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 So, next week's Rock Band DLC will include a Lynyrd Skynyrd track pack. Now, fun fact: Every time Lynyrd Skynyrd was typed in this post, I had to look up how it was spelled, out of some paranoid compulsion that I'd spelled it wrong. I wonder if "Lynyrd Skynyrd" is the music writer's version of the game industry's classic spell-anoia name: EA CEO John R-I-C-C-I-T-I-E-L-L-O.

Accompanying the "Sweet Home Alabama" band, who apparently formed in Florida, are singles from .38 Special and Bad Company. The full DLC track details are posted after the break.

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JoystiqRock Band Weekly: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company, .38 Special originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>38-specialBad-CompanydlcHarmonixLynyrd-SkynyrdmicrosoftMTV-Gamesnintendoplaystationps3Rock-Band-3rock-band-weeklywiixboxWed, 24 Nov 2010 12:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Bad Company VIP Map Pack 2 trailer (realistically) falls apart]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/29/bad-company-vip-map-pack-2-trailer-realistically-falls-apart/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/29/bad-company-vip-map-pack-2-trailer-realistically-falls-apart/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/29/bad-company-vip-map-pack-2-trailer-realistically-falls-apart/#comments EA has released a new trailer for the upcoming VIP Map Pack 2 for Battlefield: Bad Company 2. As the name of the DLC implies, this DLC is for VIP members only. Much like Mass Effect 2's Cerberus Network, VIP membership is free for those who bought the game new. Meanwhile, those with used copies on Xbox or PlayStation 3 will have to fork over $15 (1200 on Xbox) for a VIP membership. PC players (lucky dogs) are exempt from all this business and will receive the pack as an update.

It's worth noting that the map pack doesn't actually include any maps. Instead, it unlocks the Conquest Mode in Arica Harbor and Rush Mode in Laguna Presa. Still, it's essentially new gameplay for free, so it's hard to complain. Unless you aren't a VIP, of course. The DLC releases tomorrow, March 30.

JoystiqBad Company VIP Map Pack 2 trailer (realistically) falls apart originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybad-company-2battlefieldbattlefield-bad-companybattlefield-bad-company-2dicedlceaElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftXbox-360Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[DICE 'investigating' Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on Mac]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/09/dice-investigating-bad-company-2-on-mac/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/09/dice-investigating-bad-company-2-on-mac/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/09/dice-investigating-bad-company-2-on-mac/#comments Okay, Mac gamers, take a deep breath. It's been a busy day. Steam is coming to the Mac. The Left 4 Dead games will even support multiplayer across PC and Mac platforms. You're just not used to all this attention, we understand. Bear with it though, because there's more on the way. In a recent tweet, DICE's Karl Magnus Troedsson stated, "We like it!" in reference to Valve's Mac Steam announcement. When asked by UGDB.com whether the company had plans for a Mac version of Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Troedsson responded, "We're currently investigating the possibility of making BFBC2 available on Mac."

It wouldn't be the first time a Battlefield game was ported to Mac -- the most recent being Battlefield: 2142 -- but it could be the first Battlefield released on Mac via Steam. Again, Mac gamers, it's a lot to take in. Try to get some sleep and we'll start fresh tomorrow.

JoystiqDICE 'investigating' Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on Mac originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybad-company-2battlefield-bad-company-2Battlefield-Heroesdiceeaelectronic-artsTue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Metareview: Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/metareview-battlefield-bad-company-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/metareview-battlefield-bad-company-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/metareview-battlefield-bad-company-2/#comments While not quite the 94 review average that Modern Warfare 2 eventually ended up with, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is off to a generous start on Metacritic, averaging a 90 as of this writing. The developers at DICE have certainly kicked up some dust in challenging the monolithic multiplayer of MW2, but it remains to be seen what will eventually shake out online. For now, we've got the single-player reviews for you, just below:
  • GamePro (5/5 Stars): "Bad Company 2's unexpected emphasis on survival skills caught me completely off guard ... The radical change in pace forced me to think and react differently to the situation than I normally would, and it made for an incredible experience. Bad Company 2 definitely has the necessary chops to give the current king of, well, modern warfare, a run for its money.."
  • GameDaily (9/10): "Combat is both intense and exhilarating. Nothing beats unloading a few grenades at a house and watching the ammo tear chunks from it while dead bodies sail through the air. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is an immensely entertaining shooter that demands your attention"
  • Official Xbox Magazine UK (8.0/10): "While the likes of Call of Duty and Gears of War lead you into bottlenecks where they can dazzle you with explosions and special effects, Bad Company 2 feels more like a diluted sprawl of ideas across a large canvas. This variety ensures things stay interesting but it makes it a solid rather than spectacular effort. You'll enjoy it, but will find that you struggle to recall any standout moments once the credits finally roll."
  • Totally Video Games: (7/10): "While Battlefield 2: Modern Combat (on previous-gen machines) and the original Bad Company both featured standalone single-player campaigns, both fell well short of the kind of gameplay we've come to expect of the Master Chief or Sergeant 'Soap' MacTavish. Unfortunately, DICE still hasn't turned the corner with its single-player design in Bad Company 2."

