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EA released their Q1 FY12 financial results today revealing that Battlefield 3 preorders are up 10x that of Battlefield Bad Company 2. Battlefield Bad... View the full article

Hello everyone! I´ve been getting many questions on twitter regarding the Battlefield 3 Alpha Trial and also the upcoming beta which was announced at E3 to be in September. View the full article

The Community Manager is responsible forplanning and executing a strategy for day to day communications to the worldwide Battlefield community. It a role for someone with the talent to engage thegaming community and inspire passion for the Battlefield world. If you have theproven track record in Community Management and the passion for the awesomenessthat is the Battlefield world please let us know! Key Community Manager responsibilities include: •Disseminating updates through all available channels including forums,official EA territory community teams, fansites, E-sports competitions,websites and in-game, deciding appropriate channels and timing on acase-by-case basis •Managing the relationship with and providing information and direction to EAterritory community managers to ensure a unified flow of information to thecommunity on a grassroots level. •Community opinion and feedback gathering through forum monitoring, polls andso on •Manage the whole community and its representatives through forums and otheravailable tools •Monitoring the community and providing input and recommendations to Marketingand Development on existing and new player offerings •Planning and executing player programs including events and organized play inclose cooperation with the marketing team and EA territory teams Other responsibilities •Q&A for Clans / E-sport •Maintain community wish list documents for potential future title updates •Manage communication and feedback process for public beta tests Goal Achievement Maintain a strong relationship with the Battlefield community. Stay on top ofcommunity opinions and feedback. Ensure the community is continually informed ofBattlefield news, game updates and events. This person also needs to be able toformulate hers/his own goals with the job as well as establishing associatedmeasurables. Requirements profile Bachelor’s degree with major in communication, media or equivalent would bepreferable Strong social networks/community background required, preferably within thegames industry. Alternatively experienced in managing online communities, modsor similar. Basic web scripting knowledge would be beneficial. Personal qualities of importance This person should be able to take on the role’s responsibilities with focusand determination. The person is going to manage a lot of contacts and mustprioritize the duties while maintaining regular communication with both managersand community members. If you’re the next Community Manager to join the DICEteam then please apply now! include an up to date CV and detailedbreakdown of why you’re the superstar DICE is looking for. Apply by clicking here If you´re interested on hearing more about the CM job offer, feel free to contact me on www.twitter.com/zh1nt0 http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=42632 View the full article

The Battlefield Blog posted a short Q&ampA on the Battlefield 3 alpha trial that is currently ongoing till August 1st.Hello folks! Ive been... View the full article

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/300x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/BLOGCAT.png Hello folks! I´ve been getting many questions on twitter regarding the Alpha Trial and also the upcoming beta which was announced at E3 to be in September. It´s amazing that so many people want to share their experience and are so keen on playing Battlefield 3. Here are som questions and answers you might find useful :peace: : How can I get into the Alpha Trial? It is a highly tech focused test period where the main purpose is to do a number of server related tests in preparation for game launch requiring a set amount of players online to ensure the final experience is as much fun and easy as possible. Is this the Beta promised to buyers of Medal of Honor: Limited Edition? No, this is an Alpha Trial, meaning this software is still not at the "Beta" development milestone. The Open Beta will start in September. The exact date for when Medal of Honor: Limited Edition players can join the Beta will be announced at a later date. Can I join the Battlefield 3 Closed Alpha Trial? The Alpha is a closed test and by invitation only. If you'd like to have a chance to be called upon make sure to register for our newsletter and ensure your Veteran status is up to date. We are also not giving away keys to the Alpha Trial on any of our social networking platforms. Recently a Medal of Honor: Limited Edition Beta newsletter went out to users. What is that all about? Well, that newsletter says you are entitled to play the beta in September. It is however not a ticket or a code. If you purchased a copy of Medal of Honor with the Battlefield 3 Beta sticker on it, you are eligible for the Beta. If you have not received the newsletter, make sure you opt in on your EA Profile to receive them. Also, if you haven´t received the newsletter and own a copy of Medal of Honor: Limited edition, you are eligible to play in the beta.* If you have any questions regarding this blog post, feel free to contact me on www.twitter.com/zh1nt0 Also make sure you follow our channels for the latest news: www.twitter.com/battlefield www.facebook.com/battlefield *Not second hand copies. Source: View the full article

