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tag:,2016:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2016-10-20T21:30:00Ztag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=394683Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonLast chance deals on Civilization VI and Battlefield 1 before release2016-10-20T21:30:00Z2016-10-20T21:30:00Z
Going live in a few hours are two of the biggest titles of the year in two completely different genres: EA/DICE's Battlefield 1 and 2K/Firaxis' Civilization VI. Both games are looking good (thus far) in the reviews and preview departments. We suspect most hardcore fans have probably already finished pre-loading and are simply waiting for the clock to strike zero.

If you're still on the fence and you're on the hunt for last-minute savings before release on either Battlefield 1 or Civilization VI, there are still three deals available -- a far cry from a month or two ago when we had multiple offers from multiple retailers.

Battlefield 1

Battlefield 1 Standard Edition (PC Origin) — $47.99

Battlefield 1 + $10 Gift Code (Xbox One Digital) — $59.99 <- good till midnight

Civilization VI

Sid Meier's Civilization VI (Steam) -- $50.99 (list price $60)

Sid Meier's Civilization VI Digital Deluxe (Steam) -- $67.99 (list price $80)

The PC deals are courtesy of GMG and we've confirmed that it is sending out keys immediately after purchase for both titles. Pricing in UK/EU for Civilization VI is £39.99 / €47,99 for the Standard, and £55.99 / €63,99 for the Deluxe. For Battlefield 1, prices are £38.99 / €48.99.

For the Xbox One copy of Battlefield 1, just make sure you select the digital copy before adding to cart -- if you order before midnight, you'll still receive the $10 gift card bonus. (You can also pick physical edition but at this point if you want to play at midnight, you may as well go digital.)

Pre-Order Price Movement

Both titles have had their pre-order discounts shaved in recent months. For example, Civilization VI was 24% about three weeks ago. Then the discount disappeared for about a week until it returned at 20% off. Now the discount is only 15% off. Previously we are usually pretty confident that a deal will last through its release week, particularly for PC digital titles. But lately this hasn't been the case for certain games from select publishers -- and Civilization VI is one such title.

On the Battlefield 1 side, the same situation also applies. The biggest discount during pre-order phase was 26% off as early as this month. Then the deal got reduced to 23% off, and is now finally a "mere" 20% off.

If you're not interested in playing anywhere near day one, you can ignore all the price movement we mentioned above and simply wait one to two months for attractive discounts to reappear -- after all, the holiday seasons are quickly approaching. Even if Steam/Origin copies won't be on sale, you can be sure retailers will be discounting the "physical" copies to draw eyeballs.

For those wanting to play tonight or in the near future, we think the deals above are as good as it'll get from a legitimate retailer.

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 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=394200Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterEA reveals costs for renting private servers for Battlefield 12016-10-19T12:30:00Z2016-10-19T12:30:00Z
Remember when EA said that you could rent servers for Battlefield 1? Well, the prices are out, and I hope you're loaded.

First off, PC prices are more expensive, straight up, compared to PS4 and Xbox One. It's $2.99 a day on PC ($1.99 on consoles), and the highest increment of 180 days will run you $150 on PC ($99 on consoles). There's no exact date given nor are there any advertised features outside of kicks and bans, but they're expected to drop in November.

Damn, is all I have to say. I remember back in the day when my friends would run Apache servers on their rigs for us to play on, and now it's $300 a year (on PC)?

Braddock512 [Battlefield Forums]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=393881Zack Furnisshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Zack+FurnissReview in Progress: Battlefield 12016-10-18T09:00:00Z2016-10-18T09:00:00Z
[Due to a last minute code and an international trip later this week, our Battlefield 1 review is going to be handled differently from normal. I played through the campaign and a little bit of multiplayer, which I'll tell you about here. Chris will have the full review for you as soon as humanly possible (which, for Chris, will probably be ten minutes after I publish this).]

I just now finished Battlefield 1's single-player campaign, which, to be completely frank, I wasn't looking forward to. I haven't enjoyed a Battlefield campaign since Bad Company 2, finding them all to be beautifully-rendered yet ultimately forgettable. I can't really remember a damn thing I did in the third game. There was a toy dinosaur, I think? Like most people, I'd play them for a little bit to ooh and ahh at the Frostbite engine, and then hop onto the multiplayer and get sniped a thousand times.

Which is why I'm surprised as anybody else that Battlefield 1's campaign is actually worth your time.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=392836Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiBattlefield 1 has a playable pigeon sequence2016-10-13T18:30:00Z2016-10-13T18:30:00Z

Pigeons are mostly a garbage bird. They're rats with wings. They exist to further crowd the streets of big cities and to carry disease. Also, they love to suddenly fly at your face, making you flinch like you're the asshole. Pigeons are usually bad.

That is except when they are good. Pigeons have a storied history of being used in war to deliver messages. They'd often complete their mission despite being wounded. In fact, they were so reliable that the Germans trained hawks to kill pigeons during the Franco-Prussian war. Pigeons are so good at wartime stuff that they sparked an entire bird-related counter-offensive.

EA DICE pays tribute to these winged warriors in Battlefield 1. During a mission called "Through Mud and Blood," a British tank crew is trapped in the mud and surrounded by enemies during the Second Battle of Cambrai. Things look awfully bleak until one of the troops releases a pigeon.

That's when Battlefield 1 gives the player control of the pigeon. As you can see in the video above, it's about a minute of tranquil soaring and soothing music juxtaposed against the war-torn French countryside. It's not complicated and it's not skillful, but it's effective.

Afterward, Battlefield 1 presumably gets back to giving the player control of the more ghastly parts of war. All the shooting, all the explosions, all the killing. But, just for a moment, it recognizes one of the unsung heroes of past wars. Even if they suck today.

Battlefield 1 Lets You Play As A Pigeon [Kotaku]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=392632Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonBattlefield 1 Xbox One digital copies now have pre-order deals2016-10-12T21:00:00Z2016-10-12T21:00:00Z
We're less than a week away from the release of Battlefield 1's Early Enlister edition and if you want to pre-order, there are options from three different retailers for cash bonuses. You can opt for a slightly bigger gift card incentive if you can wait for the physical delivery, or you can get instant gratification and pick up the Xbox One Battlefield 1 download code which also come with a cash bonus.

Let's face it, there's no buzzkill greater than realizing you need to spend half a day downloading the game (or updates) before you'll be able to play. Thankfully, we're seeing a new trend where even console digital copies will receive a pre-order bonus. For the Battlefield 1 Standard and Early Enlister Deluxe copies, the download codes are being sent out instantly after purchase as of writing.

Battlefield 1 Digital Deals

Battlefield 1 Standard Edition (PC Origin) — $47.99 <- pre-order bonus included

Battlefield 1 Standard Edition (Xbox One Download) — $59.99 + $10 Gift Card

Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe (Xbox One Download) — $79.99 + $10 Gift Code

The pre-load is live right now on Battlefield 1 for the Xbox One and PC, and with the Microsoft Store and DLGamer both sending keys out, you can start the download right away. The file size on the Xbox One is about 42GB. The Early Enlister version will, of course, get you access as early as next Tuesday, October 18.

Best Buy $10 Rewards

Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe (Xbox One, PS4 Download) — $79.99 <- $10 Rewards

Battlefield 1 Standard Edition (Xbox One, PS4) — $59.99 <- $10 Rewards

Dell $25 Gift Card Bonus

Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe (Xbox One, PS4) — $79.99 <- $25 eGift Card

Battlefield 1 Standard Edition (Xbox One, PS4, PC) — $59.99 <- $25 eGift Card

If patience is your virtue but you still want to pre-order for a cash incentive, your options grow. The biggest gift card bonus is Dell. There you can get a huge $25 gift code that arrives via email 10-20 days after the game ships. That's an impressive gift card bonus worth over 40% the value of the game. Dell sells physical discs, but they ship fast with free second-business-day options.

Best Buy is another option worth considering. There "My Best Buy Rewards" members will get $10 in rewards for pre-ordering the game - even the digital copy. If you're a paid Gamers Club Unlocked member ($30 membership for two years), the physical copy deals gets even better -- you'll receive another 20% off for some additional significant savings.

