Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Battlefield 4 launching on October 29, both it and Destiny coming to Xbox One]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/battlefield-4-launching-on-october-29-both-it-and-destiny-comin/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/battlefield-4-launching-on-october-29-both-it-and-destiny-comin/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/21/battlefield-4-launching-on-october-29-both-it-and-destiny-comin/#commentsBattlefield 4 launching on October 29, both it and Destiny coming to Xbox One Battlefield 4 has announced via its Facebook page that the game will launch on October 29 of this year. In addition to versions on the PC, Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation 4, the team has also confirmed the game will be coming to Microsoft's newly announced Xbox One console. The Xbox One doesn't have a confirmed launch date just yet, so it's possible that version will arrive later.

Additionally, EA's announced Battlefield 4's first expansion pack, called China Rising. The pack will contain four extra maps, along with extra vehicles and weapons. It will be available at launch, and come free with any pre-order of the game.

And speaking of confirmed Xbox One titles, Bungie has also made it clear that Destiny is due out on Xbox One as well. Stay tuned for more confirmations on next-gen titles for Microsoft's new console.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>announcementbattlefield-4bungiechina-risingconsolesdestinydicedlceaexpansionfacebookmicrosoftnext-genpacpackreleasexboxxbox-onexbox-revealTue, 21 May 2013 15:22:00 EST<![CDATA[EA developing Frostbite Go mobile game engine for iOS and Android]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/ea-developing-frostbite-go-mobile-game-engine-for-ios-and-androi/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/ea-developing-frostbite-go-mobile-game-engine-for-ios-and-androi/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/14/ea-developing-frostbite-go-mobile-game-engine-for-ios-and-androi/#commentsEA has a mobile version of Frostbite EA has published a website for its Frostbite graphical engine, and text on the website mentions the existence of a project called Frostbite Go, which EA describes as "a mobile division empowering EA game developers with Frostbite's proven excellent workflows and features to bring true Frostbite experiences to all major mobile platforms." In other words, the company is putting together the technology to run Frostbite on platforms such as iOS and Android.

The blurb doesn't say which version of Frostbite the mobile engine will be based on, but given that Frostbite 3 is the new hotness around EA, it's a fair guess that the company is adapting the latest and greatest for Frostbite Go. We're supposed to see Frostbite 3 games arrive later on this year (with Battlefield 4 being the first of these), so odds are that any Frostbite Go-created products should hit the market at that same time.

JoystiqEA developing Frostbite Go mobile game engine for iOS and Android originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 May 2013 22:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbattlefield-4developmenteaenginefrostbitefrostbite-3frostbite-gogamegamesiosipadiphonemobileTue, 14 May 2013 22:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlefield 13-20 domains registered by EA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/battlefield-13-20-domains-registered-by-ea/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/battlefield-13-20-domains-registered-by-ea/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/battlefield-13-20-domains-registered-by-ea/#commentsBattlefield 1320 domains registered by EA Electronic Arts - using a known third-party service - registered the dot-com domains for Battlefield's 13-20. Fusible took note of the registrations, going on to mention that EA owns most of the Battlefield domains between one and 20 now. Battlefield 4 is expected to launch later this year.

Although the initial instinct may be to call this long-term planning a little overdone, it's not so crazy if Battlefield takes the annualized approach á la an EA Sports title. Battlefield '14 through Battlefield '20 doesn't sound so crazy now.

Update: Rock, Paper, Shotgun has picked up Battlefield21.com in the starry-eyed hopes of cashing in. It's a gold rush, folks. Don't get left behind!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefield-4diceeaElectronic-Artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxWed, 08 May 2013 08:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlefield 4 sees a duo of new screenshots]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/battlefield-4-sees-a-duo-of-new-screenshots/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/battlefield-4-sees-a-duo-of-new-screenshots/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/battlefield-4-sees-a-duo-of-new-screenshots/#commentsmini Two new Battlefield 4 screens Here we have two new Battlefield 4 screenshots. Once you cross-multiply and divide for no reason, it's almost as if we have four Battlefield 2 screenshots, or eight Battlefield screenshots, or even one giant Battlefield 8 image. But math isn't really our strong suit.