http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/300x0/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/BLOGCAT.png Hello folks! I´ve been getting many questions on twitter regarding the Alpha Trial and also the upcoming beta which was announced at E3 to be in September. It´s amazing that so many people want to share their experience and are so keen on playing Battlefield 3. Here are som questions and answers you might find useful :peace: : How can I get into the Alpha Trial? It is a highly tech focused test period where the main purpose is to do a number of server related tests in preparation for game launch requiring a set amount of players online to ensure the final experience is as much fun and easy as possible. Is this the Beta promised to buyers of Medal of Honor: Limited Edition? No, this is an Alpha Trial, meaning this software is still not at the "Beta" development milestone. The Open Beta will start in September. The exact date for when Medal of Honor: Limited Edition players can join the Beta will be announced at a later date. Can I join the Battlefield 3 Closed Alpha Trial? The Alpha is a closed test and by invitation only. If you'd like to have a chance to be called upon make sure to register for our newsletter and ensure your Veteran status is up to date. We are also not giving away keys to the Alpha Trial on any of our social networking platforms. Recently a Medal of Honor: Limited Edition Beta newsletter went out to users. What is that all about? Well, that newsletter says you are entitled to play the beta in September. It is however not a ticket or a code. If you purchased a copy of Medal of Honor with the Battlefield 3 Beta sticker on it, you are eligible for the Beta. If you have not received the newsletter, make sure you opt in on your EA Profile to receive them. Also, if you haven´t received the newsletter and own a copy of Medal of Honor: Limited edition, you are eligible to play in the beta.* If you have any questions regarding this blog post, feel free to contact me on www.twitter.com/zh1nt0 Also make sure you follow our channels for the latest news: www.twitter.com/battlefield www.facebook.com/battlefield *Not second hand copies. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=42496 View the full article

Pixel Enemy recently had the chance to talk with EA's Kevin O'Leary about Battlelog, Origin and the possibility of Battle Recorder.Jay... View the full article

As another amazing week comes to a close for Battlefield, we cannot thank you enough for being an outstanding community. Take a look at some fan feedback and great press right here in this edition of Battlefield Highlights of the Week! Last week's Topic Tuesday was a hit, so we're going to make this a weekly feature on Facebook. This week we asked how you played Battlefield online; lone wolf-style, group of friends, clans, etc. Here's what Joe Gatdula had to say, "I read forums and news pretty frequently, but I'm not exactly the most hardcore player. When I do play online, it's almost always with friends so we have a great, tactical experience." Personally, I'm the same way. Friends, hardcore or not, always make playing online a memorable experience every time. Daniel Antonio Sorto-Lizama says "There needs to be chat between squads. Team work is the best way to play BF and communication is key. I just hope so dearly that hopefully they can rework the console versions to have 64 players a match. Pretty Please! Oh and P.S. A way to quit out of game between matches would be delightful. In BC2 it's kind of a hassle to wait for the map to load to quit." I definitely agree that communication is key. As a gamer, I felt the same way about waiting for the map to load in order to exit a match! Although, it did make me want to play more matches! I know DICE is listening and will take it into consideration, if that haven't done so already. Battleblog #3 featured Producer Frederik Loving talking about Battlefield 3's unique, no-cost social network called Battlelog. Blog reader Skinny_Man13 comments that "This is a very cool feature. I have been amazed with everything I have seen so far. A bit skeptical at times, because I don't want BC3. But with every tid bit of info you guys release, it seems its going to be a true Battlefield game. This is going to be an awesome game." Thanks for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you're loving everything that we're showing to you. It will definitely be an awesome game and a better experience for all. Playstation's Sid Shuman and Jeff Rubenstein posted their hands-on of Battlefield 3 on Playstation 3. Shuman states, "...I was impressed to see that, unlike most shooters, Battlefield 3 emphasizes laying down suppressive fire — a key tactic in controlling and winning a real-life firefight. You’ll actually gain XP when you pin enemies behind cover. Better yet, you’ll also blur the vision of any enemies you suppress, putting them at a disadvantage. This is a perfect match for the Support class, with its high-capacity ammo clips." Kotaku's very own Brian Crecente highlights, "I've seen Battlefield 3 on PS3 firsthand. It's spectacular." He also added, "...the PS3 version won't disappoint fans who found the PC version of the game thrilling. While I wasn't able to play through the level, O'Leary pointed out some minor, obvious differences, between the controls of the PC and PS3 version. The game will use the directional pad, for instance, to allow you to turn on a weapon-mounted flashlight. It also changes your weapon's firing mode and brings up your character's special kit in multiplayer." Last week, we featured fan videos that focused on explosions – this week, we’re focusing on sniper skills from Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Take a look at the great videos below. Thanks for tuning in and we’ll be back next week with even more Battlefield goodies for you to enjoy! If you have any videos or images, or any other great Battlefield-related items you'd like highlighted, hit us up on Facebook or Twitter! Until then, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, leave us a note in the comments section and we’ll respond as soon as possible. Follow Battlefield on Facebook! Follow Battlefield on Twitter! Source: View the full article

