• Battlefield 4 Officially Announced, 17 Minutes Gameplay Reveal


    Battlefield 4 Officially Announced, 17 Minutes Gameplay Reveal

    Battlefield 4 Officially Announced, 17 Minutes Gameplay Reveal

    EA and DICE have officially revealed Battlefield 4 after a game spot leaked earlier this day. The game looks gorgeous and aims to win the next-gen FPS games. Check out the 60 seconds spot below followed by a complete 17 minute gameplay reveal called, Fishing in Baku, that focuses on the single player campaign. The game is said to be powered by DICE’s proprietary Frostbite 3 engine.

    Watch the 17 Minutes Gameplay Reveal “Fishing in Baku

    Battlefield 4 will release Fall 2013

    Press release:

    DICE Reveals Next Generation of Battlefield, New Benchmark in Game Design and Multiplayer Engagement

    Only in Battlefield can players go through a building instead of around it or eject from a jet and take out the enemy mid-free fall. Those incredible gameplay moments that blur the line between game and glory can only be created by players, and occur only in Battlefield. DICE, a studio of Electronic Arts, today announced Battlefield 4, a genre-defining action blockbuster launching in Fall 2013. Powered by the advanced technology of DICE’s proprietary Frostbite 3 engine, Battlefield 4 offers players a glimpse into the future of interactive entertainment — a future that is more human, dramatic and believable than anything before it. With more than 65 million players worldwide, the Battlefield series has consistently been praised by critics for its world-class multiplayer gameplay, and is recognized as the only game that allows players to own land, sea and air.

    Battlefield 4 is a seminal moment for the Battlefield series as more award-winning, multiplayer game design elements are incorporated into the single-player campaign. In single-player, gamers will experience huge environments, a playground of destruction, access to an arsenal of vehicles and the ability to direct squad mates. Taking a page from the social aspect of multiplayer gaming, the single-player mode will now track players’ progress, adding an element of persistence and friendly competition to the campaign.

    The game made its world debut today with a staggering 17-minute gameplay demo, available for view at Battlefield.com. The demo begins as the player — Recker — opens his eyes to discover that he is trapped in a rapidly sinking car with three of his squad mates. Shooting the window is the only way out. Panic and fear are pushed aside as Recker makes a difficult decision — take the shot and recover the intel but risk that not everyone will survive. The emotional demo features a cast of characters unrivaled in interactive entertainment. Players will learn how to work together in both the Campaign and Multiplayer, issuing squad orders and comparing achievements in both experiences. Adventure and Competition will unfold through a series of beautifully crafted locations constructed with some of the best art and sound design in modern shooters. All of this is only possible with Frostbite 3 — a new standard for interactive entertainment in 2013.

    “We are so humbled and proud to debut Battlefield 4 on a global stage with simultaneous events in San Francisco and Stockholm. To be this early in development, and to already be so polished is a huge achievement for the DICE team and reflection of their passion and commitment to driving the franchise forward. Today’s demo was just the beginning — we have so much more in store,” said Patrick Soderlund, Executive Vice President, EA Games Label. “It is thrilling to witness peoples’ reaction when seeing the game for the first time. It really makes you realize that we are at the beginning of a whole new era for gaming. As artists and craftspeople, we are focused on creating a dynamic, open design that brings people together with amazing, surprising unscripted moments that they’ll talk about for days. That’s the beauty of Battlefield.”

    By pre-ordering Battlefield 4 at any participating retail outlet, gamers will receive a Premium expansion pack at no additional cost*. DICE also announced today Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe, an Originâ„¢ exclusive special edition that includes the base game and bonus in-game digital items. Players that pre-order Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe* on Origin will also receive the Premium expansion pack as well as access to the exclusive Battlefield 4 multiplayer beta.

  • Crysis 3: Stunning Debut Gameplay Trailer


    Crysis 3: Stunning Debut Gameplay Trailer

    Crysis 3: Stunning Debut Gameplay Trailer

    EA has released the debut gameplay trailer for the upcoming Crysis 3. The game is powered by Crytek‘s CryEngine 3 and set for release on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in 2013. Watch the trailer below:

    Crysis 3 promises to provide state of the art experience with unparalleled visuals and dynamic shooter gameplay.

    Take on the role of ‘Prophet’ as he returns to New York, only to discover that the city has been encased in a Nanodome created by the corrupt Cell Corporation. Within the Liberty Dome, seven distinct and treacherous environments become known as the Seven Wonders. This dangerous new world demands advanced weapons and tactics. Prophet will utilize a lethal composite bow, an enhanced Nanosuit and devastating alien tech to become the deadliest hunter on the planet. Coming in 2013 on X360, PS3, and PC.

  • Battlefield 3 Caspian Border Gameplay Trailer



    A new gameplay trailer for Battlefield 3 has just been released that shows off intense 64-player vehicle warfare, including jets, from multiplayer map Caspian Border! This marks the premier of jet gameplay as played at GamesCom 2011. Caspian Border is a multi-faceted, vehicle heavy map that exemplifies classic Battlefield gameplay:

    In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. As the first boots on the ground, players will experience heart-pounding missions across diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York. As a U.S. Marine in the field, periods of tension and anticipation are punctuated by moments of complete chaos. As bullets whiz by, as walls crumble, as explosions force players to the ground, the battlefield feels more alive and interactive than ever before.

    EA also revealed that two new characters in the game that will be playable in the campaign missions. Dmitri “Dima” Mayakovsky, a Russian undercover agent, who will be fighting his way through the Paris stock exchange, and  Jonathan “Jono” Miller, a Marine Corporal who will be engaging PLR forces in the Tehran desert via a massive tank battle.

    Battlefield 3 is set to be released on October 25th 2011 for the PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360 and the PC.

  • Mobile Gaming is Dominating the Gaming Industry


    We know that mobile devices such as iPad have become prominent devices for entertainment and gaming and are actually dominating the Game industry. John Riccitiello, the Electronic Arts CEO told IndustryGamers yesterday and this what he had to say about the matter:

    Consoles used to be 80% of the industry as recently as 2000. Consoles today are 40% of the game industry, so what do we really have? I think that the pattern against which Nintendo is no longer resonating is over anyway. We have a new hardware platform and we’re putting out software every 90 days. Our fastest growing platform is the iPad right now and that didn’t exist 18 months ago.

    The industry is undergoing a titanic shift, factors like the ease of publishing to the App Store, the extremely low cost to become a developer, the growth of free games and the rise of the female gamer (53% of mobile gamers are female) are rewriting the rules and making millionaires overnight.

    Here is an in depth look infographic at the numbers and stats behind the game industry. pause your game for few minutes to take a look.

    [via geekaphone]