If you sign up for GCU alongside the pricey $79.99 Early Enlister edition (which can be activated instantly with the digital version of GCU), the savings become more pronounced and you'll only need to buy about two more games within a year to "earn back" the cost of the membership.

Update: Dell's deal is dead and Best Buy is updated to the digital copies.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=392604Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiWe're giving away three Battlefield 1 collector's editions2016-10-12T16:00:00Z2016-10-12T16:00:00Z
EA's explosive time-travel back to World War I releases next week. On October 18, Battlefield 1 launches and takes us to an era of mustard gas, trench warfare, and horses. How quaint. Early indications are that the semi-titular battlefields will be quite populated, as the game had an extremely successful beta. History has proven that successful betas have turned into huge sales for Electronic Arts.

If this game's gonna be popular, we don't want you to be the only one not playing it. If all your friends jumped off a bridge, you'd also want to; if they're all going to war, you'll want to ride shotgun in the tank.

Here's the deal: Amazon has hooked us up with three copies of the collector's edition of Battlefield 1 to give away. It's a $130 product, but it's also that awkward version that doesn't actually come with the game.

Amazon has told us that it's rectifying that. It's stitching together the loose ends by throwing in a digital copy of Battlefield 1 on the winners' platforms of choice. That's kind of like the more expensive version of the collector's edition, just without the physical copy of the game.

To enter, leave a comment a comment with a war pun. You know, "Tanks for the opportunity," "I'm definitely gunna win" -- that kind of stuff. The worse they are, the more hilarious it is that Mike Martin has to read 'em all.

We'll cut the contest off on Sunday evening. That should be enough time to get the winners their digital copies in time for release and for the physical wares to show up soon thereafter. Now go and fund the war with your comments.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=389893Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonComparing the best Battlefield 1 pre-order deals2016-10-07T10:00:00Z2016-10-07T10:00:00Z
Tick tock tick tock as we head toward October 21 for Battlefield 1's impending release. Big fans of the series have probably already pre-ordered eons ago (during the reveal trailer, perhaps?), but the sensible among us are now shopping for pre-release deals. Being the triple-A title this fall, the incentives are plentiful and the best Battlefield 1 deals easily stand out.

If you don't feel like doing any leg work, we've rounded up all the noteworthy Battlefield 1 discounts and bonuses that you should take into consideration before handing over your cold, hard cash.

PC

GMG: Standard Edition (Origin ) — $47.99 <- add to cart to see deal

DLGamer: Standard Edition (Origin) — $47.99 <- includes pre-load + pre-order bonus

Dell Home: Standard Edition (PC DVD) — $59.99 + $25 eGift Card

Xbox One

Microsoft: Standard Edition (Xbox One) — $59.99 + $10 Gift Card

Best Buy: Standard Edition (Xbox One) — $59.99 + $10 Rewards ($47.99 w/ GCU)

Microsoft: Early Enlister Deluxe (Xbox One) — $79.99 + $10 Gift Code

Dell Home: Early Enlister Deluxe (Xbox One) — $79.99 + $25 Gift Card

Dell Home: Standard Edition (Xbox One) — $59.99 + $25 Gift Card

PS4

Best Buy: Standard Edition (PS4) — $59.99 + $10 Rewards ($47.99 w/ GCU)

Best Buy: Early Enlister Deluxe (PS4) — $79.99 + $10 Rewards ($63.99 w/ GCU)

Dell Home: Standard Edition (PS4) — $59.99 + $25 Gift Card

Dell Home: Early Enlister Deluxe (PS4) — $79.99 + $25 Gift Card

For the Xbox One, choices are limited to three retailers where actual pre-order bonuses exist. If you want to join the fray come October 18 (three days earlier), the Early Enlister deal is the way to go, with the best pick in our opinion being the Xbox One download code from the Microsoft Store (the bonus is a $10 gift code). While Dell offers a bigger pre-order bonus, you'll be able to secure a copy from Microsoft much faster given that it is an instant digital code.

On the PC, deals are now available in pair, GMG offers Battlefield 1 Standard Edition for $48 after instant savings once ou add to cart and so does DLGamer. Both retailers are confirmed to be sending out keys as of writing - so you can get started immediately after purchase.

For the PS4 deals of Battlefield 1, pickings are a bit slimmer since you're limited to only Best Buy or Dell for the rewards. The good thing is, as with the other choices above, Dell will offer free expedited shipping on pre-orders as long as you opt into its free "Member Advantage" program. In return for your email, you'll get free second-day business shipping on pre-ordered video games.

Battlefield 1 Pre-Order Bonus

The standard pre-order bonus for Battlefield is fairly straightforward. If you pre-order a console copy or purchase the PC copy at Origin, you'll receive the Hellfighter Pack which includes four items of note: a Hellfighter M1911 pistol, a Hellfighter Trench Shotgun, Hellfighter Insignia (uh sure), and the dope-looking Hellfighter Bolo Knife.

There's also an early-access perk to an "upcoming map" later in 2016, so yay? The pre-order bonuses are cosmetic in nature as far as we can tell, and we don't expect the pistol or shotgun to be a game-changer of any sort (they're probably equivalent to early unlocks for those that have played the Battlefield 1 beta). These deals shouldn't sway your decision on picking up a copy over the actual tangible pre-order bonuses above ($10 gift code, discounts, etc.).

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=391431Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterNielsen ranks Battlefield 1, Call of Duty as the most anticipated holiday games of 20162016-10-06T13:00:00Z2016-10-06T13:00:00Z
The YouTube dislikes don't seem to be slowing down Call of Duty much.

According to the Nielsen company, Infinite Warfare is tied with Battlefield 1 as the most anticipated game of the holiday season. Followed by that pair is Final Fantasy XV, Batman: Return to Arkham (really? That duo is great, but it's a re-release), Mafia III, Dead Rising 4, Titanfall 2, and Watch Dogs 2 respectively.

Further breaking it down by console, Paper Mario is pretty much the only exclusive left this year for the Wii U so that makes sense (the same goes for Gears 4 and the Xbox One), but four games made it on the PS4 list -- Batman: Arkham VR, Rise of the Tomb Raider, The Last Guardian, and Battlezone. Since this survey was taken before Gravity Rush 2 was delayed, it's a bummer that it's nowhere to be found.

If you're wondering how Nielsen came to these conclusions, you can check out its explanation below. The big takeaway -- Batman is still large and in charge.

Holiday 2016 [Nielsen]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=390544Peter Glagowskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Peter+GlagowskiBattlefield 1's campaign sure looks shiny2016-10-01T18:30:00Z2016-10-01T18:30:00Z
Battlefield 1 has a campaign...I guess. I've never been one to associate the Battlefield series with single-player, even with Bad Company being eight years old. To me, the series has excelled at multiplayer; the basic concept is just so rife with possibilities for online combat. The player count has also been a big plus.

EA and DICE are determined to make gamers embrace a campaign mode in Battlefield and have released a video of pure gameplay footage. Sure, there are some cinematics and a few cutaways, but this is pretty much gameplay and nothing else.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=389709Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonGrab the Xbox One S Battlefield 1 bundle and get an extra free game2016-09-27T22:00:00Z2016-09-27T22:00:00Z
Update: These deals may be expired. We're checking it out...

Yesterday we reported that Microsoft is running a promotion with a free game of your choice when you buy an Xbox One S. The caveat is that the offer only works for in-stock consoles, so you were out of luck if you wanted the Battlefield 1 bundle. This changed today (cue dramatic music).

At Dell, you can now pre-order an Xbox One S console bundled with Battlefield 1 and get a free game of your choice. This offer works on either the 1TB "Military Green" Early Enlister Deluxe Console for $349.99 or the 500GB "Plain Old White" Standard Edition Console for $299.99. While there are other Battlefield 1 deals currently online, these two bundles are in our opinion the best picks yet.

