Battlefield 3's launch trailer is full of nuclear weapons, lost comrades, hostage situations, and many other action movie tropes, so we're holding onto our butts as tightly as possible as a result.
Things get super serious in the Battlefield 3 launch trailer
by Ben Gilbert 
on Oct 21st 2011 12:35PM
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Battlefield 3's launch trailer is full of nuclear weapons, lost comrades, hostage situations, and many other action movie tropes, so we're holding onto our butts as tightly as possible as a result.
Reader Comments (77)
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:39PM Emil Muzz said
Awesome! I can't wait to play this.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 1:01PM balbonits said
dude, you're still drooling... me, too ...
Anybody here gonna take the whole day off (from work, school, volunteer, intern, humanitarian, even a scheduled brain surgery) just to play this game on Oct. 25? I know I won't (I have a life!).
but hell, I'll get no sleep for the weekend!
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Anybody here gonna take the whole day off (from work, school, volunteer, intern, humanitarian, even a scheduled brain surgery) just to play this game on Oct. 25? I know I won't (I have a life!).
but hell, I'll get no sleep for the weekend!
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 2:03PM balbonits said
@eat it
i think it's not the first time he skipped school ... ah, the good ol' days ...
I skipped school for Counter-strike and DotA. so i can't give "rezhoner" flak for that.
@rezhoner
get some buddies, better to share the blame w/ more people than getting the full blunt of the damage :D
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i think it's not the first time he skipped school ... ah, the good ol' days ...
I skipped school for Counter-strike and DotA. so i can't give "rezhoner" flak for that.
@rezhoner
get some buddies, better to share the blame w/ more people than getting the full blunt of the damage :D
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 2:05PM LexStewther said
@balbonits
i'm taking the day off from life (called work) to play this.
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i'm taking the day off from life (called work) to play this.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 2:14PM rezhoner said
@balbonits
Some games deserves day one particular attention (while I can) like BF3, maybe Skyrim, and indeed Zelda in a month.
@eat it
Maybe not, but it'll probably be the last time :p
But admit it, you're jealous cuz you can't afford a day off, while I'll be jumping a 500m cliff while doing headshots at the same time I deploy a parachute (in my dreams).
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Some games deserves day one particular attention (while I can) like BF3, maybe Skyrim, and indeed Zelda in a month.
@eat it
Maybe not, but it'll probably be the last time :p
But admit it, you're jealous cuz you can't afford a day off, while I'll be jumping a 500m cliff while doing headshots at the same time I deploy a parachute (in my dreams).
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 3:04PM ComedyInK said
@BrianH
You should god damn know better
http://www.youtubedoubler.com/?video1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DkhXzREHkLmY%26feature%3Dfeedu&start1=&video2=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D0JGHI4TAC5U&start2=&authorName=PharMix
Everything is better with the Inception Sound Track!
(Just lower BF3 Audio to bout half way)
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You should god damn know better
http://www.youtubedoubler.com/?video1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DkhXzREHkLmY%26feature%3Dfeedu&start1=&video2=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D0JGHI4TAC5U&start2=&authorName=PharMix
Everything is better with the Inception Sound Track!
(Just lower BF3 Audio to bout half way)
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:40PM Dubiousity said
Oh please, putting your hands on your butts never solved anything, I personally recommend copious amounts of duct tape.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:41PM Mr Hett said
This looks like it will be as epic as a call of duty campaign.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 1:11PM LEONLEONLEON said
@Mr Hett
If its gonna be like any, COD 4 is the only acceptable, Coherent one.
I think Battlefield 3 will have its own feel though. And itll be better done.
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If its gonna be like any, COD 4 is the only acceptable, Coherent one.
I think Battlefield 3 will have its own feel though. And itll be better done.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 5:13PM Brian Griffin said
@LEONLEONLEON
Hate all you want, but the Black Ops *single player campaign* was one of the most engaging of the series.
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Hate all you want, but the Black Ops *single player campaign* was one of the most engaging of the series.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:41PM Dacx said
good trailer...... so close to beatin face in... i can almost smell the gun powder
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:42PM Barry Burton said
How many clichés, dear god... even in the way of acting
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:52PM DasMadHatter said
@Barry Burton
Cliches!? In a video game!?
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/xxAgainstTheRest/ONTD/omggggggg.gif
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Cliches!? In a video game!?
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/xxAgainstTheRest/ONTD/omggggggg.gif
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 1:13PM Mechazawa Prime said
@Barry Burton
Despite Joystiq poking fun at some broad tropes, I didn't see enough to complain about...Acting was fine. Though I was busy being impressed by the facial animation.
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Despite Joystiq poking fun at some broad tropes, I didn't see enough to complain about...Acting was fine. Though I was busy being impressed by the facial animation.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:42PM PR0F3TA said
"you come to our country to murder us, yet we are the terrorist?"... really? you went with that line used by every modern fps game... ever.
wait... was there a shoot out in times square? awhhh yeaahhh awesome.
wait... was there a shoot out in times square? awhhh yeaahhh awesome.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:43PM PWRWarTG said
So freaking bad ass...