Gallery: Battlefield: Bad Company 2

JoystiqMetareview: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybad-company-2battlefieldbattlefield-bad-company-2diceeaElectronic-ArtsfpsmetareviewMicrosoftmodern-warfare-2Xbox-360Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[GTTV revealing Bad Company 2 campaign this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/gttv-revealing-bad-company-2-campaign-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/gttv-revealing-bad-company-2-campaign-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/20/gttv-revealing-bad-company-2-campaign-this-week/#comments This Thursday at 12:30am ET, the new season of GameTrailers TV is set to debut with a look at Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Specifically, the trailer for this week's episode promises that the show will display the first footage of the game's single-player campaign (we've seen multiplayer already, after all). Beyond the Bad Company 2 footage, GTTV will also have a clip from the upcoming Halo Legends anime collection. This might be a stretch, but we're guessing there will be Spartans in it.

As always, expect any juicy details to wind up here on Joystiq once the episode airs.

JoystiqGTTV revealing Bad Company 2 campaign this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybad-company-2battlefield-bad-companybattlefield-bad-company-2diceeaElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftXbox-360Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:40:00 EST<![CDATA[New Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer trailer reminds us of the good ol' days]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/new-battlefield-bad-company-2-multiplayer-trailer-reminds-us-of/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/new-battlefield-bad-company-2-multiplayer-trailer-reminds-us-of/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/new-battlefield-bad-company-2-multiplayer-trailer-reminds-us-of/#commentsAhhh yes, flying helicopters from base to base, frantically scrambling to a good vehicle or cover, and the always prudent flag rush -- staples of any good Battlefield: Bad Company online multiplayer match. Maybe you were more into sneaking into a building's attic, blowing a hole in one corner, and carefully sniping the other team from afar? You are our bane!

Ahem, that said, the latest multiplayer trailer for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 above, serves to remind us of all the good times we had the first time around. It also, unfortunately, serves to remind us that the second game still isn't out for another three months. Luckily, some of you will get to enjoy the multiplayer beta starting today. Do us all a favor, folks -- shell the snipers!

Gallery: Battlefield: Bad Company 2

JoystiqNew Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer trailer reminds us of the good ol' days originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybattlefieldbattlefield-bad-companybattlefield-bad-company-2diceeaElectronic-ArtsgameplayMicrosoftmultiplayerpctrailerXbox-360Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[EA details Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition, same price as normal]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/ea-details-battlefield-bad-company-2-limited-edition-same-pric/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/ea-details-battlefield-bad-company-2-limited-edition-same-pric/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/ea-details-battlefield-bad-company-2-limited-edition-same-pric/#comments EA and DICE revealed today what's to be found with the treasure trove of weaponry in Battlefield: Bad Company 2's Limited Edition retail release. The BFBC2 "while supplies last" edition will contain six special game unlocks -- only four of which are for Bad Company 2 -- and cost the same as the regular retail version.

The four BFBC2 unlocks are:
  • Improved Vehicle Armor - Pretty self explanatory.
  • Supreme Vehicle Firepower - Additional weapon mounts for the driver.
  • Vehicle Motion Sensor - Locate enemy units in proximity to vehicle.
  • Tracer Dart Pistol - Attaches to any vehicle "to track, lock on, and fire rockets onto moving targets even beyond line of sight"
The other two unlocks are for Battlefield 1943 and give soldiers the M1A1 Submachine Gun and the M1911 Pistol, which are both ... you know, guns that go pew-pew. BFBC2 launches March 2 and 5 in North America and Europe, respectively. Meanwhile, poor Battlefield 1943 has been waiting for new maps since July 20, 2009.

Gallery: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (Limited Edition)

JoystiqEA details Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition, same price as normal originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybattlefieldbattlefield-bad-companybattlefield-bad-company-2diceeaelectronic-artsMicrosoftXbox-360Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlefield: Bad Company 2 'Moments' trailer is obscenely awesome]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/30/battlefield-bad-company-2-moments-trailer-is-obscenely-awesom/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/30/battlefield-bad-company-2-moments-trailer-is-obscenely-awesom/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/30/battlefield-bad-company-2-moments-trailer-is-obscenely-awesom/#commentsThere's one major thing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 possesses that its insanely hyped competitors lack: A liberal dose of good old fashioned profanity. Of course, we haven't played said competitors, but we can't imagine another game's characters drop bombs of the "S" and "F" varieties as freely as those seen in the trailer above. Well, except for the two agents in House of the Dead: Overkill, but that's a special, special exception.

