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You can only find them in Battlefield, and other games can’t touch them. Our unscripted Battlefield Moments that make you go "Holy sh#t!" Whether it’s jumping over an RPG, sniping a helicopter pilot and entering the heli mid-air, or taking revenge on an enemy pilot by shooting him down after having ejected – no other game has the dynamic all-out vehicle warfare that makes crazy plays like these possible. There are many more examples in the video below. Now, we want to see your greatest Battlefield Moments! Share them with us and the rest of the community for a chance to win a trip to DICE! The "Only in Battlefield 3" Community Video Challenge celebrates the uniqueness of Battlefield 3’s multiplayer and the extraordinary creativeness of our community. Film your greatest gameplay moments that could only happen in Battlefield 3 and share them with us. The ultimate prize is a trip to visit the DICE studio in Stockholm, Sweden, to meet the creators of Battlefield 3. Show us what is only possible in Battlefield 3. Show us your Battlefield Moment. HOW TO ENTER THE »ONLY IN BATTLEFIELD 3« COMMUNITY VIDEO CHALLENGE * Create your unique Battlefield Moment trailer based on your own Battlefield 3 gameplay footage. * Feel free to use the Battlefield 3 asset pack which you can download from here. * Use your own captured HD footage. * Please make sure to only use the supplied Battlefield 3 theme for your trailer soundtrack, since we will not be able to consider your entry (no matter how great) if it contains other copyrighted music. * Upload your trailer to YouTube. * Email the link to vidcomp@dice.se by January 23, 2012 and make sure to use the subject line "Only in Battlefield 3" in your email. NOTE: By submitting an entry to the Only in Battlefield 3 Community Video Challenge, you confirm that you have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions available at the bottom of this page. * A jury consisting of the DICE Battlefield 3 team will trawl through the entries and select a shortlist of contenders. * Shortlisted entries will appear in a dedicated playlist on the Battlefield YouTube channel where the entire Battlefield community will be able to review and comment. * From the shortlisted entries DICE will pick 3 winners who will each win a trip for two to Stockholm including return flights and 3 night’s hotel accommodation. In addition to sampling the sights of the Swedish capital you will also get to visit the DICE studio and meet the makers of Battlefield 3. Good luck and have fun! TERMS & CONDITIONS United States United Kingdom Netherlands Spain: http://eacom.s3.amazonaws.com/Only-i...s-ES-Final.pdf France Germany Italy: http://eacom.s3.amazonaws.com/Only-i...s-IT-Final.pdf Czech Republic Russia Source: View the full article

Today, you can download the Physical Warfare Pack for Battlefield 3 on PlayStation 3. As promised earlier, this pack is now available at no extra charge on the PlayStation Store for all players. Physical Warfare Pack grants you instant access to the powerful DAO-12 shotgun, if you havenÂ’t unlocked it already. It also features custom flechette ammo for the DAO-12, a flash suppressor for the SKS sniper rifle, plus the Type 88 Light Machine Gun. This pack was previously only available as an exclusive pre-order item. Now we are making this available to all Battlefield 3 players at no extra charge. PlayStation 3 players can get it today, while PC and Xbox 360 players will be able to get it at a later date. We will let you know as soon as it is available on all formats. Now go grab your new hardware and take them to the battlefield! Source: View the full article

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You can only find them in Battlefield, and other games can’t touch them. Our unscripted Battlefield Moments that make you go "Holy sh#t!" Whether it’s jumping over an RPG, sniping a helicopter pilot and entering the heli mid-air, or taking revenge on an enemy pilot by shooting him down after having ejected – no other game has the dynamic all-out vehicle warfare that makes crazy plays like these possible. There are many more examples in the video below. (Please visit the site to view this media) Now, we want to see your greatest Battlefield Moments! Share them with us and the rest of the community for a chance to win a trip to DICE! The "Only in Battlefield 3" Community Video Challenge celebrates the uniqueness of Battlefield 3’s multiplayer and the extraordinary creativeness of our community. Film your greatest gameplay moments that could only happen in Battlefield 3 and share them with us. The ultimate prize is a trip to visit the DICE studio in Stockholm, Sweden, to meet the creators of Battlefield 3. Show us what is only possible in Battlefield 3. Show us your Battlefield Moment. HOW TO ENTER THE »ONLY IN BATTLEFIELD 3« COMMUNITY VIDEO CHALLENGE* Create your unique Battlefield Moment trailer based on your own Battlefield 3 gameplay footage. * Feel free to use the Battlefield 3 asset pack which you can download from here. * Use your own captured HD footage. * Please make sure to only use the supplied Battlefield 3 theme for your trailer soundtrack, since we will not be able to consider your entry (no matter how great) if it contains other copyrighted music. * Upload your trailer to YouTube. * Email the link to vidcomp@dice.se by January 23, 2012 and make sure to use the subject line "Only in Battlefield 3" in your email.NOTE: By submitting an entry to the Only in Battlefield 3 Community Video Challenge, you confirm that you have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions available at the bottom of this page. * A jury consisting of the DICE Battlefield 3 team will trawl through the entries and select a shortlist of contenders. * Shortlisted entries will appear in a dedicated playlist on the Battlefield YouTube channel where the entire Battlefield community will be able to review and comment. * From the shortlisted entries DICE will pick 3 winners who will each win a trip for two to Stockholm including return flights and 3 night’s hotel accommodation. In addition to sampling the sights of the Swedish capital you will also get to visit the DICE studio and meet the makers of Battlefield 3. Good luck and have fun! TERMS & CONDITIONSUnited StatesUnited KingdomNetherlandsSpain: http://eacom.s3.amazonaws.com/Only-in-Battlefield3-Terms-And-Conditions-ES-Final.pdfFranceGermanyItaly: http://eacom.s3.amazonaws.com/Only-in-Battlefield3-Terms-And-Conditions-IT-Final.pdfCzech RepublicRussia http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=57416View the full article