Battlefield 1 Xbox One Bundle plus Free Game

Xbox One S Battlefield 1 Special Edition 1TB Console Bundle + Free Game — $349.99

Xbox One S Battlefield 1 500GB Bundle + Free Game — $299.99

Note: Scroll down in this page and pick an Xbox One game you want for free

Dell doesn't hold your hand on getting a free game. You'll need to manually seek out an in-stock title priced $59.99 or less to get the deal (pre-orders won't work). This list is chock-full of recent Xbox One games such as The BioShock Collection, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and more. Xbox One download-code titles also qualifies. Once both the Xbox One game and Xbox One Battlefield 1 console are in your cart, the cost of the game will automatically be free.

During checkout, do yourself a favor and also sign-up for the Dell Advantage Rewards. For the price of handing them your email address (which you need to do anyway if you want to complete checkout), this gets you free two-day business shipping on your brand new Xbox One S.

Battlefield 1 Game-Only Deals

Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe + $10 Gift Code (Xbox One Download) — $79.99

Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe + $25 Gift Card (Xbox One, PS4) — $79.99

Battlefield 1 + $10 Gift Code (Xbox One) — $59.99

Battlefield 1 + $25 Gift Card (Xbox One, PS4) — $59.99

Don't need a console? Dell is also offering a $25 eGift Card as an incentive if you purchase the game. Or head over to the Microsoft Store for more instant gratification. Microsoft is selling Battlefield 1 download codes (email delivery) and it's tossing in a $10 gift code with every pre-order.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=389654Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBattlefield 1's campaign looks surprisingly good2016-09-27T13:30:00Z2016-09-27T13:30:00Z

Most Battlefield players don't show up for the single-player campaign, but if it's there, sure, I'll probably go through it before switching over to the multiplayer. These stories have never been what I'd call "good," but perhaps Battlefield 1 will be the one to break through. This trailer has me feeling hopeful.

Part of that stems from the "War Stories" approach, which splits the focus between multiple factions and protagonists rather than having some lone elite squad out to save the world. "We felt that to have one character hopping through those different settings wouldn't be as immersive or totally respectful to the setting," says DICE. "So we decided on an anthology format; a set of characters with their own more focused stories. That way we can have immersion and variety -- a double win."

And from a gameplay perspective, the studio says it wanted to craft a campaign that felt more in line with the multiplayer's spontaneity. "Playing Battlefield games, you usually have an objective, a loadout, and a plan. That plan often comes apart as you're realizing it, and then you have to improvise to make do based on the enemies and vehicles you might be facing. We're embracing systemic gameplay and the freedom that makes Battlefield the high-agency game that it is."

If this well-cut trailer is genuinely indicative of the campaign, consider me pleasantly surprised.

The Single Player of Battlefield 1 [Battlefield]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=389499Peter Glagowskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Peter+GlagowskiBattlefield 2142 lives in a new revival mod2016-09-26T17:30:00Z2016-09-26T17:30:00Z
To me, Call of Duty has been playing catch up to Battlefield for years. Everyone lost their mind when Call of Duty 4 came out and had a modern setting, but Battlefield 2 released two years prior and did the same thing. It also had larger-scale multiplayer, which was awesome to me.

Attempting to ride on the success of BF2, EA took the series into a future era with Battlefield 2142 and the response was...tepid. Most fans didn't really care for the less realistic approach and the game had a lot of compatibility issues at launch (much like Battlefield still has to this day!). Now with Call of Duty taking the war into space, it looks like history is repeating itself.

I was always a huge fan of 2142, but the closure of the GameSpy servers two years ago rendered the game unplayable online. Fans have set out to recreate its sci-fi action with a new revival mod. Simply titled Battlefield 2142 Revive, the mod brings all of the action and unlocks from 2142 back into service.

While this isn't official by any means, EA hasn't put up much resistance (unlike some publishers). I don't expect this to get shut down any time soon, unless a major internet crisis happens. I need to see if I still have my DVD laying around, because I'd love to actually see this game with a smooth framerate.

Battlefield 2142 Revive brings back EA's cult-classic online shooter [PC Gamer]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=388061Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreDICE is tweaking Battlefield 1's Conquest mode2016-09-20T11:30:00Z2016-09-20T11:30:00Z
A whole mess of people played the Battlefield 1 beta. 13.2 million, to be more precise.

While many of us just used the limited experience to find out if Battlefield's move to WWI was indeed a good one (and to have fun with horse-related hijinks), others took the beta as a chance to voice their opinion about how the game is shaping up. In general, DICE has been receptive to that feedback.

Writing in a blog post, lead world designer Daniel Berlin specifically noted that the studio is tweaking Rush and Conquest mode, with the latter getting a revised ticket system whereby "capturing the objectives AND getting kills will both contribute towards the final score of a Conquest match."

"We're also looking into balancing other elements, including the weapons and vehicles," he wrote. "The Light Tank, which is a bit too effective in the Open Beta, will definitely receive some work, and we agree that Horses can take a few too many rounds at the moment. We've also learned through the Beta that you guys need more tools to deal with vehicles earlier, which we'll definitely look into (including a Gadget for the Support class which should help neutralize powerful vehicles)."

Was your time with the beta fruitful? I only got a few matches in, but they left enough of an impression to confirm that I can still get down with Battlefield. Loved that sword-slinging, steed-riding action.

What We Learned from the Battlefield 1 Open Beta [Battlefield]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=388028Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiBattlefield 1's PC specs shouldn't give you shell shock2016-09-19T15:30:00Z2016-09-19T15:30:00Z
Now that Battlefield 1 has peeked its head up out of the trenches long enough to have a beta, we know what kind of armaments PC players need to stand a chance in no man's land. EA actually published minimum specs prior to the beta, but today's the first confirmation of a recommended setup.

Here's the reiterated minimum your rig will need to have the baseline Battlefield 1 experience:

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=387177Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiBattlefield 1 had one of the biggest betas ever2016-09-15T16:30:00Z2016-09-15T16:30:00Z
As it turns out, people really want to turn the clock back to 1914. Or, they really want to get a sneak peek at one of this year's biggest video games. It's one or the other.

Whichever it is, EA DICE's Battlefield 1 had a wildly successful beta. From August 30 through September 8, some 13.2 million players got a preview of Battlefield 1. As EA outlines on the game's site, this resulted in 62.2 million kills while on a horse, 23.8 million road kills, and 28.9 million melee kills. There's no word on how many people died of a broken heart because their love never made it back home.

While EA calls this the biggest beta in company history, it might actually be one of the biggest betas in video game history. For comparison's sake, Overwatch's beta had 9.7 million players, Star Wars Battlefront's had 9.5 million, and The Division's was at 6.4 million. Those are some extremely popular titles, and Battlefield bested them all by at least 3.5 million.

A glance at some recent history reveals why this is fantastic news for EA. After Battlefront's successful beta, the publisher shifted its expectations for the Star Wars game from 10 million units shipped to 13 million units shipped. It ended up surpassing that and shipping 14 million. Assuming people are similarly smitten by Battlefield 1, this marketing event may mean that it'll end up a bigger cash cow than EA previously imagined.

Thank You For Playing The Battlefield 1 Open Beta [Battlefield]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=386676Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonXbox One S Battlefield 1 bundles now on tap2016-09-13T18:30:00Z2016-09-13T18:30:00Z
If you missed the news yesterday, Microsoft announced yet-another Xbox One S bundle for October -- and this one is a biggie. Continuing its EA partnership, Battlefield 1 is now being bundled into various Xbox One S consoles, from 500GB to 1TB models.

The units come in standard white or with paint jobs like "storm grey" and "military green." We suspect these bundle will sell well, similar to the Fallout 4 Xbox One bundles of last year which sold out not long after release. As with other EA bundles, these will come with a free month of EA Access, granting you the key to even more EA titles.

While the bundle is available at various retailers (with the exclusive grey unit at the Microsoft Store and Walmart only), we personally think the best place to pick up a Xbox One S BF1 bundle would be at GameStop. Here's why: all other retailers will be carrying the bundle with the digital download copy of Battlefield 1, whereas GameStop will be carrying bundles with physical copies. This means you can actually offload your copy of BF1 if you so choose (maybe trade it in at GameStop?).