Fortunately, it looks like there's some solid action in there to accompany all the dirty words. Check out the trailer for an uncut, uncensored and unsuitable for work gameplay chunk from a multiplayer match in BBC2. The game, that is -- not the brainy British television channel.

Gallery: Battlefield: Bad Company 2

JoystiqBattlefield: Bad Company 2 'Moments' trailer is obscenely awesome originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybad-company-2battelfiedbattlefield-bad-company-2diceeaElectronic-ArtsfpsMicrosofttrailervideoXbox-360Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:14:00 EST<![CDATA[EA confirms multiplatform Mass Effect 2 and Battlefield: Bad Company sequel]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/03/ea-confirms-mass-effect-2-and-battlefield-bad-company-sequel/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/03/ea-confirms-mass-effect-2-and-battlefield-bad-company-sequel/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/03/ea-confirms-mass-effect-2-and-battlefield-bad-company-sequel/#comments
Listen up, fans of slow elevators and shooting everyone in sight. EA's recent financial earnings call divulged information indicating the publisher is readying sequels to BioWare's sci-fi RPG, Mass Effect, and DICE's multiplayer-driven FPS, Battlefield: Bad Company. There isn't that much else to report, other than EA CEO John Riccitiello saying that Mass Effect 2 would be available on "multiple platforms" and Bad Company would be "back on consoles" in Q4 of fiscal year 2010, which translates into normal people speak as sometime between January and March 2010.

We'll try to corner more information on these two titles and update as soon as we can.

Update: First screen of Bad Company 2 released.

JoystiqEA confirms multiplatform Mass Effect 2 and Battlefield: Bad Company sequel originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Flying a bit under the radar (at least, our radar) was the release of new Battlefield: Bad Company downloadable content on Halloween day. Nothing too exciting except for the fact that the DLC is comprised of four new multiplayer maps that are 100% free! You know how much we love our free DLC.

The 265MB Bad Company Community's Choice Pack features two DICE chosen maps (Crossing Over and Ghost Town) as well as the two community chosen maps Acta Non Verba and Par for the Course which actually includes golf carts that you can drive around in. Make the jump for a video preview of each map and get downloading. You know, because it's free and you probably have a urge to go golf cart cruising.

[Thanks, to everyone who sent this in'

JoystiqGrab free Bad Company Community's Choice DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a move that isn't likely to shock readers of this website, EA's Frank Gibeau recently told Variety that Electronic Arts is planning sequels to Battlefield: Bad Company, and Army of Two. Dead Space executive producer Glenn Schofield also confirmed that a Dead Space sequel is in the works as well. Dead Space fans will also be happy to hear that Dead Space novels and toys are under consideration. We're hoping to see some Necromorphs with limb popping action. No concrete details on any of the sequels, such as when we might expect them, were given.

JoystiqEA talks Dead Space, Bad Company, Army of Two sequels originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IGN reports a veritable cornucopia of news regarding Battlefield: Bad Company. The leaderboards have been expanded to include 500,000 players (up from 50,000), which should give more gamers a chance to see their names up in lights. Also, two of the campaign levels -- Acta Non Verba and Par For The Course -- are being retooled for multiplayer and will be available in an upcoming map pack (no word on when it will release or how much it will cost). Along with the map pack, an update is being prepared that should fix server and Dog Tag lag. Finally, and perhaps most interesting, codes are being given out to unlock three of the five (somewhat controversial) weapons that were only available to those who took part in the game's launch promotions. To unlock the different weapons, simply enter the codes below in the unlock section in Bad Company.
  • Recon Kit - QBU88 - your3mynextt4rget
  • Special Ops Kit - UZI - cov3r1ngthecorn3r
  • Support Kit - M60 - try4ndrunf0rcov3r
The remaining weapons can still be unlocked by checking your stats on the Bad Company website and joining the EA Veteran's Program.

[Thanks, Patrick]

JoystiqBad Company assaulted by DLC, free weapons, update originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today is the last day you can head over to EA's Battlefield: Bad Company site to vote for which two maps you'd liked to see modified to become a Conquest battleground in an upcoming map pack. You can choose between Acta Non Verba, Crossing Over, Par for the Course, Ghost Town, Welcome to Bad Company and Crash and Grab. It looks like Par for the Course is at the head of the pack, with Acta Non Verba at a distant second. In addition to the two maps selected in this democratic manner, two will be dictated to us by DICE. Make your voice heard by casting your vote here.

