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The thrill of finding a well-hidden Easter egg in the nooks and crannies of a video game is a true enjoyment. Ever since Battlefield 1942, the Battlefield games have all been filled with secret messages, mysterious sounds, and prehistoric animals – and the fans of Battlefield have been incredible in finding them. Read on to learn some of the most classic ones. In this part of Battlefield 3 Aftermath, as documented by pvkiller777, someone seems to have left part of their wardrobe lying around. We have a feeling we will see more of this forgetful individual soon. In Battlefield 3 End Game, a very special family of three could be found. Check out this video from Westie: Lying about the size of caught fish is, as you know, sadly common. Battlefield veteran JackFrags and his friends were however not lying when they told us about this mighty catch: Sometimes you have to look on things from a different perspective to find what you’re looking for. Back in Battlefield 2, you could see something unique if you just took to the skies. Weltaz wonders who put those circles there… The Battlefield is not only for all-out war, explosions, and crazy vehicle stunts – there should be room for more relaxing activities too. Look what lFlapjackl found in the sand: There are of course many more Easter egg finding that have been reported (and perhaps more that you haven’t found yet…) but we won’t spoil the hunt for you. DICE would like to wish you all a happy Easter, and of course urge you all this: never stop looking. View the full article

At the beginning of the week we asked you to submit your Top Plays in Battlefield 4. We received an enormous amount of incredible clips and montages, and thank everyone who participated. However, as with any competition, there can only be one winner. We’ve narrowed down all of the entries to the best 4 Top Plays. Now we hand them to you to decide who has the best. Vote for your selection below in the comments, on the Battlefield Facebook, or Twitter. A. Watch7ower – C4 Prone Tankbuster B. sodapop1619 – Heli Meets Claymore C. BIitzeh – Quad + C4 + Heli = Fireworks D. Im_Going_Space – Squad Knife ‘Em All View the full article

The tropical Lost Islands and the massive Wave Breaker. The vast Nansha Strike, and the breathtaking Operation Mortar. They are all waiting for you… Battlefield 4 Naval Strike is rolling out during the day on all platforms for non-Premium members. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Infantry-640.jpg With the 4 new naval-focused maps, the new Hovercraft vehicle, 5 new weapons, and of course the thrilling Carrier Assault mode, naval warfare is taken to the next level in this expansion. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Hovercrafts-640.jpg The brand new screenshots in this post will hopefully get you pumped for the water-based mayhem that is Naval Strike. Also, make sure to download the ultra quality Naval Strike release trailer, in glorious 60 FPS/1080p. Download the Naval Strike Ultra Trailer http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/NavalFleet-640.jpg If you want to secure access to the future Battlefield 4 expansions with a two-week head start, become a Battlefield 4 Premium member. See you on the Battlefield! Get Battlefield 4 Premium View the full article

A 2,000+ meter headshot. C4 explosions that take out multiple unsuspecting enemies. Stacking up roadkills as if you were driving through a swarm of locust. These are the moments that can only be found in Battlefield. We want you to share them with us. Submit your top Battlefield 4 plays by Friday, April 18th where we will announce a winner across Battlefield’s social channels. To the victor goes the prestige and recognition of capturing one of the most insane moments to date. Tag using #BF4TopPlay and share with us via: Facebook Twitter or Battlefield Content Submission Form View the full article

A while back, we asked you to submit your best Battlefield moment, with the promise of an exclusive Battlefield 4 art print from Cook & Becker awarded to the best submission. We’ve received tons of inspiring stories and it’s been a true pleasure to read about your experiences on the Battlefield. After a challenging judging process, we have now decided on a winner. “Berdu“, a BF4 fan from Finland who enjoys blowing stuff up and making Battlefield 4 videos, sent us his description of a China Rising session, that caught our eyes. Without further ado, here is the winning submission: While still deafened and defeated by the explosion, my brain rewinds the chain of events. The crashing jet brings the building down. The untrained pilot’s parachute casts a shadow. Through the smoke and debris appears a motorbike, carrying two. I couldn’t see it, but I knew the driver grinned like the devil himself. I try to pull up. The bike bounces off the debris, launches towards me, making its final stand. The passenger squeezes the C4 trigger. My chopper and the crew of four… are no more. “The story was inspired by events on a China Rising map”, Berdu tells us. “A reckless C4 patrol used the surrounding chaos to bring down my squad. It’s my Battlefield experience in a nutshell; the game is at its best when you embrace the uncontrolled chaos and allow it to take over. Immersion at its finest.†http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Framed2.jpgArt prints available at Cook & Becker, who also has many other prints with artwork from DICE games. For sharing his Battlefield moment with us, Berdu will be awarded the Cook & Becker art print Aircraft Carrier in Naval Battle, hand-numbered and signed by the DICE art team. Join us all in congratulating Berdu, and thanks again for all your thrilling stories! View the full article