Battlefield 1 Xbox One S Bundle

Xbox One S Battlefield 1 Special Edition 1TB Console Bundle — $349.99 (list price $350)

Xbox One S Battlefield 1 500GB Bundle — $299.99 (list price $300)

Other Xbox One S Bundle with Bonuses

Xbox One S 1TB Madden 17 Bundle + 4K Movie + Extra Controller — $349.99

Xbox One S 500GB Halo Bundle + 4K Movie + Extra Controller — $299.99

While no deals exist yet for the Xbox One S Battlefield 1 bundles, we think you may eventually see some type of deal as we near (or pass) their release dates next month. Don't expect anything jaw-dropping. We think the best you'll see is a free Ubisoft game at the Microsoft Store, or a gift card to entice gamers further. Having said that, if the Battlefield 1 bundle follows the footstep of the Fallout 4 bundle from last year, deals may actually not arrive until deep into the holiday season.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=383571Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBattlefield 1's upcoming beta doesn't require PS Plus, but it needs Xbox Live Gold2016-08-30T13:00:00Z2016-08-30T13:00:00Z
If you have "Insider Early Access," you're already happily participating in Battlefield 1's beta session, which features the Sinai Desert map. For the rest of you, you'll have to wait until August 31, when it hits open status. It'll feature two modes -- the classic 64-player Conquest, and a 24-player Rush Mode with objectives to take down.

Just in case you were wondering, yes, you will need Xbox Live Gold to partake in the beta session. But if you're on PS4, you can play without Plus. I've been happy with Battlefield 1 so far, even if it hasn't blown me away. The destructible environments are a joy, and the setting, while not wildly different, is enough to keep me interested.

Battlefield [Twitter]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=382649Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBattlefield 4 has adopted a new user interface on consoles2016-08-25T17:00:00Z2016-08-25T17:00:00Z

DICE has rolled out its new "centralized" user interface for Battlefield 4 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

The revised UI is the same one we'll see in Battlefield 1 this October and in fact if and when you own both games, it'll be possible to switch between them right from the in-game menu. Now, I don't know how often that feature will actually be used, but consistency across the games is nice.

"Besides being a total visual overhaul, there are a number of changes to how you actually play with friends," says DICE. "There are some updates to Squads that should make spawning on your buddies a much smoother experience. There are other changes as well, many of which you'll notice as you poke around. A big one is the inclusion of a recommendation engine that suggest maps, modes, and more."

One thing people quickly found in the update is what seems to be the main theme for Battlefield 1, which you can listen to right here. As for PC players, you'll have to keep waiting for the new UI.

A New Battlefield 4 UI is Available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 [Battlefield]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=382316Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBattlefield 1 is getting a customary FPS Season Pass2016-08-24T10:00:00Z2016-08-24T10:00:00Z
EA has announced the season pass for Battlefield 1, and it looks like it's going to run you $50 for four expansions. The first of which is due in March 2017 (five months after the game is released, so maybe wait before buying it?), titled "They Shall Not Pass." Naturally, "Premium Pass" owners get DLC two weeks early, and it seems as if new armies will be added with each expansion, as well as maps (16 total), modes, weapons (20 total), and classes.

It's hard to really justify these when you have so many games beating out the concept of a mystery pass. Take Overwatch, which gives you all major content drops for free outside of cosmetics, or even the Call of Duty series, which at least adds a massive zombie map with co-op support and quests in every DLC.

Battlefield 1 Premium Pass [Origin]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=380672Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreThis month's Battlefield 1 open beta has two modes2016-08-15T15:30:00Z2016-08-15T15:30:00Z

As a series, Battlefield usually shows well in trailers given the sheer spectacle of its multiplayer. Case in point: this one for Battlefield 1! You've got horses, tanks, planes, and a ferocious-looking armored train all clashing in a sandstorm. This is World War I filtered through the chaos of Battlefield all right.

Zack had a grand old time with the recent alpha build, and I'm curious to try the open beta. That's going live on August 31 across PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. We'll have access to two familiar modes (the 64-player Conquest, and the 24-player Rush) on the Sinai Desert map shown above.

Folks who give up their email address to become a Battlefield Insider by August 21 will secure "early access" to the Battlefield 1 beta. If you're thinking of doing that, just be sure to select your platform preference on the site, or else you won't get an advanced beta key.

As for that scripted sequence at the end of the trailer with the Bedouin woman, she's one of the playable characters in the single-player campaign. Based on past experience, I'm not expecting too much from a Battlefield story, but DICE at least seems to be trying something new here.

The Battlefield 1 Open Beta Starts on August 31 [Battlefield]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=379884Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiHorses are okay, but Battlefield 1's tanks and planes look better2016-08-11T16:00:00Z2016-08-11T16:00:00Z

Mama didn't raise no fool. We've heard about all about Battlefield 1's horse-riding options, but I'll politely decline. See these tanks? Yeah, sign me up for one of those.

Call me crazy, but I feel a little bit safer inside the impenetrable metal box. I suppose mustard gas can still get in, but I'll take my chances. At least I'm not perched atop a wild steed like some sort of top-point target in a shooting gallery.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=379108Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+Hansen$130 Amazon Battlefield 1 Collector's Edition doesn't come with the game2016-08-07T23:00:00Z2016-08-07T23:00:00Z
Talk about jumping the trench on a horse! Battlefield 1's Collectors Edition comes with a statue, steel book case, cloth poster. Also: "Messenger pigeon tube with exclusive DLC content, Exclusive patch, and Premium packaging."

If you pay $190 you can get the game thrown in -- $210 if you want the "deluxe" version of the "collector's edition" (and to feel like someone's trying to upsell you on a car).

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=378422Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBattlefield 4's China Rising DLC is free this week2016-08-03T15:00:00Z2016-08-03T15:00:00Z

Okay, dirt bikes, you win. I'll scramble to remember my password and load up Origin.

Until next Tuesday, August 9, EA is giving out more Battlefield 4 DLC. This week, it's China Rising, which entails the Air Superiority mode, four maps (Silk Road, Altai Range, Guilin Peaks, and Dragon Pass), weapons, gadgets, the Bomber, and, yes, dirt bikes. Oh-so-shootable dirt bikes.

Just click on your platform of choice -- Xbox One, Xbox 360 (note: Xbox Live Gold is needed), PC, PS4, PS3 -- and get to downloading.

Continue the Battle in Battlefield 4 China Rising, Now Free [Battlefield]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376026Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreBattlefield 4's Naval Strike DLC is free on all platforms2016-07-19T16:30:00Z2016-07-19T16:30:00Z
Have you kept up with EA and DICE's free DLC promos for Battlefield 4? Here's another!

Now through July 26, you can nab the Naval Strike add-on (that's the one with the giant-ass monster shark, four South China Sea maps, Carrier Assault mode, and the ACV Hovercraft) for free, and it's yours to keep. Here are the download links: Xbox One, Xbox 360, Origin (PC), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3.

Having skipped the bulk of Battlefield 4's DLC, I'm loving these freebies.

Road to Battlefield 1 [Battlefield]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=374390Zack Furnisshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Zack+FurnissBattlefield TV show is a real thing, featuring the series' trademark 'robust storytelling'2016-07-11T15:00:00Z2016-07-11T15:00:00Z
You've been kicking, screaming, and begging for it, so here it is: Hollywood Reporter has found that Paramount Television and Anonymous Content are optioning the rights for a television show based on EA DICE's Battlefield series. You know, the one with middling-to-dreadful single-player campaigns that everyone skips in favor of the much better multiplayer.

There's no network yet and this is still the twinkle in some producer's eye at the moment, but this strikes me as an incredibly odd choice. Paramount TV president Amy Powell describes Battlefield as having "an incredibly dynamic narrative" as well as "a loyal fan base," so at least one of those things is true. Michael Sugar of Anonymous Content wants to "develop the Battlefield TV series with the same commitment to robust storytelling that has made the game such a runaway success for nearly 15 years."