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqLast day to vote for Battlefield: Bad Company conquest maps originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybattlefieldbattlefield-bad-companydiceEAelectronic-artsTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Bad Company's Conquest Mode DLC now available]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/07/bad-companys-conquest-mode-dlc-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/07/bad-companys-conquest-mode-dlc-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/07/bad-companys-conquest-mode-dlc-now-available/#commentsFiled under: ,

Attention Bad Company fanboys, a brand new mode is now available for your favorite gold grabbing FPS. We're talking about the brand new Conquest mode of course. Calling it brand new isn't exactly accurate though, as Conquest mode is actually the traditional gameplay mode seen in previous Battlefield titles. Taking place on four modified maps, Conquest has players battle to deplete the opposing teams 'tickets' by capturing flags and, of course, killing enemy soldiers. In short, it's the mode Battlefield fans all know and love. It's available now on Xbox Live Marketplace and, best of all, it's free.

JoystiqBad Company's Conquest Mode DLC now available originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybattlefield-bad-companydiceeaea-diceThu, 07 Aug 2008 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Conquest added to Bad Company this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/05/conquest-added-to-bad-company-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/05/conquest-added-to-bad-company-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/05/conquest-added-to-bad-company-this-week/#commentsFiled under:

Expected to go live this Thursday, August 7th is a new multiplayer game mode for Battlefield: Bad Company called Conquest. A game mode that was first seen and made popular back in Battlefield: 1942. In Conquest, players capture and control flags where, once a flag is captured, that team has the ability to spawn soldiers from. Oh, and the Conquest update will be free, so have no Microsoft point worries.

We'll see you on the Conquest battlefield, soldier.

JoystiqConquest added to Bad Company this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in April, a little PR disaster caused EA to come to their senses and changed their mind about charging players to unlock weapons in Battlefield: Bad Company. Luckily, this trend is continuing with the game's other DLC content as well; later this week, you'll be able to download the first major update to the game, for free.

The update will contain a Conquest Mode which was originally found on Battlefield 1942. The mode allows two teams go against each other in order to reduce one another's tickets. Scoring a kill or capturing control points are two ways to do just that. Anticipate this update to arrive on Thursday, August 7th. Finally, check out the video above of producer Gordon Van Dyke explaining all the updates you should expect.

JoystiqBattlefield: Bad Company Conquest Mode DLC coming August 7th originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're like most of us, you're probably taking the day off to watch some fireworks and grill up some BBQ (Jem, excluded. Sorry!). There's no better way to celebrate American patriotism than with a game as American as Battlefield: Bad Company (hey, it's about grabbing gold and blowing sh*t up).

For your chance to win a shiny gold version of Battlefield: Bad Company for the PS3, simply tell us how you're spending your 4th. You must comment before July 5th, 9AM EST to be eligible. One winner will be selected in a random drawing. Grand Prize Winner will receive a copy of Battlefield: Bad Company (Gold Edition) for the PS3. MSRP: $70. Click here for complete Official Rules. Eligibility is restricted to the legal residents of the 50 United States (including DC) and Canada (excluding Quebec). You must be 18 years or older to enter.

JoystiqCelebrate 4th of July with us and win Battlefield: Bad Company originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybattlefieldFri, 04 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DICE cares, Bad Company updates inbound]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/02/dice-cares-bad-company-updates-inbound/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/02/dice-cares-bad-company-updates-inbound/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/02/dice-cares-bad-company-updates-inbound/#commentsFiled under:

Who would have thought that all your whining, groaning and moaning would actually inspire change in a video game? We guess only developers who're considered "cool" actually listen to their community, and in the case of Battlefield: Bad Company, the DICE crew is listening to community feedback and taking action.

Posting on the official Bad Company website, team DICE wanted to let everyone know that they're listening and are looking into all the Bad Company improvements the community has suggested. The first update being the addition of a Conquest game mode that will be included in "The Conquest Pack" which is currently in MS cert. After that's complete, DICE promises to look into issues surrounding things like auto balancing and stat exploits. Remember kids, DICE listens and DICE reacts all because DICE cares.

[Via Shacknews]

JoystiqDICE cares, Bad Company updates inbound originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybattlefield-bad-companydiceeaWed, 02 Jul 2008 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Bad Company connection troubles? Just restart!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/30/bad-company-connection-troubles-just-restart/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/30/bad-company-connection-troubles-just-restart/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/30/bad-company-connection-troubles-just-restart/#commentsFiled under: ,

Having a difficult time connecting to EA's Battlefield: Bad Company servers? Well kids, you aren't alone. EA has acknowledged the fact that some Xbox 360 Bad Company gamers are having troubles connecting to the game servers. Though, take comfort in the fact that they are "monitoring stats non-stop and are working with several partners to locate any possible flashpoints and eradicate any hostiles we encounter." Ha! And until they release a fix, EA recommends simply shutting off your Xbox for 20 minutes, then giving it an old fashioned restart. Good luck!

