Battlefield 3 video

Wow! Looks like they may have finally "Got it"

Looking good. As long as they do a good job on the squads and lobbies- I'm in.

~mrmiller

yep this game looks great ill pick it up if 4 player squads is history

Yeah but no matter what the single player will be good.

S7 mrmiller wrote:Looking good. As long as they do a good job on the squads and lobbies- I'm in.

~mrmiller

agreed

I think they got it with BF2 charles lol. Hopefully it sticks true to the main franchise.

Well, it sure looks good. In fact, that is one of the better looking games I have seen yet. But what I am really looking for is another modern war game. Too bad we don't have more of those right now.

S7 Interseptor wrote:Well, it sure looks good. In fact, that is one of the better looking games I have seen yet. But what I am really looking for is another modern war game. Too bad we don't have more of those right now.

i could take u back to ww2 =)

S7 Sticky wrote:

S7 Interseptor wrote:Well, it sure looks good. In fact, that is one of the better looking games I have seen yet. But what I am really looking for is another modern war game. Too bad we don't have more of those right now.

i could take u back to ww2 =)

LOL, that was actually my 2nd choice, assuming there weren't any modern war games available.

this has a similar video but with actual gameplay showing more...the animations are awesome.
http://pc.ign.com/articles/115/1152917p1.html

Leaked info https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU0qXGTRMEU

I don't know how much of this next list is true but cross referenced with other info seems to be accurate but we will see.
Overview:
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-Name: Battlefield 3
-Publisher: EA/Digital Illusions CE
-Predecessor (Canon): Battlefield 2 (PC)
-Predecessor (Release): BF: Bad Company 2 (PC/ PS3/ 360)


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Platform(s)/Requirements:
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-Platforms: PC, PS3, XBox 360

-Requirements (PC):
++Graphics Card: DirectX 10 compliant card
++OS: Windows Vista or later
++DirectX 11


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Details:
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-Engine: Frostbite 2.0 Game Engine (Destructible Environments)
++Dynamic Lighting
++Deferred Rendering
++Ambient Audio
++Shockwave effects (earthquakes, snapping cables, building collapses, shattered glass, etc)

-Beta Test: Invite by 12 Oct 2011 (for Medal Of Honor purchasers)

-Vehicles:
++Fighter Jet
++Support Chopper (Likely UH-1)
++HMMWV (Promo Image)

-Abilities:
++Prone
++Buddy Drag (Drag wounded from combat)
++Kill Cam

-Weapons:
++Terrain Mount
++Muzzle Flash
++Vapor Trace (Airborne GSR)
++HK-214 (Promo Image)
++M-249 (Promo Image)


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Singleplayer:
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-Details:
++Timeframe: 2014
++Play as US Troop in Kurdistan
++OPFOR: People's Liberation Movement (PLM)

++New Characters (Does not feature BC / BC2 Characters)
++Quicktime events (in certain spots)

++NPC Movements:
***Abandon "gliding" movements
***Specific motions for covering, turning, etc
***Reacts to nearby events


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Multiplayer:
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-Details:
++Dedicated Servers
++4 Weapons Classes
++Squad Support (More than 4 players per squad)
++Commanders Spot (Hinted, shifted around)

-Maps (Multiplayer):
++New York Map (Official Name not available)
++Paris Map (Official Name not available)
++Tehran map (Official Name not available)

-DLC (Multiplayer):
++Back To Karkand Map Pack (Free with Pre-order)
***4 Maps from BF2 (Map info not available)
***Weapons from BF2 (Weapon Info not available)
***Vehicles from BF2 (Vehicle info not available)
***Release Date: 1 Month after BF3 release

-PC Specific:
++Max Players: 64
++Designed for PC, Ported to Consoles
++No current mod tools (Due to Frostbite Engine)

-Console Specific:
++Max Players: 24


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Rumors:
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-Release Date: Q3 2011


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Trailers:
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-Teaser 1 (Vid 1)
-Teaser 2 (Vid 2)
-Singleplayer Teaser (Vid 3)

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Other Sources:
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-Teaser Release
-Game Informer March 2011 Issue (Print or digital print only)


Game Info

PRE-ORDER BATTLEFIELD 3 TO GET “BACK TO KARKAND” EXPANSION PACK

Pre-order Battlefield 3 to receive the digital expansion pack Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand at no extra charge! This themed multiplayer expansion pack includes four legendary maps from Battlefield 2 boldly re-imagined with Frostbite™ 2 physics, destruction and visuals. Completing the package are classic Battlefield 2 weapons and vehicles, unique rewards, new achievements/trophies, and more. Players anxious to start the fight can pre-order the Battlefield 3 Limited Edition now. Pre-order while supplies last.

*Conditions and restrictions apply. See EA Store for details.

Battlefield 3 leaps ahead of its time with the power of Frostbite™ 2, the next instalment of DICE's cutting-edge game engine. This state-of-the-art technology is the foundation on which Battlefield 3 is built, delivering enhanced visual quality, a grand sense of scale, massive destruction, dynamic audio and incredibly lifelike character animations. As bullets whiz by, walls crumble, and explosions throw you to the ground, the battlefield feels more alive and interactive than ever before. In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines where they will experience heart-pounding missions across diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York.

Frostbite 2 – Battlefield 3 introduces Frostbite 2, the incredible technology that takes animation, destruction, lighting, scale and audio to new heights. Built upon this powerful game engine, Battlefield 3 immerses players physically and emotionally to the world around them like never before.

Feel the Battle — Feel the impact of bullets and explosions, drag your fallen comrades into safety, and mount your weapon on almost any part of the terrain. Battlefield 3's cutting edge animation, spectacular visuals and real as hell battle gameplay attack your senses and make you feel the visceral warrior's experience like no other FPS.

Unparalleled Vehicle Warfare — The best online vehicle warfare experience gets even better with a fitting sonic boom as fighter jets headline an impressive lineup of land, air and sea vehicles. Other returning fan favourite features include 64 players for PC and prone.

Urban Combat — Take the fight to iconic and unexpected places in the USA, Middle East, and Europe including claustrophobic streets, metropolitan downtowns, and open, vehicle-friendly landscapes as you fight your way through the war of tomorrow.

Battlefield 3™ leaps ahead of its time with the power of Frostbite 2, DICE’s new cutting-edge game engine. This state-of-the-art technology is the foundation on which Battlefield 3 is built, delivering enhanced visual quality, a grand sense of scale, massive destruction, dynamic audio and character animation utilizing ANT technology as seen in the latest EA SPORTS™ games.

“We wanted to create the most immersive and emotionally powerful Battlefield game ever and we needed new technology to deliver on our vision,” said Patrick Bach, Executive Producer.

Having built Frostbite 2 over the course of the last three years, this is not a minor iteration of what DICE has used before. Frostbite 2 has been built from scratch to match the design goals for Battlefield 3 and beyond.

“Where other shooters are treading water Battlefield 3 innovates. Frostbite 2 is a game-changer for shooter fans. We call it a next-generation engine for current-generation platforms.” said Karl Magnus Troedsson, General Manager DICE

There are 5 key pillars which define the Frostbite 2 experience from a technical and artistic point of view

•Animation
•Audio
•Rendering
•Scale
•Destruction

Going forward, we will fill these pillars with detailed information on how Battlefield 3 is transforming the shooter genre with the tool that is Frostbite 2. Stay tuned.

this looks pretty great

I bet the videos are from the PC version. Looking good there. Hopefully a lot will not be lost in the Xbox version.

~mrmiller