I suppose it is easier to accomplish a high-jump goal when the bar is at your shins. And hey, maybe I'm just a huge dick and it'll be cool! I remember digging Band of Brothers, and this could be similar. I'll most likely stick to the games though (and here's a full match of Battlefield 1 that I played over the weekend!).

'Battlefield' Video Game Being Adapted for TV [The Hollywood Reporter]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=373941Zack Furnisshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Zack+FurnissBattlefield 1 probably isn't the revolution YouTube expects, but it's good damn fun2016-07-09T18:00:00Z2016-07-09T18:00:00Z
When I think of my time with EA DICE's Battlefield series, two thoughts reach out and smack me right in the face: 1) going to LAN cafes and playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 with buddies and having a great time, and 2) getting sniped every ten goddamn seconds. That first thought is what has me excited for Battlefield 1, so I was eager to chew through the closed early alpha.

It's hard to say whether folks contributed to this new game having the most-liked trailer on YouTube ever because they hate Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare so passionately or are just that enthusiastic about EA DICE's decision to set it during World War 1. If it's the latter, I hope those folks can temper their expectations somewhat.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=368625Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenGrading Microsoft's E3 2016 conference2016-06-15T00:15:00Z2016-06-15T00:15:00Z

Microsoft delivered a solid outing at E3 this year. Most of the games where already known -- save for Forza Horizon 3 and zombie games State of Decay 2 and the new Dead Rising -- but the company (mostly) learned to zip up and show games. And so we got extended looks at a lot of what was announced at the conference last year: ReCore, Sea of Thieves, Gears 4 War. The show stealer was hardware, bookended by a a much slimmer Xbox One and a holiday 2017 release for "Project Scorpio," a 4K-capable Xbox One.

You can watch our impressions video for the final verdict, then tell us if we're spot-on critical mavens or out of touch, hopeless hacks!

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=368141Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenGrading EA's E3 2016 press conference2016-06-13T17:30:00Z2016-06-13T17:30:00Z

Maybe you missed it, but yesterday Electronic Arts held an event where a famous (?) soccer manager came on stage to talk about FIFA. There were other games, too, and by EA's unfortunate standards the press conference was better than the last couple years, but all it really did was show some stuff on games we already know about and like 4 seconds of the new Mass Effect and Visceral's (Dead Space) Star Wars game.

You can watch our impressions video for the final verdict, then tell us if we're spot-on critical mavens or out of touch, hopeless hacks!

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=368037Patrick Hancockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Patrick+HancockXbox EA Access members get first dibs on Battlefield 1 2016-06-13T12:05:00Z2016-06-13T12:05:00Z
Exclusive games seem to be a dying breed, but there's always those tiny, niggling exclusives between the big players. Xbox has had a history of getting FPS-related exclusives, and it looks like the trend will continue with the highly anticipated Battlefield 1.

If you're an EA Access player on Xbox One, you'll get first access to the game starting on October 13. The game itself releases on October 21, so enjoy that sweet, sweet week of exclusivity if that applies to you!

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=368004Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterWatch a full hour of Battlefield 1 multiplayer2016-06-13T09:15:00Z2016-06-13T09:15:00Z
If you skip the 20 minute pageantry at the start of the video below, you'll find yourself smack dab in the middle of one hour of Battlefield 1 footage, which showcases a ton of different weapons, environments, and vehicles. Yep, it sure looks like a Battlefield game, but I dig the World War 1 aesthetic.

In an E3 full of announcements and very little in the way of actual gameplay (outside of Dishonored 2 last night), this is a nice little respite. Why couldn't EA cut together a cool trailer for this instead of having players watch a celeb-fest after their presentation?

I know it must have been cool for attendees to potentially rub elbows with Zac Efron and Snoop Dogg, but the conference felt incredibly disjointed as a result from a home perspective. At least we have this as a remnant of the EA at 2016 war, and it looks pretty good.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=367796Patrick Hancockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Patrick+HancockWatch the Battlefield 1 livestream right here2016-06-12T16:18:00Z2016-06-12T16:18:00Z
Now that the EA press conference is over, they've segued directly into a Battlefield 1 livestream. After dropping that amazing trailer at the end of their stream, I could not be more excited! World War I is a weird-ass war, and it will no doubt make for a fantastic game. So many wildly different theaters of war!

I thought the conference was pretty free of cringe-worthy moments, but holy crap the beginning promo for the stream, featuring I guess "Neebs Gaming," is one of the worst things I have ever seen. Is this was 10 year olds are watching on YouTube? If the entire stream will be like this, you can count me out.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=367787Zack Furnisshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Zack+FurnissBattlefield 1 has giant 'behemoth' vehicles, a beta coming this summer2016-06-12T16:07:00Z2016-06-12T16:07:00Z
During EA's sorta-kinda E3 livestream, it showed a short trailer for Battlefield 1. Explosions, drama, and soldiers losing their hearing due to other dick soldiers shooting their guns to close to one another are all included.

EA also announced two of the biggest additions to Battlefield: dynamic weather and gigantic 'behemoth' vehicles, which should provide some dynamism that has been absent from the series. This summer there will be a beta, but additional details have not yet been provided.

Apparently Jamie Foxx and Zac Efron will be livestreaming the game in just a few minutes, if that's the kind of thing you're into.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=367297Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dealzon$5 Battlefield 4 and $20 Battlefront in new Origin 'Infinite Fun' sale2016-06-10T18:00:00Z2016-06-10T18:00:00Z
It's been a long time coming, but Battlefield 4 has finally returned to its historic low price of five dollars. Generally floating around $10 to $15 in occasional sales, Battlefield 4 hasn't been at this price point since Black Friday weekend back in 2014. On a side note Battlefield: Hardline is also $5 - but your call if that's noteworthy or not.

Today, Origin is running an almost month-long "Infinite Gaming" sale with big price cuts on top titles, including Star Wars Battlefront for only $20 (the Ultimate Edition with the Season Pass is now $60 vs. the $100 list price). Besides these two big games, we count 21 other titles reaching historic low prices. Choice picks would be Dragon Age: Inquisition Game of the Year Edition or FIFA 16, both on sale for $20.

Battlefield

Battlefield 4 — $4.99 (list price $20)

Battlefield 3 — $4.99 (list price $20)

Battlefield: Hardline — $4.99 (list price $20)

Battlefield 4 + Premium — $19.99 (list price $50)

Battlefield 4 Premium — $19.99 (list price $40)

Battlefield: Hardline Premium — $19.99 (list price $50)

Battlefront

Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition — $59.99 (list price $100)

Star Wars Battlefront Season Pass — $39.99 (list price $50)

Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition — $24.99 (list price $50)

Star Wars Battlefront — $19.99 (list price $40)

Sims 4

The Sims 4 — $23.99 (list price $60)

The Sims 4 Get Together — $19.99 (list price $40)

The Sims 4: Get To Work — $19.99 (list price $40)

The Sims 4: Spa Day — $14.99 (list price $20)

The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat — $14.99 (list price $20)

The Sims 4 Digital Deluxe Upgrade — $5.99 (list price $15)

FIFA

FIFA 16 Deluxe Edition — $29.99 (list price $50)

FIFA 16 — $19.99 (list price $40)

FIFA 15 — $9.99 (list price $20)

Dragon Age

Dragon Age: Inquisition GOTY — $19.99 (list price $40)

Dragon Age: Inquisition — $9.99 (list price $20)

Dragon Age 2 — $9.99 (list price $20)

Dragon Age: Origins — $9.99 (list price $20)

More

Need for Speed — $29.99 (list price $60)

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 — $29.99 (list price $60)

Crysis Trilogy — $24.99 (list price $50)

Mass Effect Trilogy — $14.99 (list price $30)

Unravel — $11.99 (list price $20)

Bound by Flame (Steam) — $7.49 (list price $30)

Need for Speed Rivals — $4.99 (list price $10)

Command and Conquer The Ultimate Collection — $4.99 (list price $20)

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=366356Zack Furnisshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Zack+FurnissIf these 15 seconds are actually in-game footage, damn, Battlefield 1 looks great2016-06-06T16:00:00Z2016-06-06T16:00:00Z
I have fond memories of going with my friends to a sketchy-ass LAN cafe the year after graduating high school. We'd play Battlefield: Bad Company 2 for hours, then go eat some surprisingly good Pad Thai, and then go back to not having jobs and wondering what our futures would bring. This is my long-winded way of saying that I'm excited for Battlefield 1, so of course I begrudgingly devoured the new 15 seconds of footage that Battlefield Twitter account posted today.