EA wants to send you to E3, the hottest gaming event of the year. E3 is a VIP event, open only to gaming industry insiders. This sweepstakes breaks those rules and gives you a chance to become an insider yourself. It is your chance to go behind-the-scenes and enjoy an experience of a lifetime! Enter now for the chance to win: - All-Access Pass to the EA press conference at E3 - An E3 trade show badge for access to the full E3 Expo - Travel and accommodation for yourself and a friend to Los Angeles for June 9 through June 12, 2014 Click here to enter. Note: Open to U.S. residents only. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/E3sweeps-640x418.png View the full article

With a new update to Battlefield 4 Platoons, it’s even easier for Platoon members to connect and play together. Read on and learn how to see what server your Platoon members are playing on, plus various other features Released a month ago, Platoons for Battlefield 4 have made it possible for players to get together in larger numbers and show the world where they belong. For us at DICE, it’s been a treat to see the community create thousands of Platoons, recruit new members, and design creative emblems. Learn the basics of Battlefield 4 Platoons With our latest Battlelog update, we’ve made it possible for you to see on what servers your Platoon members are playing. Locate Your Platoon MembersIf you head to Platoons on Battlelog, you’ll notice a new tab called Servers. Under this tab, you’ll see a list of all your Platoon members currently playing Battlefield 4. Here you can scroll through the servers that your fellow Platoon members are playing on, and jump in their game if you want to help them out. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/PlatoonServers-640x418.jpgServers hosting the highest number of your Platoon members are placed at the top. Increased Member CapWe have also added the number of Platoon members you can have in your Platoon. This is based on what rank your Battlefield 4 soldier has reached. If you’ve reached rank 5, the member cap is 150. If you’ve reached rank 10, the member cap is 200. There are many other improvements and tweaks done to Platoons, like automated subscriptions to Platoon wall posts and comments. Find the full change log on the Battlelog Forums. Give Us Your FeedbackWe hope you will enjoy these added new features to Platoons, and also the ones that we are planning for the future. We truly appreciate your feedback, and will use it to further improve Platoons in Battlefield 4. Give us your feedback in the comments below or in the “Platoons Feedback†thread on Battlelog. View the full article

A while back, DICE and J!NX asked you to submit designs for a Battlefield 4 T-Shirt. We’ve received tons of awesome creative submissions, and it’s been a real challenge narrowing them down to 10 finalists. But now, it’s voting time! Browse through the designs below, head to Jinx.com, and cast your vote on your favorite design. The winner will get his or her design featured on an official Battlefield 4 T-Shirt, which will be sold on J!NX and on DICE-store.com. Vote on the designs at Jinx.com http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/af2175e2e9444927832dd-640x379.jpg“Levolution” – Created by: FreemanTheDoctor http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/9e44f16f4b2d4583a72c3-640x379.jpg“Dog Pile Sketch” – Created by: StrawberryPup http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bc74724a31494b7689621-640x379.jpg“Tag Collector Chocolate” – Created by: Sixty5South http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/9331151a2a6340d9bddb8-640x379.jpg“BF4 Grunge Knockout” – Created by: MuseStricken http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/7056880258cb4c7499628-640x379.jpg“The Combat Medic” – Created by: bappel16 http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/985fef8b3a30424890144-640x379.jpg“Dunn’s words” – Created by: Brash_Attack http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/eb0802845bfd4e689bf82-640x379.jpg“Flood Zone Construction” – Created by: Muz http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/9356051128744b38ad256-640x379.png“Identity Disorder” – Created by: Fanescu http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/25807614fd7c46e9b4196-640x379.jpg“CTF Skid Steer Attack | Only in Battlefield” – Created by highergroundstudio http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/48136d4868304aecaca5a-640x379.jpg“Caution!” – Created by: meeksian View the full article