As another amazing week comes to a close for Battlefield, we cannot thank you enough for being an outstanding community. Take a look at some fan feedback and great press right here in this edition of Battlefield Highlights of the Week! Last week's Topic Tuesday was a hit, so we're going to make this a weekly feature on Facebook. This week we asked how you played Battlefield online; lone wolf-style, group of friends, clans, etc. Here's what Joe Gatdula had to say, "I read forums and news pretty frequently, but I'm not exactly the most hardcore player. When I do play online, it's almost always with friends so we have a great, tactical experience." Personally, I'm the same way. Friends, hardcore or not, always make playing online a memorable experience every time. Daniel Antonio Sorto-Lizama says "There needs to be chat between squads. Team work is the best way to play BF and communication is key. I just hope so dearly that hopefully they can rework the console versions to have 64 players a match. Pretty Please! Oh and P.S. A way to quit out of game between matches would be delightful. In BC2 it's kind of a hassle to wait for the map to load to quit." I definitely agree that communication is key. As a gamer, I felt the same way about waiting for the map to load in order to exit a match! Although, it did make me want to play more matches! I know DICE is listening and will take it into consideration, if that haven't done so already. Battleblog #3 featured Producer Frederik Loving talking about Battlefield 3's unique, no-cost social network called Battlelog. Blog reader Skinny_Man13 comments that "This is a very cool feature. I have been amazed with everything I have seen so far. A bit skeptical at times, because I don't want BC3. But with every tid bit of info you guys release, it seems its going to be a true Battlefield game. This is going to be an awesome game." Thanks for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you're loving everything that we're showing to you. It will definitely be an awesome game and a better experience for all. (Please visit the site to view this media) Playstation's Sid Shuman and Jeff Rubenstein posted their hands-on of Battlefield 3 on Playstation 3. Shuman states, "...I was impressed to see that, unlike most shooters, Battlefield 3 emphasizes laying down suppressive fire — a key tactic in controlling and winning a real-life firefight. You’ll actually gain XP when you pin enemies behind cover. Better yet, you’ll also blur the vision of any enemies you suppress, putting them at a disadvantage. This is a perfect match for the Support class, with its high-capacity ammo clips." Kotaku's very own Brian Crecente highlights, "I've seen Battlefield 3 on PS3 firsthand. It's spectacular." He also added, "...the PS3 version won't disappoint fans who found the PC version of the game thrilling. While I wasn't able to play through the level, O'Leary pointed out some minor, obvious differences, between the controls of the PC and PS3 version. The game will use the directional pad, for instance, to allow you to turn on a weapon-mounted flashlight. It also changes your weapon's firing mode and brings up your character's special kit in multiplayer." Last week, we featured fan videos that focused on explosions – this week, we’re focusing on sniper skills from Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Take a look at the great videos below. (Please visit the site to view this media) (Please visit the site to view this media) (Please visit the site to view this media) Thanks for tuning in and we’ll be back next week with even more Battlefield goodies for you to enjoy! If you have any videos or images, or any other great Battlefield-related items you'd like highlighted, hit us up on Facebook or Twitter! Until then, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, leave us a note in the comments section and we’ll respond as soon as possible. Follow Battlefield on Facebook! Follow Battlefield on Twitter! http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=42368 View the full article

Welcome to the third installment of the Battleblog, a blog series taking you all the way to the launch of Battlefield 3 on October 28th! In this blog series, you’ll learn more about every aspect of our biggest shooter ever. This time out is a look at Battlelog with Producer Fredrik Loving. View the full article