Save the date - A new #Battlefield 1 trailer is coming on June 12. Subscribe now: https://t.co/aOafTo3ukLhttps://t.co/KgRCDccYZd
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) 6 juni 2016

Yes, it's a teaser for a trailer that'll be at E3 next week, and I know how much you all love that sort of thing. But it sure looks slick! I can't wait to watch my aging computer chug along at 10 frames per second as steam hisses out of my graphics card and I have to piss on it to keep it from exploding. I'm curious to see if Dice is going to focus on the multiplayer or singleplayer side of things next week. So far, it's produced the most-liked trailer on YouTube (ever), so maybe those folks know what they're doing.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=362160Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeWorld War 1 'wasn't the most obvious choice' for Battlefield, says EA boss2016-05-18T04:00:00Z2016-05-18T04:00:00Z
EA Studios boss Patrick Soderlund has admitted he wasn't too keen on the idea of "trench warfare" and Battlefield 1.

As reported by Gamespot, it took persistence by development team DICE to obtain the go-ahead to develop a shooter set in World War 1.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=361675Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiFinal Stand is the next free Battlefield DLC, and it's coming soon2016-05-16T13:45:00Z2016-05-16T13:45:00Z
Battlefield is kind of on top of the world right now. On the heels of the reveal of Battlefield 1, the EA DICE joint already won The Great YouTube War with an incredibly well-liked trailer that directly opposed Call of Duty's incredibly disliked trailer. It definitely feels like there's a cultural shift within the big budget triple-A shooter scene.

EA is trying to further encourage conversion by giving away free DLC for previous-yet-recent Battlefield games. Earlier in May, it was Dragon's Teeth for Battlefield 4 and Robbery for Battlefield Hardline. It seems as if the action keeps keepin' on later this week.

As reported by DualShockers, Battlefield 4's Final Stand will be made free on May 18 -- this Wednesday. Final Stand, which originally launched in December of 2014, includes four maps (Giants of Karelia, Hangar 21, Hammerhead, and Operation Whiteout), along with new weapons, gadgets, and vehicles.

The news comes via an early Xbox Live listing, but this promotion is available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. There might even be another gratis add-on too; we have to wait to find out if something from Hardline makes the cut. Although, there's a lot of time between now and Battlefield 1's October launch. EA's going to run out of add-ons if it doesn't slow down a bit.

Battlefield 4: Final Stand Free to Xbox Live Gold Members on Wednesday [DualShockers]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=361171Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenA history channel analyzes Battlefield 12016-05-13T18:30:00Z2016-05-13T18:30:00Z

Look, it may not be the history channel, but those bastards are too busy splitting their budget between pawn shop shows (plus chasing the success with a spinoff, Pond Stars) and finding whack jobs to serve as expert witnesses for a 12-part, 36-hour documentary on Hitler's connection to aliens (to make the truth look like a joke and keep legitimate experts on the subject down).

Over at The Great War, they write, "Thousands of people decided to watch our show since the Battlefield 1 trailer made its debut last week, so we decided to welcome all the new fans with a trailer analysis."

You can learn a lot. For example, did you know "Seven Nation Army," the song used in the trailer, is not actually from the time period over which World War I was fought?

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=361133Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonBattlefield 1 gets its first 20% off discount on PC2016-05-13T16:30:00Z2016-05-13T16:30:00Z
Update: Price below now slightly cheaper at 25% off. Find other Battlefield 1 deals here.

Hyped enough for Battlefield 1 that you'll dive in with JUST a reveal trailer? Green Man Gaming is betting on it as the retailer currently has Battlefield 1 in its store catalog with a deal attached. We've just checked and the standard 20 percent off code is working as of writing.

Battlefield 1 (Origin) — $45.39 (list price $60)

Use Code: VIP3

This is a pretty rare deal since the source of the game is straight from EA, who is usually strict on retailer discounts. We expect this deal to last until EA puts its foot down (probably Monday morning?)

Want access to the beta or early access in the Early Enlister Deluxe Edition? Welp, you're boned on discounts. EA almost always keeps its deluxe editions as exclusive "Origin-only" purchases. You'll have to fork over the full $79.99 to Origin for that privilege. It'll be interesting to see the type of Battlefield 1 deals we'll get as we move closer to launch in October.

Game deals from Dealzon. Sales help support Destructoid.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=360530Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBattlefield 1 will have a server browser, confirmed2016-05-11T13:30:00Z2016-05-11T13:30:00Z
Fresh off the positive reception for its debut trailer, the Battlefield 1 team has announced another tidbit of good news -- it will have a server browser. Whether or not dedicated servers are in is yet to be seen, but this is a good start. Why would players be worried? Well, Star Wars Battlefront didn't have a server browser, much to the chagrin of fans, so it was still up in the air for Battlefield 1.

By the time this thing releases in October, I really hope they can iron out details like dedicated servers and at least provide a strong PC launch. I'm still feeling burned from the litany of issues that Battlefield 4 had, some of which were never fixed.

Battlefield [Twitter]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=360309Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBattlefield 1 has the most-liked trailer ever in the shadow of Infinite Warfare failure2016-05-10T09:30:00Z2016-05-10T09:30:00Z
Hot off the heels of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare having the fifth most disliked trailer ever (!), EA's Battlefield 1 is basking in the sunlight of a great reception.

Evidently, Battlefield 1 is killing it with over a million likes on YouTube, which catapults it into the top 200 most-liked videos arena, taking the top trailer spot of all-time. The list isn't updated, but the current "like" rating of 1.18 million places it roughly in the #188 spot. Nearly everything before it is a song or music video.

I don't know quite why people turned on Infinite Warfare so quickly. The launch trailer is bad for sure, but not that bad. Maybe people will never forget Ghosts? Or after fans realized they couldn't get the COD4 remake separately they clapped back?

Either way, while likes online don't necessarily translate into sales, it's not looking great for Activision's flagship franchise so far.

[Thanks Jeff!]

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=359682Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonBattlefield titles on sale as Battlefield 1 pre-order open2016-05-06T22:00:00Z2016-05-06T22:00:00Z
EA is discounting Battlefield titles this week because, well, that's all everyone is going to be talking about this weekend now that you-know-what has been revealed. From now until May 11 at 10:00am Pacific, Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline titles are all on sale on Origin, with discounts up to 60 percent off.

The best pick if you're completely new to the franchise (because you're just new to PC gaming overall), would be Battlefield 4 Premium Edition for $20. This gets you all of the content available. While the Deluxe Edition of BF4 and Hardline are both on sale, you're safe to skip out on those editions since the digital goodies within are cosmetic at best and a moot point at this time.

Battlefield 4

Battlefield 4 Premium Edition — $19.99 (list price $50)

Battlefield 4 Premium — $14.99 (list price $40)

Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe Edition — $14.99 (list price $30)

Battlefield 4 — $9.99 (list price $20)

Battlefield Hardline

Battlefield Hardline Ultimate Edition — $34.99 (list price $70)

Battlefield Hardline Premium — $19.99 (list price $50)

Battlefield Hardline — $9.99 (list price $20)

Battlefield 1

Battlefield 1 Standard Edition — $59.99

Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe Edition — $79.99

Of course, Battlefield 1 pre-orders are now also on Origin, with the Standard and "Early Enlister" Deluxe Edition both available. Standard is set at the usual $60 price tag while the Deluxe brings it all the way up to $80. What will you get with the extra $20? Three-day early access to the game, the Red Baron Pack, and the Lawrence of Arabia Pack along with five extra Battlepacks. Yay.

