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GeForce 340.52 WHQL enables GeForce GTX gamers to GameStream their favorite PC games to the new SHIELD tablet, which is available today from e-tailers and retailers. In addition, this Game Ready WHQL driver ensures you'll have the best possible gaming experience in Metro: Redux and the Chinese release of Final Fantasy XIV. http://www.geforce.com/sites/default/files-world/styles/210x100/public/thumbnail_image/news-featured-nvidia-geforce-drivers_10.jpg?itok=d7kS-OyP View the full article

We just wrapped up week 2 of the Battlefield 4 Battlefest Battleshots contest and have to say you guys are killing it! We’re seeing some amazing shots from Battlefield players around the world. Thanks again to all those who have participated, keep it up! http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/AMD-Radeon-logo.png http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/AMD-PowerColor-Radeon-R9-270-2GB.png Here are the themes for week 3. Remember, leave your entries each day in the comments section below. Saturday, July 26 – DRAGON’S TEETH Sunday, July 27 – ASSAULT Monday, July 28 – C4 Tuesday, July 29 – VEHICLE CHASE Wednesday, July 30 – SUPPORT Thursday, July 31 – MELEE Friday, August 1 – CONQUEST As a reminder, every day during Battlefest (July 12 – Aug 12), fans will be able to submit their own screenshots from Battlefield 4 for a chance to win a Battleshot prize package including an AMD PowerColor TurboDuo R9 270 2GB GDDR5 OC graphics card (this card featured as prize only between July 26 – July 30), a $50 gift code to the DICE online store and a code to redeem membership to Battlefield Premium on your platform of choice. To enter, just reply below in the comments with a link to your screenshot image. Remember, your image must follow the theme of the day. Entries are only valid if they are submitted during eligible hours (8:00 AM PT to 11:59 PM PT each day – for local time zones, check here). Please read through all official contest rules here to make sure your Battleshot is eligible. THIS OFFER IS BEING ISSUED TO YOU FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CREDIT, CHARGE, DEBIT OR GIFT CARD. BATTLEFEST IS FROM  JULY 12, 2014, THROUGH  AUGUST 13 , 2014 (“PROMOTION PERIODâ€). REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD 4 (“PRODUCTâ€) ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM AND INTERNET CONNECTION TO ACCESS IN-GAME CONTENT. PC VERSION OF PRODUCT ALSO REQUIRES ORIGIN ACCOUNT, ACCEPTANCE OF THE ORIGIN END USER AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGIN CLIENT SOFTWARE (WWW.ORIGIN.COM/ABOUT). YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER.  BATTLEPACK CODES EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 13, 2014.  A GOLD BATTLEPACK WILL BE AWARDED EVERY TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH COMMUNITY MISSION FROM 4AM PDT TO 3:59AM PDT THE NEXT DAY AND IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED WHEN YOU LOG INTO PRODUCT DURING THAT DAILY TIME PERIOD.  DOUBLE XP IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED FROM JULY 12, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH JULY 14, 2014 AT 2AM PDT AMD FRP, AUGUST 9, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2014 AT 2AM PDT.  THE CAMO IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED EACH FRIDAY OF THE PROMOTION PERIOD STARTING JULY 18, 2014 AT 5AM PDT.  EA ONLINE PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.EA.COM. SEE APPLICABLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DISCLOSURES ON WWW.EA.COM/1/PRODUCT-EULAS. VALID WHEREVER BATTLEFIELD 4 IS OFFERED. CODE MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, GIFT CARD, REBATE OR DISCOUNT COUPON. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. The post Battlefest Battleshots – Week 3 appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

/files/u166440/aorus_thunder_m7_06.pngLooking to satisfy your MMO macro needs As the MMO genre continues to expand, so does the options for a suitable gaming mouse designed for MMOs. The newest addition to the roster of MMO gaming peripherals comes from Aorus that has announced its Aorus Thunder M7 gaming mouse that features 16 programmable buttons. According to Aorus, "The Aorus Thunder M7 is specifically designed for MMO gamers, who emphasize on emitting accurate and fast attack commends at the battlefield; therefore, Aorus developed the best allocation of the MMO hot-keys with great effort and time to bring the most ergonomically mouse for the gamers." Of the 16 programmable buttons, 11 of them are located on the sides. Eight of those buttons are located on the left side of the mouse. For those wishing to change the device’s DPI on the go there are two buttons assigned to change it from 800 DPI to 8200 DPI. If you are worried about the durability of the buttons then you should know that, according to Aorus, the Thunder M7 is equipped with Omron switches that are expected to last up to 20 million clicks. It also has the Aorus Macro Engine built-in that allows users to switch between five different gaming profiles. The Aorus Thunder M7 mouse is currently available at participating retailers. Will the Thunder M7 suit your MMO needs? Follow Sean on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook View the full article