Going into battle prepared is key to succeeding in Battlefield 4. With the new Loadout Presets, we’ve made it easier for you to quickly hit the Battlefield with the exact kit and vehicle Loadout of your choice. Prepared 4 Battle – Every TimeLoadout Presets are a way to save kit or vehicle setups so that you can easily switch between them when going into a Battlefield 4 multiplayer match. With this time-saving feature, you no longer have to edit each slot individually in the Customize screen when you want to change your Loadout. Note that Loadout Presets will only be available on Battlelog in Battlefield 4, and not be reflected in-game. You apply Presets to your Loadout, which then follows you in-game when you save it. For example, those who want quick access to a “field engineer†Preset can create one of these with the MX4, SRAW, Repair Tool, and Mechanic specialization – or any other combination of the player’s choice. If you are more of a combat engineer, you might want to create a preset with the M1014 shotgun, RPG, M2 SLAM, and Offensive specialization – it’s all up to you. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1-640x442.pngYou can have two presets per kit and vehicle, or four if you’re a Battlefield 4 Premium member. This allows you to quickly switch between setups based off the map or game mode you’re loading into without wasting time going through the Customize screens in-game. Creating and Managing Loadout PresetsYour Loadout Presets can be accessed through Battlelog as well as its mobile and tablet applications. Simply head to the Loadout section on Battlelog, and hit the Presets button that appears upon hovering over a kit or vehicle. Here you’ll be able to choose to save your existing kit/vehicle Loadout as a new Preset, or load an existing Preset. Additionally, Presets are accessible from a kit or vehicle page, next to the “Save†and “Reset†buttons You can have 2 Presets per kit and vehicle (or 4 if you’re a Premium user). The Preset you last chose will stay until you apply a new Preset or change your Loadout from Battlelog or in-game and will display the Preset name in the place of the kit or vehicle name. This allows you to quickly switch between setups based off the map or game mode you’re loading into, without wasting time going through the Customize screens in-game. Creating and Managing Loadout PresetsYour Loadout Presets can be accessed through Battlelog and its mobile and tablet applications. Simply head to the Loadout menu on Battlelog, and hit the Presets button. Here you’ll be able to choose slots for your presets, and give them names. To apply a preset, simply click a dropdown menu and select a used slot to apply that preset. You can have 2 presets per kit and vehicle (or 4 if you’re a Premium user). The preset you last chose will stay until you apply a new preset, or change your loadout from Battlelog or in-game. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2-BL.pngLoadouts are available on Battlelog as well as on the mobile and tablet applications. If you head to the Presets Management page, accessible by clicking “Manage†from the Presets dropdown, you’ll get an overview of all the Presets you have created. Here, you can browse through your Presets, delete them, or apply a bunch of them before you save your Loadout. Rolling out on April 8The Loadout Presets are rolling out with the Battlelog update on April 8. We will continue to tweak and add functions to the feature, based on your feedback and comments. Don’t hesitate to tell us what you think about the Loadout Presets, and we hope you will enjoy going into battle using the feature! View the full article

We wanted to provide a quick update on the issues with Battlefield 4 “rubber-banding†some players on certain platforms are experiencing during matches with 64-players. Looking into this further, we’re unhappy with our server performance, so we’ll be upgrading the hardware as soon as possible, investing more to deliver a better experience. As soon as we know the exact timetable, we’ll let you know the ETA. Reducing lag for these players is absolutely a TOP priority for us to solve and we expect to have the solution very soon. Stay tuned to our official channels for more information: Facebook and Twitter. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bblog-lagupdate-full.jpg View the full article

