Battlefield 3 - Computers - Computer Games

Battlefield 3 (commonly abbreviated to BF3) is a video game by the Swedish developer Digital Illusions aka DICE. Battlefield 3 is published by Electronic Arts and is the fourth full game in the Battlefield series. Players fight in a modern battlefield, using modern weapon systems. Battlefield 3 is a first-person shooter with some strategy and RPG elements. The multiplayer aspect of the game allows players to organize into squads that come under the leadership of a single commander to promote teamwork.This is UNCONFIRMED: (The DigitalBattle Leak)Breaking: Battlefield 3 Leaked InfoPosted October 25th, 2009Details; basic features of BF3 are as listed:Powered by Frostbite DXSet in year modern day (just like BF2)Will ship with 8 maps, each supporting up to 40-players per teamTwo playable factions, NATO and MEC (Middle Eastern Coalition)Same ticket-based game play style as beforeMaps are mostly urban, based in Middle EastSquads and Commanders are present, introduced are Ba ttalions which consist of three to four squads.Five playable classes; Sniper, Assault, Engineer, Medic and SupportWill feature 48 different vehicles (24 for each faction)Will feature 34 different weapons (17 for each faction) and another 22 unlocks (for both factions), in total 56 different weapons.Other unlocks include different types of ammunition, body armor, helmets, camouflage and accessories.Online stats tracking, awards and real world ranksSoldier feature, looks like MMO-styled characters and avatarsRanked servers will be available for resellers weeks before the game ships (for testing, apparently, ed.)In-game replay and recording featureVoIP, friends list, in-game IM-client and extensive clan supportBuilt-in auto software updater (no more patches!, ed.)Widows Vista and OS XHere's a list of Battlefield 3 things that are nearly guaranteed:- PC exclusive- Frostbite 2 game engine running DX11- DICE is the producer- EA is the publisher- Will feature some sort of destruc tible environment or the ability to destroy objects (canisters, windows, etc.)- Won't be as system resource heavy as previous Battlefield's (by ratio)- First Person Shooter- Released no later than March 2011A map is mentioned by name, called Baghdad Burning, and appears to be a massive urban map, similar to BF2 very popular Strike at Karkand. The game is powered by Frostbite DX, currently the Frostbite engine is used in Battlefiled: Bad Company on PS3 and Xbox 360. The DX could refer to DirectX (10?), a PC version of the Frostbite engine.[Update 1] A few wanted to know if the document mentions in-game advertising, it does not, but it wouldn't be surprising, considering BF2142 had in-game advertising.[Update 2] EA responded to the rumor with a "no comment" statement.[Update 3] For clarification, the document doesn't say that XP is not supported, it only lists Vista and OS X.[Update 4] Further investigation reveals that EA DICE owns the domain battlefield3.com(not so important , since it was registered in 2004, so was battlefield4.com etc.). Still no reply from DICE. Stay tuned for further updates.Please note that none of this is confirmed.Electronic Arts Confirms Battlefield 3 In DevelopmentElectronic Arts COO John Pleasants gave a presentation at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference on June 10, 2009. Pleasants confirmed he's seen DICE's work on Battlefield 3."I've had the luxury of looking at Battlefield 3 over at DICE in Sweden and was highly impressed by the way the team is working on that product," he said. "Of course, that's not [coming out] in the fiscal year, but that is a product that is looking very good." Gamers worried that Battlefield: Bad Company, Battlefield Heroes and Battlefield 1943 were a three-pronged answer to fans demanding a third Battlefield don't have to worry. Battlefield 3 is coming!Frostbite EngineFrostbite Engine is a game engine created by EA Digital Illusions CE (DICE), developers of the Battlefield series, fo r Battlefield: Bad Company, Battlefield 1943, and Battlefield : Bad Company 2 . DICE has confirmed a Frostbite 2 engine is being developed that will support DirectX 11 on PC, it is rumored this will be used for Battlefield 3. Battlefield: Bad Company uses the newly developed Frostbite Engine by DICE and Battlefield 3 is rumored to use the frostbite engine as well. The Frostbite Engine is designed for targeting Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and multi-core PCs with DirectX 10.Some Notable Engine Features: Long view distanceVery realistic environmental destructionVery high detail when looked at up closeEasy building destructionReal-Time Procedural ShadingTexturing TechniquesLarge Destruction LandscapesDestructible Objects (Buildings, Vehicles, Trees, etc.)Dynamic SkiesDynamic Lighting Battlefield 3 is a video game in which you are troops in different world armies. You are given a mission, and in some cases, you will be able to choose which army that you want to fight for. The over all objective of the game is to finish the mission required of you. There is also Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 2.