[Via Eurogamer]

JoystiqBad Company connection troubles? Just restart! originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's billed as an "explosive weekend of combat", EA and Microsoft have joined forces to host Battlefield: Bad Company Live Weekend! And the fun has already begun!

Kicking off today and lasting through Sunday, June 29th, the Bad Company Live Weekend offers up two fun events. First being the Play & Win where, once registered, Bad Company gamers can win all kinds of swag, autographed goods and one lucky winner will even come away with a gold dipped Xbox 360. Sounds expensive! The other Live Weekend event is a Play with Developers event that goes down early tomorrow morning from 3-7:00AM eastern. Pull the pin and jump into a weekend with some Bad Company. And because we can ... an explosive Solid Snake!

[Thanks, Chris]

JoystiqJoin Bad Company for a Live Weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybattlefiedbattlefield-bad-companydiceeaFri, 27 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fanswag: Win Battlefield: Bad Company]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/fanswag-win-battlefield-bad-company/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/fanswag-win-battlefield-bad-company/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/24/fanswag-win-battlefield-bad-company/#commentsFiled under:


And the Fanswag train just keeps a'rollin'! Today we have two copies of Battlefield: Bad Company to give away. You may have heard that Bad Company is landing some very decent review scores, and now you can nab a copy for free. What are we asking of you, dear readers, so that you might secure one of our two copies? Why, hardly anything at all! The only thing you have to do is this:
  • Bad Company is a game with a sense of humor. Leave a comment on this post that's funny. Don't be afraid to steal a joke. Comedians steal all the time!
  • Only one comment per person will be accepted. Posters of multiple comments will be disqualified. We'll accept entries until 6:00PM Eastern time today, June 24, 2008. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • Later today, we'll pick 2 winners via a random drawing
  • Two grand prize winners will each receive a copy of Battlefield: Bad Company, worth $60 each.
  • Complete giveaway rules can be found here

JoystiqFanswag: Win Battlefield: Bad Company originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No, it's not a news related OMG Megaton. It's more like a "holy effing crap, look at all these games" kind of megaton. There are ten, ten games hitting the Xbox 360 this week. What's more, a lot of them look decent and, dare we say it, some of them even look good. Just look at all of 'em.
It's enough to give someone googly eyes. Alone in the Dark has our interest piqued (and has thus far fared decently in Europe). Here's hoping it -- and everything else here -- is up to snuff.

[Via Joystiq]

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Following in the sneaky footsteps of their Metal Gear Solid 4 parody, DICE just released two more Battlefield: Bad Company parodies, this time targeting Gears of War and Rainbow Six. And again, they caused us to chuckle uncontrollably.

The first promo vid takes on Gears of War's unforgettable "Mad World" trailer, where the B Company crew comes up with their own, more happy rendition that incorporates a musical injection of shortening bread. High-larious! The Rainbow Six parody, embedded after the break, is also enjoyable as it mocks the over exaggerated, charades-style communication style RS soldiers are known for. You must admit, that even if you aren't interested in the game, it's refreshing to see EA and DICE take this kind of entertaining marketing approach. They get the X3F seal of approval.

[Via Joystiq]

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JoystiqBad Company parodies Gears and Rainbow Six originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the immortal words of Matthew Wilder, it looks like EA isn't letting some early bad press for Battlefield: Bad Company break-a their stride. We've seen a veritable gaggle of promotional material for the controversial title as of late, including two recent trailers which clown on some other popular shooters. The first of which, seen above, parodies the unforgettable Gears of War trailer, and features an unnamed infantryman butchering Gary Jules' cover of the Tears for Fears classic downer "Mad World". The other (available after the break) somewhat mocks Rainbow Six's stealth tactics. It's not exactly uncharted territory, but we can always appreciate such Yankovician displays of friendly competition between developers.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Continue reading Battlefield: Bad Company trailers parody Gears of War, Rainbow Six

JoystiqBattlefield: Bad Company trailers parody Gears of War, Rainbow Six originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whether or not you own a PS3, there's a pretty good chance you caught wind of the Metal Gear Solid 4 release last week. There's also a pretty good chance that you are at least familiar with the series. Perhaps you even know that Solid Snake, protagonist of the series, has a habit of hiding in barrels and boxes. There's one thing we know for sure though, and that is that Battlefield: Bad Company developer DICE definitely knows about the series. In a new video the soldiers of Bad Company poke fun at the longstanding Metal Gear convention. In short, it's pretty damned funny. Find the video after the break.

