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LA_MERC_Onji
January 22nd, 2008, 07:08 AM
Check this out! i had no idea.


Electronic Arts today announced that this summer will see the release of Battlefield Heroes, a free to play PC multiplayer shooter featuring a Team Fortress 2-like art style.

According to EA, the game will be easy to pick up and play, and among other things will feature character customization, matchmaking based on skill level, and a "deep online meta-game."

"We put a different twist on this Battlefield game going with the cartoon-style graphics and gameplay," said EA DICE senior producer Ben Cousins. "There's something here for all types of players--be it our core Battlefield fans or casual gamers. With the new online model, we will continually add new content to keep the game fresh and keep players engaged, while integrating player feedback in real time. As a game developer, it is such a cool new way to make games."

That new content won't be free, as Electronic Arts notes that the game will generate revenue through advertising and micro-transactions.

No screenshots were released, though the game is featured in the new issue of Games for Windows Magazine.

http://www.battlefield-heroes.com/home.asp

I for one thing this is pretty damn cool. And its free!
(keep in mind this is not a sequel to any of the bf series its a separate game, bf3 is still in development)

http://www.lamerc.com/users/onji/bfheroesbanner.jpg

LA_MERC_Andyconda
January 22nd, 2008, 07:16 AM
Sounds interesting.

LA_MERC_Onji
February 5th, 2008, 10:37 AM
More info from a developers blog:

ome of the first details of the recently announced Battlefield Heroes have made their way out via the game's handy dandy developer blog. Senior producer Ben Cousins shared some slides and info in the first update of note. We picked through the ramblings of Mr. Cousins for these new details:

* Based on BF2142 Engine
* Low system requirements
* More RPG elements
* Crazy unrealistic feel similar to BF1942
* Quicker learning curve
* Remain true to core BF elements

Announced just a couple of weeks ago, Battlefield Heroes is going to be a free PC-only online game supported by in-game advertising and microtransactions. The details of those microtransactions have not been fully detailed but one would assume that means you can buy in-game items with really small amounts of money.

Full blog post here: http://www.battlefield-heroes.com/dev-blog/the-first-step

LA_MERC_BS
February 5th, 2008, 03:08 PM
Everything thats free is cool !!

Cept for STD's, old lawn mowers and matresses sitting next to the street

LA_MERC_Andyconda
February 5th, 2008, 03:33 PM
Everything thats free is cool !!

Cept for STD's, old lawn mowers and matresses sitting next to the street

LMFAO!

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