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Tomorrow (Tuesday), Gamers Portal and Quantic Media are hosting a live roundtable discussion about the competitive aspects of Battlefield 3 and... View the full article

Large view The only map in the Battlefield 3 beta (officially, at least), Operation Metro, is experiencing a love/hate relationship … Read on →http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BF3Blog/~4/ysw0GLK765sView the full article

Thank you for playing the Open Beta and making the final game better! We are very excited to see so many gamers join our Battlefield 3 Open Beta. Here’s an update on the Open Beta from DICE General Manager Karl Magnus Troedsson. I want to give you an overview of how the Open Beta is helping us shape a fantastic final game, what we are implementing based on your feedback, and how the Open Beta will help us deliver a robust gaming environment from day one. The Open Beta is a true Beta The Battlefield 3 Open Beta is based on software that is more than one month old. We need to test the new back end dedicated server structure we’ve built. Not only have we built a new game engine, but an entirely new back end system so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of dedicated servers on all platforms. Just like normal procedure when releasing a game, the Open Beta has had long lead times due to testing, certification, and setting up. This means that the code you are now playing is actually quite early and not representative of the final game. We had to do this in order to have as many people testing as possible, in order to ensure a top quality experience when the game is released. However, we’re confident in the Battlefield formula and confident that our fans will support us in order to make Battlefield 3 better. Dedicated servers require dedicated testing The biggest reason for running the Open Beta is to stress test our servers and back end. Already, we are seeing 6 times the number of simultaneous players in the Battlefield 3 Open Beta compared to the Beta for Battlefield: Bad Company 2! The fact that Battlefield 3 is clearly our biggest game launch ever by a magnitude of 6 makes it doubly important to test everything. We are constantly updating the News section on Battlelog with information on what we are fixing from Open Beta to final. We appreciate your time and your feedback. The data and feedback from the Open Beta will not only directly affect the final game of Battlefield 3, but its future development and support. We’re heading out on the road this week to let journalists experience all aspects of Battlefield 3. Stay tuned for their previews, and stay tuned for the final game on October 25th. The final game will look, play and sound better than the Open Beta. You have helped making sure of that. Karl Magnus Troedsson General Manager, DICE Source: View the full article

A fun video I thought was worth sharing. It highlights, in a funny way, the vehicle glitch in the Battlefield 3 beta. Has anyone else had fun with... View the full article

Battlefield 3 is “missing” many features which were in previous Battlefield games, features such as a server browser for PC … Read on →http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BF3Blog/~4/EynVsCVTDqUView the full article

Thank you for playing the Open Beta and making the finalgame better! We are very excited to see so many gamers join ourBattlefield 3 Open Beta. Here’s an update on the Open Beta from DICE GeneralManager Karl Magnus Troedsson. I want to give you an overview of how the Open Beta ishelping us shape a fantastic final game, what we are implementing based on yourfeedback, and how the Open Beta will help us deliver a robust gamingenvironment from day one. The Open Beta is a true Beta The Battlefield 3 Open Beta is based on software that ismore than one month old. We need to test the new back end dedicated serverstructure we’ve built. Not only have we built a new game engine, but anentirely new back end system so that everyone can enjoy the benefits ofdedicated servers on all platforms. Just like normal procedure when releasing a game, theOpen Beta has had long lead times due to testing, certification, and settingup. This means that the code you are now playing is actually quite early andnot representative of the final game. We had to do this in order to have as many people testingas possible, in order to ensure a top quality experience when the game isreleased. However, we’re confident in the Battlefield formula and confidentthat our fans will support us in order to make Battlefield 3 better. Dedicated servers require dedicated testing The biggest reason for running the Open Beta is to stresstest our servers and back end. Already, we are seeing 6 times the number ofsimultaneous players in the Battlefield 3 Open Beta compared to the Beta forBattlefield: Bad Company 2! The fact that Battlefield 3 is clearly our biggestgame launch ever by a magnitude of 6 makes it doubly important to testeverything. We are constantly updating the News section on Battlelogwith information on what we are fixing from Open Beta to final. We appreciateyour time and your feedback. The data and feedback from the Open Beta willnot only directly affect the final game of Battlefield 3, but its futuredevelopment and support. We’re heading out on the road this week to let journalistsexperience all aspects of Battlefield 3. Stay tuned for their previews, andstay tuned for the final game on October 25th. The final game will look, playand sound better than the Open Beta. You have helped making sure of that. Karl Magnus Troedsson General Manager, DICE http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=49896View the full article

DICE has released a new Battlefield 3 video, a sort of welcome and introduction to the Battlefield 3 beta. The … Read on →http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BF3Blog/~4/2yxeLu_w-jcView the full article

