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Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 21:01 BST

Battlefield 4 competition is “beneficial for everyone,” says Bach

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DICE’s Patrick Bach is of the opinion that competition for Battlefield 4 is good for the industry, and the developer is working hard to ensure the franchise doesn’t get diluted.

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Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 13:11 BST

Mirror’s Edge reboot to right wrongs of first game, DICE explains reveal timing

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Mirror’s Edge has been gunning for a re-emergence for some time, and it’s no secret fans have been eager for a second game since the first instalment dropped. DICE’s executive producer Patrick Bach has shed light on why the studio is rebooting the franchise, how it hopes to right the wrongs of the original, and why it’s taken so long to emerge.

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Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 11:39 BST

Star Wars: Battlefront will innovate, won’t just re-hash old DICE ideas – Gibeau

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Star Wars: Battlefront developer DICE is a good fit for the franchise, what with all the previous troop, vehicle and flying warfare seen in its Battlefield series over the years. However, complacency will not cut it, says EA’s Frank Gibeau, as the studio will be pushing innovation a much as possible.

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Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 00:40 BST

Battlefield 4 PC will be optimised for AMD components

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Thanks to the PC-like architecture found in next-gen consoles, the PC version Battlefield 4 will ship optimised for AMD components.

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Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 13:24 BST

Battlefield 4: multiplayer save transfer between current and next gen builds being considered

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Battlefield 4 developer DICE may include some kind of cross-game transfer between current and next-gen versions of the shooter, according to the studio’s general manager and vice president Karl-Magnus Troedsson.

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Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 12:05 BST

Battlefield 4 alpha phase begins, recommended specs and details inside

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Battlefield 4 developer DICE will open the shooter’s alpha trial today to seasoned players, and a recommended spec list has been made public. Get the details here.

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Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 08:49 BST

Battlefield 4: bringing back the destruction (sort of)

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Phil Owen checked out Battlefield 4 at E3 and seems to have spent the whole time trying to blow up the environment or asking DICE why he couldn’t.

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Mon, Jun 17, 2013 | 03:25 BST

Battlefield 4: leaked screens show boat customisation – rumour

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You’ll be able to customise your vehicle’s weapons, optics and even paint colour in Battlefield 4, leaked screenshots suggest.

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Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 20:11 BST

Battlefield 3: Close Quarters DLC pack free on Origin with E3 code

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Those with Battlefield 3 on Origin who have yet to pick up Close Quarters can enter a special E3 code and get the DLC pack fro free. All you have to do is log-in, choose the redeem product option, and enter code: BF3E3. So there ya go. Thanks, Game Informer.

Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 09:57 BST

Battlefield 4 multiplayer: squad unlocks, melee counters & more revealed

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Battlefield 4 multiplayer offers a selection of new features such as squad boosters, a revamped suppression system and take-down reversals. Get the details here.

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Fri, Jun 14, 2013 | 00:14 BST

Battlefield 4 will not have mod support

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DICE has confirmed what many of you no doubt predicted; the PC version of Battlefield 4 will not offer mod support.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 22:51 BST

Star Wars: Battlefront is not Battlefront 3

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The DICE-developed Star Wars game isn’t a sequel to previous games in the series – it’s something new.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 11:27 BST

Star Wars: Battlefront won’t just be re-skinned Battlefield, says DICE

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Star Wars: Battlefront is in the works at DICE for unconfirmed formats, but the studio has stressed that it won’t just be Battlefield in Stromtrooper’s clothing.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 08:36 BST

Battlefield 4: military shooters aren’t over-saturated, plenty left to do in that space, say DICE

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Battlefield 4 is being showcased at E3 right now and DICE’s Patrick Bach has said he’s surprised by how much attention it’s getting. That’s because while he feels military shooters are no longer over-saturated, he reckons Sci-Fi is now the new big thing.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 15:11 BST

Battlefield 4: VG247 gets its hands bloody in multiplayer

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VG247′s Sam Clay was able to get his hands on Battlefield 4 during E3 this week, and you can see how he fared in the Skyscraper below.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 21:29 BST

Mirror’s Edge reboot is an “open-world action adventure game”

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The Mirror’s Edge reboot is an “open-world action adventure game” according to EA Labels president Frank Gibeau.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 15:32 BST

Battlefield 4 has five-player squads in multiplayer because players asked for it

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During the Battlefield 4 presentation at EA’s E3 press conference on Monday, Patrick Bach walked the audience through a multiplayer match with a five-player squad. Battlefield players may have noted that’s one more man than usual, and there is a reason for it.

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Wed, Jun 12, 2013 | 02:06 BST

Battlefield 3 “looked a little bit too much” to Call of Duty

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Battlefield 3 was good, but it might have been better if DICE hadn’t been so conscious of Call of Duty, studio boss Patrick Soderlund has admitted

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Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 22:54 BST

Mirror’s Edge “reboot” announced as in the works at DICE

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Mirror’s Edge was announced as in the works at DICE. No word on a release, just a teaser trailer. It’s below, and a “reboot” of the original game.

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Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 22:44 BST

Battlefield 4′s Commander Mode detailed, 64-player Siege of Shanghai multiplayer shown

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DICE came on stage during the EA E3 press event to talk about Battlefield 4 and Commander Mode. Thanks to Battlelog you can also play anywhere and jump into it on various devices. Siege of Shanghai multiplayer mode was shown which allows for up to 64-players. This was shown live on stage. A team of five were shown playing with the other 59. Watch below.

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