Would you like to get your hands on the Cook & Becker print  ”Aircraft Carrier in Naval Battle”, signed by the DICE art team? If so, read on and enter our new competition. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/battlefield-print_dice-31-800-640x360.jpgThis image has been made by DICE artist Robert Sammelin. The entire team behind Battlefield 4′s concept art consists of Robbert Sammelin, Henrik Sahlström, Sigurd Fernström, Eric Persson, and Mattias Häggström. Simply tell us about your best moment in Battlefield 4. This could be a description of an intense deathmatch, your first test run with a new vehicle, or any other cool experience you’ve had playing Battlefield 4. Submit your story, maximum of 500 characters, in the comments below. The most creative, original, and relevant submission (as determined by Sponsor) will be awarded with the Cook & Becker artwork. Submissions for the competition need to be posted between March 27, 5PM GMT and April 1, 5PM GMT to be eligible for the contest. The winning contribution will be posted on the Battlefield Blog on April 13. The Official Rules for the competition can be found here. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/BF11-Close-Up-Picture-640.jpgThe print is hand-numbered and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the entire team. By entering the Battlefield 4 “Your Best Battlefield 4 Moment Contestâ€, you signify that you have read and accepted the Official Rules. View the full article

The possibility to play Battlefield 4′s Commander Mode on tablets has been appreciated by many of you. Now, you can enjoy an updated version of the Commander App for Android and iOS, with many tweaks and improvements based on your feedback. Since its release three months ago, we have listened to your feedback for the Commander App on the various Battlefield 4 forums. We are very thankful for all your comments and ideas, and many of them have been worked into the latest version of the Commander App. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/commander_2-0-0-mindre.jpg Haven’t downloaded the Commander App yet? Hit the links below! Commander App for Android Commander App for iOS So without further ado, here are the major updates that we’ve brought to the new version of the Commander App, all designed to help you become the greatest Commander you can be: • Squad Member Visibility: You will now be able to see the player names and kits of players in a squad when it is selected • VOIP visibility: You will now be able to tell which player in a squad is talking to you through VOIP • Issuing orders to a squad now shows the position of all squad members while you are dragging out the order • You can now drop squad assets (such as promotions) directly on the squad list • If you have an XP boost active, the scoring for this will now be more visible in the UI • Lots of bug fixes and stability improvements If you want to dig down even deeper in the changes, head to the Battlelog Forum for an in-depth change log. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/commander-kyl-done.jpgThe Commander App lets you take command – from wherever you might be. Answers to Common QuestionsYou can find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions below. I you have a question you can’t find below, don’t hesitate to ask us in the comments. On which tablets can I use the Commander App? For iOS, Commander works on iPad 2 and up, as well as iPad Mini, on tablets running iOS 6.1 and up. For Android, we have set the following minimum specs: Screen sizes 7†and up 1 GHZ dual core 1024 MB ram 1024×600 resolution Android 4.0.3 or newer Access to the Google Play store I play Battlefield 4 on Xbox 360 or Playstation 3. Can I still play Commander on tablet? Absolutely! The Commander App works with any platform you can run Battlefield 4 on. How do I select a specific server to join? You can select specific servers to join through the Battlelog App. (So this requries another app? Can this be done through Battlelog on browser too?) Simply go into Multiplayer, select a server, and join using the “Commander†button. This will automatically launch the Commander app and join the server. How can I use VOIP to talk to the members on my team? Select the squad you want to talk to, then press and hold the VOIP button on the bottom right to talk to the squad. We recommend using a headset for the best VOIP experience. VOIP is currently supported on PC and Playstation 4. What about VOIP on XBOX One? This will hopefully arrive very soon. As a PC player, can I see team chat? Yes! You will be able to see all chat, team chat and the selected squad’s chat. Does the Commander App work over both 3G and WiFi? Yes. Can I play as a Commander on my tablet while playing as a soldier on my console/PC? We want players to be fully committed when playing, you will only be able to be logged in on either the tablet or system of choice. I own Battlefield 4 on two or more systems, how do I choose which one to connect to on my tablet? When you first login, you will be prompted to choose one of your active soldiers. After that, you can easily switch between them in the Settings menu. Will you release the Commander App for mobile phones or windows tablets? Currently we have no such plans. View the full article