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JoystiqBad Company makes fun of Solid Snake originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today, we're officially declaring it an Xbox Live Marketplace Demo Extravaganza day, because we're seeing the release of not just one, but TWO super new video game demos to the XBLM. Like we said, it's a demo extravaganza!

First up is a new 1.25GB Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution demo, featuring both single and multiplayer play and enough turn based strategy to shake a stick at. And for those of you who didn't win early access last week, the new 1.5GB Battlefield: Bad Company single (slash) multiplayer demo is ready to be consumed by you, the masses. Hit up the XBLM, queue some demo deliciousness up for download and get your game on.

JoystiqBad Company and Civilization demos now on XBLM originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Entry into this giveaway is now closed. Sorry about that. Be sure to check your inbox to see if you won.

Come and get 'em a second time around! Yesterday, we awarded 50 lucky fanboys Battlefield: Bad Company demo access as part of our Fanswag giveaway sponsored by the mildly cool cats over at EA. And with over 1,300 entrants, we're beginning to think that these demo downloads are a hot commodity. So, if you didn't receive an email notifying you that you won, then wipe your tears and put on your game face, because we're giving away 50 more Bad Company demo downloads today! These codes will allow you to download the single player / multiplayer Bad Company demo RIGHT NOW off the XBLM, before it is available to everyone next Thursday, June 5th.

To win one of the 50 Bad Company demo redemption codes, simply comment on this post (one comment per person) by 9:00PM eastern tonight, when we'll randomly select 50 winners and email the codes. Only Xbox Live accounts based in North America can enter due to redemption codes being restricted (again, sorry European fanboys). This is your last chance to earn early entry into the Bad Company demo, so may the luck force be with you.

JoystiqFanswag: Even more Bad Company demo codes [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybattlefield-bad-companydiceeafanswagFri, 30 May 2008 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[X3F has 100 Battlefield: Bad Company demo codes to give away]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/29/x3f-has-100-battlefield-bad-company-demo-codes-to-give-away/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/29/x3f-has-100-battlefield-bad-company-demo-codes-to-give-away/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/29/x3f-has-100-battlefield-bad-company-demo-codes-to-give-away/#commentsFiled under: ,

Do you want to try Battlefield Bad Company without having to pre-order the game (which is currently the only way to demo it)? Do you have an Xbox 360? Our sister site X3F has managed to nab 100 demo codes and are giving away the first 50 today. Enter by 10:00pm Eastern tonight. The other 50 will be given away tomorrow. Click here to enter.

JoystiqX3F has 100 Battlefield: Bad Company demo codes to give away originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 May 2008 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: This giveaway has expired, winners have been selected and codes have been emailed. If you didn't win, go here and try your luck a second time.

Come and get 'em! Thanks to the loving crew over at EA, we've been given the opportunity to spread Battlefield: Bad Company demo love throughout the gaming world. Today and tomorrow, we'll be handing out a total of 100 Xbox Live redemption codes that allow for the download of the Bad Company demo days before its general release onto the XBLM next Thursday, June 5th. The demo features a preview of the game's single player campaign and allows gamers to enjoy multiplayer fun playing Gold Rush on the map Oasis. It's Battlefield: Bad Company demo fun that, we're told, is free of controversy and doesn't require any additional weapon purchases. Huzzah!

To win one of the 50 Bad Company demo redemption codes, simply comment on this post (one comment per person) by 10:00PM eastern tonight, when we'll randomly select 50 winners and email the codes. Only Xbox Live accounts based in North America can enter due to redemption codes being restricted (sorry European fanboys). Also, If you don't win today, don't be sad. Just stop on back tomorrow when we'll be awarding another 50 codes. Enter now, be lucky and get the chance to play the Bad Company demo early!

JoystiqFanswag: Battlefield: Bad Company demo codes [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybattlefield-bad-companydiceeafanswagfanswag-weeklyThu, 29 May 2008 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[How to earn the five controversial Bad Company weapons]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/21/how-to-earn-the-five-controversial-bad-company-weapons/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/21/how-to-earn-the-five-controversial-bad-company-weapons/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/21/how-to-earn-the-five-controversial-bad-company-weapons/#commentsFiled under:

The Battlefield: Bad Company DLC controversy has settled down after EA compromised with their "marketing promotions" idea and now today, thanks to Planet Battlefield, we know exactly what we'll have to do to earn all five additional weapons. So, without further wait, here are the non-Microsoft point involved steps to earn each controversial weapon ...
  • QBU88 Sniper Rifle: Pre-order the game online or at any participating retailer.
  • UZI Submachine Gun: Download and play the demo
  • M60 Light Machine Gun: Sign up for the Battlefield newsletter
  • F2000 Assault Rifle: Register your Battlefield soldier name
  • USAS12 Shotgun: Check your Bad Company stats online at launch.
Like we said, there's no Microsoft points involved, but is this really a better solution? A show of hands please, who's committed to completing all five tasks listed above to earn the Bad Company weapon bounty?