Game deals from Dealzon. Sales help support Destructoid.

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=359595Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenBattlefield 1 goes backwards to World War I: 'It isn't just trench warfare'2016-05-06T15:30:00Z2016-05-06T15:30:00Z
I'm sitting here eating a "house-made energy bar" in a theatre room in EA's Bay Area office staring at a DICE/EA logo while waiting for a presentation to confirm all the news about the new Battlefield that leaked this morning, because Battlefield news always leaks.

So, Battlefield 1, a name slightly more frustrating than "Xbox One." It's coming to PC, Xbox One, and PS4 October 21. DICE is taking its shooter, recently spun-off as a Miami Vice-style mistake in the Visceral-developed Battlefield Hardline, back towards World War I in what can probably be described as a "period piece" right out of the BBC while rival Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare chases space. The multiplayer producer calls it, "truly immersive, all-out warfare, on an epic scale," and repeated similar phrases over an hour-long presentation that chronicled the history of the series. "Team play," "epic," "all-out warfare," "core pillars," "immersive," "immersive," "immersive." These are some of the words I heard a lot before being welcomed to "the future of Battlefield."

Which is the past.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=359592Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreSo, Battlefield 1, huh?2016-05-06T11:20:00Z2016-05-06T11:20:00Z
[Update: You can read all about Battlefield 1 over here now that the official announcement has happened. It is, in fact, straight-up WWI. And there are horses! The game releases October 21, 2016, but folks who pre-order the $79.99 Deluxe Edition can start playing on October 18.]

At this rate, there won't be much left for DICE to reveal during its "future of Battlefield" event happening at 1:00pm Pacific today (watch the stream here).

The first leak, which outed the new game's key art and seemingly confirmed its WWI setting, happened on the Xbox One storefront of all places. Then someone let out a photograph of a promotional flier that honed in on its mildly annoying name, Battlefield 1, followed by another picture that gave away the early release date (October 18, 2016) and pre-order incentive (the Hellfighter Pack). The DLC contains "themed items inspired by the heroic Harlem Hellfighter infantry regiment," which, hell yes.

This setting interests me way more than Infinite Warfare's far-flung future. I'm optimistic.

Xbox Store leaks Battlefield 5 setting (WW1) [NeoGAF]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=359528Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeDid EA Access accidentally announce the name of the next Battlefield game?2016-05-06T04:00:00Z2016-05-06T04:00:00Z
A tweet from the EA Access team may have unwittingly revealed the name of the next Battlefield game.

Or not. That's the fun with rumours - we're never quite sure, right?

Responding to a query on Twitter (via VideoGamer), the official EA Access account said Battlefield Hardline had been added to the EA Vault to "celebrate the Battlefield 5 event tomorrow".

Battlefield 5, eh?

@PatHaider Correct, it was a surprise for members to celebrate the Battlefield 5 event tomorrow! For more info, see: https://t.co/W6CuNK99CH
— EA Access (@EAAccess) May 6, 2016

As yet there's been no confirmation of the name, nor period, of the next Battlefield game, and there's a 50/50 chance that the game will be called that - because 5 follows 4, naturally - or it's a just an internal holding name. But this is the first time we've seen a EA representative formally refer to the game as Battlefield 5.

Whatever it is, we don't have to wait too long for confirmation one way or the other; all will be revealed in just a few hours time. Until then, you can watch this 8-second teaser trailer 5,107 times.

 Read more...tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=359409Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiHere's the first four-second look at the next Battlefield2016-05-05T15:30:00Z2016-05-05T15:30:00Z
There will be a new Battlefield game released this year, and Electronic Arts is announcing it tomorrow. With about 24 hours left before the reveal, the Battlefield Twitter account posted a brief video teasing the impending unveiling. Clear your schedule, here are all four seconds that sort of matter:

Tomorrow. #Battlefieldhttps://t.co/gmIv8NxVsA
— Battlefield (@Battlefield) May 5, 2016

Despite being functionally useless, this guy looking up in probable disbelief has some Battlefield fans in a tizzy. The game's subreddit is full of people spouting their theories. The predominant one is a bunch of variations on the idea that the character's clothing style lends itself to a World War II setting. One of my favorites cites that the Hindenburg disaster and the end of World War II in Europe took place on May 6 (although, Wikipedia says the Germans actually surrendered on May 7).

The Battlefield social team is helping fuel the speculation. Those folks are responding to Twitter users somewhat coyly by asking about the likes of Battlefield 1942 and 1943. It's nothing concrete and interaction is a part of their jobs, but there's still a certain amount of implication in those replies. Of course, they could be working a misdirect angle.

None of this really amounts to much, especially because we'll have the full story in a day's time. Whatever the outcome, there's one thing that almost everybody can agree on: Nobody wants Battlefield in space.

@Battlefield [Twitter]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=359017Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiEA's giving away free Battlefield 4 and Hardline DLC on all platforms2016-05-03T16:30:00Z2016-05-03T16:30:00Z
As EA and DICE gear up to reveal the new Battlefield this Friday, they're injecting a bit of life into past installments. Starting today, DLC for both Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline will be made free, one at a time, on all systems.

The first add-ons to be featured in this promotion are Dragon's Teeth for Battlefield 4 and Robbery for Hardline. Both of them are free from May 3 through May 10. Just go to the Battlefield site and click through to your preferred platform.

The way EA frames this is "Over the next few months, we'll be giving away previously released expansion packs." There's more to come, but it's unclear if the next add-on will be available as soon as this first one ends. However it works out, this seems like a transparent but well-executed attempt to get more people playing Battlefield again before this year's installment releases.

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 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=337542Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeEA wants you to trust it, PC gamers2016-01-29T05:00:00Z2016-01-29T05:00:00Z
EA is on a mission.

"We are on a journey to regain the trust of the PC gamer," said Peter O'Reilly, senior marketing director for Origin.

"Over the last couple of years we have focused on ensuring a great play experience from launch and bringing players a better experience on Origin with programs like the Great Game Guarantee, On the House, and now Origin Access. We're excited about the progress we've made, but are always pushing ourselves to innovate on behalf of players."

Issues with PC versions of games like Battlefield 4 and SimCity have prompted the calls for that "better experience" O'Reilly is talking about, and prompted the introduction of Origin's refund policy.

We recently reported that Origin Access launched in Europe, and that EA's CEO is keen for you to know that the publisher is not just a "corporate beast".

EA: We want to regain the trust of PC gamers [MCV]

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=337536Joe Parlockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Joe+ParlockThe new Mass Effect, Titanfall, and Battlefield games will be released by March 20172016-01-29T03:00:00Z2016-01-29T03:00:00Z
Looks like EA is in for a busy year, because we're getting the new Mass Effect, Titanfall, and Battlefield games sooner than you might've thought.

According to EA's Q3 financial report, the company is planning to release a new, as-of-yet untitled DICE-developed Battlefield game by the holidays. Considering last year we saw the release of Visceral Games' Hardline, I bet this one will be Battlefield 5, the next proper, numbered entry in the series.

They're also planning to have Mass Effect: Andromeda and the follow-up to Titanfall out by the end of the 2017 fiscal year. That means we could be seeing them as early as October, or as late as March 2017, assuming they're not delayed at all.

Seeing as EA is going to be pulling a Nintendo and hosting its own event separate from E3 this year, are these the games they're getting ready to show off?

Titanfall, Mass Effect Return Sometime Between October 2016 And March 2017 [Game Informer]

Titanfall, Mass Effect Return Sometime Between October 2016 And March 2017

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=332538Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenBattlefield Hardline gets Getaway DLC, if anyone's playing2016-01-07T18:30:00Z2016-01-07T18:30:00Z

Sure, everyone's busying themselves on Battlefield: Star Wars, who wants to mess with a year-old, Visceral-developed Battlefield Hardline? Some people, maybe, as EA's Night at the Roxbury is still getting support. The Getaway expansion is out next week for Premium members, January 26 for the rest of us.

