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    Official Battlefield 3 Beta Announcement !!

    Announcement

    http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/beta

    Good News: Beta Starts Sept 29th, or the 27th for early access folks

    Bad News: Only Rush and that same map we played in the Alpha "Operation Metro"

    Press Release:
    http://news.ea.com/portal/site/ea/in...12&newsLang=en

    September 20, 2011 09:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time
    EA Invites Players to Go Above and Beyond the Call on September 29 with the Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Beta

    Advanced Frostbite 2 Engine, All-out Vehicle Warfare, Unrivaled Destruction and True Teamplay Deliver Epic Battles and Award-winning Gameplay in Battlefield 3

    REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that the Battlefield 3™ multiplayer beta will open to all gamers on September 29, 2011. Players from around the world will have a chance to experience the game that industry critics have hailed as the ‘Best Online Multiplayer Game’ before it ships on October 25, 2011. The beta is set in Paris on the Operation Metro map, where players work their way from lush parks on the outskirts of the city to a dark, bombed-out metro station, to the vibrant streets around the Paris stock exchange. Two elite tactical units square off in the series’ popular Rush Mode. One side takes the offensive by attacking M-COM stations while the opposing squad defends and protects. For more information about the beta, players should visit www.battlefield.com/beta or follow @Battlefield on Twitter.

    The Battlefield 3 multiplayer beta will be available for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PC. Gamers who pre-order the digital PC version of the game at Origin (powered by EA) will be granted early access to the beta starting on September 27, 2011. In addition, all customers that pre-ordered a Limited Edition of Medal of Honor™ will also receive early access to the beta starting on September 27, 2011.

    Gamers in the beta can also log onto Battlelog, the game’s free social media network that allows gamers to communicate and compete with friends, track their stats and share their progress. Battlelog extends the in-game experience to be accessible anywhere, whether on a PC, console or handheld device.

    Players are also invited to join the EA Gun Club for the latest shooter news, and to receive in-game benefits including access to the M1911 pistol and distinct badges in Battlefield 3. The M1911 pistol will also be available to registered Battlefield veterans.

    Battlefield 3 is one the year's most anticipated games, having won over 50 illustrious awards at all of the gaming industry's major tradeshows. The game recently earned the coveted “Future Game Award” at the Tokyo Game Show, a prize that follows the honor of “Game of the Show” at GamesCom and “Action Game of the Show” at E3. Lauded by game critics for advancing the state of the art in gaming, Battlefield 3 is the only shooter that can deliver the physicality and emotion of being on the battlefield. It is thanks to the expertise of the development team at DICE and the power of the Frostbite™ 2 engine that Battlefield 3 delivers a massive sense of scale, best-in-class audio, completely destructible environments, hyper-real graphics and animation, and lets gamers pilot a whole range of vehicles from trucks and tanks to choppers and jets. Gamers that pre-order the Battlefield 3 Limited Edition will receive the Back to Karkand post-launch digital expansion pack at no extra charge.* This themed multiplayer pack features four highly celebrated maps from Battlefield 2™, each now boldly re-mastered using Frostbite 2. Completing the package are classic Battlefield 2 weapons and vehicles, unique rewards, new achievements/trophies, and more. Pre-order the Battlefield 3 Limited Edition now at http://store.origin.com/battlefield3.

    Battlefield 3 hits retail stores on October 25, 2011 in North America. For more information on Battlefield 3, please visit www.battlefield.com, and for the latest news on Battlefield please visit http://www.facebook.com/battlefield or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/battlefield.

    *Conditions and restrictions apply. See http://store.origin.com/battlefield3 for details.

    About Electronic Arts

    Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company’s game franchises are offered as both packaged goods products and online services delivered through Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in 75 countries.

    In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield, and Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.

    EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Battlefield 3, Battlefield 2 and Frostbite are trademarks of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

    Twitter is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
    Contacts

    EA Games Label
    Devin Bennett, 718-687-8615
    PR Manager
    devinb@ea.com
    Kelly Ekins, 514-664-8143
    Senior PR Manager
    kekins@ea.com
    Peter Nguyen, 650-628-3607
    PR Director
    pnguyen@ea.com
    Tammy Levine, 650-628-7223
    VP of PR
    tlevine@ea.com

    #2
    We are happy to announce that the eagerly awaited Battlefield 3 Open Beta starts Thursday, September 29th!

    Running until October 10th, the Battlefield 3 Open Beta is your chance to play the game early, try out our free social platform Battlelog, and help us make the game even better by sending us your valuable feedback.

    If you pre-order Battlefield 3 (PC digital download version) on Origin before September 25th, or if you have bought Medal of Honor: Limited Edition/Tier 1 Edition, you will get 48 hours early access to the Beta, meaning you can start playing Tuesday, September 27th. The full details on how you will be granted early access is available on our new Beta section.

    For Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, the Open Beta will be visible on the consoles' digital marketplaces under Battlefield 3. For PC, you need to install Origin and download the Open Beta from within the Origin application.

    For all your Open Beta questions and answers, head to our new Beta section at the official Battlefield 3 site. Enjoy the Beta, and let us know what you think!