We have a brand new Battlefield 3 multiplayer gameplay video for you all! Return to Paris for an extended look at the multiple award-winning Battlefield 3 Operation Metro map. Enjoy! Battlefield 3 is available on October 25th. Follow us on Twitter or "like" us on Facebook for complete Battlefield 3 coverage! Source: View the full article

Return to Paris for an extended look at the multiple award-winning Battlefield 3: Operation Metro map. View the full article

EA released a new 1 minute Battlefield 3 gameplay trailer today showing multiplayer footage from the map Operation Metro, which takes place in Paris. View the full article

Welcome to the third installment of the Battleblog, a blog series taking you all the way to the launch of Battlefield 3 on October 25th! In this blog series, you’ll learn more about every aspect of our biggest shooter ever. This time out is a look at Battlelog with Producer Fredrik Loving. Never go into battle alone again thanks to the powerful new community features of Battlelog, Battlefield 3’s unique no-cost social network. “We want to make Battlefield 3 a more social gaming experience and it all starts with Battlelog,” says Fredrik Loving, Battlelog Producer at DICE. “We are changing how you communicate, play, compete and share content with their friends, extending the in-game experience to be accessible from your home computer, on your handheld devices while commuting, or wherever you may be." And that’s what DICE set out to do. With Battlelog, players will be able to build a network of friends, communicate with other gamers, and compare their Battlefield stats with friends and foes alike. It brings all of the social aspects of Battlefield into a single location, allowing you to coordinate any action at the push of a button and get into the game as easily as possible. What’s the cost for Battlelog? Nothing. It’s absolutely free. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x599/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/2.jpg Included in Battlelog is the Battlefeed, your entry point to this new program. The Battlefeed is your main window into Battlelog, showing current events around your network in real-time, giving you a live snapshot of what those in your network are doing in the world of Battlefield. “The feed will encourage people to play even more,” explains Loving. “They will see their friends ranking up, receiving awards they don’t have yet, or getting the new cool guns they have been missing. It will increase the competitive edge. Everything you do on the battlefield is shared amongst your friends.” You’ll be able to see when a friend unlocks a particularly difficult achievement and offer them kudos. Another pal just joined a multiplayer Rush match in Operation Métro and is looking for some help – now you know, so you can quickly jump in and give them a hand. If someone just nabbed your dog tag in multiplayer, they can shoot you a quick note to say thanks (or, more likely, use those newly anointed bragging rights). It’s all here in the real-time feed for you to share, comment and like. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x341/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/1.jpg With a game as highly-competitive as Battlefield, it only makes sense to have a nicely detailed stat-tracking system. With that in mind, we’ve incorporated a fully-featured soldier progression section, bringing full stats tracking for every shot fired and every action performed in your Battlefield career. “Battlefield players love their statistics,” says Loving. “Now we will give them everything that they want while adding a social layer on top of that.” Do you want to know what your next unlock is and what you need to do to unlock it? Are you curious about how your skills compare to your friends? Do you simply want to track your multiplayer progress? It’s all here, all the time. Every match you’ve played is accounted for, with all of your stats represented in full detail, and so much more! Be sure to stay tuned – we’ll be unveiling the full suite of features found in Battlelog at a later date. Stay tuned for BF3 Battleblog #4 soon. 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. Source: View the full article

We have a brand new Battlefield 3 multiplayer gameplay video for you all! Return to Paris for an extended look at the multiple award-winning Battlefield 3 Operation Metro map. Enjoy! (Please visit the site to view this media) Battlefield 3 is available on October 25th. Follow us on Twitter or "like" us on Facebook for complete Battlefield 3 coverage! http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=42258 View the full article

It appears the Battlefield 3 trial starts today for EA employees and other select members of the community. According to the FAQ, the trial's... View the full article