"Whether you're making a dusty, high-speed escape across the Mexican border, or closing in on a hot pursuit along the sun-drenched Pacific coast, you'll be chasing glory at top speed when you play Battlefield Hardline: Getaway." So if it's chase-based, it's more asymmetric than Hardline's initial offerings? Well, that's a positive (cops and criminals having the same objectives makes no sense).

Included in the DLC is:

Four maps: Pacific Highway, Double Cross, Train Dodge, and Diversion

New game mode: Capture the Bag

Four new vehicles

Three new weapons for the Mechanic Class

One new gadget and a new melee weapon

Four new Legendary Camos

There's also a free update to the base game, "with new weapons, patches, and ...a brand new way to play competitively." That's Competitive Match play with, "skill-based 5v5 matches, with regularly refreshed seasons, leaderboards, and winners."

 tag:https://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=326857Vikki Blakehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Vikki+BlakeBattlefield 4 The Legacy Operations DLC out today2015-12-15T05:00:00Z2015-12-15T05:00:00Z
The latest Battlefield 4 patch rolls out today.

Consequently, the multiplayer servers will be offline for up to an hour on each platform. The PC version rolls out at 08.00 UTC, PlayStation 4 09.00 UTC, Xbox One 10.00 UTC, PlayStation 3 11.00 UTC, and Xbox 360 12.00 UTC.

The Legacy Operations DLC - which adds the remake of Dragon Valley - will also be available later... well, on current-gen and PC, anyway. (Xbox 360 and PS3 owners won't be getting the free DLC owing to the size of the map. Sorry guys).

The DLC was shaped by a community vote that took place almost a year ago, where Battlefield 4 fans were asked which map they'd like to see return the most, and the winning vote was the popular Battlefield 2 map Dragon Valley.

The DLC won't be auto-updated with the patch, so if you fancy it, head on over to your console's digital store and download it.

Here's exactly when Battlefield 4 gets today's patch and free map [VG24/7]


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Isla Kitesurfing Guesthouse, Boracay Island
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Commenting after the ascent Ricky said: "It was a perfect day. Sunny and with no wind and we were the only people in the Mournes. Saw a�couple of birds of prey too which was nice. Freshly Baked is a really cool line with quite contrasting climbing on it. The bottom half is really safe and quite sustained and the top is pretty bold but the climbing is quite handy - big reaches between big flat holds at the top of the wall."
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GPRAMA provides Congress with opportunities for involvement in agency performance planning by significantly enhancing requirements for agencies to consult with Congress when establishing or adjusting governmentwide and agency goals. These consultations provide an important opportunity for Congress to provide input on what results agencies should seek to achieve; how those results will be achieved, including how an agency's efforts are aligned and coordinated with other related efforts; how to measure progress given the complexity of federal programs; and how to report on results. They also provide an opportunity for Congress to better understand challenges confronting particular programs and the broader context of how agency performance, budget, and financial information fit together. Beyond providing input to the agencies and OMB during the consultations to shape their performance goals, Congress can foster results-oriented cultures in the federal government by using performance information in its decision-making processes. For example, Congress can use agency performance information to inform its various legislative responsibilities, including when authorizing or reauthorizing federal programs, and other activities; amending the tax code; appropriating funds; and developing budget resolutions. Congress can also focus agency attention on addressing performance issues through myriad oversight activities, such as oversight agendas, hearings, letters to agencies, and formal and informal meetings with agency officials. The three case studies we selected demonstrate how Congress has used performance information in its legislative and oversight activities to focus agency attention on improving performance. For example, in the DOD personnel security clearance program, which we placed on our high-risk list in 2005, congressional activities included (1) passing two pieces of legislation that collectively established a goal related to the timeliness of issuance of personnel security clearances, specified performance measures, and required annual reports to Congress; (2) holding over 14 oversight hearings; and (3) requesting that agencies work with us to identify performance measures for investigative quality. Sustained congressional attention helped the agencies reduce the amount of time security clearances took from an average of over 300 days following the terrorist attacks of 2001 to almost 60 days on average in fiscal year 2010 for industry personnel. As a result of the progress that was made, we removed the DOD personnel security clearance program from our high-risk list in February 2011.
Oct 26, 2016
Federal Procurement:Smarter Buying Initiatives Can Achieve Additional Savings, but Improved Oversight and Accountability NeededGAO-17-164: Published: Oct 26, 2016. Publicly Released: Oct 26, 2016.
Oct 12, 2016
U.S. Postal Service:Information on How Broadband Affects Postal Use and the Communications Options for Rural ResidentsGAO-16-811: Published: Sep 12, 2016. Publicly Released: Oct 12, 2016.
Sep 30, 2016
Office of Personnel Management:Actions Are Needed to Help Ensure the Completeness of Political Conversion Data and Adherence to PolicyGAO-16-859: Published: Sep 30, 2016. Publicly Released: Sep 30, 2016.
Sep 29, 2016
Federal Research Grants:Opportunities Remain for Agencies to Streamline Administrative RequirementsGAO-16-890T: Published: Sep 29, 2016. Publicly Released: Sep 29, 2016.
Federal Workforce:Lessons Learned for Engaging Millennials and Other Age GroupsGAO-16-880T: Published: Sep 29, 2016. Publicly Released: Sep 29, 2016.
Sep 27, 2016
Delegated Leasing Authority:Review of Selected Leases and Information on GSA's Changes to Delegation ProceduresGAO-16-716R: Published: Sep 27, 2016. Publicly Released: Sep 27, 2016.
Sep 26, 2016
International Mail:Information on Designated Postal Operators and Universal Service in Selected CountriesGAO-16-813R: Published: Sep 26, 2016. Publicly Released: Sep 26, 2016.
Sep 23, 2016
Federal Real Property:Efforts Made, but Challenges Remain in Reducing Unneeded FacilitiesGAO-16-869T: Published: Sep 23, 2016. Publicly Released: Sep 23, 2016.
Sep 21, 2016
Tiered Evidence Grants:Opportunities Exist to Share Lessons from Early Implementation and Inform Future Federal EffortsGAO-16-818: Published: Sep 21, 2016. Publicly Released: Sep 21, 2016.
Intellectual Property:Patent Office Has Opportunities to Further Improve Application Review and Patent Quality [Reissued on September 21, 2016]GAO-16-883T: Published: Sep 16, 2016. Publicly Released: Sep 16, 2016.
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Weeknight Mapo Tofu with Ground Pork
Spicy, mouth-tingling, porky: Those are the words you'll be using to describe this tofu recipe.
Kabocha Squash and Scallion Tempura
Even though this recipe calls for kabocha squash, you can use acorn squash instead.
BA's Best Deep-Dish Apple Pie
Reducing the liquid in this mile-high apple pie recipe to a syrupy consistency concentrates the flavor and yields the ideal juicy sauciness. Do not attempt in a standard pie plate! This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
Warm Cocoa Pudding with Candied Pecans
Makes you wonder why you would ever serve cold pudding again.
Shredded Sweet Potato and Carrot Fritters (Ukoy)
Frying ukoy the Bad Saint way is a very active process—the fritter will blow apart in the oil before you tease it back together. Use a tall pot with plenty of extra room since the oil will bubble vigorously when the mix hits it.
Double-Baked Buttery Shortbread Cookies
The biscotti of shortbread: Cooking these impossibly tender cookies twice encourages the flour and butter to take on a toasty, nutty flavor. This recipe is from Baroo, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
The egg-enriched buttermilk mixture makes for an especially crunchy and craggy coating. This recipe is from Buxton Hall, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.
Lemon Meringue Pie
Impressive doesn't necessarily mean hard. The curd can be made at least a day ahead, as can the crust. Divide up the work, stay cool, and knock 'em dead with the presentation. This recipe is from Buxton Hall, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.
Sea Dog
The sea dog (a fried fish sandwich) is not really a thing but should definitely be a thing because it's that good. (If you've been to the Red Rooster on route 22 in Brewster, NY, you already know this is true.) The batter alone should become your go-to whenever you fry fish.
Blueberry and Corn Crisp
A unique and textured crisp with the flavors of corn muffins and blueberry jam smashed together.


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