    This is Battlefield 3

    BATTLEFIELD 3 IS DICE'S BIGGEST, BEST, AND DEEPEST SHOOTER EVER. WITH OVER 50 INDUSTRY AWARDS, INCLUDING "BEST SHOOTER" AND "BEST MULTIPLAYER GAME", DICE IS TAKING ALL-OUT VEHICLE WARFARE TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

    Battlefield 3 BETA FAQ

    What are the dates for the beta?


    The open beta starts September 29th on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC. Those that have already pre-ordered the PC digital download version of battlefield 3 through origin or own the limited/tier 1 edition of medal of honor for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 or PC, will have early access starting on September 27th. The open beta ends on October 10th.

    Where do I get the beta?

    On Playstation 3, the Beta will appear automatically on the Playstation Network Store. On Xbox 360, it will automatically appear on Xbox Live Marketplace. On PC, it will automatically appear in the Origin application's demo page.

    How do I install the beta?


    On console, you simply download the beta and play. On PC, you first install the origin client found on www.origin.com/download and then install the beta from within the origin client. More details will be available here before the beta starts.

    Is Origin required to play the beta?

    Origin is not required to play on xbox 360 or playstation 3. For PC, origin will be used to distribute the beta installation and run the game and therefore necessary to play.



    What are the minimum and recommended system requirements for playing on PC?

    Minimum System Requirements
    OS: windows vista (service pack 2) 32-bit
    Processor: 2 GHz dual core (core 2 duo 2.4 GHz or Althon x2 2.7 GHz)
    Memory: 2 GB
    Hard drive: 20 GB
    Graphics card (AMD): DirectX 10.1 compatible with 512 MB ram (ATI Radeon 3000, 4000, 5000 or 6000 series, with ati radeon 3870 or higher performance)
    Graphics card (Nvidia): DirectX 10.0 compatible with 512 MB ram (Nvidia GeForce 8, 9, 200, 300, 400 or 500 series with Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher performance)
    Sound card: directx compatible
    Keyboard and mouse
    DVD rom drive

    Recommended System Requirements
    OS: Windows 7 64-bit
    Processor: quad-core cpu
    Memory: 4 GB
    Hard drive: 20 GB
    Graphics card: DirectX 11 compatible with 1024 MB ram (Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 or ATI Radeon 6950)
    Sound card: DirectX compatible
    Keyboard and mouse
    DVD rom drive

    I PRE-ORDERED BATTLEFIELD 3 (PC DIGITAL DOWNLOAD VERSION) ON ORIGIN. HOW DO I GET EARLY ACCESS?

    You will receive an email from us with instructions on your early access. The cutoff date for receiving early access by pre-ordering on Origin is September 25th.

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      #3
      So, the 29th is basically October. I bet those idiots down at LIVE were the cause of the delay. Anyways, about the username thing.

      WILL MY STATS CARRY OVER FROM THE BETA TO THE FINAL GAME?

      NO. WE ARE STILL FINE TUNING THE RANKING SYSTEM AND WE DON’T WANT TO GIVE BETA PLAYERS AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE WHEN BATTLEFIELD 3 LAUNCHES. You will keep your soldier name, though.
      Soldier name, so... soldier name.

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        #4

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          #5
          hah, I did get that right on the 27th for the start of beta... well at least the start of the pre-release. To bad I got the right info... and well its not tomorrow.

          You know Rosh HaShana is on the 29th. Strange day to release it in my mind. Why is the beta so short. I would think they would run if for weeks to keep getting info, patching along the way.

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            #6
            Yes, one week from today we Origin pre-order folks start the BETa..

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              #7
              Originally posted by Cain View Post
              Yes, one week from today we Origin pre-order folks start the BETa..

              And I work from 9am to 8pm.... thats going to be a slow day.

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                #8
                you can bet your ass i wont be woring that day lol...awesome
                lmfreakin ass off woring lol just seen that cain lol

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by FrOgM View Post
                  you can bet your ass i wont be woring that day lol...awesome
                  I'll be whoring that day ... Cain's Lair that is !!

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                    #10
                    How many players can you have in rush?
                    [IMG]http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss69/chris2118/battlefield_3copy.jpg[/IMG]
                    X...Noob Slasher...X

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by ChrisWW11 View Post
                      How many players can you have in rush?
                      Good question, unknown at this time.

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                        #12
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                        The sentence below is true.
                        The sentence above is false.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by goldenfooler View Post
                          Why is the beta so short. I would think they would run if for weeks to keep getting info, patching along the way.
                          They are on a very strict production schedule at this point. Serious bugs found during beta will need to be fixed, then the finished code needs thorough QA checks, the final game master copy needs to be delivered to the publisher, and then copies will be produced and distributed. Also, don't be too disappointed about seeing a few alpha flaws in the beta, and beta flaws in the final. Not every defect can be resolved quickly (or ever - VOIP).

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                            #14
                            Got the email Cain.... just one question....are you refering to yourself in the 3rd person here.

                            Cain will be running at least two 64 player Ranked Conquest BF3 servers when the game ships on October 25th...

                            More information as we gather it...

                            -- Cain

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                              #15
                              lol.. yep ...

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