http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Battlefest_Calendar_July_25.jpg Continuing with the festival of Battles, the third week of the Battlefield 4 Battlefest introduces another flight of Battleshots sponsored by AMD and PowerColor (official entry blog will be published tomorrow, July 26th), a Community Mission based on resupplying your teammates, and another free Paint (Orca) for every fan. For more details on Battlefest events, visit the original announcement here. Gear up – it’s another week off Battlefield style festivities! THIS OFFER IS BEING ISSUED TO YOU FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CREDIT, CHARGE, DEBIT OR GIFT CARD. BATTLEFEST IS FROM  JULY 12, 2014, THROUGH  AUGUST 13 , 2014 (“PROMOTION PERIODâ€). REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD 4 (“PRODUCTâ€) ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM AND INTERNET CONNECTION TO ACCESS IN-GAME CONTENT. PC VERSION OF PRODUCT ALSO REQUIRES ORIGIN ACCOUNT, ACCEPTANCE OF THE ORIGIN END USER AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGIN CLIENT SOFTWARE (WWW.ORIGIN.COM/ABOUT). YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER.  BATTLEPACK CODES EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 13, 2014.  A GOLD BATTLEPACK WILL BE AWARDED EVERY TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH COMMUNITY MISSION FROM 4AM PDT TO 3:59AM PDT THE NEXT DAY AND IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED WHEN YOU LOG INTO PRODUCT DURING THAT DAILY TIME PERIOD.  DOUBLE XP IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED FROM JULY 12, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH JULY 14, 2014 AT 2AM PDT AMD FRP, AUGUST 9, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2014 AT 2AM PDT.  THE CAMO IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED EACH FRIDAY OF THE PROMOTION PERIOD STARTING JULY 18, 2014 AT 5AM PDT.  EA ONLINE PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.EA.COM. SEE APPLICABLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DISCLOSURES ON WWW.EA.COM/1/PRODUCT-EULAS. VALID WHEREVER BATTLEFIELD 4 IS OFFERED. CODE MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, GIFT CARD, REBATE OR DISCOUNT COUPON. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. The post Battlefield 4 Battlefest Week 3 appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

We’ve built Twitch – the world’s leading video community for gamers – right into the new SHIELD tablet. Mobile Android users can now broadcast live gameplay to friends and fans worldwide using the world's first Twitch streaming device, SHIELD tablet. http://www.geforce.com/sites/default/files-world/styles/210x100/public/thumbnail_image/shadowplay.jpg?itok=EX7-0DvX View the full article

So far, Android gaming has largely been confined to casual games. But that’s going to change. We see a different future for Android gaming. We’re committed to turning Android into a vibrant platform that can excite gamers and provide the foundation for a vibrant industry. That’s why we’re introducing the SHIELD tablet and SHIELD controller to a family of SHIELD devices that includes our fantastic SHIELD portable, which we continue to sell, support, and update. http://www.geforce.com/sites/default/files-world/styles/210x100/public/thumbnail_image/SHIELDFAMILY.jpg?itok=-rGvGOXL View the full article

In addition to the thousands of Android games the SHIELD tablet can play on Google Play, there are now more than 400 SHIELD-optimized games available through the SHIELD Hub, as well as 11 specially optimized games for Tegra K1 – the world’s most advanced mobile processor – with many more coming. Here’s a look at five of them. http://www.geforce.com/sites/default/files-world/styles/210x100/public/thumbnail_image/War_Thunder_01.jpg?itok=0b-ILOYq View the full article