EA is partnering up with Eventful and a movie called Act of Valor to offer a sneak peak at the film and also a chance to play Battlefield 3 on October... View the full article

Two new videos posted on the Battlefield Youtube channel. The first one is just a welcome to the open beta video talking about Frostbite, Operation... View the full article

Yesterday, an old Battlefield 3 beta server build was leaked causing many unauthorized modded servers to pop up on the Battlelog server browser. Some... View the full article

In a new interview with the official PlayStation Blog, DICE producer Patrick Liu spoke about the PlayStation 3 version of … Read on →http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BF3Blog/~4/GEXBRxlsLLYView the full article

The Battlefield 3 beta is currently seeing well over 100,000 players spread out across numerous game servers, all officially running … Read on →http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BF3Blog/~4/s8shWR7mvfgView the full article

All great developers have their own stores where you can snag some nice merchandise, developers like Valve, BioWare, and Blizzard. … Read on →http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BF3Blog/~4/sQRB6LXE5gsView the full article

One of Battlefield 3′s brand new features is Battlelog, and the folks at DICE are so excited about it that … Read on →http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BF3Blog/~4/LgtAnad8e1oView the full article

The amounts of people flocking to our Open Beta is fantastic! We are happy to see so many players enjoy this Open Beta, and giving us their valuable feedback on the experience on the Battlelog forums. This blog post is the first in a series of posts that will outline some of the changes we are making in the final game thanks to your feedback and participation in the Open Beta. Come back regularly and stay tuned to the Battlelog forums and the News section in Battlelog for daily news and updates from DICE on how your playing the Open Beta is helping us make the final game better. A SELECTION OF CHANGES FROM OPEN BETA TO FINAL, PART 1 (Not a complete list – for up to date news, visit the News section in Battlelog) * Fixed occasional client crash when reviving. * Fixed killcam showing glitched area under map if your killer is dead. * Issue with spawning on dead squad mates fixed. * Fixed a bug where shooting at a moving enemy could cause more than the intended amount of damage. * Crosshairs for shotguns have been replaced with a new, thinner, art. * A subtle low health screen effect has been added. * Tweaked scores of Medals and Service Stars. * Tweaked the Rank progression. * Pushing prone on console will not play the animation twice. * Fixed loss of Squad Leader after EOR at some times. * Framerate stability fixes. * The 3D spotting icons has been tweaked to better match the target’s visibility. Icons will show frequently less on mostly obscured targets. * Fixed issue with crosshair disappearing after round transition. * Fixed issue with crosshair disappearing after trying to deploy while the countdown timer still active. * Squad list now shows specializations chosen, VOIP activity and dead squad mates. * Non working options in squad menu fixed: "Private" flag and "Switch Teams". Source: View the full article

Create a personalized Platoon in Battlefield 3, invite your friends, and show the world who is the best of the best. This is how Platoons will change the way you fight and rank up together. Battlefield 3: Battlelog Features Trailer - YouTube With Battlelog, we are expanding the social aspect of playing Battlefield 3, and Platoons is one of the central concepts in doing that. Check out the Battlelog video above for a closer look at the social platform Battlelog as a whole. Read on for the full details on why being in a Platoon is the most engaging and rewarding way to play Battlefield 3. A Platoon is essentially the classic concept of gaming clans, only taken to the next level of flexibility and social interaction. Anyone can start their own Platoon easily in Battlelog. Give your Platoon a name, a description, and an abbreviation, and then you’re ready to start inviting friends through the slick Battlelog interface. To personalize your Platoon, you can use the built-in emblem feature in Battlelog, where you pick and choose from ready-made shapes and templates and then place and format them to your liking. Up to 100 players can be part of a Platoon at any given time, and you can be a member of three different Platoons at the same time – you just need to select which of these you want to be active at any one time. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/platoon_2D00_stats_2D00_update2_2D00_thumb.jpg Every game you play will help your Platoon and will be tracked. Click image for full size. Play for the glory of your PlatoonEvery game you play when part of a Platoon (whether you play on your own or with other members) will count towards your Platoon’s aggregate statistics, scores, and rank. Having a large pool of skilled players who play a lot of games is a good idea if you want to rise to the top in the Platoon-specific leaderboards. Just like on an individual player level, the Platoon page will have detailed stats on how you are doing collectively. What’s your record for winning and losing online? What’s the breakdown of classes within your Platoon? Who is the most valuable player in your Platoon? What is the mean rank of your Platoon? and so on. You also have a Platoon specific feed in Battlelog that will show everything that concerns your Platoon – people joining, internal chats, new match records for your members, and anything else you need to keep track of what is happening in your group of players. Battlelog users can search for Platoons in their country or area, become fans of Platoons, or apply for membership. In the regular news feed for Battlelog, fans and friends can follow your latest progress and awards. With Platoons, we are making it easier and more fun than ever to play together. It’s not just a group of people playing together, either – it’s a large group of people where everything you do will ultimately have an impact on your Platoon’s standing and be reflected in their statistics. You can get a first taste of the Platoon functionality in Battlefield 3 right now in the Open Beta.* While not having every feature turned on, this is a great chance for you to try it out, and see how it will give you that extra incentive to play and to contribute to the greater good of advancing your Platoon. Stay tuned for Battleblog #13 soon Did you miss the previous stories in the series? For more information on Battlefield 3, visit the Official Site. To learn about the Frostbite 2 game engine, visit the Frostbite 2 section on the Battlefield 3 site. For the latest news on everything Battlefield, follow us on Twitter and our Facebook page. This game is not affiliated with weapon/vehicle manufacturers. *Please note that we will wipe all stats after the Open Beta. Source: View the full article