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:44PM DasMadHatter said
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:45PM Fugaku said
I WANT IT ON STEAM! What happened to those last minute negotiations they were having with valve? Did they die or is it not sorted out yet?
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:46PM MarkHawk said
Looking forward to the review tonight.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:47PM Nilazz said
Welcome to Battlefield 3 : Modern Warfare!
And that agent dude in white really looks like Glenn Morshower! ( Aaron Pierce from 24! )
And that agent dude in white really looks like Glenn Morshower! ( Aaron Pierce from 24! )
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:57PM balbonits said
@Nilazz
"previously on Battlefield ..." (Keifer Sutherland voicing)
seriously though, I wish they have a 3d theatrical film of games w/ awesome cinematic drama (CoD:MW, Uncharted, Mass Effect, LA Noire, the list goes on!). forget having it in imax 3d, i just want these games on the big screen (also, i'd like to play them on it, too. dream on!)!
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"previously on Battlefield ..." (Keifer Sutherland voicing)
seriously though, I wish they have a 3d theatrical film of games w/ awesome cinematic drama (CoD:MW, Uncharted, Mass Effect, LA Noire, the list goes on!). forget having it in imax 3d, i just want these games on the big screen (also, i'd like to play them on it, too. dream on!)!
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:48PM ClarkyAC said
Ohhh, the orchestral theme music we all know and have come to love!
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 2:05PM (Unverified) said
@ClarkyAC I couldn't agree more, was great to finally hear it again!
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Posted: Oct 21st 2011 6:59PM (Unverified) said
@ClarkyAC
Oh how the song brings back memories.
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Oh how the song brings back memories.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:48PM balbonits said
the trailer feels like MW1 (hostage scene) + MW2 (breaching, water, battalion assault) + LA Niore (cinematic drama, detailed facial expressions) + its own flavors (tanks, dogfights).
Oh, man. PS3 or PC?! Which one should I get?!
Oh, man. PS3 or PC?! Which one should I get?!
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 1:18PM LEONLEONLEON said
@balbonits
Well, If you can run it over the reccomended settings on PC, get it on PC. I couldnt bare to have it running at anything lower, It doesnt deserve that.
PS3 is still a great looking version of the game though.
Im getting it for PS3.
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Well, If you can run it over the reccomended settings on PC, get it on PC. I couldnt bare to have it running at anything lower, It doesnt deserve that.
PS3 is still a great looking version of the game though.
Im getting it for PS3.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 1:40PM balbonits said
ah, a brethren of the black box society! I have a PS3 version preordered (my mistake was reserving it on my nearest GameStop, should've preordered online for cheaper), i'm just considering a "what-if-i-played-it-on-my-laptop?" scenario (I have a 15" summer 2011 macbook pro, w/ win7 bootcamp, so im thinking maybe i can play it over there. im not sure if i'm missing out on better graphics on gameplay).
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Posted: Oct 21st 2011 2:04PM (Unverified) said
@balbonits If your PC can handle it, definitely get the PC version. 64/32 players vs. 24, commo rose, mouse and keyboard controls and better graphics are a few reasons I would go PC is given the option of picking between the two.
I built a new PC a month ago and the Beta looked great on it. The console versions were a noticeable step down graphically and control-wise, IMO.
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I built a new PC a month ago and the Beta looked great on it. The console versions were a noticeable step down graphically and control-wise, IMO.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:58PM FlashJS said
Start the obligatory, "my pants are wet" / "I don't need viagra no more," posts....now....
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 1:03PM DasMadHatter said
@FlashJS
My viagra is wet, I dont need pants no more.
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My viagra is wet, I dont need pants no more.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 1:02PM aroGADGET said
Giggity!
I may be in the minority, but I plan to play through a good chunk of the campaign, before hopping online.
I may be in the minority, but I plan to play through a good chunk of the campaign, before hopping online.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 1:20PM LEONLEONLEON said
@aroGADGET
I hate that you're probably right that we're in the minority.
I plan to play the whole campaign before getting on the front line.
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I hate that you're probably right that we're in the minority.
I plan to play the whole campaign before getting on the front line.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 3:21PM Klearwater Killer said
@aroGADGET
Normally I dont play the campaign...AT ALL.
I will make an exception for this one, though.
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Normally I dont play the campaign...AT ALL.
I will make an exception for this one, though.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 1:16PM Barry Burton said
@DasMadHatter
Some of them games go waaaaay overboard with clichés.
Now downvote people, I don't care. I don't care for this series either (or MW3), so I don't even know why I'm commenting here.
Some of them games go waaaaay overboard with clichés.
Now downvote people, I don't care. I don't care for this series either (or MW3), so I don't even know why I'm commenting here.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 1:21PM LEONLEONLEON said
@Barry Burton
Because you need a reaction from people?
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Because you need a reaction from people?
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 1:19PM Warlock234 said
Holy crap! At 0:34 is http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0607703/
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 1:20PM Noir said
Sorry, No DICE after that horrible Beta.