/files/u166440/gamasutra_logo.jpgResults cover indie and salaried game developers If you have been wondering whether or not becoming a game developer is a career path worth pursuing you might want to take a look at what the average pay is like. Gamasutra has posted the results of its annual Game Developer Salary Survey with some interesting statistics based on the response from 4,000 developers worldwide. The survey was conducted in May 2014 and covers game developers over various disciplines that include audio and design for 2013. According to Gamasutra’s findings, the average yearly pay for a salaried game developer, across all disciplines, in the U.S. was around $83,060 in 2013 which is down 2 percent from 2012. Meanwhile, Canadians were up 9 percent with an average of $71,445 USD whereas European developers remained flat at $46,232 USD. Breaking it down to the various jobs in the U.S. saw people in business and management earn an average salary of $101,572, audio professionals earned $95,682, programmers $93,251, producers $82,286, artists and animators $74,349, and quality assurance testers were paid an average of $54,833. The survey also covered the indie side of things, on a worldwide basis, which revealed that non-salaried, solo indie game developers earned an average of $11,812 which is down 49 percent from 2012. On the other hand, individual members that were part of an indie team averaged $50,833 which is up 161 percent. If you are interested in reading all the results from the survey, then you can view it over at Gamasutra (PDF). Follow Sean on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook View the full article

Today we are announcing that Battlefield Hardline will launch in early 2015. Obviously, this is big news, so I’d like to address why we’re making this change. Back at E3, we launched a beta for Hardline — we wanted to not only show you the game, but to let you play it for yourselves. Millions of you jumped in and had a great time. As a result, the Visceral Games team learned a lot from players about what they wanted in the game. We’ve been pouring over the data and feedback, and have already been putting a lot of it right into the game and sharing it directly with you. This feedback also spurred us to start thinking about other possibilities and ways we could push Hardline innovation further and make the game even better. The more we thought about these ideas, the more we knew we had to get them into the game you will all be playing. However, there was only one problem. We would need more time. Time that we didn’t have if we decided to move forward with launching in just a couple of months. We decided that the right thing to do was to take more time to ensure Hardline is the best, most innovative Battlefield experience we can give to you, our fans. Here are a few of the things the new timing will allow us to accomplish: 1. Multiplayer Innovation: Coming out of our E3 beta, internal focus tests, and work with our community, we have received a lot of great Multiplayer thinking. We’re going to be adding some new feature ideas direct from the community that will evolve the cops and criminals fantasy into a truly unique Battlefield Multiplayer experience. 2. Single Player Story Depth: In order to ensure our Single Player experience delivers on player expectations, we’re spending more time polishing our core features, as well as adding a few new ones that will support a deeper “crime revenge†story experience. 3. Stability: This has been a focus for our team since day one and we’re going to be using the extra time to continue to optimize the game for a stable launch. We have learned a lot from Battlefield 4, are continuing to learn from our Community Test Environment and will learn more from another Hardline beta. More time allows us to surface issues that the team can attempt to fix prior to launch. We are doing all of this for one reason. Because we want Battlefield Hardline to be the best game it can be, and so that we can create the best environment for a smooth launch for our players. We will give you updates on our progress and we’ll regularly share updates along the way via Battlefield.com/Hardline as well as the Battlefield social channels. In addition to the ongoing development of Hardline, it’s important to note that the DICE teams continue to drive Battlefield 4. We continue to explore new opportunities for improvements and we are still releasing new content, including “Dragon’s Teeth,†the fourth expansion pack that launches worldwide on July 29, and “Final Stand†coming later this year. We remain committed to giving you the best BF4 experience possible. Karl Magnus Troedsson DICE VP & Group GM http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/BFHL_Blog-640x360.jpg The post Why Battlefield Hardline will launch in 2015 appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

