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The Technology Behind Battlefield 3

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by Ben Hanson on March 01, 2011 at 07:00 AM

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Battlefield 3 is not a simple rehash. DICE has spent years building the new technology to ensure that the third entry in the series stands apart from the rest. In these three interviews, we speak with the team to learn how the new technology will affect each player's experience on the battlefield. Check out the first video to learn all about the greatly enhanced destructive capabilities of the Frostbite 2 engine.

Want to know how Mirror's Edge has influenced Battlefield 3? Lead animator Tobias Dahl talks about the company's increasing emphasis on animation and how the team is incorporating a system called ANT from EA Sports.

The third video features Battlefield 3 art director Gustav Tilleby explaining the new lighting system in the game and DICE's approach to creating environments.

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by TristanPR77 Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:21 AM

I am pretty sure battlefield will be better than call of duty.
by TheJugganaught Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:30 AM

to be honest,these people are insanely good at what they do lol
by William Okeefe Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:31 AM

it's more than obvious that the amount of work put into a Battlefield game far overshadows that of Activision's call of duty franchise.
by William Okeefe Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:31 AM

it's more than obvious that the amount of work put into a Battlefield game far overshadows that of Activision's call of duty franchise.
by Luis E. Morales Falcon Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:32 AM

Awesome.
by GamingfreakBfBc2 Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:35 AM

More gameplay would be nice. Maby we can get something today and can't wait 4 BF3!
by BATTLESUIT Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:39 AM

BFBC2 was the first Battlefield game I played. I can't wait to see what they do with this. It would be great if BF can blow COD out of the water in regards to popularity (they've already done it with gameplay), and Activision's left with a supid look on their face holding an antiquated franchise that nobody wants to play.
by Kretek Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:43 AM

Easier said than done. Many games which have physics based destruction fail on a few main points and unfortunately a popular one is the randomness which comes from these engines. How can you work out kinks in a game which has an endless combination of possibilities for a certain scenario based upon how much of the world is destroyed?
by Josh Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:56 AM

I can't watch the videos because I'm at work, but...the guy in that first video really looks like he needs some sleep. Also, I can't wait to watch these. There are a couple games with some cool technology coming out this year, this and Skyrim being the two I'm watching closely. It makes me happy that my PC was ready for a rebuild.
by Blake Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 07:59 AM

I have always enjoyed the large scale of the Battlefield games. I am excited to see the new destructibility with the new engine, taking down skyscrapers with a tank would be a sight to see.
by God Of Irony Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 08:07 AM

Ah, Battlefield. frostbite is your greatest weapon yet...
by Andrew Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 08:11 AM

forget all this talking i want to see some gameplay please gi gameplay will we see it from the gdc.
by Caleb Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 08:18 AM

I am going to get this the day it comes out.
by Marky360 Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 08:19 AM

Anybody hear that crack on COD in the first vid?
by Warbuff Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 09:02 AM

Oh man, that guy looks like he's been working some long hours. Hang in there guys. You'll get your due!
by Nmbr1GusterFan Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 09:09 AM

I really like how Dice is always trying to one up themselves in everything. They seem very professional too, like there is a time to play and a time to work your butt of making BF3 the greatest game of our time. These videos are making me the most excited for a game I've ever been, I'm actually going to build my first gaming pc for this!!!! Side note: I think Gustav listens to the Flaming Lips or stuck his finger in an electrical outlet.
by MrOzymandias Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 09:15 AM

I am really looking forward to this game. Mainly for the multiplayer, but if they can make the campaign good too, it will be even better.
by Brian Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 09:18 AM

I can't wait for the release! I'm so sick of CoD.
by SUPERGAMER55 Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 09:23 AM

The only thing that makes me sad is that I can't afford the stuff for building a nice rig, so I'll be stuck with 32 player mp on the PS3.
by FAMESREVENGE Tuesday, March 01, 2011 at 09:30 AM

They need to combine battle field and fifa. Call it battle-pitch 2012. soldiers running and gunning while they play Soccer/football.

I probably wouldn't play it, but I'd look at the back cover at the video game store.

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