(Please visit the site to view this media) Today, you can download the Physical Warfare Pack for Battlefield 3 on PlayStation 3. This pack is available now at no extra charge on the PlayStation Store for all players. Physical Warfare Pack grants you instant access to the powerful DAO-12 shotgun, if you haven’t unlocked it already. It also features custom flechette ammo for the DAO-12, a flash suppressor for the SKS sniper rifle, plus the Type 88 Light Machine Gun. This pack was previously only available as an exclusive pre-order item. Now we are making this available to all Battlefield 3 players at no extra charge. PlayStation 3 players can get it today, while PC and Xbox 360 players will be able to get it at a later date. We will let you know as soon as it is available on all formats. Now go grab your new hardware and take them to the battlefield! http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=57806View the full article

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Large view (1080p) To celebrate the launch of Battlefield 3 Back To Karkand, we’ve got a brand new wallpaper for … Read on → http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JPviDZ4ALalsOeXIXnlJFBHezYg/0/di http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/JPviDZ4ALalsOeXIXnlJFBHezYg/1/di http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BF3Blog/~4/TnFEe5qCHN0View the full article

Today, we are rolling out our expansion pack Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand on PC and Xbox 360! Check out this new gameplay trailer from the Sharqi Peninsula map, then follow the instructions below for how to get started. See you on the reimagined battlefield! We are happy to announce that Back to Karkand is out now on Xbox 360 and PC! Should you get Back to Karkand? Kotaku asks -- and then immediately answers YES. If you haven’t followed us before, Back to Karkand is our first expansion pack for Battlefield 3. It features four legendary Battlefield 2 maps reimagined in the Frostbite 2 engine, with enhanced levels of destruction. More than just a map pack, Back to Karkand also features 10 new weapons to extend your arsenal (you can bring these new weapons back to the base game maps), three classic vehicles from Battlefield 2, including the STOVL fighter jet (excellent for hovering and capturing bases), Desert Buggy, and and APC, five new dog tags, and an added layer of persistence with the all-new Assignments you need to complete to unlock new weapons. Now go back to Karkand and let us know what you think in the Battlelog forums! To find your new maps, just use Quick Match or the server browser as you normally would. The four new maps will appear together with the nine ones from the base game. For a full guide on how to use the server browser on console, check out this guide we prepared earlier. Just make sure you apply the latest multiplayer update for Battlefield 3, or you will not be avle to access Back to Karkand. If you are a Limited Edition owner, you are entitled to this entire expansion pack at no extra charge. Otherwise, you can buy it for PC from Origin at $14,99 or for Xbox 360 from Xbox Live Marketplace or the in-game store for 1200 Microsoft Points. For an FAQ on Back to Karkand, go here. For the full info on today's Battlefield 3 client update on Xbox 360, go here. For a guide on how to find, buy, download and play Back to Karkand on Xbox 360, go here. For a guide on the Battlefield 3 server browser on console, go here. Did you miss the earlier stories in this blog series? #7: Out now on PS3, new gameplay trailer live! #6: Gulf of Oman gameplay, combat vehicles revealed #5: Gameplay from Strike at Karkand, Assignments explained #4: The design idea behind the themed expansion pack #3: Introducing Gulf of Oman and Sharqi Peninsula #2: “Wake Island has a special place in my heart” #1: Your chance to relive the greatest Battlefield maps ever Source: View the full article

Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand is out on PC! Here’s how to buy, download and get started. 1. Confirm if you are entitled to Back to Karkand at no extra charge http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/PC2.png If you are a Limited Edition owner, you will get the Back to Karkand expansion pack at no extra charge. An easy way to check if you are entitled to this is to log in to Battlelog as usual. If you are a Limited Edition user, you should see a banner on the left hand side that says you own Back to Karkand and are ready to play it. You can skip to step 4 below. 2. Make sure you have downloaded the latest Battlefield 3 update http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/PC3.png If you did not download the Battlefield 3 update we released December 6th, do so now. Either check the download progress bar within your Origin application to verify that the latest update is downloading and installing, or use the download manager in Battlelog to make sure your game is updated to the latest version. Without this step, you will not be able to play Back to Karkand, but if you have played Battlefield 3 the last week, chances are you are already properly updated. 3. Buy Back to Karkand/Enter your boxed code http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/PC4.png You can buy Back to Karkand for $14.99 (£11.99/149 SEK/14.99 euro) from the Origin web store. Or, if you prefer, you can buy it from within your Origin application itself. Click "Battlefield 3" inside Origin to see Back to Karkand, or search for Back to Karkand in the search field within your Origin application. If you bought the code-in-a-box version of Back to Karkand (a physical box for PC with a download code inside), start your Origin application, click the cog icon, select “redeem code” and enter the code found in your box. This will start the download of Back to Karkand. 4. Find your new maps http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/PCFindyourmaps.jpg The four new Back to Karkand maps (Strike at Karkand, Wake Island, Sharqi Peninsula, and Gulf of Oman) will appear in the server browser, just like any other map. You will also be able to filter for only Back to Karkand maps by clicking the Back to Karkand logo in the top left corner of the server browser’s filter settings. Servers running Back to Karkand maps will have a small brown "B2K" icon in the server list to help you identify them. 5. Go back to Karkand! http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/Playing.jpg Jump into the game and enjoy your new content! You can find information on your new Back to Karkand Assignments in the "Assignments" tab on your stats page in Battlelog, and your profile will have the new "B2K" icon to verify that you have Back to Karkand. Q: What happens if I try to join a game with Back to Karkand maps, and I haven't bought Back to Karkand? A: You will see a message warning you that you need Back to Karkand. See image below. You can still join a server that has Back to Karkand maps, but once a Back to Karkand map goes into play, you will be returned to Battlelog. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/Invite.jpg That's it! Enjoy your new expansion pack, and let us know what you think in the Battlelog forums! Source: View the full article

Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand is out on Xbox 360! HereÂ’s how to buy, download and get started. 1. Download the multiplayer update from the in-game store http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/Store.jpg Battlefield 3 is getting a new Xbox 360 update with the release of Back to Karkand. If you get a popup saying there's a new update available, you can simply accept the update to start downloading and installing it, Otherwise, select STORE from the main meny and locate the "Battlefield 3 multiplayer update". 2. Download the update http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/360_2D00_2.jpg Select the update, then select "Buy item" followed by "Confirm purchase" (it will be totally free). The update is 2.07 GB in size. You will not be able to play Back to Karkand if you have not downloaded this update. If you own Battlefield 3: Limited Edition, you are automatically entitled to Back to Karkand at no extra charge and can skip to step 4 below. If you have the Standard Edition, go to step 3. 3. Buy Back to Karkand at the in-game store http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/360_2D00_6.jpg You can buy Back to Karkand for 1200 Microsoft Points, either in the in-game store (pictured above), or on Xbox Live Marketplace. 4. Find your new maps http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/360_2D00_3.jpg Back to Karkand includes four new maps: Strike at Karkand, Wake Island, Sharqi Peninsula, and Gulf of Oman. These get added to the base game and are selectable in the same way. To join any of the new maps, either select one of them in your Quick Match filter settings, or use the server browser and make sure to join a server that has one or all of these maps in its map rotation. 5. Go back to Karkand! http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/360_2D00_5.jpg You are now ready to go back to Karkand! Have fun and let us know what you think in the Battlelog forums. Q: Why do I get returned to the main screen? A: If you do not have Back to Karkand and join a server running a Back to Karkand map in its rotation, you will eventually be returned to the main menu and a message will appear telling you that you did not have the appropriate content installed. You will never risk joining a Back to Karkand server via the Quick Match functionality if you don't have this expansion pack. A full guide to the server browser is available here. Source: View the full article

Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand is out on all formats. At the same time, Xbox 360 users are getting a client update for Battlefield 3. Read on for the full change list. Note: this is very similar to the recent updates on PC and PlayStation 3. Single Player Changes Added missing blood effect on kill shot Fixed a crash that could happen during level load in SP Fixed issue with game crashing during intro cut scene of Campaign mission "Thunder Run" Fixed a crash that could happen when shutting down levels Fixed crash on last mission that could occur after the player is killed by the first enemy in the train When a user got killed, after respawning, he heard sounds that remained as if bullets still were passing around him Fixed glitch in melee showing your equipped gun instead of the knife Fixed issues with texture streaming. Prioritizing of textures close to the user has become better, resulting in more detailed textures Improved mesh streaming conditions to avoid situations with risk of corruptions and crashes Fix blend into vehicle problem when entering a vehicle in the Campaign Fixed issue where disconnecting a controller during the Gamer Profile sign out animation would cause the game to soft lock Removed the hint "Shoot out the lights." during SP mission Nightshift Fixed issue with last mission not listed in REPLAY MISSIONS list Fixed issue on the SP mission Night Shift where three of the marines that repel down from the Osprey at the start of the level have PLR models instead of the right marine models Has been made harder to fail missions due to zero tolerance friendly fire Fixed MG nest objective on Operation Guillotine Fix for music climax on mission "Fear No Evil" Fixed issues that occurred if user were backtracking after fight at elevator on SP mission "Comrades" Adding a back button to SP campaign select difficulty screen Removed slomo from jump into train on SP mission "The Great Destroyer" Fixed glitches in subway Quick Time Events in mission "The Great Destroyer" Increased quality of the loading screen images Fixed glitch that made it possible to reach Solomon train QTE with the wrong weapon equipped in mission "Semper Fidelis" Fixed final sound fade out on SP mission "Thunder Run" Removed sound fade on convoy ride in mission "Operation Guillotine" Fixed squad mates coming through wall after intro on SP mission "Operation Guillotine" SP mission, "The Great Destroyer": moved Campaign Cleared achievement until after the Dima outro Fixed soldiers inside of terrain at start of level in "OPERATION GUILLOTINE" SP mission, "The Great Destroyer": Fixed streaming issue which could lead to out of memory when streaming in Subway ride Improved music and music fade on tank encounter in mission "Operation Guillotine" Sound on Operation Guillotine: Fixed trading floor crash camera shake and rumble Fade later when driving in to tunnel on "OPERATION GUILLOTINE" Hide cross hair during Solomon intro & climb out scene on "Operation Swordbreaker" Fixes on "OPERATION SWORDBREAKER": Skip VO urging the player to move forward if the player has already moved. Fixed VO playing from the wrong world position Fixed crosshair being back on staging area in "OPERATION SWORD BREAKER" Fixes on "THUNDER RUN": Less delay after MICLIC scene. Friendly tanks start driving up to you sooner and are more likely to teleport into position. Enemies now spawn in front of you & to the right, instead of behind the approaching friendly tanks Fixed Squad mates goes through the ground in front of the house before throwing in grenades in "OPERATION GUILLOTINE" Fixed issue with player not being able to cross the plank as soon as its down on ground on mission "Operation Swordbreaker" Fixed sliding into cut scene on roof top on mission "Operation Swordbreaker" Tweaked difficulty levels in Single Player Fixed a hang in terrain streaming, causing the user to get stuck on black screen under special circumstances in Singleplayer Fixes in Night Shift: New save point after wave 2 in mall. Fixed bug where wave 3 was considered done way before all enemies were killed, causing a possible difficulty spike Added tutorial for firing Stinger on "ROCK AND A HARD PLACE" copied from "OPERATION GUILLOTINE" Delayed "The Professional" achievement/trophy to not pop up in the middle of the scene Fixed issue on The Great Destroyer where you could equip a gun before entering the train Multiplayer changes Significant squad user interface changes detailed here Added round duration and ticket summary at EOR Advanced squad polish – should be more intuitive Added back EOR sound for SQDM and TDM Fixed sound for when climbing ladders Fixed and issue with some first person weapon sounds Fixed a swim sound loop error You should no longer be able to damage a friendly vehicle when sitting in an open position Grenades now drop to ground if you get killed while attempting to throw it Spawn protection now should work in Conquest. You should no longer spawn on points too close to enemies You should no longer spawn too close to enemies in TDM and SQDM Fix for missing input restriction during intro movie, causing players to potentially fall and die while watching movie if moving controller (or having a controller with a bad stick zone). Combat areas on Kharg Rush tweaked in order to disallow defenders to access the carrier ship after 1st base is taken and being able to enter the AA gun Fixed a problem with revived players not being able to get suppressed Fixed a problem with the camera when being revived in COOP Spotting VO now plays when spotting from MAV/EOD End of round now has round statistics like Team tickets and Round time display Fixed several issues regarding the kill card. It was showing wrong weapons used for the kill Fixed that sometimes you would be stuck on a black screen when kicked from server Fixed so when a team captures two flags at the same time, the UI could show wrong owner of the flag Fixed a problem where the capture progress bar was showed as friendly when the enemy was capturing Fixed a problem with the bipod deploy sound Fixed a problem that you could be spawned in with no weapons after being killed while using the EOD bot Fixed problems with health bars not displaying health properly when using EOD bots Fixed a problem with flickering name tags Fixed a problem where friendlies could damage friendly helicopters Fixed a problem where you could get stuck in the co-op menu when attempting to join the session twice You should now be able to spot explosives You should no longer spawn in home base if your selected spawn point is disabled while waiting to spawn. For instance your teammate dies right before you are about to spawn Damage from bullets will now continue to cause damage even after the firing user is dead Fixed several client crashes Fixed a problem where players could get stuck in the join queue Fixed the repair icon on the minimap Deploy parachute now displays the tooltip to deploy parachute when free falling Fixed some artifacts when using flashlights Fixed several Xbox 360 specific crashes and freezes Fixed a problem where a user sometimes could not go into iron sights Improved shadow rendering Fixed several issues with friend invites and joins Vehicle boosts is now a toggle instead of momentary Fixed several issues with the Hardcore mode Fixed a few layout problems where the in-game controls and tooltips didn’t match those in the options menu Removed the possibility to pick up weapons in a EOD bot Fixed several interpolation issues Fixed a problem where claymore is flashing in the wrong team color Subway minimap updated to give better clarity Fixed an issue where the UI would not show the way to your new unlocks Increased quality of loading screen images Tweaked MP rank up parameters Fixed a problem with Metro Squad rush minimap where it looked like you were out of bounds Fixed a problem where a user can become invulnerable after being resurrected Fixed a problem where tank turrets would turn too slow Fixed a bug on Exfiltration where you could end up outside the vehicle and not being able to enter it again, thus blocking the mission Fixed a problem with the M60 reload sound Fixed a problem with the falling antenna on Caspian Border. It should now more instantly kill anyone in its falling path Fixed a hang in terrain streaming, causing the user to get stuck on black screen under special circumstances in Singleplayer Fixed a problem where the enemy would not be able to get a roadkill on a user that was using the SOFLAM Fix for soldiers disappearing in the mortar killcam Fixed Laser Guided Missiles missing their targets if the target is moving too fast Fixed a bug with terrain destruction not being reset on Operation Metro. Caused players to be able to below ground in some situations Fix for Type88 and the MG36 zoom in animation that was offset when in supported shooting Fixed a bad logic destruction connection causing clients to crash Fixed several dog tags that had wrong stats referenced, meaning they would show wrong kill numbers on them Tweaked the TV guided missile, so it can no longer bounce off objects Balance Changes Increased the damage of Helicopter Miniguns, AA guns, and Jet Cannons against infantry Increased the damage of Helicopter Miniguns against jeeps Reduced the physics impact olalalauns and Jet Cannons, players under attack from these weapons should no longer lose control Increased the damage of the 44 Magnum slightly Increased the range and minimum damage of the .357 Round from the MP412 Rex Increased the range of all .45cal and 9mm weapons Slightly increased the range of the P90 and MP7 and PDW-R Slightly increased the range of the 5.56mm PDW-R and decreased the minimum damage at long range Slightly increased the minimum range of the Mk11, SVD, and M39 EMR 7.62mm rifles Decreased the maximum damage and maximum range of the G3 and SCAR-H 7.62mm weapons Reduced the damage from FIM-92 and SA-18 IGLA missiles against aircraft Increased the damage and range of the 40mm BUCK rounds Reduced the damage .50cal weapons do against Helicopters Updated T90 canister shell tweaks to match Abrams canister shells Source: View the full article

