Post by Dan @ 01:46pm 26/07/11 | 38 Comments
DICE Community Manager Daniel "zh1nt0" Matros explains that the upcoming Alpha test is a very exclusive invite-only shindig that's intended for more high-level server testing. If you make it into this one, it's likely because you have veteren status over on battlefield.ea.com, you're helping operate the servers they're running or you're a close friend of the DICE family. In short, chances are you're probably not going to get in on this one.
The Beta test however, is currently still scheduled for "September" and will be much more open. In addition to anyone that purchased the Limited Edition version of EA's Medal of Honor (the one with the Battlefield 3 Beta sticker on it), DICE is also expected to be offering up more beta keys through their social networking outlets (and hopefully also through media partners like us *fingers crossed*).
Battlefield 3 is due on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on October 27th 2011. For more details on the game's multiplayer component, hit up our recent hands-on preview.
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Posted 04:33pm 26/7/11
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Posted 06:28pm 26/7/11
f''oath
Posted 06:45pm 26/7/11
You deserved to get fked over for buying the latest moh
Posted 09:49pm 26/7/11
Posted 09:56pm 26/7/11
plus there's a fairly long animation of you stabbing the c***.
Posted 10:07pm 26/7/11
Posted 10:43pm 26/7/11
Posted 10:48pm 26/7/11
Posted 11:12pm 26/7/11
Posted 11:28pm 26/7/11
The graphics, weapons and even the bomb bip sound is exactly the same. Along with the HUD.
Posted 11:50pm 26/7/11
Posted 09:19am 27/7/11
Posted 10:11am 27/7/11
Posted 10:53am 27/7/11
Posted 01:30pm 27/7/11
Kind of expected it from them saying they'll release BF3 in a year from finishing that MoH. Rushing it instantly came to mind as they were just done with the 2 games, BFBC2 still needing major updates & content even if no one cares about the other.
Environments looks good for some nice firefights but would be better if more teamwork oriented. Wasn't looking for some ARMA game but swishing out and firing a rocket launcher like taking out a stick and throwing it with one motion is laughable.
Overall, it'll be a fun multiplayer game with some memorable singleplayer scenarios. Hopefully they'll let the PC community mod their game but I'm not holding my breath.
Posted 04:47pm 27/7/11
So new features, new gameplay, new maps, new campaign, and a new engine, but its not worthy of being called BF3? What exactly would it have to do before you'd be happy with it being called BF3?
Also, game studios often have multiple teams working on multiple projects at once, so I'm sure they didn't finish MOH's multiplayer then start on BF3, it would have been different teams working on them. Just like the team on Diablo 3 doesn't make Starcraft 2 or World of Warcraft at Blizzard, or the team working on The Old Republic doesn't make Mass Effect at Bioware.
Posted 05:44pm 27/7/11
Why would they just go ahead and let people alpha test (for free) a large portion of the game when DICE themselves haven't even really shown off multiplayer yet?
Wait until we get some official videos of some multiplayer action, imo.
Posted 07:11pm 27/7/11
The worthiness of being called BF3 isn't as important as who's judging.
To me, BF3 signifies that it's the next installment to BF2 so I think the general consensus of BF2 players will be most important. That however, is an opinion itself but I think I'd be happy to digress knowing the general consensus. It'd also make me to happy to know they're not taking shortcuts or rehashing materials in crafting the game.
Yes, game studios often do have multiple teams working on multiple projects at once. DICE however, isn't a big company. They still can have multiple projects but manpower wise, it's more likely (or much better) 1 game at a time. You would be correct saying they didn't finish MoH multiplayer then start BF3 because it's more than likely that they started right after BFBC2 release.
Posted 09:16pm 27/7/11
Posted 09:28pm 27/7/11
Posted 09:49pm 27/7/11
Posted 10:06pm 27/7/11
Posted 11:42pm 27/7/11
ahh man those were the days
Posted 12:15am 28/7/11
Posted 11:44pm 28/7/11
Posted 12:00am 29/7/11
Been playing alot of BFBC2 recently, and i dont like stepping out into the open, even in my own respawn area and dying instantly.
Some of the snipers out there are way too good, and it makes the game somewhat unfun.
Hope its less instant in BF3.
Posted 07:16am 29/7/11
+1, it's not all about k/d ratio lulz, I kept on saying to myself, stop f*****g around and keep moving man 0.o %@#..
damn video is gone, anyone know where else to watch?
Posted 07:47am 29/7/11
Posted 08:15am 29/7/11
apparently they are making sniping harder. you need to hold in a key in time with your breathing to make your shot more accurate.
Posted 09:25am 29/7/11
Posted 09:38am 29/7/11
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rarely played it on normal. there's usually enough cover to get from point to point without getting sniped anyway.
Posted 12:09pm 29/7/11
Posted 01:38am 27/8/11
I'd like to see a return to BF1942 style indicators instead of the '3D' spotting hackusational BS...
'Target spotted' and then an icon in that area of the map... not 'HIS HEAD IS HERE \/'
Posted 02:43am 27/8/11
Posted 08:48pm 27/8/11
Dead Island
Saints Row 3 (for teh lols)
yessssssss