This is UNCONFIRMED: (The DigitalBattle Leak)Breaking: Battlefield 3 Leaked InfoPosted October 25th, 2009Details; basic features of BF3 are as listed:Powered by Frostbite DXSet in year modern day (just like BF2)Will ship with 8 maps, each supporting up to 40-players per teamTwo playable factions, NATO and MEC (Middle Eastern Coalition)Same ticket-based game play style as beforeMaps are mostly urban, based in Middle EastSquads and Commanders are present, introduced are Battalions which consist of three to four squads.Five playable classes; Sniper, Assault, Engineer, Medic and SupportWill feature 48 different vehicles (24 for each faction)Will feature 34 different weapons (17 for each faction) and another 22 unlocks (for both factions), in total 56 different weapons.Other unlocks include different types of ammunition, body armor, helmets, camouflage and accessories.Online stats tracking, awards and real world ranksSoldier feature, looks like MMO-styled characters and avata rsRanked servers will be available for resellers weeks before the game ships (for testing, apparently, ed.)In-game replay and recording featureVoIP, friends list, in-game IM-client and extensive clan supportBuilt-in auto software updater (no more patches!, ed.)Widows Vista and OS X

Here's a list of Battlefield 3 things that are nearly guaranteed:

- PC exclusive- Frostbite 2 game engine running DX11- DICE is the producer- EA is the publisher- Will feature some sort of destructible environment or the ability to destroy objects (canisters, windows, etc.)- Won't be as system resource heavy as previous Battlefield's (by ratio)- First Person Shooter- Released no later than March 2011A map is mentioned by name, called Baghdad Burning, and appears to be a massive urban map, similar to BF2 very popular Strike at Karkand. The game is powered by Frostbite DX, currently the Frostbite engine is used in Battlefiled: Bad Company on PS3 and Xbox 360. The DX could refer to DirectX (10?), a PC version of the Frostbite engine.[Update 1] A few wanted to know if the document mentions in-game advertising, it does not, but it wouldn't be surprising, considering BF2142 had in-game advertising.[Update 2] EA responded to the rumor with a "no comment" statement.[Update 3] For clarification, the document doesn't say that XP is not supported, it only lists Vista and OS X.[Update 4] Further investigation reveals that EA DICE owns the domain battlefield3.com(not so important, since it was registered in 2004, so was battlefield4.com etc.). Still no reply from DICE. Stay tuned for further updates.Please note that none of this is confirmed.

Electronic Arts Confirms Battlefield 3 In Development

Electronic Arts COO John Pleasants gave a presentation at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference on June 10, 2009. Pleasants confirmed he's seen DICE's work on Battlefield 3."I've had the luxury of looking at Battlefield 3 over at DICE in Sweden and was highly impressed by the way the team is working on that product," he said. "Of course, that's not [coming out] in the fiscal year, but that is a product that is looking very good." Gamers worried that Battlefield: Bad Company, Battlefield Heroes and Battlefield 1943 were a three-pronged answer to fans demanding a third Battlefield don't have to worry. Battlefield 3 is coming!

Frostbite Engine

Frostbite Engine is a game engine created by EA Digital Illusions CE (DICE), developers of the Battlefield series, for Battlefield: Bad Company, Battlefield 1943, and Battlefield : Bad Company 2 . DICE has confirmed a Frostbite 2 engine is being developed that will support DirectX 11 on PC, it is rumored this will be used for Battlefield 3. Battlefield: Bad Company uses the newly developed Frostbite Engine by DICE and Battlefield 3 is rumored to use the frostbite engine as well. The Frostbite Engine is designed for targeting Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and multi-core PCs with DirectX 10.

Some Notable Engine Features:

Long view distanceVery realistic environmental destructionVery high detail when looked at up closeEasy building destructionReal-Time Procedural ShadingTexturing TechniquesLarge Destruction LandscapesDestructible Objects (Buildings, Vehicles, Trees, etc.)Dynamic SkiesDynamic Lighting Battlefield 3 is a video game in which you are troops in different world armies. You are given a mission, and in some cases, you will be able to choose which army that you want to fight for. The overall objective of the game is to finish the mission required of you. There is also Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 2.