by Steve Watts, May 09, 2013 11:30am PDT
Battlefield 3 servers and the associated Battlelog service have been the target of a denial of service (DDOS) attack, and a planned double XP weekend planned to start today has been delayed as a result. EA and DICE are working to restore the services.
Read more: Rolling restarts beginning »
by Alice O'Connor, Mar 06, 2013 12:15pm PST
by Steve Watts, Mar 04, 2013 9:30am PST
by Steve Watts, Mar 01, 2013 12:30pm PST
by John Keefer, Jan 31, 2013 10:00am PST
by Steve Watts, Dec 20, 2012 10:05am PST
The final announced piece of downloadable content for Battlefield 3 is coming up, and DICE has detailed what we can expect to see from it. The "End Game" DLC will bring back the Capture the Flag mode, and add a host of new maps and vehicles to keep you occupied.
Read more: Dropships and dirt bikes »
by Steve Watts, Nov 27, 2012 9:30am PST
Battlefield 3's Aftermath pack is starting its roll-out today, and DICE kicked off the proceedings with a new trailer showcasing the downloadable content. It shows off the environments, combat, a new game mode, and yes, the crossbow.
Watch: Combat crossbows and more »
by Andrew Yoon, Oct 30, 2012 2:30pm PDT
by Alice O'Connor, Oct 18, 2012 6:00am PDT
Add Battlefield 3 to the long list of games showing off bows or crossbows this year. EA today showed off its 'Aftermath' DLC pack for the first time, revealing a chunky crossbow. It offers more than just a crossbow though, also adding four new maps, more vehicles, and an extra mode.
Watch: The first Aftermath trailer »
by Steve Watts, Sep 27, 2012 4:00pm PDT
EA has snatched up ESN, the developer behind the recent Battlelog app for web and mobile devices. With the new corporate backing, the studio says it will focus its energy on Battlefield, Battlelog, and other projects with fellow Swedish studio DICE.
Read more: Details of acquisition not disclosed »
by Steve Watts, Sep 11, 2012 10:00am PDT
by Steve Watts, Sep 04, 2012 12:15pm PDT
by Steve Watts, Aug 27, 2012 7:45am PDT
The downloadable content schedule for Battlefield 3 has been a little complicated. Needing to account for both Premium subscription access and a Sony exclusivity deal has made for a tangled web of drop dates. We're approaching the release of the Armored Kill pack, and DICE has laid out all of its dates in one tidy spot.
Read more: September 4 for Premium PS3 members »
by Steve Watts, Aug 24, 2012 1:00pm PDT
by Alice O'Connor, Aug 14, 2012 8:00am PDT
Battlefield 3 isn't the easiest game for unsuspecting shooting fans to get into right now, as they'll be expected off the bat to cough up big bucks for DLC packs so they have all the maps and modes, and will be facing players will all the shinies unlocked. So EA has very kindly announced the BF3 Premium Edition, which includes the base game, a Premium subscription for all the DLC, and a selection of instant unlocks at a reasonable discount.
Read more: Launching in September at $70 »
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