Welcome to the third installment of the Battleblog, a blog series taking you all the way to the launch of Battlefield 3 on October 25th! In this blog series, you’ll learn more about every aspect of our biggest shooter ever. This time out is a look at Battlelog with Producer Fredrik Loving. Never go into battle alone again thanks to the powerful new community features of Battlelog, Battlefield 3’s unique no-cost social network. “We want to make Battlefield 3 a more social gaming experience and it all starts with Battlelog,” says Fredrik Loving, Battlelog Producer at DICE. “We are changing how you communicate, play, compete and share content with their friends, extending the in-game experience to be accessible from your home computer, on your handheld devices while commuting, or wherever you may be." And that’s what DICE set out to do. With Battlelog, players will be able to build a network of friends, communicate with other gamers, and compare their Battlefield stats with friends and foes alike. It brings all of the social aspects of Battlefield into a single location, allowing you to coordinate any action at the push of a button and get into the game as easily as possible. What’s the cost for Battlelog? Nothing. It’s absolutely free. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x599/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/2.jpg Included in Battlelog is the Battlefeed, your entry point to this new program. The Battlefeed is your main window into Battlelog, showing current events around your network in real-time, giving you a live snapshot of what those in your network are doing in the world of Battlefield. “The feed will encourage people to play even more,” explains Loving. “They will see their friends ranking up, receiving awards they don’t have yet, or getting the new cool guns they have been missing. It will increase the competitive edge. Everything you do on the battlefield is shared amongst your friends.” You’ll be able to see when a friend unlocks a particularly difficult achievement and offer them kudos. Another pal just joined a multiplayer Rush match in Operation Métro and is looking for some help – now you know, so you can quickly jump in and give them a hand. If someone just nabbed your dog tag in multiplayer, they can shoot you a quick note to say thanks (or, more likely, use those newly anointed bragging rights). It’s all here in the real-time feed for you to share, comment and like. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x341/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/1.jpg With a game as highly-competitive as Battlefield, it only makes sense to have a nicely detailed stat-tracking system. With that in mind, we’ve incorporated a fully-featured soldier progression section, bringing full stats tracking for every shot fired and every action performed in your Battlefield career. “Battlefield players love their statistics,” says Loving. “Now we will give them everything that they want while adding a social layer on top of that.” Do you want to know what your next unlock is and what you need to do to unlock it? Are you curious about how your skills compare to your friends? Do you simply want to track your multiplayer progress? It’s all here, all the time. Every match you’ve played is accounted for, with all of your stats represented in full detail, and so much more! Be sure to stay tuned – we’ll be unveiling the full suite of features found in Battlelog at a later date. Stay tuned for BF3 Battleblog #4 soon. 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. http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=42110 View the full article

Another great week for Battlefield, filled with some great stuff thanks to you, our amazing fans. View the full article

It looks like we have even further evidence that Battlefield 3 might not be available on Steam. According to a financial research firm that met with... View the full article

Yesterday, users on the EA UK Forums discovered the url for the Battlelog website, which is currently online. The main page prompts you for your... View the full article

Another great week for Battlefield, filled with some great stuff thanks to you, our amazing fans. WeÂ’ve seen some great press, fan interaction, and some amazing user-submitted videos all for you and all right here in the Battlefield Highlights of the Week. We kicked the week off with our new Topic Tuesday feature, where we ask you to tell us what you think about subjects in the world of shooters. We had a lot of great questions and comments appear as a response and we couldnÂ’t be happier. Take Yure DutraÂ’s comment, for example. “Supressive fire was one the most interesting ideas ever but I still be Assault or maybe Medic. I like to be fast, be essential, have agility and in the same time carry firepower. I wish the Recon could be like the one in BF2142, with SMG's and some gadgets but that won't fit BF3 very much.” There are also some great anecdotes and ideas appearing as a response, including a story from Rory James Livingston. “Me and my brother were reminiscing about when we used to play BF2 and when we played BF:BC2,” Livingston explains. “Putting 2+BC2 together, excusing the pun, we took the tracer from BC2 and the jets from BF2 and thought "wouldn't it be amazing if we could laze targets for our allies in the sky to make their job easier", as we hear all the time in the movies how the pilots are "blind" without their target lazed so we thought this would be an AMAZING addition to BF3, and we were actually sure it might be already in the game. Not really a question, but just an awesome thought.” We agree, Rory. Definitely an awesome thought! ThatÂ’s not to say this is a feature in Battlefield 3 – the gameÂ’s still in heavy development and the full list of features has yet to be revealed. Another response we received from Topic Tuesdays comes from Joshua Mikhail Amezcua, commenting on some of the class changes found in Battlefield 3, as seen in Battleblog #2. “I work in pararescue in the Air Force. I have seen first hand how much hard work and training goes into being a combat medic,” says Amezcua. “Finally, the BF series is getting it right in blending the assualt and medic classes into one, allowing gamers to get as close to being a combat medic as possible without actually joining the military.” WeÂ’re thrilled that you dig it, Josh! As we said before, in Battlefield 3, you can play your way, and this is just another example of how you can accomplish that. MSNBC posted a video preview for Battlefield 3 this week, calling it “a new reality for gaming.” Want to take a look as MSNBCÂ’s Todd Kenreck chats with Patrick Söderlund about the game? WeÂ’ve got it for you right hereÂ… http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x316/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/msnbc.jpg Last week, we featured fan videos that focused on knife kills – this week, weÂ’re going a bit bigger as weÂ’re focusing on the explosive nature of the Battlefield. Take a look at the great videos below. ‪Celtic Explosion - Battlefield: Bad Company 2‬‏ - YouTube Thanks for tuning in and weÂ’ll be back next week with even more Battlefield goodies for you to enjoy! If you have any videos or images, or any other great Battlefield-related items you'd like highlighted, hit us up on Facebook or Twitter! Until then, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, leave us a note in the comments section and weÂ’ll respond as soon as possible. Follow Battlefield on Facebook! Follow Battlefield on Twitter! Source: View the full article