We commend you for successfully completing the last Battlefest community mission where we asked you to revive 15,000,000 fallen comrades. Now is the time for the next challenge. Main Battle Tanks are the juggernauts of the Battlefield, and we want you to remind everyone of that. Starting on Tuesday, July 22nd at 9AM PDT, and ending Monday, July 28th at 2AM PDT, we challenge you to collectively destroy 2,000,000 vehicles with a tank – across all platforms. If you manage to reach the goal, we’ll award everyone with a Gold Battlepack. Are you ready to make things explode? http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Battlefield_4_China_Rising_Altai_Range.jpg Battlefest is a month filled with weekly rewards, contests and in-game content, and is designed to celebrate you, the Battlefield community. You can learn more about the Battlefield 4 Battlefest here. Track the community’s progress as you revive your comrades by logging into Battlelog and going to Multiplayer, then to Missions. You can also check it out here. THIS OFFER IS BEING ISSUED TO YOU FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CREDIT, CHARGE, DEBIT OR GIFT CARD. BATTLEFEST IS FROM JULY 12, 2014, THROUGH AUGUST 13 , 2014 (“PROMOTION PERIODâ€). REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD 4 (“PRODUCTâ€) ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM AND INTERNET CONNECTION TO ACCESS IN-GAME CONTENT. PC VERSION OF PRODUCT ALSO REQUIRES ORIGIN ACCOUNT, ACCEPTANCE OF THE ORIGIN END USER AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGIN CLIENT SOFTWARE (WWW.ORIGIN.COM/ABOUT). YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER. BATTLEPACK CODES EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 13, 2014. A GOLD BATTLEPACK WILL BE AWARDED EVERY TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH COMMUNITY MISSION FROM 4AM PDT TO 3:59AM PDT THE NEXT DAY AND IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED WHEN YOU LOG INTO PRODUCT DURING THAT DAILY TIME PERIOD. DOUBLE XP IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED FROM JULY 12, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH JULY 14, 2014 AT 2AM PDT AMD FRP, AUGUST 9, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2014 AT 2AM PDT. THE CAMO IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED EACH FRIDAY OF THE PROMOTION PERIOD STARTING JULY 18, 2014 AT 5AM PDT. EA ONLINE PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.EA.COM. SEE APPLICABLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DISCLOSURES ON WWW.EA.COM/1/PRODUCT-EULAS. VALID WHEREVER BATTLEFIELD 4 IS OFFERED. CODE MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, GIFT CARD, REBATE OR DISCOUNT COUPON. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. The post Battlefest Community Mission 2: Destroy 2 Million Vehicles with a Tank appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

Something New Is Coming, But You Gotta Game It To Get It http://www.geforce.com/sites/default/files-world/styles/210x100/public/thumbnail_image/UQ_Press_Square_Horizontal_440x220.jpg?itok=PQl4YWNR View the full article

Even if you never set foot in NVIDIA’s booth at Quakecon you can’t escape NVIDIA. http://www.geforce.com/sites/default/files-world/styles/210x100/public/thumbnail_image/quakeconbyopc.jpg?itok=8LTtac1v View the full article

On July 29th a new SHIELD portable software upgrade will wing its way to your device, bringing many new features and enhancements to the frequently-updated handheld gaming powerhouse. http://www.geforce.com/sites/default/files-world/styles/210x100/public/thumbnail_image/july-2014-shield-portable-software-upgrade-key-image-2-640px_1.png?itok=5qU3aqTO View the full article

Available to pre-order now, and shipping July 29th, SHIELD tablet is the first tablet for serious gamers, and is accompanied by the innovative SHIELD wireless controller. http://www.geforce.com/sites/default/files-world/styles/210x100/public/thumbnail_image/shield-tablet-geforce-com-featurednew.png?itok=lUXo7qzW View the full article