On March 25, Battlefield 4 Premium members on consoles will be able to experience the ultimate sea-to-sea warfare in the third expansion pack for Battlefield 4. Battlefield 4 Naval Strike takes the intense and dramatic water-based combat introduced in Battlefield 4 to four all-new maps set in the South China Sea while introducing a new game mode and vehicle. However, we are delaying the launch of Battlefield 4 Naval Strike on PC. We’ve detected an issue and it needs to be solved. Quality is our number one priority and we will not release Battlefield 4 Naval Strike on PC until we feel it meets the highest quality level possible. Once we have a confirmed date for PC, we’ll be sure to update those players on our official channels. We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing everyone on the Battlefield. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/XP2_003_logo-640x360.jpg Four all-new maps: • Lost Islands: Blow open a crashed passenger plane and capture fishing villages across these tropical islands. • Wave Breaker: Drop a submarine on your foes as you infiltrate a naval base or rush between shipping docks and rocky islands on this massive map. • Nansha Strike: Wage war across stormy seas in the largest ocean stretch in a Battlefield map yet. • Operation Mortar: Storm an abandoned cliff-side resort, or get lost in the breathtaking vistas in this map. Battlefield 4 Naval Strike also lets you re-live the classic Titan Mode of Battlefield 2142, with the new Carrier Assault game mode. Your objective is to destroy the enemy team’s carrier before they infiltrate and destroy yours. You start out fighting a big-scale war with sea, land, and air vehicles controlling the map, and then everything evolves into an infantry-focused, close quarter fight inside both carriers at the same time! Lean more about Carrier Assault in this blog post on Battlefield.com. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Battlefield-4-Naval-Strike-Carrier-Assault_WM1-640x360.png Water-based combat has always been a vital part of the all-out war in Battlefield, and with the introduction of the amphibious hovercraft vehicle, your possibilities to dominate the sea will be even greater. Additionally, you can wreak havoc with five new weapons, two additional gadgets and ten assignments. Get a head start with Battlefield 4 Naval Strike by becoming a Battlefield 4 Premium member. This will grant you early access to the upcoming Battlefield 4 expansion packs, new weekly content, and exclusive personalization options. Learn more at http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield-4/premium. View the full article

http://www.seriousgamers.net/uploads/thumbs/b52a4d5e0-1.jpg Battlefield 4 (BF4) ACE 21 CQB gun review&weapon guide. Let's take a look at the stats of the ACE21 and talk about this weapon's pros and cons. ______... View the full article

http://www.seriousgamers.net/uploads/thumbs/c5679f4c7-1.jpg Battlefield 4 guns in Ultra HD 1440p HQ. So you want the very best guns in Battlefield 4? Don't worry i will help you pick the best guns. So you don't wast y... View the full article

http://www.seriousgamers.net/uploads/thumbs/5713b3e31-1.jpg Today in Gun Locker we talk about the L85A2 assault rifle for the Assault class in Battlefield 4. In BF4 this weapon is quite different then it was in Battlefield 3 and today we review this... View the full article

http://www.seriousgamers.net/uploads/thumbs/a91ab2db8-1.jpg Hey guys today we're going to take a look at the BF4 M16A4, the last link to the giant of BF3, the M16A3. OriginPC: http://originPC.com My Computer Hardware:... View the full article

http://www.seriousgamers.net/uploads/thumbs/d15d95b65-1.jpg Today I'm taking a look at the G36C Carbine from Battlefield 4. This could possibly be the worst carbine in the game and I explain why! Enjoy. Follow me on T... View the full article

http://www.seriousgamers.net/uploads/thumbs/160fe95fc-1.jpg Today we take a closer look at the CZ-805 Assault Rifle, is it one of the best? LETS HIT 400 LIKES?! Hit LIKE/COMMENT if you want to see more! Music: Battlef... View the full article

http://www.seriousgamers.net/uploads/thumbs/961d99f1c-1.jpg Battlefield 4 Gun Review - AKU-12 Multiplayer Gameplay! More Battlefield 4 Gun Reviews Below - Ace 53 SV - CZ-3A1... View the full article

http://www.seriousgamers.net/uploads/thumbs/b9dc05f2e-1.jpg Hey guys today we're going to take a look at one of the most powerful LMGs in the game! OriginPC: http://originPC.com My Computer Hardware: http://www.logica... View the full article

http://www.seriousgamers.net/uploads/thumbs/e43ca9aa2-1.jpg Leave a LIKE on this video for more! In this video I review the sr338 sniper rifle. New to the Naval strike DLC, Unlocked easily and having a extremely high ... View the full article

http://www.seriousgamers.net/uploads/thumbs/1ee369278-1.jpg Battlefield 4 in 1080p. Okey so BF4 is now out in most of the world. I have spent the last 3 days in Battlefield 4 about 13 hours. Honestly i did not think t... View the full article