Battlefield 3 Back to Karkand has been released today and with that we have a brand new Sharqi Peninsula gameplay trailer. The Battlefield Blog also... View the full article

Today, we are rolling out our expansion pack Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand on PC and Xbox 360! Check out this new gameplay trailer from the Sharqi Peninsula map, then follow the instructions below for how to get started. See you on the reimagined battlefield! (Please visit the site to view this media) We are happy to announce that Back to Karkand is out now on Xbox 360 and PC! Should you get Back to Karkand? Kotaku asks -- and then immediately answers YES. If you haven’t followed us before, Back to Karkand is our first expansion pack for Battlefield 3. It features four legendary Battlefield 2 maps reimagined in the Frostbite 2 engine, with enhanced levels of destruction. More than just a map pack, Back to Karkand also features 10 new weapons to extend your arsenal (you can bring these new weapons back to the base game maps), three classic vehicles from Battlefield 2, including the STOVL fighter jet (excellent for hovering and capturing bases), Desert Buggy, and and APC, five new dog tags, and an added layer of persistence with the all-new Assignments you need to complete to unlock new weapons. Now go back to Karkand and let us know what you think in the Battlelog forums! To find your new maps, just use Quick Match or the server browser as you normally would. The four new maps will appear together with the nine ones from the base game. For a full guide on how to use the server browser on console, check out this guide we prepared earlier. Just make sure you apply the latest multiplayer update for Battlefield 3, or you will not be avle to access Back to Karkand. If you are a Limited Edition owner, you are entitled to this entire expansion pack at no extra charge. Otherwise, you can buy it for PC from Origin at $14,99 or for Xbox 360 from Xbox Live Marketplace or the in-game store for 1200 Microsoft Points. For an FAQ on Back to Karkand, go here. For the full info on today's Battlefield 3 client update on Xbox 360, go here. For a guide on how to find, buy, download and play Back to Karkand on Xbox 360, go here. For a guide on the Battlefield 3 server browser on console, go here. Did you miss the earlier stories in this blog series? #7: Out now on PS3, new gameplay trailer live! #6: Gulf of Oman gameplay, combat vehicles revealed#5: Gameplay from Strike at Karkand, Assignments explained#4: The design idea behind the themed expansion pack#3: Introducing Gulf of Oman and Sharqi Peninsula#2: “Wake Island has a special place in my heart”#1: Your chance to relive the greatest Battlefield maps ever http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=57227View the full article

Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand is out on PC! Here’s how to buy, download and get started. 1. Confirm if you are entitled to Back to Karkand at no extra charge [/url]http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/PC2.pngIf you are a Limited Edition owner, you will get the Back to Karkand expansion pack at no extra charge. An easy way to check if you are entitled to this is to log in to Battlelog as usual. If you are a Limited Edition user, you should see a banner on the left hand side that says you own Back to Karkand and are ready to play it. You can skip to step 4 below. 2. Make sure you have downloaded the latest Battlefield 3 update http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/PC3.pngIf you did not download the Battlefield 3 update we released December 6th, do so now. Either check the download progress bar within your Origin application to verify that the latest update is downloading and installing, or use the download manager in Battlelog to make sure your game is updated to the latest version. Without this step, you will not be able to play Back to Karkand, but if you have played Battlefield 3 the last week, chances are you are already properly updated. 3. Buy Back to Karkand/Enter your boxed code http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/PC4.pngYou can buy Back to Karkand for $14.99 (£11.99/149 SEK/14.99 euro) from the Origin web store. Or, if you prefer, you can buy it from within your Origin application itself. Click "Battlefield 3" inside Origin to see Back to Karkand, or search for Back to Karkand in the search field within your Origin application. If you bought the code-in-a-box version of Back to Karkand (a physical box for PC with a download code inside), start your Origin application, click the cog icon, select “redeem code” and enter the code found in your box. This will start the download of Back to Karkand. 4. Find your new maps http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/PCFindyourmaps.jpgThe four new Back to Karkand maps (Strike at Karkand, Wake Island, Sharqi Peninsula, and Gulf of Oman) will appear in the server browser, just like any other map. You will also be able to filter for only Back to Karkand maps by clicking the Back to Karkand logo in the top left corner of the server browser’s filter settings. Servers running Back to Karkand maps will have a small brown "B2K" icon in the server list to help you identify them. 5. Go back to Karkand! http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/Playing.jpgJump into the game and enjoy your new content! You can find information on your new Back to Karkand Assignments in the "Assignments" tab on your stats page in Battlelog, and your profile will have the new "B2K" icon to verify that you have Back to Karkand. Q: What happens if I try to join a game with Back to Karkand maps, and I haven't bought Back to Karkand? A: You will see a message warning you that you need Back to Karkand. See image below. You can still join a server that has Back to Karkand maps, but once a Back to Karkand map goes into play, you will be returned to Battlelog. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/Invite.jpg That's it! Enjoy your new expansion pack, and let us know what you think in the Battlelog forums! http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=57399View the full article

Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand is out on Xbox 360! Here’s how to buy, download and get started. 1. Download the multiplayer update from the in-game store http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/Store.jpgBattlefield 3 is getting a new Xbox 360 update with the release of Back to Karkand. If you get a popup saying there's a new update available, you can simply accept the update to start downloading and installing it, Otherwise, select STORE from the main meny and locate the "Battlefield 3 multiplayer update". 2. Download the update http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/360_2D00_2.jpgSelect the update, then select "Buy item" followed by "Confirm purchase" (it will be totally free). The update is 2.07 GB in size. You will not be able to play Back to Karkand if you have not downloaded this update. If you own Battlefield 3: Limited Edition, you are automatically entitled to Back to Karkand at no extra charge and can skip to step 4 below. If you have the Standard Edition, go to step 3. 3. Buy Back to Karkand at the in-game store http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/360_2D00_6.jpg You can buy Back to Karkand for 1200 Microsoft Points, either in the in-game store (pictured above), or on Xbox Live Marketplace. 4. Find your new maps http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/360_2D00_3.jpgBack to Karkand includes four new maps: Strike at Karkand, Wake Island, Sharqi Peninsula, and Gulf of Oman. These get added to the base game and are selectable in the same way. To join any of the new maps, either select one of them in your Quick Match filter settings, or use the server browser and make sure to join a server that has one or all of these maps in its map rotation. 5. Go back to Karkand! http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/360_2D00_5.jpgYou are now ready to go back to Karkand! Have fun and let us know what you think in the Battlelog forums. Q: Why do I get returned to the main screen?A: If you do not have Back to Karkand and join a server running a Back to Karkand map in its rotation, you will eventually be returned to the main menu and a message will appear telling you that you did not have the appropriate content installed. You will never risk joining a Back to Karkand server via the Quick Match functionality if you don't have this expansion pack. A full guide to the server browser is available here. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=57369View the full article

Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand is out on all formats. At the same time, Xbox 360 users are getting a client update for Battlefield 3. Read on for the full change list. Note: this is very similar to the recent updates on PC and PlayStation 3. Single Player ChangesAdded missing blood effect on kill shotFixed a crash that could happen during level load in SPFixed issue with game crashing during intro cut scene of Campaign mission "Thunder Run"Fixed a crash that could happen when shutting down levelsFixed crash on last mission that could occur after the player is killed by the first enemy in the trainWhen a user got killed, after respawning, he heard sounds that remained as if bullets still were passing around himFixed glitch in melee showing your equipped gun instead of the knifeFixed issues with texture streaming. Prioritizing of textures close to the user has become better, resulting in more detailed texturesImproved mesh streaming conditions to avoid situations with risk of corruptions and crashesFix blend into vehicle problem when entering a vehicle in the CampaignFixed issue where disconnecting a controller during the Gamer Profile sign out animation would cause the game to soft lockRemoved the hint "Shoot out the lights." during SP mission NightshiftFixed issue with last mission not listed in REPLAY MISSIONS listFixed issue on the SP mission Night Shift where three of the marines that repel down from the Osprey at the start of the level have PLR models instead of the right marine modelsHas been made harder to fail missions due to zero tolerance friendly fireFixed MG nest objective on Operation GuillotineFix for music climax on mission "Fear No Evil"Fixed issues that occurred if user were backtracking after fight at elevator on SP mission "Comrades"Adding a back button to SP campaign select difficulty screenRemoved slomo from jump into train on SP mission "The Great Destroyer"Fixed glitches in subway Quick Time Events in mission "The Great Destroyer"Increased quality of the loading screen imagesFixed glitch that made it possible to reach Solomon train QTE with the wrong weapon equipped in mission "Semper Fidelis"Fixed final sound fade out on SP mission "Thunder Run"Removed sound fade on convoy ride in mission "Operation Guillotine"Fixed squad mates coming through wall after intro on SP mission "Operation Guillotine"SP mission, "The Great Destroyer": moved Campaign Cleared achievement until after the Dima outroFixed soldiers inside of terrain at start of level in "OPERATION GUILLOTINE"SP mission, "The Great Destroyer": Fixed streaming issue which could lead to out of memory when streaming in Subway rideImproved music and music fade on tank encounter in mission "Operation Guillotine"Sound on Operation Guillotine: Fixed trading floor crash camera shake and rumbleFade later when driving in to tunnel on "OPERATION GUILLOTINE"Hide cross hair during Solomon intro & climb out scene on "Operation Swordbreaker"Fixes on "OPERATION SWORDBREAKER": Skip VO urging the player to move forward if the player has already moved. Fixed VO playing from the wrong world positionFixed crosshair being back on staging area in "OPERATION SWORD BREAKER"Fixes on "THUNDER RUN": Less delay after MICLIC scene. Friendly tanks start driving up to you sooner and are more likely to teleport into position. Enemies now spawn in front of you & to the right, instead of behind the approaching friendly tanksFixed Squad mates goes through the ground in front of the house before throwing in grenades in "OPERATION GUILLOTINE"Fixed issue with player not being able to cross the plank as soon as its down on ground on mission "Operation Swordbreaker"Fixed sliding into cut scene on roof top on mission "Operation Swordbreaker"Tweaked difficulty levels in Single PlayerFixed a hang in terrain streaming, causing the user to get stuck on black screen under special circumstances in SingleplayerFixes in Night Shift: New save point after wave 2 in mall. Fixed bug where wave 3 was considered done way before all enemies were killed, causing a possible difficulty spikeAdded tutorial for firing Stinger on "ROCK AND A HARD PLACE" copied from "OPERATION GUILLOTINE"Delayed "The Professional" achievement/trophy to not pop up in the middle of the sceneFixed issue on The Great Destroyer where you could equip a gun before entering the train Multiplayer changesSignificant squad user interface changes detailed hereAdded round duration and ticket summary at EORAdvanced squad polish – should be more intuitiveAdded back EOR sound for SQDM and TDMFixed sound for when climbing laddersFixed and issue with some first person weapon soundsFixed a swim sound loop errorYou should no longer be able to damage a friendly vehicle when sitting in an open positionGrenades now drop to ground if you get killed while attempting to throw itSpawn protection now should work in Conquest. You should no longer spawn on points too close to enemiesYou should no longer spawn too close to enemies in TDM and SQDMFix for missing input restriction during intro movie, causing players to potentially fall and die while watching movie if moving controller (or having a controller with a bad stick zone).Combat areas on Kharg Rush tweaked in order to disallow defenders to access the carrier ship after 1st base is taken and being able to enter the AA gunFixed a problem with revived players not being able to get suppressedFixed a problem with the camera when being revived in COOPSpotting VO now plays when spotting from MAV/EODEnd of round now has round statistics like Team tickets and Round time displayFixed several issues regarding the kill card. It was showing wrong weapons used for the killFixed that sometimes you would be stuck on a black screen when kicked from serverFixed so when a team captures two flags at the same time, the UI could show wrong owner of the flagFixed a problem where the capture progress bar was showed as friendly when the enemy was capturingFixed a problem with the bipod deploy soundFixed a problem that you could be spawned in with no weapons after being killed while using the EOD botFixed problems with health bars not displaying health properly when using EOD botsFixed a problem with flickering name tagsFixed a problem where friendlies could damage friendly helicoptersFixed a problem where you could get stuck in the co-op menu when attempting to join the session twiceYou should now be able to spot explosivesYou should no longer spawn in home base if your selected spawn point is disabled while waiting to spawn. For instance your teammate dies right before you are about to spawnDamage from bullets will now continue to cause damage even after the firing user is deadFixed several client crashesFixed a problem where players could get stuck in the join queueFixed the repair icon on the minimapDeploy parachute now displays the tooltip to deploy parachute when free fallingFixed some artifacts when using flashlightsFixed several Xbox 360 specific crashes and freezesFixed a problem where a user sometimes could not go into iron sightsImproved shadow renderingFixed several issues with friend invites and joinsVehicle boosts is now a toggle instead of momentaryFixed several issues with the Hardcore modeFixed a few layout problems where the in-game controls and tooltips didn’t match those in the options menuRemoved the possibility to pick up weapons in a EOD botFixed several interpolation issuesFixed a problem where claymore is flashing in the wrong team colorSubway minimap updated to give better clarityFixed an issue where the UI would not show the way to your new unlocksIncreased quality of loading screen imagesTweaked MP rank up parametersFixed a problem with Metro Squad rush minimap where it looked like you were out of boundsFixed a problem where a user can become invulnerable after being resurrectedFixed a problem where tank turrets would turn too slowFixed a bug on Exfiltration where you could end up outside the vehicle and not being able to enter it again, thus blocking the missionFixed a problem with the M60 reload soundFixed a problem with the falling antenna on Caspian Border. It should now more instantly kill anyone in its falling pathFixed a hang in terrain streaming, causing the user to get stuck on black screen under special circumstances in SingleplayerFixed a problem where the enemy would not be able to get a roadkill on a user that was using the SOFLAMFix for soldiers disappearing in the mortar killcamFixed Laser Guided Missiles missing their targets if the target is moving too fastFixed a bug with terrain destruction not being reset on Operation Metro. Caused players to be able to below ground in some situationsFix for Type88 and the MG36 zoom in animation that was offset when in supported shootingFixed a bad logic destruction connection causing clients to crashFixed several dog tags that had wrong stats referenced, meaning they would show wrong kill numbers on themTweaked the TV guided missile, so it can no longer bounce off objects Balance ChangesIncreased the damage of Helicopter Miniguns, AA guns, and Jet Cannons against infantryIncreased the damage of Helicopter Miniguns against jeepsReduced the physics impact of AA guns and Jet Cannons, players under attack from these weapons should no longer lose controlIncreased the damage of the 44 Magnum slightlyIncreased the range and minimum damage of the .357 Round from the MP412 RexIncreased the range of all .45cal and 9mm weaponsSlightly increased the range of the P90 and MP7 and PDW-RSlightly increased the range of the 5.56mm PDW-R and decreased the minimum damage at long rangeSlightly increased the minimum range of the Mk11, SVD, and M39 EMR 7.62mm riflesDecreased the maximum damage and maximum range of the G3 and SCAR-H 7.62mm weaponsReduced the damage from FIM-92 and SA-18 IGLA missiles against aircraftIncreased the damage and range of the 40mm BUCK roundsReduced the damage .50cal weapons do against HelicoptersUpdated T90 canister shell tweaks to match Abrams canister shells http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=57389View the full article