Thanks to everyone who participated in the first week of the BF4 Battlefest Battleshots contest. We saw a lot of great entries, and will be sharing them soon.  http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/AMD_Gaming_E_RGB.png http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/SAPPHIRE_logo_white+grey.png Here are the themes for week 2. Remember, leave your entries each day in the comments section below. Saturday, July 19 – TANK Sunday, July 20 – HEAT OF THE BATTLE Monday, July 21 – ENGINEER Tuesday, July 22 – RECON Wednesday, July 23 – OBLITERATION Thursday, July 24 – SKYSCRAPER Friday, July 25 – JETS As a reminder, every day during Battlefest (July 12 – Aug 12), fans will be able to submit their own screenshots from Battlefield 4 for a chance to win a Battleshot prize package including an AMD graphics card, a $50 gift code to the DICE online store and a code to redeem membership to Battlefield Premium on your platform of choice. To enter, just reply below in the comments below with a link to your screenshot image. Remember, your image must follow the theme of the day. Entries are only valid if they are submitted during eligible hours (8:00 AM PT to 11:59 PM PT each day – for local time zones, check here). Please read through all official contest rules here to make sure your Battleshot is eligible. Keep the screenshots coming! We are looking forward to seeing your best Battleshots and will see you on the Battlefield. THIS OFFER IS BEING ISSUED TO YOU FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CREDIT, CHARGE, DEBIT OR GIFT CARD. BATTLEFEST IS FROM  JULY 12, 2014, THROUGH  AUGUST 13 , 2014 (“PROMOTION PERIODâ€). REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD 4 (“PRODUCTâ€) ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM AND INTERNET CONNECTION TO ACCESS IN-GAME CONTENT. PC VERSION OF PRODUCT ALSO REQUIRES ORIGIN ACCOUNT, ACCEPTANCE OF THE ORIGIN END USER AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGIN CLIENT SOFTWARE (WWW.ORIGIN.COM/ABOUT). YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER.  BATTLEPACK CODES EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 13, 2014.  A GOLD BATTLEPACK WILL BE AWARDED EVERY TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH COMMUNITY MISSION FROM 4AM PDT TO 3:59AM PDT THE NEXT DAY AND IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED WHEN YOU LOG INTO PRODUCT DURING THAT DAILY TIME PERIOD.  DOUBLE XP IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED FROM JULY 12, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH JULY 14, 2014 AT 2AM PDT AMD FRP, AUGUST 9, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2014 AT 2AM PDT.  THE CAMO IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED EACH FRIDAY OF THE PROMOTION PERIOD STARTING JULY 18, 2014 AT 5AM PDT.  EA ONLINE PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.EA.COM. SEE APPLICABLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DISCLOSURES ON WWW.EA.COM/1/PRODUCT-EULAS. VALID WHEREVER BATTLEFIELD 4 IS OFFERED. CODE MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, GIFT CARD, REBATE OR DISCOUNT COUPON. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. The post Battlefest Battleshots – Week 2 appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Battlefest_Calendar_July_18.jpg Free camo drops, the chance to win an AMD Sapphire graphics card by submitting your Battleshots, and another Community Mission launches. Follow along with the events we have planned during the second week of the Battlefield 4 Battlefest. For more details on Battlefest, visit the original announcement here. See you on the Battlefield! THIS OFFER IS BEING ISSUED TO YOU FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CREDIT, CHARGE, DEBIT OR GIFT CARD. BATTLEFEST IS FROM  JULY 12, 2014, THROUGH  AUGUST 13 , 2014 (“PROMOTION PERIODâ€). REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD 4 (“PRODUCTâ€) ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM AND INTERNET CONNECTION TO ACCESS IN-GAME CONTENT. PC VERSION OF PRODUCT ALSO REQUIRES ORIGIN ACCOUNT, ACCEPTANCE OF THE ORIGIN END USER AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGIN CLIENT SOFTWARE (WWW.ORIGIN.COM/ABOUT). YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER.  BATTLEPACK CODES EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 13, 2014.  A GOLD BATTLEPACK WILL BE AWARDED EVERY TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH COMMUNITY MISSION FROM 4AM PDT TO 3:59AM PDT THE NEXT DAY AND IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED WHEN YOU LOG INTO PRODUCT DURING THAT DAILY TIME PERIOD.  DOUBLE XP IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED FROM JULY 12, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH JULY 14, 2014 AT 2AM PDT AMD FRP, AUGUST 9, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2014 AT 2AM PDT.  THE CAMO IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED EACH FRIDAY OF THE PROMOTION PERIOD STARTING JULY 18, 2014 AT 5AM PDT.  EA ONLINE PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.EA.COM. SEE APPLICABLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DISCLOSURES ON WWW.EA.COM/1/PRODUCT-EULAS. VALID WHEREVER BATTLEFIELD 4 IS OFFERED. CODE MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, GIFT CARD, REBATE OR DISCOUNT COUPON. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. The post Battlefield 4 Battlefest Week 2 appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

