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aclim

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This will be a Steam release also right? Id rather purchase through them...
 
GullyFoyle

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I was following up on that German reporter saying they were going to get to go to DICE and spend two days playing the PC version of BFBC2 (earlier message in this thread), and found an interesting fact about the GameStop exclusive early access to Squad Rush mode (Source):

Battlefield Bad Company 2 ... 01/21/2010
Rumors and Truth Squad to Rush Mode

Since yesterday, there are rumors about an action of GameStop around the new mode Squad Rush mode. The focus Infantry 4on4 mode is probably the most interesting mode in terms of leagues and ladders and just promises for small team a lot of fun. Well GameStop offered exclusively to this mode in advance in their shop, which made for some uneasiness. And here comes the all-clear: it is an action only for the U.S. market.

As you could read at GameStop:

Reserve Battlefield Bad Company 2 GameStop and receive exclusive early access to the new multiplayer game mode, squad Rush.

That would mean nothing less than all the other players would have to wait a while on this mode, which is not entirely unjustly brought some unrest and discussions with him. Since we lacked the appropriate information, we have launched an inquiry abruptly at EA and DICE, which is now brought to light the following:

... the Gamestop promotion is valid only for the U.S. market. The Germans immediately be release to benefit from the new mode.

Thus, we can thus directly give all-clear and are all looking forward to another game mode.
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Sorry Canadians, you're probably part of the US market also.

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EBGames.Au (Australia) started sending out PC Beta keys yesterday (20-Jan-2010).
Amazon.de (Germany) started sending out keys today. (21-Jan-2010).

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Saw this twitter exchange today:

mwduncan: @Demize99 Is the final PC version going to have mods or at least dedicated servers. This was a big reason I didn't buy MW2.
Demize99: @mwduncan Dedicated servers are a big yes. No mod tools day one. Www.battlefield.com has more info.

I'm guessing the rest of the DICE guys all face-palmed when they saw the "day one" comment. I thought they put that issue to rest...

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Not much action yet today on the FOV controversy from yesterday. People on the interwebs are drawing their own conclusions that the PC FOV is 60. I haven't seen anyone from DICE quote an actual number, yet.

Just caught someone actually addressing the issue on Twitter:

Just_do_it_ffs: @Demize99 @repi Will a guy with 4:3 display see as much as a guy with 16:10 horizontally even though he have a much much wider screen?
repi: BC2PC on a 16:10 monitor will result in a wider horizontal FOV compared to 4:3 because of the higher aspect ratio

Sounds like it's not exactly fixed, after all. repi is one of the main devs developing the Frostbite engine.
 
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aclim

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so wait this means I wont be able to play the squad rush with my steam version? Really looking forward to this as is my clan
 
GullyFoyle

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aclim said:
so wait this means I wont be able to play the squad rush with my steam version? Really looking forward to this as is my clan
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My understanding is that this is exclusive for a limited time. Probably 30 days max. Could be as little as a week.
 
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I wanted to get it off of steam, but access to beta, limited edition, rush mode, and free overnight from gamestop was too good.
 
GullyFoyle

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Thanks for posting a link to the trailer. I watched the show on Spike last night, then fell asleep on the couch ^_^.

Here is a link to the entire GTTV episode on gametrailers: gametrailers.com

Not a lot of FAQ'able items in there.

  • Single Player = 10 hours
  • You should be able to call in a bombing run (A-10's from first videos?). I'm assuming for now only in the single player game.
  • Anyone see any more info I missed?
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No one has said anything yet about the "face" of Battlefield Bad Company 2, producer Gordon VanDyke, but he is MIA for about 4 days now. No twitter, no forum posts, no blogs. I wonder what's going on with him? Perhaps he is doing real work to get the PC version ready for the beta, or maybe he needed time off to prepare for the onslaught after the PC beta goes live (or doesn't!).

Nevermind, Gordon popped his head up on Twitter today, long enough to issue a challenge to Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling:

@fourzerotwo if you ever feel up to it I'd love to challenge you & whomever you like in a match of #BFBC2 Squad Rush! :)
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To which he responded:

@GordonVanDyke I am definitely down for that! -- congrats btw on the single-player reveal last night. Looks fantastic. Roll on March 1st!
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The guys at Combat Testing are Tweeting that they still have openings for BFBC2 testers. All testers accepted will get keys to the PC Beta (without pre-ordering)!
People who want to join Combat Testing do so by registering here.

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New Battlefield Blog post: An Audiophile's Guide to BF:BC2

blogs.battlefield.ea.com

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Wow, two blog posts in one day. This one supposedly lists all the vendors giving out PC Beta access for pre-orders. Note that direct2drive is not listed for the US & Canada, even though I, and probably several others sent it to them. I think they have a part-time intern in charge of the blog...or a big Steam fan! :D

blogs.battlefield.ea.com

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@repi: @pekhe @Just_do_it_ffs Will post more about FOV/Widescreen/Eyefinity details soonish

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damn I forgot to set the DVR to record that show!!

Ill check out the link later

10 hours?

thats OK, I was hoping for a little more, but it sure beats 6 hours
 
Daverino

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I'd give that trailer about +1,000,000,000,000 quantities of win for using Queens of the Stone Age's 'Millionaire' as the music.
 
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I tried registering on combattesting.com and my application was denied. Tried again on a different computer with a different email/name and I didn't get anything.
 
GullyFoyle

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Steam fans, all your prayers have been answered! You can now pre-order Battlefield Bad Company 2 from Steam. It is the limited edition, and it will get you beta access! Source
Steam News
Official Steam time: Saturday, January 22, 2010 - 5:43 pm
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition Pre-Purchase Now!
January 22, 2010, 5:43 pm - Valve - General Announcement

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition is now available for pre-purchase. Get early access to the beta and receive six in-game multiplayer items when you pre-purchase now!
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What are you waiting for? Go order it!
 
minmaster

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Tab said:
I tried registering on combattesting.com and my application was denied. Tried again on a different computer with a different email/name and I didn't get anything.
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that's odd, i got in instantly. why do you think you got denied?
 
GullyFoyle

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Interesting Tweets:

L_Twin: "Lot's of Q's regarding the possibility of 4 pack BFBC2 bundle on Steam. We're working on this, hope we can realize this options asap."

hyphy911: "If you preorder Battlefield via Steam...The beta will auto appear in your games list when available. So chillout"

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Here is a French web site giving away PC Beta keys, in a drawing: www.bf-news.fr

In Focus: BF Bad Company 2: 190 Beta Keys PC to win!
As promised we offer today to win the keys to participate in the PC beta of Battlefield Bad Company 2!
You must be registered on BF-News.fr to try your luck, if this is not true of course you can register free and within a few clicks by following this link: Register. Once registered, simply visit this page and click on "I participate" Participating in the competition.
The contest begins the publication of this news and will end Wednesday, January 27 to 20h. After this date, entries will no longer be taken into account.
The 190 winners will be drawn on the evening of Wednesday and keys distributed as they become available by EA.

Good luck to you all and see you soon!
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Hm.. might have to get this game. Looks like some good MP fun and the graphics are pretty nice as well.
 
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Has anyone received a beta key from gamestop? I pre-ordered it Friday and still no email or anything about the beta, just wondering if I should contact them about it or not.
 
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VashHT said:
Has anyone received a beta key from gamestop? I pre-ordered it Friday and still no email or anything about the beta, just wondering if I should contact them about it or not.
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Online Customers: A beta activation code and download instructions will be emailed beginning January 26th, 2010.
 
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