Gallery: Battlefield 4 (5/7/13)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefield-4EAmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxWed, 08 May 2013 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlefield 4 skipping Wii U to avoid stretching team 'too thin']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/27/battlefield-4-skipping-wii-u-to-avoid-stretching-team-too-thin/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/27/battlefield-4-skipping-wii-u-to-avoid-stretching-team-too-thin/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/27/battlefield-4-skipping-wii-u-to-avoid-stretching-team-too-thin/#comments Battlefield 4 skipping Wii U to avoid stretching team 'too thin'There will be no touchscreen leg-cutting minigames at launch for Battlefield 4. DICE Creative director Lars Gustavsson told Videogamer a flat "no" in response to a query about the existence of a Wii U version of the military shooter.

"I think overall for me as creative director, number one is to deliver a really great game and experience," Gustavsson explained. "Sometimes, at least for us, it's focus on what you do well and what you know well, and ensure that you deliver something good than trying a bit too much, stretching yourself too thin and risking it. I'd rather play it safe, deliver something really good and then look at the future and what could possibly be done than trying a bit too hard and then, flat."

Just a few minutes earlier, on stage at the presentation, EA Games vice president Patrick Söderlund touted the game as "a new era of interactive entertainment," built on an engine that provided "no excuses. There's nothing really holding us back anymore."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefield-4dicegdc-2013nintendowii-uWed, 27 Mar 2013 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Editorial: How the Concessions Stand in Battlefield 4]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/27/editorial-how-the-concessions-stand-in-battlefield-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/27/editorial-how-the-concessions-stand-in-battlefield-4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/27/editorial-how-the-concessions-stand-in-battlefield-4/#comments Editorial How the Concessions Stand in Battlefield 4EA seized an entire movie theater in San Francisco in the midst of GDC 2013 to demonstrate nearly 20 minutes of Battlefield 4, which is also a video game. The venue was large and loud enough to encapsulate the shooter's cinematic aspirations, and flaunt every extravagant detail manifested in the weapons, soldiers, lighting and urban environments - right down to the cracking, withered paint on a door. Battlefield 4 belonged on every inch of that big screen.

And that's fine. I enjoy shooters, I adore movies, and I think there's a valid convergence to be found between the two. It's rarely a shortcut for superior storytelling, but the medium is malleable and fit for many authors. Some strive for realism, others seek expression in the abstract, and some guys prefer to make a crazy game about shipping soup to other planets.

None of those, however, have claimed responsibility for a "new era of interactive entertainment." That would be Battlefield 4, according to EA Games Vice President Patrick Söderlund. "Revealing the game to you all today is a big deal for us," he said in epilogue to the game's exquisitely rendered destruction. "It signals a new era of Battlefield and, frankly, a new era of interactive entertainment."

Gallery: Battlefield 4 (Fishing in Baku)

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Battlefield 4 was officially announced this evening, coming in the fall to PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The game runs on Frostbite 3. It's been a weird road since Battlefield 4's unceremonious reveal in July 2012, where it was part of a pre-order bonus for Medal of Honor: Warfighter. Two EA military franchises enter, one survives a year later.

Pre-orders from any retailer receive the Premium expansion pack, while Origin pre-orders get the Digital Deluxe version that includes the game, the Premium expansion, access to the multiplayer beta and some bonus in-game items. Check out the first official in-game footage above.

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A trio of Battlefield 4 screenshots found their way to the Battlefield blog and were picked up by Neogaf member L1NETT. The pictures have since been removed from the official blog, but they come directly before an EA event kicking off tonight, tied in with GDC 2013 in San Francisco.

EA announced Battlefield 4 in July, predicting a fall 2013 launch window; it will be set in modern times. We expect plenty more news about Battlefield 4 tonight.

Gallery: Battlefield 4 (Fishing in Baku)

Update: We now have the official trailer.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefield-4EAGDCGDC-2013Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:18:00 EST<![CDATA[EA: DICE doesn't want to be a 'Battlefield factory']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/ea-dice-doesnt-want-to-be-a-battlefield-factory/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/ea-dice-doesnt-want-to-be-a-battlefield-factory/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/ea-dice-doesnt-want-to-be-a-battlefield-factory/#comments DICE doesn't want to be Battlefield factory, working on other gamesDICE's Stockholm studio has 300 people and no, not all of them are working on Battlefield content, EA Games Vice President Patrick Soderlund tells OXM. DICE launched Mirror's Edge in 2008, but since then it's been all Battlefield, all the time, with Battlefield 4 scheduled for beta next fall.

