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DICE considered delaying Battlefield 4 on Xbox One, PS4

By: Eddie Makuch DICE considered delaying the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of Battlefield 4, but was able to overcome development hurdles to have the game ready for launch, executive producer Patrick Bach has said. Speaking with GamesIndustry International, Bach said some people fail to understand how difficult it can be to develop alongside new hardware like the Xbox One and PS4. “We’ve been … Continue reading DICE considered delaying Battlefield 4 on Xbox One, PS4

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Next-gen Star Wars: Battlefront due in summer 2015

By: Eddie Makuch The all-new next-generation Star Wars: Battlefront game  from Electronic Arts and developer DICE will “most likely” release in summer 2015 alongside the new films , CFO Blake Jorgensen said today during EA’s annual stockholder meeting. Jorgensen said the Battlefront series, in the past, has performed “extremely well.” Beyond a brief teaser trailer for the game at E3, EA and DICE have remained quiet on … Continue reading Next-gen Star Wars: Battlefront due in summer 2015

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EA and Disney team up for Star Wars games

By: Eddie Makuch Electronic Arts and The Walt Disney company today announced a new multiyear exclusive agreement to develop and publish new games based on Star Wars characters and stories. As part of the agreement, EA will create new Star Wars titles for a “core gaming audience.” These games will span “all interactive platforms” and “the most popular game genres.” Disney, meanwhile, will retain rights … Continue reading EA and Disney team up for Star Wars games

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Next Mass Effect and Dragon Age games using Frostbite 3

By:  Martin Gaston Both Dragon Age III: Inquisition and the next Mass Effect game will be powered by DICE’s Frostbite 3 engine, BioWare has said. “For everyone who’s been asking after the #BF4 reveal, #DA3 and the next Mass Effect are also using Frostbite 3. It’s awesome,” said BioWare Edmonton and Montreal general manager Aaryn Flynn on Twitter. The Frostbite 3 engine was announced hand in hand with DICE’s … Continue reading Next Mass Effect and Dragon Age games using Frostbite 3

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Mirror’s Edge easter egg found in Battlefield 3 DLC

By: Eddie Makuch DICE continues to tease a return to Mirror’s Edge. YouTube user xXHerseyBoyXx has spotted (via MP1st) Mirror’s Edge protagonist Faith Connors’ running shoes atop one of the buildings in Battlefield‘s latest expansion, Aftermath. Additionally, Faith can be heard panting near the shoes. Last week, former DICE employee Ben Cousins said it is “general knowledge” in the Stockholm, Sweden development scene (where DICE … Continue reading Mirror’s Edge easter egg found in Battlefield 3 DLC

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Mirror’s Edge 2 in production, claims Swedish dev

By: Eddie Makuch Rumors of Mirror’s Edge 2 have been swirling for years, but according to ngmoco’s Ben Cousins, the game is no rumor, but in fact a reality. The Swedish developer and former Electronic Arts employee said over Twitter today that it is “general knowledge” in the Stockholm, Sweden (where DICE is located) development scene that the free-running sequel is in production. An EA representative was not immediately … Continue reading Mirror’s Edge 2 in production, claims Swedish dev

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Mirror’s Edge 2 ‘not abandoned’ – Report

By: Eddie Makuch In 2009, it was revealed that the Mirror’s Edge franchise would continue past the well-received, but less-than-stellar selling original. However, earlier this year, developer DICE offered a bit of bad news for franchise fans, saying development of Mirror’s Edge 2 was "stalled." Now, EA Games is waffling again about the parkour-inspired first-person franchise, telling GameStar that the Mirror’s Edge series has not … Continue reading Mirror’s Edge 2 ‘not abandoned’ – Report

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Bad Company 3, Mirror’s Edge 2 spotted on resumes

By: Eddie Makuch, News Editor @ GameSpot Battlefield: Bad Company 3 and Mirror’s Edge 2 have been spotted on various profile pages at professional networking site LinkedIn (tracked down by GamerZines), indicating DICE is possibly at work on sequels to its shooter and free-running franchises. The Bad Company 3 reference comes from a user who said he “provided video game prototype, design, and demo feedback … Continue reading Bad Company 3, Mirror’s Edge 2 spotted on resumes

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New Battlefield 3: Close Quarters Gameplay Trailer Showcases Donya Fortress Map

By: Colin Tan  (@unartifex) The latest gameplay trailer for DICE’s upcoming Battlefield 3 expansion pack showcases the Donya Fortress map, hectic close-quarter firefights and anted up destruction. Dubbed Close Quarters, this expansion pack adds four indoor maps that cater to intense urban infantry gameplay. Expect new weapons, Assignments, dog tags and a whole new level of destruction, the latter of which is clearly exhibited in … Continue reading New Battlefield 3: Close Quarters Gameplay Trailer Showcases Donya Fortress Map

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