In the past weeks, gamers have had a chance to learn quite a bit about Battlefield Hardline’s Multiplayer. We’ve had a great beta and that has brought in a ton of data and feedback which is making the game more awesome every day. Thad Sasser, our Lead MP Designer, has been keeping you up to date on what we’ve learned and more importantly how we’re making MP better. More great MP info is to come, because there’s a LOT more to share. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Battlefield-Hardline-6-640x360.jpg Today, though, I wanted to talk about our Single Player. Taking Battlefield into the world of cops and criminals gives us an opportunity to do something completely different than what’s been done in the past, not only in the series but in the genre. When we look around the landscape of gaming these days, there are a lot of gravel voiced super soldiers saving the world from domination. But that’s not the world of cops and criminals, and that’s not something we’re interested in doing with Hardline. Our world is more personal and relatable. There won’t be any five-minute cut scenes where the evil general explains his super weapon in our game. Instead, we want to create the look, tone, and pace of our favorite TV crime dramas. Don’t get me wrong. Like all gamers, we’ve enjoyed some great, linear, roller coaster style games in our day. We may have even made one or two. But these days we think gamers are looking for more tactical choice and depth in their games, not just whack-a-mole shooting galleries. So for the Battlefield Hardline single player campaign, we are trying to fill our world with those choices. Here are some choices you might be faced with in the campaign: -Do I grapple and zipline past these guys, or try to get through on the ground? -Do I intimidate this guy into giving up or go for the Taser? -That guy has a warrant on him, and I could use the cash. Do I take him down here or get his flunkies first? -How many bullets do I have left in this gun? Do I feel lucky? Well, do I? We are bringing more depth and choice to our campaign, and by using a TV crime drama aesthetic, delivering a different type of storytelling and a new tone that feels different from the from most of the first person shooters we’ve all played a lot of lately. In order to really get the feeling right, we’ve teamed up with some great talent from the genre. Our director Bill Johnson and Narrative Consultant Wendy Calhoun are both veterans of Justified, and our cast includes actors from True Detective, CSI Miami, The Shield, Law and Order, and other milestone cop shows. This is a story that takes place in the grey area between cops and criminals, with police who aren’t all good and thieves with a cause to fight for. As players, you’ll get to see things from both sides. All in all we think we’ve got some cool ideas and are going to try something a little different with the single player of the game. You’ll be able to see some stuff soon, and myself, our Executive Producer Steve, our Director and Cast will be at Comic Con to show some footage, answer questions, and share our excitement for the game. Hope to see you there! Thanks, Ian Milham Creative Director, Battlefield Hardline Twitter: @Monkey_Pants For more information on Battlefield Hardline, visit http://www.battlefield.com/hardline The post This Season on Hardline appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

/files/u166440/nvidia_geforce_logo.jpgAnother contender for the living room Looks like Nvidia isn’t done trying to get into the living room. According to the BBC, Nvidia is developing a new device that will play PC games on televisions, making use of the developer’s GeForce Experience software. It will also run Android software and, BBC reports, will have a “budget-priced separate controller.†Purported to be powered by Nvidia’s Tegra K1 chip, the unnamed device boasts a 192-core GPU and was shown last month running a demo of the Unreal Engine 4 on the Android L mobile operating system. While it will run Android games natively, it is also rumored to have the ability to stream PC games via Nvidia’s GeForce Experience. However, if the device makes use of the software, then it would be restricted to the company’s more recent cards. Aside from the additional cost of purchasing a new GPU to take full advantage of the device, it would also be in contention with Valve’s own in-home streaming service. Not to mention that it would go up against Valve's Steam Machine which has been pushed back to 2015. For now, Nvidia has declined to confirm the existence of the new device. Could this device be a sequel to the Nvidia Shield, which hasn’t been very successful, or will this be a brand new product? Follow Sean on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook View the full article