Asked whether taking a risk on a Mirror's Edge-type game is worth it when Battlefield is so lucrative, Soderlund responds, "Well it depends, right? Maybe it is and maybe it isn't. It's also important for us - the DICE guys are roughly 300 people in the Stockholm studio; not all of them are working on Battlefield things, and that's intentional, because we don't want to become a Battlefield factory."

One way to circumvent the transition to "Battlefield factory" is to develop a sequel to Mirror's Edge - which is exactly what former Battlefield executive producer Ben Cousins says DICE is doing. "It is general knowledge in the Stockholm dev scene that Mirror's Edge 2 is in production at DICE," he tweets.

It's worth noting that Cousins isn't with EA anymore, but he is based in Sweden.

JoystiqEA: DICE doesn't want to be a 'Battlefield factory' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefield-3battlefield-4DICEEAmicrosoftmirrors-edgemirrors-edge-2pcplaystationps3xboxWed, 21 Nov 2012 18:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlefield 4 sticking to modern warfare]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/13/battlefield-4-sticking-to-modern-warfare/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/13/battlefield-4-sticking-to-modern-warfare/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/13/battlefield-4-sticking-to-modern-warfare/#comments http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2012/08/karlmagnusbf4.jpgBattlefield 4 will be set in modern times, DICE general manager Karl Magnus Troedsson revealed at GDC Europe today. The game, which was announced with no pomp last month, will have a beta sometime next year, but little else has been revealed. However, with a lag time of six years between Battlefield 2 and Battlefield 3, why did the studio go with Battlefield 4 so quickly instead of heading back to Bad Company?

"There's a lot of things inspiring us as to how the franchise will move on. Everything from fans' feedback, to market research and, of course, what we want to build ourselves. It's not just one single thing," said Troedsson, continuing with a hint of sarcasm. "And, yes, I know Battlefield 4 is probably the most creative name we ever could come up with. I can't comment any more on that game because it's all secret."

However, he did go on to say, "We still want to stay in this genre, the modern day as it is. We feel this is a place we can be and continue with the series. Battlefield 4 can live in this space and be very successful."

Hinting, in conclusion, "That doesn't mean there might not be a Bad Company game again in the future."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefield-4DICEgamescom-2012gdc-europe-2012karl-magnus-troedssonmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxMon, 13 Aug 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DICE 'committed' to Battlefield 3 even after Battlefield 4's launch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/dice-committed-to-battlefield-3-even-after-battlefield-4s-lau/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/dice-committed-to-battlefield-3-even-after-battlefield-4s-lau/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/27/dice-committed-to-battlefield-3-even-after-battlefield-4s-lau/#comments Battlefield 4 is coming, with a beta scheduled to begin next fall, but DICE assures fans that doesn't mean a premature end to support for Battlefield 3.

Following up on earlier pledges to the same effect, the developer said on the official Battlefield blog that it intends to continue with BF3 support past the beta, continuing even after BF4 is released. "We are committed to providing an excellent Battlefield 3 experience well into the future , past the releases of Aftermath, End Game, and Battlefield 4," a representative said on the blog. "DICE is continuing its work on Battlefield 3 alongside Battlefield 4."

Of course, there's no way of telling what that "work" will entail following the release of Battlefield 4. It's certainly an impressive claim nonetheless, one that we hope isn't equivalent to pre-selling us some exclusive bridge DLC.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefield-3battlefield-4diceeaea-diceelectronic-artsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxFri, 27 Jul 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[There will be multiple ways to get into the Battlefield 4 beta]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/there-will-be-multiple-ways-to-get-into-the-battlefield-4-beta/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/there-will-be-multiple-ways-to-get-into-the-battlefield-4-beta/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/there-will-be-multiple-ways-to-get-into-the-battlefield-4-beta/#comments "There will be other ways to get into the beta aside from MoH Warfighter. At this time, however, it is the only way to guarantee entry." So says Battlefield 3 community manager Ian Tornay, who took to Reddit to add some details about the recently announced Battlefield 4 beta.

He didn't say much beyond confirming there would eventually be other ways to get into the beta, and that Battlefield 4 would launch after the beta - big surprise there - but he was quick to assure the community that even though Battlefield 4 has been announced, DICE and EA will continue to support Battlefield 3 and its proposed expansions long after launch.

