I know your hearts are probably stopped after reading that headline, but just take a deep breath and try to soldier on through the news story, okay? Yes, EA and DICE have now admitted that Battlefield 4's launch was "unacceptable."
In speaking with Eurogamer, EA CEO Andrew Wilson and DICE GM Karl-Magnus Troedsson have said that the game suffered due to its ambition. (Note: This is a very, very long interview. I strongly urge you to read through the full Eurogamer article yourself...
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EA and DICE Admit Battlefield 4 Launch was "Unacceptable"
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Battlefield: Hardline Beta Updated with "Netcode" Improvements
The PC version of the beta for Battlefield: Hardline was updated today. Among the changes were improvements to the "netcode" based off of the "netcode" improvements for Battlefield 4.
- Fixed a crash that could happen while taking a screenshotDid you see that they includ...
- Fixed several audio issues, including a crash
- Fixed a rare server crash
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Xbox One to Receive Separate Battlefield: Hardline Beta
Right now, the beta for Battlefield: Hardline is limited to PC and PlayStation 4 owners. That means that Xbox One owners are left out in the cold when it comes to experiencing the extreme thrills that the beta brings with it. Cry no more, Xbox One owners, because you will apparently get a beta that is quite different from what everyone else is presently enjoying the hell out of.
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EA and DICE Are Considering Early Access for Future Battlefield Games
EA and DICE are considering starting up an Early Access program for future Battlefield titles. Game Informer spoke briefly with Karl Magnus Troedsson from DICE in which he expressed his interest in the program.
"We have nothing to announce, but we are having discussions when it comes to [early access]. It comes not from a business perspective, but more from a perspective of if it would help us have a stable launch of the game." "We would ask our players in a controlled way. We pro... -
Battlefield: Hardline Targeting 1080p and 60fps on Both Xbox One and PlayStation 4
Ian Milham, the Creative Director for Battlefield: Hardline says that the team is aiming for the game to run at 1080p and at 60 frames per second on both the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One.
“If you look at the games that Visceral Games has made before, we have always strive for total parity between our platforms,” Ian explained. “Of course, the PC version, it will do whatever your PC can handle, and the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions will obviously not be as high res as compared... -
Six Minutes of Battlefield: Hardline
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Six Minutes of Battlefield: Hardline
Here are six minutes of multiplayer footage from Battlefield: Hardline.
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Sign Up for the Battlefield Hardline Beta
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Sign Up for the Battlefield Hardline Beta
Beta registrations for Battlefield: Hardline are now open. The beta is officially underway for PC, PS4, and "other."
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Battlefield: Hardline Official Taser Trailer
Visceral, DICE, and EA have released a new teaser trailer for Battlefield: Hardline. Yes, they released a teaser trailer days after the actual trailer was leaked and then made official, but still a day ahead of the longer trailer reveal, which will come tomorrow.
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New Battlefield: Hardline E3 Teaser Leaked - Release Date Set for October 21
Try to act surprised at this headline. Please?
So yeah, the teaser trailer for Battlefield: Hardline was leaked today. You can watch it here and then check out these new screenshots. Also, the game is slated for release on October 21. I know you're all excited for that!
Update: Now with an officially released version of the trailer
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Netcode and Tickrate Finally Improved for Battlefield 4 - Update for June 3, 2014
It may have taken the better part of a year, but DICE has finally improved upon the netcode and tickrate for Battlefield 4! They released a new update today that includes some additional options that you'll want to take note of.
Changelog for Battlefield 4 for June 3, 2014- Improved/reduced explosion induced camera shake - Character collision improvements - Fix to reduce object damage mismatch between client/server. - Fix explosion packs not being able to be shot sometimes -... -
Battlefield: Hardline Beta Begins on PlayStation 4 and PC - New Gameplay Video
As we may have guessed a few days back, a beta for Battlefield: Hardline is ready to kick off on the PlayStation 4. Some lucky fans are already receiving their beta code invitations to participate in the beta, all for attending the PlayStation E3 Experience.
It seems as though at least one major surprise from Sony's E3 2014 conference may have been let loose a bit prematurely. Then again, it looks like it's also on the PC as well...
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Battlefield: Hardline Demo Appears on PlayStation 4 Store
A few minutes ago a new entry appeared on the PlayStation Store via the PlayStation 4. I snapped a couple of images for it but was unable to actually find a means of downloading the demo.
As you can see, it's listed as the "Omaha" Demo, which is one of the internal codenames for Battlefield: Hardline. I wouldn't get too excited just yet as it's entirely possible that this is going to be used for internal testing or for a very closed beta that the public will... -
DICE Promises Continued Support for Battlefield 4 as Pre-Orders Begin for Battlefield: Hardline
Pre-orders for Battlefield: Hardline are already available on sites like Amazon and Origin for either the standard edition ($59.99 USD) or the deluxe edition ($69.99). Even with these pre-orders, DICE is quick to note that they will continue to support their still broken Battlefield 4 title.
DICE outlines what they are continuing to work on for Battlefield 4 in their latest Battlefield blog update.
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Battlefield 3 is Free on the PC
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Battlefield 3 is Free on the PC
EA has expanded their "On the House" initiative by adding Battlefield 3 as a new free offering. Yes, Battlefield 3 for the PC can be yours for free.
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Battlefield: Hardline Internal Trailer Leaked
Battlefield: Hardline may be the least secret game reveal in the past few years. Yesterday, images from Battlelog were leaked prompting an actual announcement from EA. Today? Someone got their hands on the private, internal pitch trailer for the game. This was back when it was still codenamed Omaha. The visuals, features, and everything else in this trailer are not final but it should give you a good idea of what to expect. Some are saying that this was a planned leak. Something ...
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