pool”. Online Authentication and Steam The Steam edition will also have SecuROM. We are working closely with Steam to make the integration well-functioning. Authentication versus EA Online entitlements When you purchase the game, you can authenticate it on up to 10 or 11 machines (1 DVD + 10 online). This allows you to play the singleplayer campaign on several machines at the same time. When you purchase the game, you can also entitle one EA Online account. When you want to play BFBC2 PC multiplayer online, you need to log in using an account that has been entitled specifically for BFBC2 PC. Only one machine can be logged in at a time using the same EA Online account. Thus, one purchased copy of the game allows one person to play online. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=6098 More...

Just in from EA's Battlefield Blog Big Battfield Bad Company 2 PC Beta Blog of Epic Goodness! When's the Beta First, let's start by making the official time and date of the Beta the start of this Blog in what will be and EPIC moment in DICE's PC History! The PC Beta begins this Thursday, January 28th at approximately 6pm CET, 12pm EST, and 9am PST time!!!!!!! :-D Where to Get It The Client will be downloadable from server partner websites and Steam starting at the above listed time at a file size of 1.5GB. Here's a hyper-link reminder http://bit.ly/4GJk2a on which retailers will provide PC Beta access through pre-ordering. Why we're Having a Beta The Beta is happening for many reasons, like testing the infrastructure, hosting stability, and gameplay tuning (FOV, Weapon Balance, etc...) that no amount of internal testing could provide better than real world exposure. This means there will also be times of choppiness, lag, disconnects, CTDs or other issues a Beta version of any MP game would have. We'll have feedback methods similar to the PS3 Beta as well to ensure your input is gathered and heard. Advanced warning: there will be things updated in the final game, like a Server browser with more functions, optimizations, performance tweaks, and learning's from the Beta. This truly is a Beta, so remember that all feedback is appreciated and wanted! :-) Hosting the Beta Renting of Beta servers will not be possible, but we'll work closely with all our RSPs* to ensure there is always enough capacity for each individual regions. Where to Download the Beta We'll distribute with many partners as possible to ensure the fastest DLs no matter your location around the world. Current know locations and methods will be EADM, Steam, Torrents (only get this from legit sources, i.e. an RSP*), and all our RSP's. Getting Started In the Beta STEP 1: Make sure you have at least 5GB free on your HDD and then download and Install BFBC2! :-D STEP 2: Once installation is completed (install size will be around 1.5GB) start the client and click the login button. You will then be prompted to sign in with your EA Account. If you don't have an EA Account you'll be able to create one in the same screen. (You may also create your EA Account in advance HERE) STEP 3: Enter the unique PC Beta Code during the log in process to authenticate your participation in the Beta. Step 4: Create your Soldier name (this will lock that name to your EA account for retail if you want to keep it). Note: You will not be able to play or access any multiplayer menus without being authenticated. After the Beta Key is registered it will be tied to your EA Account and no longer valid for new registrations. Our game will use SecuROM for the Beta and Final games .exe, for more info on how SecuROM works in BFBC2 please read this Blog to learn about it in more detail. * Ranked Server Provider (RSP) //GvD http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=6107 More...

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Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed Five New Bad Company 2 SP Screenshots The official Battlefield Bad Company 2 website posted 5 new high res single player screenshots. Check them out below. BattlefieldBadCompany2.com More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed Bad Company 2 PC Beta Start Time/Size/Leaked PC Beta Pics We were sent some information today from YkudzA about a post on Russian Battlefield site TotalBF.ru, which has some more details on the upcoming Bad... More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed First Strike Mod - 2010 Status Update First Strike posted some screenshots of a new map called Jundland Wastes.Greetings Troopers!It has been quite a long time since we last gave you all a... More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed European Battlefield Command BC2 Tournament We were sent some news today about a new European Bad Company 2 tournament called European Battlefield Command (EBC). If you are interested in signing... More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed Battlefield 1943 Premium DLC Coming, Possible Sequel It looks like we might be seeing premium downloadable content for Battlefield 1943 according to an interview with DICE's, KarlMagnus... More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed Bad Company 2 Steam Sales Skyrocket Bad Company 2 is already gaining momentum and it isn't even released yet!BFBC2 PC on Steam For PreOrderLast week we finally released BFBC2 PC on... More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed Bad Company Single Player & Squad Rush Trailers & Screens EA released four new high res screenshots as well as trailers of both single player and the squad rush gamemode. Single Player Trailer720p Stream HD... More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed GamerZines: Bad Company 2 Interview with Patrick Bach GamerZine sat down for a chat with Bad Company 2's Executive Producer, Patrick Bach, to discuss the game's singleplayer campaign.With just... More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed Bad Company 2 Previews & Interviews Another batch of Battlefield Bad Company 2 previews appear to be rolling out today. Check this post for an updated... More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed GamerZines: Battlefield Bad Company 2 Interview with Patrick Bach GamerZine sat down for a chat with Bad Company 2's Executive Producer, Patrick Bach, to discuss the game's singleplayer campaign.With just... More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed Bad Company 2 Hands-on Previews Another batch of Battlefield Bad Company 2 previews appear to be rolling out today. Check this post for an updated... More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed Bad Company 2 Squad Rush Gamemode Details The Battlefield Blog officially announced the final gamemode for Bad Company 2, which of course is Squad Rush. Gordon Van Dyke also explains how North... More...

Just in from Battlefield Bad Company 2 Twitter Feed OfficialBFBC2: New Blog and HQ Squad Rush Video on the BF Blog here: http://bit.ly/5xATiu OfficialBFBC2: New Blog and HQ Squad Rush Video on the BF Blog here: http://bit.ly/5xATiu More... OfficialBFBC2: New Blog and HQ Squad Rush Video on the BF Blog here: http://bit.ly/5xATiu

Just in from EA's Battlefield Blog Battlefield Bad Company Squad Rush Gamemode Details! We'd like to officially announce the new gamemode clarify the details surrounding the "Squad Rush" gamemode for BFBC2. So let's start with the video and get into it shall we. :-) (Please visit the site to view this media) Squad Rush Details Gamemode: Squad Rush puts a squad of four players versus another squad of four players for a max of eight player matches in this intense one crate/two base infantry only version of the Rush gamemode. How To Access "Squad Rush" After Launch North America: All customers that pre-order from GameStop (local retail store or website) on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 will have an Exclusive Access* for 30 days to play the "Squad Rush" gamemode and any friends they bring with them. This means you can always play with your friends if you have the Exclusive Access* and we never force you to split from them, plus those that have this Exclusive Access* are a bit more popular. even if only for 30 days. ;-) Rest of The World: No Exclusive Access, but we will make it available at launch and you can also invite any of your American buddy's to play as well. * No Exclusive Access on PC, however we'll make the gamemode available at launch instead. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=5890 More...

Just in from Planet Battlefield - RSS News Feed IncGamers: Battlefield Bad Company 2 Preview IncGamers gave some insight on Bad Company's 2 Single Player as well as the 4th Multiplayer game mode, Squad Rush.Battlefield Bad Company 2 is no... More...