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqHow to earn the five controversial Bad Company weapons originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At their community event last week, Electronic Arts unveiled the five separate tasks you must complete to be able to use all five previously-premium weapons in Battlefield: Bad Company. Although the official site has only revealed one of the ways, Planet Battlefield has outlined all five methods:
  • QBU88 Sniper Rifle: Pre-order the game online or at any participating retailer. So far we know Gamestop and Amazon are part of this deal.
  • UZI Submachine Gun: Download and play the demo
  • M60 Light Machine Gun: Sign up for the Battlefield newsletter
  • F2000 Assault Rifle: Register your Battlefield soldier name
  • USAS12 Shotgun: Check your Bad Company stats online at launch.
Is this better than paying a premium? As for the quality of the weapons, our friends at sister site X3F tell us that, at least for the beta, the Uzi and F2000 are noticeably more powerful than their available-at-launch counterparts, while the others feel pretty balanced.

JoystiqHow to get the five Battlefield Bad Company DLC weapons originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In our continuing effort to bring you fresh and interesting content, X3F presents Would You Rather ... a weekly feature that asks you the hard questions. The point? If you had to choose one or the other, which would you go for?

In lieu of the recent decision from EA and DICE to give away, previously premium weapons, for free as long as gamers are willing to sign up for marketing programs we bring you this weeks Would You Rather.

Let's pretend that you actually want these free weapons to complete your weapon options in Battlefield: Bad Company would you rather pay a few dollars more for those weapons, or sign up for various programs in order to acquire the new weaponry. Let us assume that these programs will require your name, email and other information you wouldn't ordinarily give away voluntarily would you rather pay for these weapons?

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Feel free to share the reasons for your vote in the comments. We'll share the results of the poll during the next edition of Would You Rather ... which hits X3F every Wednesday.

Last weeks WUR results can be find after the jump ... click for your retro look!

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JoystiqWould You Rather ... Bad Decisions Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2008-releasesbad-companybattlefieldbattlefield-bad-comp...wurxblmxbox-live-marketplaceWed, 16 Apr 2008 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Be a part of Battlefield: Bad Company on June 23rd]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/15/be-a-part-of-battlefield-bad-company-on-june-23rd/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/15/be-a-part-of-battlefield-bad-company-on-june-23rd/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/15/be-a-part-of-battlefield-bad-company-on-june-23rd/#commentsFiled under:


Now that we can (almost) put all that negative purchasing in-game weapons talk aside, we can proudly scream from the rooftops that EA has officially announced that Battlefield: Bad Company will release to retailer shelves on June 23rd. Yes, it's acceptable to say that Bad Company has had its fair share of controversy and negative sentiment, but we know some enjoyed the beta and can look past the game's ... erm, past. But what about you? Will you be a member of Bad Company this June and openly announce your purchase from the rooftops? Hmm?

JoystiqBe a part of Battlefield: Bad Company on June 23rd originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like the Bad Company "boycott" became loud enough -- EA has just announced that the controversial extra weapons for DICE's upcoming FPS game will now be free. Well, there's a few catches.

Purchasers of the Gold Edition will get access to the weapons almost-instantly (the Gold Edition includes behind-the-scenes bonuses and will retail for $10 more than the standard edition). However, cheapstakes that opt for the standard version will have to earn the weapons by leveling up to the top rank in the online multiplayer. You won't have to pay for it, but you will have to be rather dedicated to get it.

This seems like a rather fair trade -- certainly more so than EA's previous offer. While many may simply avoid Bad Company altogether, it's good to see that EA is listening to the fervent demands of gamers everywhere.

[Thanks, SharpShooter!]

JoystiqBad Company 'boycott' wins, EA makes weapons free originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companydiceeaWed, 09 Apr 2008 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EA calls off paid weapons in Bad Company]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/09/ea-calls-off-paid-weapons-in-bad-company/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/09/ea-calls-off-paid-weapons-in-bad-company/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/09/ea-calls-off-paid-weapons-in-bad-company/#commentsFiled under:


A few weeks ago Electronic Arts released news that the exclusive weapons found in the special edition (the Gold Edition as it's called) of Battlefield: Bad Company would be made available on the Xbox Live Marketplace for a fee. After sending the internet into an expected uproar over the decision that resulted in angry comments from X3F readers, an internet boycott campaign and an analysis of the situation on our own X3F TV, it seems EA has changed their mind.