YOUR BEST BATTLEFIELD 4 MOMENT - OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. To Enter: You will need a free Origin account to participate in this contest. IF you do not already have an Origin account you can visit www.origin.com/create to create one for free. 1. Eligibility: YOUR BEST BATTLEFIELD 4 MOMENT (the “Contestâ€) is open only to legal residents of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada (excluding Quebec), Chile, China, including Taiwan, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States (including the District of Colombia) who are at least as old as the minimum age of majority in the jurisdiction from which they enter the Contest. Those who are employees of Electronic Arts Inc. or its affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, advertising, promotion and publicity agencies (“Sponsor and its agentsâ€) or who are immediate family members or persons living in the same household of each such employee are not eligible. Subject to all applicable laws and regulations. Void where prohibited. By participating in the Contest, the participant signifies his or her full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules. 2. Timing: The Contest begins on MARCH 27, 2014 at 5PM Greenwich Mean Time (“GMTâ€) and ends on APRIL 2, 2014 at 5PM GMT (the “Contest Periodâ€) and consists of the phases set forth in the chart below: PhaseStart Date at 5:00PM GMTEnd Date at 5:00PM GMTSubmissionMARCH 27, 2014APRIL 1, 2014JudgingAPRIL 1, 2014APRIL 2, 2014 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ENTRANTS: ENTRANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE APPLICABLE CONTEST ENTRY PERIOD TIMES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE TIME ZONES. 3. How to Enter: During the Submission phase, visit  http://blogs.battlefield.com/2014/03/your-best-bf4-moment/ (the “Contest Site†or “Siteâ€), log in with your Origin account, and follow the directions to submit your written description of your best moment in Battlefield 4 (collectively, the “Entryâ€). By uploading your Submission, you agree that it conforms to the Submission Guidelines and Content Restrictions as defined below (collectively, the “Guidelines and Restrictionsâ€) and that Sponsor, may disqualify you from the Contest if it believes, in its sole discretion that your Submission fails to conform to the Guidelines and Restrictions. Guidelines and Restrictions: Content Requirements Entries must pertain to the theme of “best moment in Battlefield 4â€, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. No group, or team efforts, or multi-author(ed) designs will be accepted in this Contest. For purposes of this Contest all Entries will be presumed authored by the person submitting the Entry. Entries submitted in this Contest must not contain any pornography, or other illicit, illegal, defamatory, morally offensive or obscene content, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Sponsor, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any Entry containing racial, religious, or ethnic slurs, explicit language, obscene, pornographic, violent, or sexual content, or libel, hate speech, references to alcohol, drugs or other illicit substances, or otherwise objectionable, offensive, illegal, inappropriate or prohibited material. Submission of previously published written works is prohibited. Any Entry that incorporates prohibited content, including but not limited to, third party creations, trademarks, names, or other third party property(ies), or the work of creative consultants, or any content that is pornographic, illicit, or otherwise in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion violates the above Guidelines and/or is not in compliance with these Official Rules, may not be accepted for entry and may not be eligible to win any prize in this Contest. By entering, entrants warrant that their Entries contain only Sponsor-provided Contest Assets, if any, and/or their own, Original Creations. Entrants further warrant their Entries do not contain any third party copyrighted materials, and otherwise do not violate or infringe the rights, including, without limitation, copyrights, trademark rights or rights of publicity/privacy, of any third party. Limitations • Each entrant may enter the Contest one (1) time during the Contest Period. Submissions received from any person or email address in excess of the stated limit will be void. • Uploading a Submission constitutes entrant’s consent to give Sponsor a royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, create derivative works from, and display such submissions in whole or in part, on a worldwide basis, and to incorporate it into other works, in any form, media or technology now known or later developed, including for promotional or marketing purposes. If requested, entrant will sign any documentation required for Sponsor or its designees to make use of the non-exclusive rights entrant is granting to use the Submission. Sponsor (as defined in Section 10 below)  and its agents are not responsible for lost, late, stolen, damaged, incomplete, invalid, un-intelligible, garbled, delayed or misdirected Submissions, all of which will be void. Physical copies of Submissions become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. • In the event of a dispute regarding any Submission, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the entrant or participant. The “authorized account holder†is the natural person assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Each potential winner may be required to show proof of being an authorized account holder. • Only English submissions will be accepted in the Contest. • Submissions need to be 500 characters or less. 4. Personal Information: Nothing in these Official Rules shall be deemed to exclude or restrict any of the winner’s or the entrant’s statutory rights as a consumer. Participation in the Contest implies authorization to collect, use and disclose entrant’s personal information including the right to transfer personal data to the United States for purposes of administration of the Contest and prize fulfillment. All information submitted to the Sponsor as part of this Contest will be treated in accordance with EA’s privacy policy, available at http://www.ea.com/privacy-policy. Personal information includes name, address, email address, birthday and will be used to: (a) contact potential winners; and (b) if an entrant selects to receive additional information from the EA on the entry form, to send additional information to that entrant. The recipient of your personal data is the Sponsor and Administrator. 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Winners are responsible for any applicable taxes on prizes. 9. Winner(s) List: We will post the name of the confirmed winner online after April 13, 2014 at blogs.battlefield.com. This list will remain posted until December 31, 2014. 10. Sponsor: Electronic Arts Inc., 209 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94065. © 2014 Electronic Arts Inc.  All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. View the full article