Two weeks since the last update, and even more progress! http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Battlefield-Hardline-8-WM.jpg This edition of the Community’s Most Wanted List continues to outline more of the fixes and improvements we are making to multiplayer in Battlefield Hardline. Here are 10 more things we’ve learned from the beta that we’re putting into the game. We want to reinforce how important your feedback has been – we have a lot of other awesome changes underway and will be sharing more soon! 1. REDUCING FREQUENCY OF EXPLOSIVES We have heard your complaints about breaking the cops and robbers experience with the amount of heavy explosive weaponry available – but we didn’t want to sacrifice fun! We’ve made changes to reduce the frequency of explosive use to focus on the core gameplay, and we’ve made the use of explosives much more believable now. 2. REBALANCING AND RENAMING THE MECHANIC CLASS We’ve made the class better in more situations – without sacrificing his ability to take down a vehicle. We’re also looking at renaming it – post your favourite suggestions in the comments! 3. REVISITING THE IN-GAME HUD We’re working on establishing a clearer visual difference from BF4 and improving the messaging of the in-game HUD, from objectives to player status information. 4. REVISITING THE CUSTOMIZE SCREEN We’ve taken a new pass at how the customize screen is laid out, and are making it clearer and easier to manage your gear and weapon attachments. This should address the majority of issues reported. 5. MAKING THE WORLD DEEPER AND MORE INTERACTIVE We’ve been working on adding more touches to the game world, giving players more options and things to do that impact play. Look for interactive objects like doors, radios, ammo lockers, and more! 6. MAKING ROUNDS LAST LONGER A significant amount of feedback during the Beta was received regarding the quick progression of rounds. We’ve made tweaks to both Heist and Blood Money that should help make the experiences last longer without sacrificing any of the fun. 7. INCREASING TRANSPORT VEHICLE HEALTH There were a lot of comments about cars dying too easily from gunfire. We agree that one magazine from the AKM should probably not turn your sedan into a 4-person death trap quite so easily. We’ve also increased the survivability of the utility van. 8. IMPROVING AUDIO SITUATIONAL AWARENESS In some of our game modes, situational awareness is very important. We’re working on improving the audio cues in the environment to help you detect and locate your enemies before they do the same to you. 9. MEDKITS AND AMMO BOXES SHOULD NO LONGER BLOCK L.O.S. CHECKS FOR REVIVE Previously, you could fail to revive someone if a medkit or ammo bag was blocking the line of sight check for the revive mechanic. We are fixing this so that these no longer block you from reviving. 10. IMPROVING INTERROGATION We’ve worked out some changes to the T62 CEW and the Interrogation mechanic. We’re working on making Interrogation only show enemies in a radius around the captured enemy, but show the marked enemies as if they had been Active Spotted by a teammate – making it both more useful and less powerful at the same time. Come back to the site to check in and see the latest CMW lists – and to voice your opinion, we read the comments. We are doing our best to create an awesome MP experience, and in coming days we are revealing a ton of new multiplayer details including information on maps, modes, guns, gadgets and our single player campaign. We want to hear your feedback! Thanks, Thad Sasser Lead Multiplayer Designer, Battlefield Hardline Twitter: @dirtydeathdog For more information on Battlefield Hardline, visit http://www.battlefield.com/hardline The post Battlefield Hardline – Community’s Most Wanted List appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

We wanted to inject some life into the first Battlefield 4 Battlefest community mission and kick things off the right way. Starting at 9AM PDT on Tuesday, July 15 we’re challenging the community to collectively perform 15 million revives across all platforms before 2AM PDT on Monday, July 21. Successfully reach this goal and we’ll award all Battlefield 4 players with a free Gold Battlepack. What do you say, can you lend a hand? http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/battlefestmission1800.png Battlefest is a month filled with weekly rewards, contests and in-game content and is designed to celebrate you, the Battlefield community. You can learn more about the Battlefield 4 Battlefest here. Track the community’s progress as you revive your comrades by logging into Battlelog and going to Multiplayer, then to Missions. You can also check it out here. THIS OFFER IS BEING ISSUED TO YOU FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CREDIT, CHARGE, DEBIT OR GIFT CARD. BATTLEFEST IS FROM JULY 12, 2014, THROUGH AUGUST 13 , 2014 (“PROMOTION PERIODâ€). REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD 4 (“PRODUCTâ€) ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM AND INTERNET CONNECTION TO ACCESS IN-GAME CONTENT. PC VERSION OF PRODUCT ALSO REQUIRES ORIGIN ACCOUNT, ACCEPTANCE OF THE ORIGIN END USER AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGIN CLIENT SOFTWARE (WWW.ORIGIN.COM/ABOUT). YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER. BATTLEPACK CODES EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 13, 2014. A GOLD BATTLEPACK WILL BE AWARDED EVERY TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH COMMUNITY MISSION FROM 4AM PDT TO 3:59AM PDT THE NEXT DAY AND IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED WHEN YOU LOG INTO PRODUCT DURING THAT DAILY TIME PERIOD. DOUBLE XP IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED FROM JULY 12, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH JULY 14, 2014 AT 2AM PDT AMD FRP, AUGUST 9, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2014 AT 2AM PDT. THE CAMO IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED EACH FRIDAY OF THE PROMOTION PERIOD STARTING JULY 18, 2014 AT 5AM PDT. EA ONLINE PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.EA.COM. SEE APPLICABLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DISCLOSURES ON WWW.EA.COM/1/PRODUCT-EULAS. VALID WHEREVER BATTLEFIELD 4 IS OFFERED. CODE MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, GIFT CARD, REBATE OR DISCOUNT COUPON. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. The post BF4 Battlefest Community Mission: Get 15 Million Revives in 5 Days appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

