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DICE Reveals Next Generation of Battlefield – New Benchmark in Game Design, Multiplayer Engagement

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DICE Reveals Next Generation of Battlefield – New Benchmark in Game Design, Multiplayer Engagement

Battlefield 4 to Deliver Human, Dramatic and Believable Action, Powered by Best-in-Class Frostbite 3 Technology

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Only in Battlefield™ can players go through a building instead of around it or eject from a jet and take out the enemy mid-free fall. Those incredible gameplay moments that blur the line between game and glory can only be created by players, and occur only in Battlefield. DICE, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NAS: EA) , today announced Battlefield 4™, a genre-defining action blockbuster launching in Fall 2013.Powered by the advanced technology of DICE‘s proprietary Frostbite™ 3 engine, Battlefield 4 offers players a glimpse into the future of interactive entertainment – a future that is more human, dramatic and believable than anything before it. With more than 65 million players worldwide, the Battlefield series has consistently been praised by critics for its world-class multiplayer gameplay, and is recognized as the only game that allows players to own land, sea and air.

Battlefield 4 is a seminal moment for the Battlefield series as more award-winning, multiplayer game design elements are incorporated into the single-player campaign. In single-player, gamers will experience huge environments, a playground of destruction, access to an arsenal of vehicles and the ability to direct squad mates. Taking a page from the social aspect of multiplayer gaming, the single-player mode will now track players’ progress, adding an element of persistence and friendly competition to the campaign.

The game made its world debut today with a staggering 17-minute gameplay demo, available for view at Battlefield.com. The demo begins as the player – Recker – opens his eyes to discover that he is trapped in a rapidly sinking car with three of his squad mates. Shooting the window is the only way out. Panic and fear are pushed aside as Recker makes a difficult decision – take the shot and recover the intel but risk that not everyone will survive. The emotional demo features a cast of characters unrivaled in interactive entertainment. Players will learn how to work together in both the Campaign and Multiplayer, issuing squad orders and comparing achievements in both experiences. Adventure and Competition will unfold through a series of beautifully crafted locations constructed with some of the best …read more
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Journey Wins Big At The BAFTAs

It was a big night for thatgamecompany at the BAFTA Video Game Awards in Central London today as Journey picked up five awards for Original Music, Artistic Achievement, Game Design, Audio Achievement, and Online Multiplayer.

IGN‘s 2012 Game Of The Year was pipped at the post for Best Game overall by Dishonored in a night that also saw Telltale’s The Walking Dead pick up two awards (Best Story, Best Mobile/Handheld), The Unfinished Swan pick up two gongs for Best Debut and Game Innovation, and Far Cry 3 win Best Action.

Surprise winners of the night include mobile football sim New Star Soccer which fended off challenges from FIFA, F1, and Forza Horizon for Best Sports/Fitness Game, and mobile puzzler The Room, which won Best British Game ahead of big guns Need For Speed: Most Wanted and Forza Horizon.

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at IGN Video Games

BAFTA 2013 Game Nominees Announced

The nominees for this year’s BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, with 53 games being recognised across 17 categories.

Leading the pack with a stonking eight nominations is the much-celebrated Journey, which is up for Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Game Innovation, Online-Multiplayer, Best Game, Game Design, Story and Original Music.

Tailing just behind with seven nods is The Walking Dead, which will be challenging Journey in the Best Game, Game Design, Story and Original Music categories, as well as vying for Mobile & Handheld as well as two Performer awards.

Far Cry 3 follows with six noms, including Action, Story, Best Game and Game Design, while Dear Esther has five chances to bag a win in categories including British Game, Debut Game and Performer.

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at IGN Video Games