Four all-new maps focused on intense naval warfare await you in Battlefield 4 Naval Strike. To give you a detailed tour of these wet and wild vistas, we hand over to lead gameplay designer Gustav Halling. The four all-new maps in Battlefield 4 Naval Strike were designed with a simple premise in mind: to expand on what players loved with the naval warfare from Battlefield 4. It’s our hope you’ll enjoy the new maps immensely, whether you’re trying out the new Carrier Assault mode or piloting the new Hovercraft. Naturally, we have also crafted the surroundings with infantry and non-naval vehicles in mind. So without further ado, let’s go through the four maps of Naval Strike. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/XP2_001_logo640.jpg Lost IslandsStarting with Lost Islands, this map focuses around a crashed airplane located near the center of the map. The map itself contains several small islands surrounding the crash site that can be traversed using quad bikes around the whole map, or by using boats (including the new hovercraft) to take shortcuts across it. The key to master this map is to control the plane at the crash site, which can be blown open to give infantry some much needed cover. Another special area of this map is the cave blanketed by a waterfall, as it provides visual cover for patrolling boats and helicopters. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/XP2_002_logo640.jpg Nansha Strike Nansha Strike is a very boat heavy map with several bases spread out in the water to battle it out on, while at the same time allowing total infantry control of the middle areas. The central area provides a lot of cover for infantry and is a death trap for water vehicles if they try to enter it via the small rivers. The surrounding bases can be captured from the water, with some offering big bases in the middle of the sea for infantry. This is where the more powerful vehicles spawn, which makes them key to own and control. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/XP2_003_logo640.jpg Wave Breaker Wave Breaker has a unique submarine base hidden in the middle mountain which allows for tight close quarter combat, but it also has wide canals where it’s possible to do drive-bys with the attack boats to add extra mayhem to the mix. The middle area has many different Levolution possibilities. You can for instance bring down a submarine from its support and turn off the lights in the surrounding corridors. It’s also possible to stop boats from entering the area by closing the four flood gates and blocking the direct path from the bases on the two sides. The middle island will give players intense fights in Deathmatch modes. http://blogscdn.battlefield.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/XP2_004_logo-640.jpg Operation Mortar Operation Mortar is our vacation paradise turned into a war zone, with wooden huts surrounding the islands. There is an old fort on the top of the mountain, which provides a great overview over the whole map. It also gives the team owning it a fast way to capture the other bases on the main island. In Rush, this levels starts from the bottom of the islands and goes up towards the fort, providing interesting and fun vertical gameplay which will provide a big challenge for attackers. Coming March 25 for Premium Members We hope you are excited to get hands-on with these new four maps and the full Battlefield 4 Naval Strike expansion when it becomes available on March 25. Remember to take the poll below and let us know which map you think will provide the best Battlefield battles via land, air and of course sea. Battlefield 4 Naval Strike is releasing first for Battlefield 4 Premium members on March 25. Get Battlefield 4 Premium. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. View the full article