Earlier today in an interview with IGN, Senior Producer at DICE Karl-Magnus Troedsson spoke the words throngs of FPS fanboys have been waiting to hear. "No, there's no charge for any of the guns in the game. All of the guns in the game can be achieved without purchasing them."

But the story doesn't end there. Jump in to find out what you'll need to do to claim your weapons from EA when Battlefield: Bad Company hits this summer.

Continue reading EA calls off paid weapons in Bad Company

JoystiqEA calls off paid weapons in Bad Company originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The developers of Battlefield: Bad Company have heard the outcry regarding the premium weaponry, both from Sarcastic Gamer and other outlets. Speaking to IGN, DICE Senior Producer Karl-Magnus Troedsson said there would be no charge for the five guns. Here's how you can get the guns:
  • Pay $10 for the Gold Edition of the game, have the guns on the disc
  • Buy the Standard Edition, hit the max rank level of 25
  • In both cases, "You have to do the marketing programs that we're going to announce further ahead" (huh?) before you can get the guns.
The last bullet point up there confuses us. What are the marketing programs? Troedsson told IGN there would be five marketing programs from EA that are free and will reportedly be "as easy as signing up for a newsletter." In other words, don't expect the Gold Edition guns on launch day, but know that you can be at rank level 4 and still get access to them at some point.

[Via X3F]

JoystiqBattlefield: Bad Company's DLC guns are 'free,' but there's a catch originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bad-companybattlefieldbattlefield-bad-comp...boycottbreakingnewsdicedlceaelectronic-artselectronicartsPS3Xbox-360Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Weapon purchases result in Bad Company boycott]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/07/weapon-purchases-result-in-bad-company-boycott/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/07/weapon-purchases-result-in-bad-company-boycott/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/07/weapon-purchases-result-in-bad-company-boycott/#commentsFiled under:


We're a bit late on the call to arms, but the movement is still alive and in full force. Sarcastic Gamer has spear-headed a Battlefield: Bad Company boycott that has gathered a bunch of followers who are united in a retail boycott of EA and DICE's upcoming shooter. Why the need for a boycott? Well, it's those oh so controversial weapons that EA confirmed would have to be purchased separately off the XBLM when the game hits retail. If you agree with and refuse to purchase Bad Company unless EA gets rid of their weapon purchase business plan then join Sarcastic Gamer's boycott by signing their petition, plastering web banners across the internets and watching their resistance video on loop at twelve hour intervals. The call to arms has already started, are you signing up?

[Thanks, Saccia]

JoystiqWeapon purchases result in Bad Company boycott originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Interested in how the Battlefield: Bad Company pay-to-play weapons stack up against what's available on the retail disc? Our investigative brethren at X3F have created a comparison video of the five DLC weapons and show how they match up. If you are thinking about buying some digital armaments, check out this video first.

JoystiqBattlefield: Bad Company free vs. paid weapons showdown originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Electronic Arts confirmed that specific weapons would be made available for purchase over the Xbox Live Marketplace (and included in the special edition) for Battlefield: Bad Company they assured gamers the balance of the game would not be compromised. Despite that claim, the fear from the community is that the paid weapons will be overly powerfull and that gamers who decided to opt out of the purchase would be punished at a multiplayer level.

Ever viligant in our quest of the truth, this very special edition of X3F TV will compare the free weapons in the Battlefield: Bad Company beta to the special weapons that will be featured exclusively in the Gold Edition of the game and for sale over the Xbox Live Marketplace when the game launches this summer.

Using the in-game comparison tool included in the closed beta of Battlefiled: Bad Company, we've compared each paid weapon for the five soldier classes to their free counterparts. The results may surprise you.

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JoystiqX3F TV -- Battlefield Bad Company: Free vs Paid Weapon Stat Comparison originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As quirky as it sounds, we believe to have just discovered our new comedic weak spot ... hopping med kits. That's correct, bunny hopping med kits of jumping extravagance. The Project Mod Gaming crew captured med kit hopping enjoyment this week while playing the newly released Battlefield: Bad Company beta. And as much as we want to say it isn't a glitch, we have to believe it is. Though, just think of how cool it would be to play the retail build of Bad Company and be able to spring a med kit mid-game, having it bounce around as if a coked up bunny were inside. If that were the case, we'd have no problem being a medic every game.

JoystiqVideo: Bad Company's hopping med kits originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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