With Battlefield 2042 set to release later this year, EA is drumming up some extra buzz by giving away Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 5. All Prime Gaming members will get to claim both games over the next month. For those unfamiliar, Prime Gaming is essentially what used to be Twitch …
Read More »Battlefield 1’s premium pass will be free for everyone next week
Good things usually come to those who wait. This is particularly true in the video game space, where patience is often rewarded with lower prices, or in some cases, free content. The latter is true in the case of Battlefield 1, as EA has announced that the game's Premium Pass …
Read More »DICE will end monthly updates for Battlefield 1 in June- just in time for Battlefield V’s reveal
We've known for a while that Battlefield V is due to come out later this year, with a big showing set for E3 in June. With that in mind, it shouldn't be too surprising to hear that EA and DICE are winding down support for 2016's Battlefield 1, which has …
Read More »DICE is making Battlefield 1’s Operation Campaigns free for all players
Over the course of 2017, DICE has been expanding Battlefield 1 with a new Operations mode. The first Operations campaign was free for all players, while the second one was reserved for Premium Pass holders. It was expected that future Operations Campaigns would also be reserved for Premium Pass holders …
Read More »DICE unveils new maps and weapons for Battlefield 1 Turning Tides DLC
While the it may have taken a while to get going, DICE has been on the ball when it comes to rolling out Battlefield 1 DLC this year. So far, we’ve had two DLC launches ‘They Shall Not Pass’ and ‘In the Name of the Tsar’, each bringing new maps, …
Read More »The second Battlefield 1 expansion, In the Name of the Tsar, arrives this month
DICE showcased what to expect in Battlefield 1’s upcoming expansion, In the Name of the Tsar back at E3. Owners of the Premium Pass will be able to try out the “most extensive Battlefield expansion yet” on September 5th, while everyone else will get their hands on it come the …
Read More »Titanfall 2 and Battlefield 1 now free for Origin/EA Access subscribers
EA Access and Origin Access are about to get a big push this week, as Titanfall 2 and Battlefield 1 have officially joined the vault. This means those who subscribe to EA Access (Xbox) or Origin Access (PC) will get free access to both of EA's big 2016 shooters. Titanfall 2 …
Read More »Battlefield 1 has surpassed 21 million players
Towards the end of last week, EA held its quarterly financial report and as usual, some interesting facts were brought up in the conversation. One specific highlight is the fact that Battlefield 1 has now surpassed 21 million players, meaning around two million more people have picked up the game …
Read More »Battlefield 1 Winter Update is now available
Battlefield 1 has enjoyed much success since its launch back in October but now that everyone has had a chance to play around with the base game, it is time to start adding in new content. Today, DICE launched the Battlefield 1 Winter Update on PC and consoles, adding in …
Read More »Battlefield 1’s first DLC adds French army, new game mode and maps
If you happened to buy the Battlefield 1 Premium Edition back when the game came out, then you may be pleased to know that your additional content will be arriving soon, as today EA revealed Battlefield 1's first DLC, titled ‘They Shall Not Pass'. This will introduce new maps, vehicles, …
Read More »No Battlefield release planned for 2017, EA resting franchise
Taking a similar tack to Ubisoft with its Assassin's Creed series, EA has announced that one of its flagship franchises, Battlefield, will be taking a break next year. In fact it may be another couple of years before we see another Battlefield game. Don't fret though, EA will still release …
Read More »Battlefield 1 Performance Analysis
In an effort to try and hurt Call of Duty sales this year, EA has gone ahead and released two massive multiplayer shooters within the space of one week – Titanfall 2 and Battlefield 1. We have already taken a look at Titanfall 2 this week, so today we will …
Read More »Battlefield 1 sales overshadow both BF4 and Hardline
Battlefield 1 is off to a stronger start than we could have predicted, not just with critics but in sales too as DICE's latest entry to the franchise has managed to sell more week-one copies than Battlefield 4 and Hardline combined in the UK, beating out other big releases from …
Read More »AMD drops 16.10.2 drivers ahead of Battlefield 1, Civ VI releases
