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EA is currently in a battle with Activision, a 400 million dollar battle. So what does the company do? It gives away free games. Is this a publicity stunt to help their current public relations? Or is it simply because their game sales are hurting and they’re looking for new venues to advertise in.

EA is currently in a battle with Activision, a 400 million dollar battle. So what does the company do? It gives away free games. Is this a publicity stunt to help their current public relations? Or is it simply because their game sales are hurting and they’re looking for new venues to advertise in.

The corporate warfare between Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts is getting hotter than a hand grenade.

Activision on Tuesday pulled EA into a lawsuit it had filed in April against two prominent game developers that Activision had fired in March. The developers, Jason West and Vincent Zampella, had created Activision’s blockbuster Call of Duty franchise as heads of Infinity Ward, a studio Activision bought in 2003.

In the amended lawsuit, Activision names EA as a defendant, accusing the Redwood City, Calif., publisher of hatching a secret plot to “destabilize, disrupt and … destroy Infinity Ward.” The lawsuit accused EA of working through talent management firm Creative Artists Agency to “hijack” West and Zampella from Infinity Ward, based in Encino.

EA spokesman, Jeff Brown, in an email sent Tuesday night, said, “This is a PR play filled with pettiness and deliberate misdirection. Activision wants to hide the fact that they have no credible response to the claim of two artists who were fired and now just want to get paid for their work.”

Activision sued West and Zampella for breach of contract a month after it fired them. The two later formed Respawn Entertainment and began work on a game that Electronic Arts agreed to publish. They also filed a lawsuit against Activision, alleging that their former employer had improperly withheld from them millions of dollars in royalty payments from their last game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

Regardless of the outcome, the consumers win. Gamers all across America are signing up to get their copies of the EA title “Medal of Honor” (see: Battlefield 3 Beta)

So basically what they are doing is giving away the crappy selling Medal of Honor to increase their public relations. This is good news for any BF3 fan who wants to get in on the Battlefield 3 Beta.

Thanks to user “BF3Freakz” who submitted the story. To get the full scoop go to CNN:

http://cnnconsumernews.com/2011/01/02/despite-activisions-lawsuit-ea-is-doing-good-or-is-it-a-pr-stunt/

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Could this mean the end of the PC franchise? I mean we all know how well “PC to console” ports go, right? WRONG !!!!!!!!!!! They most definitely cripple the end experience for PC gamers. We all know that the economy is tough and companies are looking to save money. But in all honesty this might just be the biggest mistake in PC gaming history. We all remember what a shocker it was to play Battlefield 1942, and how innovative and creative Battlefield 2 turned out to be. For gods sake when Battlefield 2 came out there were maybe 10 desktops in the world that could run that game on high settings with all the features and effects they introduced.

Should we lie to our-self thinking that they will keep the console version different from PC version? How many game developers are doing this in these tough times? Simple answer, none.

Possible differences between PC vs Console versions will undoubtedly be:

1. Number of players per map.
2. Thats pretty much it.

This makes you wonder now if Gordon Van Dyke really left the company to “be closer with his family”, or because he knew that his beloved franchise was going to become a port. I still hold a glimpse of hope that Battlefield 3 PC version will truly be a worthy predecessor to BF2. For some reason I still believe DICE’s CEO when he said “Battlefield 3 will blow everyone away”. As a hardcore Battlefield gamer I can see many gamers who loved the BF2 series opt for the console version. I mean why spend 800.oo dollars upgrading your gaming rig, when I can just pick up a xBox 360 version for 59.99 ?? Most definitely that will be the case for every media-core Battlefield fan. This scenario will only yield in less PC players, less servers, less fun. This is a true blow to the PC gaming industry, as in the recent years its getting no love from developers.

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This Sunday August 1, be sure to check out a 100% all-new Medal of Honor gameplay trailer directed by Linkin Park’s Joe Hahn. The trailer will feature in-game footage set to the band’s recently-announced single ‘The Catalyst’ at www.medalofhonor.com/linkinpark. More details about the Battlefield 3 beta itself can also be found at www.medalofhonor.com/battlefield3.

Medal of Honor Limited Edition also features special content out-of-the-box including the MP-7, a weapon utilized by real-world Tier 1 Operators in the field.  With its light weight, high rate of fire as well as its ability to penetrate body armor, the MP-7 handles like a pistol yet allows targets to be engaged like a rifle.  The Limited Edition also includes two powerful shotguns with custom slugs. These devastating shotguns and ammunition are ideal for close-range fights.

* The PlayStation 3 version of the Limited Edition also includes the classic, Medal of Honor Frontline™ completely remastered in HD.  **Restrictions and conditions apply to Beta offer.  See http://www.ea.com/beta for details.

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Battlefield Bad Company 2 PC Beta Glitches Video

Developers DICE revealed on the studio’s official blog PC players can test out the game’s multiplayer component January 28 to February 25, roughly a week before Bad Company 2 hits shelves March 2. We will have BETA-Key give away contests starting next week.

Like the PlayStation 3 beta which concluded last month, PC players will try the game’s Rush mode, where teams of 16 battle for control of a military base. You better ramp up your PC hardware as this baby will need it  !!!

The map titled Port Valdez features snowy landscapes and battles “fought alongside the waterline towards a great oil industrial landscape in the Alaskan mountains,” says the blog post.

DICE says they will reveal more details on downloading the beta as the launch date approaches. No word yet on when a multiplayer demo will reach Xbox 360 owners. (Sorry xBox Fans, LOL)

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Get ready for the most spectacular FPS multiplayer experience ever! Battlefield Bad Company 2™ brings the spectacular Battlefield gameplay to the forefront of
next-gen consoles and PC – featuring best-in-class vehicular combat set across 8 huge sandbox maps each with a different tactical focus. This MP footage is provided by G4YV.com. Its straight out of Battlefield Bad Company 2 BETA for playstation 3.  Post your thoughts on this video in the comments section.

Battlefield Bad Company 2 BETA Video

Get ready for the most spectacular FPS multiplayer experience ever! Battlefield Bad Company 2™ brings the spectacular Battlefield gameplay to the forefront of next-gen consoles and PC – featuring best-in-class vehicular combat set across 8 huge sandbox maps each with a different tactical focus.

November 19th is the official day for the public beta release. As confirmed by IGN, the Battlefield Bad Company 2 BETA will be a PlayStation 3 exclusive. All public keys have been depleted but IGNs very own Fileplanet.com has plenty to give away to their subscribers. You still have a chance to participate in this great shooter and I hope to see you on the Battlefield

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Battlefield Bad Company 2 Beta – PS3 Exclusive. Sorry xBox owners.

Recent news announced by EA brings joy to Playstation 3 owners.  Battlefield Bad Company 2 will have an exclusive beta open only to PS3 gamers. Looks like xBox 360 fans will have to wait for the game to come out and trust dedicated PS3 players to find all mistakes made in the game. I have my faith in the PS3 community.

The short video below (provided by IGN) confirms the beta

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