DICE and Battlefield 3 was featured on TV4 Sweden earlier today. The TV4 website has 3 video clips including a 17 minute video showing how motion... View the full article

Project Reality also released a new version today, which features one new map and many bug fixes and tweaks. Full changelog can be found here.... View the full article

Two mods releasing new version today, the first one up is Forgotten Hope 2. As usual, this new version features a lot of new content from new maps to... View the full article

Another great week for Battlefield, filled with some great stuff thanks to you, our amazing fans. We’ve seen some great press, fan interaction, and some amazing user-submitted videos all for you and all right here in the Battlefield Highlights of the Week. We kicked the week off with our new Topic Tuesday feature, where we ask you to tell us what you think about subjects in the world of shooters. We had a lot of great questions and comments appear as a response and we couldn’t be happier. Take Yure Dutra’s comment, for example. “Supressive fire was one the most interesting ideas ever but I still be Assault or maybe Medic. I like to be fast, be essential, have agility and in the same time carry firepower. I wish the Recon could be like the one in BF2142, with SMG's and some gadgets but that won't fit BF3 very much.” There are also some great anecdotes and ideas appearing as a response, including a story from Rory James Livingston. “Me and my brother were reminiscing about when we used to play BF2 and when we played BF:BC2,” Livingston explains. “Putting 2+BC2 together, excusing the pun, we took the tracer from BC2 and the jets from BF2 and thought "wouldn't it be amazing if we could laze targets for our allies in the sky to make their job easier", as we hear all the time in the movies how the pilots are "blind" without their target lazed so we thought this would be an AMAZING addition to BF3, and we were actually sure it might be already in the game. Not really a question, but just an awesome thought.” We agree, Rory. Definitely an awesome thought! That’s not to say this is a feature in Battlefield 3 – the game’s still in heavy development and the full list of features has yet to be revealed. Another response we received from Topic Tuesdays comes from Joshua Mikhail Amezcua, commenting on some of the class changes found in Battlefield 3, as seen in Battleblog #2. “I work in pararescue in the Air Force. I have seen first hand how much hard work and training goes into being a combat medic,” says Amezcua. “Finally, the BF series is getting it right in blending the assualt and medic classes into one, allowing gamers to get as close to being a combat medic as possible without actually joining the military.” We’re thrilled that you dig it, Josh! As we said before, in Battlefield 3, you can play your way, and this is just another example of how you can accomplish that. MSNBC posted a video preview for Battlefield 3 this week, calling it “a new reality for gaming.” Want to take a look as MSNBC’s Todd Kenreck chats with Patrick Söderlund about the game? We’ve got it for you right here… http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/resized-image.ashx/__size/550x316/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/battlefield_5F00_bad_5F00_company/msnbc.jpg Last week, we featured fan videos that focused on knife kills – this week, we’re going a bit bigger as we’re focusing on the explosive nature of the Battlefield. Take a look at the great videos below. (Please visit the site to view this media) (Please visit the site to view this media) (Please visit the site to view this media) Thanks for tuning in and we’ll be back next week with even more Battlefield goodies for you to enjoy! If you have any videos or images, or any other great Battlefield-related items you'd like highlighted, hit us up on Facebook or Twitter! Until then, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, leave us a note in the comments section and we’ll respond as soon as possible. Follow Battlefield on Facebook! Follow Battlefield on Twitter! http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=42022 View the full article