With big games like Battlefield 1, Civilisation VI and Titanfall 2 launching today or within the next week, AMD has released a new driver to make sure they are all officially supported, with optimised settings and in some cases crossfire profiles too. AMD has also added improved support for virtual …
Read More »Cheaters have already found exploits in Battlefield 1
Battlefield 1 hasn't fully launched yet but players can get a headstart in the multiplayer and campaign modes by signing up for EA/Origin Access, which includes ten hours of early game time. However, you may encounter some frustrations during pre-launch multiplayer as it looks like cheaters are already being encountered. …
Read More »PC and Xbox One owners can start playing Battlefield 1 right now
Battlefield 1 might not officially launch until the 21st of October but if you happen to be gaming on an Xbox One or a PC, you can actually get a head start right now. If you sign up for EA Access (Xbox) or Origin Access (PC), then you get to …
Read More »Battlefield 1 campaign shown off in new 12 minute video
Update: Dice is continuing to pump out new details on Battlefield 1. A couple of weeks ago we learned which game modes and maps we could expect to find in the game's multiplayer at launch and now, we have our first good look at the campaign mode, which is based …
Read More »Battlefield 1 launch maps and game modes revealed
The Battlefield 1 beta wrapped up last month and now DICE is preparing for the game's final launch in late October. If you have been waiting to see how much content is going to be in the final game then look no further as this week we got the final …
Read More »Here’s what you’ll need to run Battlefield 1 on PC
The Battlefield 1 beta wrapped up a few weeks ago with over 13 million players trying out the game. Now, DICE is on the road to release and in preparation for launch, the studio has put out the minimum and recommended PC system requirements for the game. Battlefield 1 continues …
Read More »EA games and services available again after Battlefield DDOS attack
The Battlefield 1 open beta kicked off just yesterday but unfortunately, the launch did not go all that smoothly as a particular group on the web launched a DDOS attack on EA's servers, taking down not just Battlefield 1 but several other games and services too. Yesterday many found themselves …
Read More »Battlefield 1 beta kicks off for insiders, opens to all tomorrow
If you are waiting to get your hands on Battlefield 1 and would like to try out the game ahead of its release in October, then you will get your chance this week as the beta has officially begun. Today, EA and DICE began sending out early access beta codes …
Read More »Battlefield 1 open beta coming this month
While excitement for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare has taken a hit this year, things seem to be at an all-time high for Battlefield 1 right now, which will see DICE turn back the clock to an alternate history version of World War I. If you have been waiting to give …
Read More »Battlefield 1 closed alpha datamine reveals new maps and modes
EA did in-fact hold a Battlefield 1 closed alpha last month and as you might imagine, the alpha has already been data-mined, revealing new details about the game that have yet to be announced. The leak includes a level by level breakdown of the campaign, a full weapons list, a …
Read More »A Battlefield 1 alpha test might be happening this week
If you have signed up to be part of any upcoming play tests for Battlefield 1, then you might want to keep an eye on your emails this week as apparently there may be a closed alpha happening at some point. The closed alpha test was referenced in a (now …
Read More »There is a Battlefield Beta phishing scam doing the rounds
EA has committed itself to having public beta tests following on from the launch issues of Battlefield 4 and this year's Battlefield will be no different. However, if you are interested in signing up for the beta, it is important that you do so through the official site as there …
Read More »Battlefield 1 beats out Infinite Warfare in trailer battle
It might be a little early to call victory for EA in this latest generation of high-production-value, AAA shooters, but in terms of trailer popularity, DICE's Battlefield 1 seems to have drawn a lot more positive attention than Activision's Infinite Warfare. While the latter was a stand out for its …
Read More »People seem to be a lot happier with Battlefield 1’s trailer
Earlier this week, Activision officially released the first trailer for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, revealing that this year's version of the shooter would once again take on a futuristic setting. The trailer quickly went on to become one of the most heavily downvoted videos on YouTube, which led to …
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