EA and DICE ran some closed Battlefield 3 beta servers with the conquest map Caspian Border, available to select members … Read on →http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BF3Blog/~4/IL1_HtH3HVoView the full article

DICE has released the first update to the Battlefield 3 beta, fixing a number of issues. Thanks to user feedback, … Read on →http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BF3Blog/~4/1J-6X7ezxXEView the full article

EA released a video today showcasing the features of Battlefield 3's Battlelog. We had heard before Battlelog would be getting an iPhone app, and... View the full article

The guys at GeForce.com posted a Battlefield 3 performance guide with details on how Nvidia cards perform in the open beta. Also included are side by... View the full article

The amounts of people flocking to our Open Beta is fantastic! We are happy to see so many players enjoy this Open Beta, and giving us their valuable feedback on the experience on the Battlelog forums. This blog post is the first in a series of posts that will outline some of the changes we are making in the final game thanks to your feedback and participation in the Open Beta. Come back regularly and stay tuned to the Battlelog forums and the News section in Battlelog for daily news and updates from DICE on how your playing the Open Beta is helping us make the final game better. A SELECTION OF CHANGES FROM OPEN BETA TO FINAL, PART 1(Not a complete list – for up to date news, visit the News section in Battlelog)* Fixed occasional client crash when reviving.* Fixed killcam showing glitched area under map if your killer is dead.* Issue with spawning on dead squad mates fixed.* Fixed a bug where shooting at a moving enemy could cause more than the intended amount of damage.* Crosshairs for shotguns have been replaced with a new, thinner, art.* A subtle low health screen effect has been added.* Tweaked scores of Medals and Service Stars.* Tweaked the Rank progression.* Pushing prone on console will not play the animation twice.* Fixed loss of Squad Leader after EOR at some times.* Framerate stability fixes.* The 3D spotting icons has been tweaked to better match the target’s visibility. Icons will show frequently less on mostly obscured targets.* Fixed issue with crosshair disappearing after round transition.* Fixed issue with crosshair disappearing after trying to deploy while the countdown timer still active.* Squad list now shows specializations chosen, VOIP activity and dead squad mates.* Non working options in squad menu fixed: "Private" flag and "Switch Teams". http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=48938View the full article

Create a personalized Platoon in Battlefield 3, invite your friends, and show the world who is the best of the best. This is how Platoons will change the way you fight and rank up together. (Please visit the site to view this media) With Battlelog, we are expanding the social aspect of playing Battlefield 3, and Platoons is one of the central concepts in doing that. Check out the Battlelog video above for a closer look at the social platform Battlelog as a whole. Read on for the full details on why being in a Platoon is the most engaging and rewarding way to play Battlefield 3. A Platoon is essentially the classic concept of gaming clans, only taken to the next level of flexibility and social interaction. Anyone can start their own Platoon easily in Battlelog. Give your Platoon a name, a description, and an abbreviation, and then you’re ready to start inviting friends through the slick Battlelog interface. To personalize your Platoon, you can use the built-in emblem feature in Battlelog, where you pick and choose from ready-made shapes and templates and then place and format them to your liking. Up to 100 players can be part of a Platoon at any given time, and you can be a member of three different Platoons at the same time – you just need to select which of these you want to be active at any one time. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/platoon_2D00_stats_2D00_update2_2D00_thumb.jpg Every game you play will help your Platoon and will be tracked. Click image for full size. Play for the glory of your PlatoonEvery game you play when part of a Platoon (whether you play on your own or with other members) will count towards your Platoon’s aggregate statistics, scores, and rank. Having a large pool of skilled players who play a lot of games is a good idea if you want to rise to the top in the Platoon-specific leaderboards. Just like on an individual player level, the Platoon page will have detailed stats on how you are doing collectively. What’s your record for winning and losing online? What’s the breakdown of classes within your Platoon? Who is the most valuable player in your Platoon? What is the mean rank of your Platoon? and so on. You also have a Platoon specific feed in Battlelog that will show everything that concerns your Platoon – people joining, internal chats, new match records for your members, and anything else you need to keep track of what is happening in your group of players. Battlelog users can search for Platoons in their country or area, become fans of Platoons, or apply for membership. In the regular news feed for Battlelog, fans and friends can follow your latest progress and awards. With Platoons, we are making it easier and more fun than ever to play together. It’s not just a group of people playing together, either – it’s a large group of people where everything you do will ultimately have an impact on your Platoon’s standing and be reflected in their statistics. You can get a first taste of the Platoon functionality in Battlefield 3 right now in the Open Beta.* While not having every feature turned on, this is a great chance for you to try it out, and see how it will give you that extra incentive to play and to contribute to the greater good of advancing your Platoon. Stay tuned for Battleblog #13 soonDid you miss the previous stories in the series? For more information on Battlefield 3, visit the Official Site.To learn about the Frostbite 2 game engine, visit the Frostbite 2 section on the Battlefield 3 site.For the latest news on everything Battlefield, follow us on Twitter and our Facebook page. This game is not affiliated with weapon/vehicle manufacturers. *Please note that we will wipe all stats after the Open Beta. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=48916View the full article