JoystiqThere will be multiple ways to get into the Battlefield 4 beta originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefield-4diceeamicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxWed, 18 Jul 2012 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DICE vows continued support for Battlefield 3 in light of Battlefield 4 announcement]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/17/dice-vows-continued-support-to-battlefield-3-in-light-of-battlef/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/17/dice-vows-continued-support-to-battlefield-3-in-light-of-battlef/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/17/dice-vows-continued-support-to-battlefield-3-in-light-of-battlef/#comments DICE vows continued support to Battlefield 3 in light of Battlefield 4 announcementEA officially revealed Battlefield 4 today as a project being developed at the company's Sweden-based DICE studio. Beyond that, however, no one's saying a peep about the game. Lest you forget, three more DLC packs are planned for DICE's last game, Battlefield 3, and that apparently means DICE isn't ready to talk Battlefield 4 just yet.

"There is no further Battlefield 4 news at this point," reads a post from DICE on the Battlefield 4 subpage. "With the Back to Karkand and Close Quarters expansion packs already out, Armored Kill around the corner, and End Game and Aftermath still on the horizon, we're looking forward to many more hours of gameplay with you, and can't wait to see the stories you will tell through Battlelog and player created videos."

With Medal of Honor's 2010 reboot, EA set out to match its competition's annual shooter, Call of Duty. EA's Los Angeles-based Danger Close studio is in charge of EA's Medal of Honor franchise, apparently trading off years with DICE and the Battlefield franchise. The two franchises currently share DICE's Frostbite 2.0 game engine, and Danger Close's next MoH employs DICE's Battlelog system as well. Thus far, EA has yet to best Activision's Call of Duty powerhouse (in terms of sales and critical reception) with its two shooter franchises.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefield-3battlefield-4battlelogdanger-closedicedlcdownloadable-contenteaea-danger-closeea-diceelectronic-artsfrostbite-2frostbite-enginemedal-of-honor-2010medal-of-honor-warfighterTue, 17 Jul 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Battlefield 4 announced, beta arrives fall 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/17/battlefield-4-announced-in-medal-of-honor-warfighter-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/17/battlefield-4-announced-in-medal-of-honor-warfighter-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/17/battlefield-4-announced-in-medal-of-honor-warfighter-trailer/#comments Battlefield 4 announced in Medal of Honor Warfighter trailer
Update: EA made the news official in a press release just now, confirming a "fall 2013" window for the game's beta.

Battlefield 4 is most certainly a game, as EA confirmed this morning via a trailer for this year's Danger Close shooter, Medal of Honor: Warfighter. According to the publisher, pre-orders of Warfighter's "limited edition" get direct access "to the exclusive Battlefield 4 beta" - of course, we've never actually seen or heard of Battlefield 4 outside of a leaked image revealing its existence a few days ago.

EA's Danger Close studio is responsible for the Medal of Honor series, though Battlefield developer DICE assisted with the first MoH reboot. DICE created the Battlefield series, and it stands to reason that the Swedish studio will also be behind Battlefield 4. We've reached out to EA for more info.

It seems unlikely that this reveal was unintentional, as EA UK marketing man Dan Sheridan tweeted, "Pre-order ‪#MOH‬ Warfighter & get access to ‪#BF4Beta‬" with a link to the video and preview page. EA's US reps have yet to say a word.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefield-4dan-sheridaneaea-diceelectronic-artsmedal-of-honor-warfighterTue, 17 Jul 2012 08:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Battlefield 4 outed by Medal of Honor: Warfighter pre-order promotion]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/14/rumor-battlefield-4-outed-by-medal-of-honor-warfighter-pre-ord/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/14/rumor-battlefield-4-outed-by-medal-of-honor-warfighter-pre-ord/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/14/rumor-battlefield-4-outed-by-medal-of-honor-warfighter-pre-ord/#comments Rumor Battlefield 4 outed by Medal of Honor Warfighter preorder promotionAs seen in the header image above, an Origin pre-order promotion for Medal of Honor: Warfighter briefly tempted customers with access to a Battlefield 4 beta before being removed from the public eye, according to neoGAF. Interesting, since Battlefield 4 doesn't really exist or anything yet, at least not in any sort of publicly official capacity.

While we didn't see the advertisement on Origin with our very own eyes, it was reportedly live and functional as a promotion, if lacking specific Battlefield 4 details, according to a corroborating report from IGN. It's possible that this was an accidental admission of BF4's existence, but it's also possible that someone at EA has learned an important lesson about letting the interns near Photoshop. We've got out ears to the ground and will update with any new information.

[Thanks, Steve!]

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