Rolling out today for Premium members on all platforms, Dragon’s Teeth takes players to the dense, urban landscape of the Asian Pacific and delivers four new maps including: - Lumphini Garden: Cruise with fast-moving PWC’s on the canals in the pristine park to get the upper hand. - Pearl Market: Wage wars within the bustling alleyways and upon the rooftops of the marketplace. - Propaganda: Fight among massive despotic monuments in the grey concrete battleground. - Sunken Dragon: Battle between modern high rises as you wreak havoc in a floating restaurant or drain the lake opening up for a frontal vehicle assault. In addition to four new maps, player’s will also get access to 5 new weapons including the Ballistic Shield as well as a new Battle Pickup in the R.A.W.R, a heavily armed remotely operated ground vehicle. If that isn’t enough, we’re also introducing a new game mode called Chain Link, a twist on Conquest that sees squads battle to link capture points in order to achieve victory. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Battlefield-4-Dragons-Teeth-Pearl-Market_632.jpg Not a Battlefield 4 Premium member? It’s never too late to sign up, head over to the Battlefield 4 Premium page to find out how. Battlefield 4 Dragon’s Teeth will be available for all non-Battlefield 4 Premium members starting July 29th. We look forward to seeing you on the Battlefield! The post Dragon’s Teeth Available Today for Battlefield 4 Premium Members appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

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It’s Time to Get Creative! Today marks the start of the Battlefest Stunt Video Competition, sponsored by AMD. This is a month long contest where we are asking you to send us your best stunt video that can only be done in Battlefield 4. Whether that’s taking out a helicopter pilot with a skilled sniper shot or landing a roadkill from getting airborne on the dirtbike, the possibilities are endless. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bf4-stunt-video-comp-800.png Once you create that moment of glory, submit your entry in the form of an unlisted YouTube link to battlefieldsocial@ea.com.  Be sure to include the words, “BF4 STUNT VIDEO COMPETITION†in the subject line. The competition lasts from July 14 at 9am PDT to August 2 at 9am PDT. Following the submission period, the DICE team will choose the top 12 videos and then the fans will vote for who wins. The top three winners will receive a top-notch AMD PC, and the other nine finalists will receive an AMD graphics card. Voting ends August 10 at 9am PDT with the winners announced August 11. So what are you waiting for? Show us what you got! For more information, visit the Battlefield 4 Battlefest Stunt Video Competition Official Rules. THIS OFFER IS BEING ISSUED TO YOU FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CREDIT, CHARGE, DEBIT OR GIFT CARD. BATTLEFEST IS FROM  JULY 12, 2014, THROUGH  AUGUST 13 , 2014 (“PROMOTION PERIODâ€). REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD 4 (“PRODUCTâ€) ON APPLICABLE PLATFORM AND INTERNET CONNECTION TO ACCESS IN-GAME CONTENT. PC VERSION OF PRODUCT ALSO REQUIRES ORIGIN ACCOUNT, ACCEPTANCE OF THE ORIGIN END USER AGREEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGIN CLIENT SOFTWARE (WWW.ORIGIN.COM/ABOUT). YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER.  BATTLEPACK CODES EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 13, 2014.  A GOLD BATTLEPACK WILL BE AWARDED EVERY TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH COMMUNITY MISSION FROM 4AM PDT TO 3:59AM PDT THE NEXT DAY AND IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED WHEN YOU LOG INTO PRODUCT DURING THAT DAILY TIME PERIOD.  DOUBLE XP IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED FROM JULY 12, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH JULY 14, 2014 AT 2AM PDT AMD FRP, AUGUST 9, 2014 AT 2AM PDT THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2014 AT 2AM PDT.  THE CAMO IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTITLED EACH FRIDAY OF THE PROMOTION PERIOD STARTING JULY 18, 2014 AT 5AM PDT.  EA ONLINE PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.EA.COM. SEE APPLICABLE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND DISCLOSURES ON WWW.EA.COM/1/PRODUCT-EULAS. VALID WHEREVER BATTLEFIELD 4 IS OFFERED. CODE MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED, EXCHANGED, SOLD OR REDEEMED FOR CASH OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, GIFT CARD, REBATE OR DISCOUNT COUPON. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, TAXED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. The post BF4 Battlefest Stunt Video Competition sponsored by AMD appeared first on The Battlefield Blog. View the full article

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