Preview: Section 8 Solves Three of Your Favorite FPS’s Problems
by Jonathan Zungre on April 24, 2009 at 5:48 pm
They’re not calling themselves a “Halo Killer” but it seems that many of the main features in Section 8 were created in response to what annoyed them, and probably annoy you, about established FPS franchises like Halo and Battlefield.
Let’s go through 3 problems even the best first person shooters have and the ways Section 8 provides a solution. Read more…
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Battlefield 1943 priced and dated
by Sam Naylor on April 23, 2009 at 8:11 am
Shacknews reports that the upcoming downloadable multiplayer shooter Battlefield 1943 will be released on 360 and PS3 this June, at a price point of $15. The PC version will follow in September, for the same price. No reason for this is given, although I suspect that it will take another few months to compact awesome into the PC version.
Seriously, though, the game looks like it’ll be great. Battlefield games are always fun. Well, except that bit when you run a mile to the battle location because there aren’t any vehicles at spawn, and then you get run over. That bit’s not so fun.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Debut Trailer
by Dylan Duarte on March 28, 2009 at 11:58 pmI was a huge fan of the first Battlefield: Bad Company (and still have the Special Edition poster on my wall), so I’m really excited about the upcoming sequel. That said, this trailer is even worse than the recent Modern Warfare 2 debut trailer. Is this a new trend? Shitty trailers for awesome games? I don’t think I like this trend.
Mod DB’s mod of the year announcements
by Sam Naylor on March 2, 2009 at 10:34 am
Mod DB have announced their mods of the year today, with both editor-chosen and player-voted categories. This year’s player’s choice award has gone to Project Reality, a mod that changes Battlefield 2 into a more realistic and complete experience. Hit the just for the full list of winners.
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Final Fantasy XIII, Gears of War 2, Motorstorm 2, Alan Wake at GDC 2008?
by Patrick Steen on February 3, 2008 at 9:33 am
What games will be at GDC 2008? The infamous Surfer Girl says three of the above titles will be there, along with four more “definites”. We can confirm six others. Read more…
EA’s New Endeavor: Battlefield Heroes
by Roly Reyes on January 21, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Image courtesy of Games for Windows Magazine
Games for Windows Editor Shawn Elliott has been alluding to a game in the past few editions of the GFW Radio podcast, a game he stated may change PC gaming as we know it. The game he was referring to is a joint production between EA and DICE– Battlefield Heroes. Read more…