DICE has revealed the official release times for Back To Karkand for PC and Xbox 360. In addition to the … Read on → http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Vab01LZef4ewGEg7FPqZBLKiNeM/0/di http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Vab01LZef4ewGEg7FPqZBLKiNeM/1/di http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BF3Blog/~4/iEMxzPf8d50View the full article

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Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand has been out for a few days on PlayStation 3 and reviews and impressions are popping up everywhere. Check out these stories and keep your eyes peeled for more in the days to come, as Back to Karkand is set for a December 13 release on both Xbox 360 and PC. Battlefield 3: Gulf of Oman Gameplay Trailer - YouTube IGN: "Back to Karkand Revitalizes Familiar Roads" Kotaku: "Should You Buy Battlefield 3Â’s Back to Karkand? Yes." Now Gamer review: 9/10 Gamingtruth review: 9.75/10 Source: View the full article

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Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand has been out for a few days on PlayStation 3 and reviews and impressions are popping up everywhere. Check out these stories and keep your eyes peeled for more in the days to come, as Back to Karkand is set for a December 13 release on both Xbox 360 and PC. (Please visit the site to view this media) IGN: "Back to Karkand Revitalizes Familiar Roads" Kotaku: "Should You Buy Battlefield 3’s Back to Karkand? Yes." Now Gamer review: 9/10 Gamingtruth review: 9.75/10 http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=57260View the full article