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/BF3_5F00_paris_5F00_04.jpg Starting today, we are happy to invite all players to the Battlefield 3 Open Beta! You can find the download instructions for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC below. For PlayStation 3 users in North America, expect the Open Beta to be downloadable later today, once Sony completes their weekly update. Played on the Operation Métro map in Rush mode that won us Best Action Game and Best Multiplayer Game at E3, this is your chance to experience one of many flavors of Battlefield 3. Make sure to head to our free social platform Battlelog to check your in-depth stats progression, start your own Platoon, and see how your friends are doing in the news feed. To get you started on the Operation Métro map, here are some playing tips straight from us at DICE. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! We would also like to invite you to leave any feedback to us at DICE via the forums in the social platform Battlelog. Remember that this software is in Beta and does not represent final quality. For a full FAQ on the Open Beta, head here. The Open Beta ends on October 10th. Return here for ongoing news, updates, and announcements during the Open Beta period. DICE’S TOP 10 BATTLEFIELD 3 OPERATION MÉTRO TIPS 1) Stick to your team mates, and remember to spawn on them to stay close to the fight. 2) Use your kit specific abilities to help your team mates. Assault can hand out med kits, Engineers can repair vehicles, and Support can hand out ammo. 3) Make sure when you have armed an M-COM station, that you defend it to make sure it is destroyed. 4) The bombed-out tunnel section in Operation Métro is an excellent place to use a flashlight as one of your weapon attachments. Use it to light the tunnels up – and to blind your enemies. 5) Attach bipods to your weapon and deploy it automatically by pushing up against cover or going prone and zooming in – this gives you a huge increase in accuracy and stability. 6) Use suppressive shooting (fire close to enemies behind cover) to negatively effect the enemy’s fighting capabilities. 7) Watch out for falling debris as this can hurt you. But you can also hurt your enemies by taking out buildings with the Engineer’s RPG. 8) Shotguns are excellent for CQC (Close Quarters Combat) in the tighter tunnels sections. 9) Fire automatic weapons in short bursts for accuracy, or switch to single fire mode if applicable. 10) To grab your enemy’s dog tag as a souvenir, do a stealth knife kill from behind. To download the Battlefield 3 Open Beta, just follow these instructions: PlayStation 3 (U.S.) From storefront, click on View All By Title Click on B Click on Battlefield 3 Locate the Battlefield 3 Beta PlayStation 3 (Europe) From storefront, click on Demos Click on A-C Locate the Battlefield 3 Open Beta Xbox 360 The Battlefield 3 Open Beta will be visible in the Xbox Live Marketplace under Demos, or you can go to Xbox.com via this link and add the Open Beta to your Xbox 360 download queue automatically. PC If you have already installed our new download service Origin, go to the section “Free games”, where the Battlefield 3 Open Beta will appear for download. You can also head to this product page via the web. If you have not installed Origin yet, it will ask you to do so before proceeding with the download of the Open Beta itself. Source: View the full article

Here's a roundup of Battlefield 3 beta news, videos and previews. Currently the Battlefield 3 beta for Xbox 360 is down, but being worked on. The... View the full article

Videos of the Battlefield 3 beta are all over the web (read: YouTube), and we thought we’d share the most … Read on →http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BF3Blog/~4/kOwa1jdBZZcView the full article