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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 ...

     If you have gotten a chance to play the newer Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (as opposed to the much older one that could be played on GameCube and Playstation 2) you might know about the Autolog feature. The Autolog feature is an online only component that created a more social environment for players in NFS. Now you can expect to see a similar feature for the upcoming release of Battlefield 3. Take a look at the images below to get an idea of some of the features. Check out the Battlelog feature for yourself.

     With the recent release of the Battlefield 3: Public Access Multiplayer Beta, I have much to say. This game appears, to me atleast, to have changed. I felt as if I wasn't playing the Battlefield I was used to.      The urban multiplayer map available in the Beta appeared to be somewhat of a change to the Battlefield genre. I am used to the large open-world maps available in it's predecessors, such as Battlefield: Bad Company 2. The Operation Metro map holds a surprising change to the series, and I believe it is a change for the good. This type of map gave the feel of a more tactical online shooter experience. With close quarter combat always seeming to lurk around the corner, you have to be constantly on you guard.      Teamwork appears to play an essential role in Battlefield 3 multiplayer. It is very difficult to acquire kills and advance into the enemy lines moving as a "lone-wolf." I found myself, to quote the Hang...

     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

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.

           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.