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Whether we like it or not, the end of the year is quickly rolling upon us. What a great year it has been for the gaming industry. We had the release of two brand new "next-generation" consoles which were welcome additions to both the Playstation and Xbox families (that is really exciting). However, I'm not here today to talk about hardware. Today is the day that I highlight my list of The Top 5 Video Games of 2013! Queue the annual collage! 5. Battlefield 4 (Xbox 360, Xbox One, Playstation 3, Playstation 4, PC) Why did it make the cut? Battlefield 4 has the potential to be the top-tier competitive first-person shooter on the market. With the capabilities of spawning massive 64-player battles on next-generation consoles and PC, the game is definitely a plus for multiplayer fanatics out there. With fluid gameplay, a revitalized mechanic and graphics engine and flat out beautiful scenery, Battlefield 4 delivers one of the most amazing games, in my opinion, that the ...

New Maps, Weapons, Vehicles, and more.      Prepare for some brand new, possibly epic, Battlefield 3 content with the upcoming release of the Back to Karkand expansion pack. You may be wondering what dazzling new features and goodies are to come. Well all you need to do is stick around here and we will "fill you in" on the details. Who Gets a Shot at this Killer Content First?      Don't you just hate exclusive content releases? Why should someone on, for example, a Playstation 3 get some sweet Battlefield 3 content before Xbox 360? Well that appears to be the case with Battlefield 3. The Back to Karkand expansion pack hits the PSN on December 6th. All of you Xbox Livers (is that what they call them) have to wait a week following the PSN release. Oh well, it is not like Xbox Live gets content for a game like, I don't know, Call of Duty a full freaking month before the Playstation. New Maps          ...

     Are you ready for some improvements to Battlefield 3. Whether you have had problems with staying with your Squad due to a game related problem, or problems with correctly syncing your server region, you should be getting a nice slice of relief thanks to this update.      With the Squad Functionality improvement included in this update players should now be able to join games with their squad without getting split up. Expect to be as cooperative and strategic as ever when your blazing through urban and rural environments alike with the help of you buddies.      For all of you Xbox 360 players, the server region error has been fixed. Now all of you United States players will no longer be set to the European server a default. Learn more about the Battlefield 3 Server Browser.      Game stability is improved now, which overall means that their should be less to no annoying game crashes, freezes, and ...

      Battlefield 3 is the newest installment to Digital Illusions CE's popular first person shooter franchise. With an exciting campaign, breathtaking realism, and down-right incredible multiplayer, Battlefield 3 is sure to feed some very hungry gamers a much needed helping of pure awesome.

     The Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Beta is sure to be an exciting one. With players getting a chance to immerse themselves into DICE's upcoming masterpiece for free, they should find out fast whether or not this game is worth the buy.      The Beta period is going to be open to the entire public on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC starting September 29th, 2011. As of now it is not clear whether or not the download for PS3 and 360 will be available through the Playstation Store, or Xbox Live Marketplace. You can click here to check out the Battlefield 3 Beta page.      The Beta will feature the always awesome Rush Game Mode on the appealing Operation Metro map. BATTLEFIELD 3 PUBLIC BETA- 09.29.11

     Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! Why so much over-exaggerated excitement you may ask? Perhaps because an amazing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 DLC sale on the Playstation Store. Yep, it is apparent that with Battlefield 3 set to release in a month, EA and DICE are attempting to get all the money they can for Bad Company 2, before the soon to be "FPS King" takes the throne.      All of the Battlefield: BC 2 DLC will be available, in a bundle of course, for 30% off of the original price for all the content packs combined, and PS Plus Subscribers can save even more when they purchase this bundle. This package includes the Vietnam, Onslaught, and perhaps VIP membership to unlock a decent amount of exclusive maps. Don't expect these deals to last to long, because as fast as sales come, they can leave even faster.

For those of you XBOX 360 owners, this is a bit of a rumor, more so than a confirmed detail.       Battlefield 3 for XBOX 360 may come with not one, but two discs. This is most likely, if at all, due to the games massive content amount. One disc will contain the single-player campaign, while the other will contain the massive online portion. Please keep in mind that this is not a confirmed detail Image Source: http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/hatima/imgs/0/4/04a6c197.png           The above image states that the XBOX 360 version will include "DVD-ROMx2", while the Playstation 3 version will include "BD-ROMx1." Broken Links? Please comment below to get them fixed.

    Most of us knew that one day we would be able to get a good look at one of the most anticipated Battlefield 3 components. That day has come with the newest release of Gameplay footage by DICE on their Website, Youtube Channel, etc. Instead of posting the actual video footage here, I am just going to kindly ask that you click one of the following links to proceed to the footage. Battlefield 3 on Youtube Offical Battlefield 3 Website Broken Links? Please comment below to get them fixed.

     Have you ever wanted a First Person Shooter game to have a destructive element to it. Digital Illusions CE has created just that with it's release of Battlefield: Bad Company. In this explosive game you will find, in both campaign mode and multiplayer, that almost everything can be destroyed. This game is truly amazing and will forever be known as a classic.      The campaign mode is decent, but the real reason that most people buy this game is for the online multiplayer. When playing online you will find yourself landing into high paced vehicle based games. Everything in this game is centered around vehicles. Take to the skies in an Apache Helicopter and unleash an explosive rain on the opposing team below. Lead the ground assault by climbing into a Tank and release shell upon shell on the enemies defensive emplacements, buildings, vehicles, and everything else. Take a naval approach to the battle by attacking the opposition along the coas...

           I myself can hardly wait for the release of EA and DICE's release of Battlefield 3. Check out the videos below to see why I am sold and convinced that this game will top Call of Duty for the rest of time. No more COD purchases for me (is that harsh), because now I am set on purchasing every single release of Battlefield for the rest of my life (hopefully I live a long life). Anyway check out the videos and let me know what you think by commenting.

A screenshot showcasing intense death from above combat from a plane piloted by an opposing player.         Battlefield: 1943 is a Downloadable Game that is available for purchase through Xbox Live Marketplace, Playstation Store and Steam. This game costs $10.00 USD and can be purchased for no money out of pocket by simply clicking on the banner below and creating an account. Once you have created you account complete offers for points. Once you have earned a total of 10 points, you will be able to purchase $10 PSN Gift Cards, 800 MS Points, and more. The offers are extremely easy and will always credit if you completing exactly as the offer description states.        Battlefield: 1943 is a Downloadable Shooter game that delivers all the intensity of the Battlefield Franchise, for a modest price of $10.00. With 3 Weapon classes, tanks, vehicles, and airplanes combined with the destructible environments of the Battlefiel...

EA + DICE= BATTLEFIELD 3             It seems like EA and Dice are just blasting game after game at us. I remember when Battlefield: Bad Company 2 was released last spring. I, for one, did not expect to be seeing another release from the combined forces of EA and Dice for a while, but then I heard about the rebirth of the Medal of Honor Franchise, with a modern take. Medal of Honor was just released October of 2010. Now EA and Dice are compiling another installment to the Battlefield franchise with the release of Battlefield 3. You can view the teaser trailer for Battlefield 3 below.  

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