YourEMGN: The release date is still unknown but an EA Spokesman has confirmed the beta rumors. "As for the beta, we'll have more details later this week". By details, EA probably means the release date, console or how to earn a spot in it.
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Battlefield and Mirror's Edge developer DICE has reiterated its commitment to its hardcore fans, saying, "we are not going casual".
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"The demos of Mirror's Edge and Too Human had strong online showings in 2008, but the full versions failed to captivate Xbox Live users in the same way, according to Microsoft's annual rankings of top-played games.

Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb posted the rankings to his blog on Sunday, showing that the Mirror's Edge demo was the 12th most popular game for Xbox Live members. Its full-game counterpart was nowhere to be seen on the top 20 list."
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Some info from insider on EA Forums about the long awaited update with new maps and patches. The most important thing is the date which is hinted to be Friday the 31st of October 2008:

"Hi Bad Company Baddies,

I thought I would give you some hints and info I can share. First, the hint is I look forward to a relaxing Friday next week and I will most likely take Monday and Tuesday off the week after next."

More, including the list of improvements, after jump..
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Ripten reports that Variety have recently interviewed EA games label president Frank Gibeau and Dead Space executive producer Glenn Schofield, who revealed that there are sequels in the works for some of EA's biggest games. Gibeau stated that there is a "sequel idea planned" for Army of Two and a Battlefield: Bad Company. We can only hope that the sequel for Army of Two is called "Army of TwoTwo (TuTu)". Also mentioned was that a sequel to Dead Space, EA's recently released horror shooter, was already in the works, and that ideas for a Dead Space movie were in the pipeline as well.
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Over on the Battlefield: Bad Company blog, DICE posted about a dog tag issue some players may be experiencing.
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According to EA's Battle Field Bad Company website. Today Is the day that they have released a update to allow you to take In game photos of all your wrong doings in Multi player games. They have also set up a website so that you can see all the photo's that you have taken. So go play the game take some sweet shots then send them to us and well post the good ones¿
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The Battlefield Podcast will reach its 100th episode this Saturday, June 28th, 2008. To celebrate this event, the show will be streamed online at www.tuxmedia.tv/live beginning at 2pm PST and lasting for several hours.

The afternoon and evening will be spent "shooting the breeze" with fans of the Battlefield Podcast as well as guest from the Battlefield community. The mics and webcams will be open for most of the duration of the live show, allowing visitors to chat with the Battlefield Podcast hosts and have their audio/video be streamed live online. The best live moments will be saved and edited into the 100th episode. To contact the live show, add the Skype username "tuxmedialive" or the Stickam username "bfpodcast". Join the chat at www.tuxmedia.tv/live after 2pm PST to watch and chat with other viewers.

Throughout the event we are expecting several prominent guests from the Battlefield community, such as the hosts of the Inside Battlefield Show from NetGameRadio.com, and more. A giveaway contest is also scheduled during the evening that will result in the giveaway of several copies of Battlefield Bad Company. In order to receive a copy you'll have to watch the live show and look for instructions.

The final release of episode 100 is scheduled for early next week.

Visit us at www.tuxmedia.tv or www.battlefieldpodcast.com. For more details on the event, visit this frequently updated forum thread: http://www.tuxmedia.tv/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=524

TuxMedia was formed by the original creator of the Battlefield Podcast and specializes in producing audio and video podcasts focused on any variety of subjects. With over a year and a half of experience in all aspects of Podcasting, the TuxMedia executive team is targeting the new media industry and a very focused audience of attentive viewers.
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Highlights this week include Battlefield: Bad Company (Xbox 360/PS3), Alone in the Dark (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PS2, PC) and The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff (PC).

Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of June 22, 2008 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC!
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GamesIndustry.Biz writes: "Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello says that his company doesn't usually get the benefit of the "cult" when it comes to game ratings.

While speaking to investors gathered for the William Blair & Company's 28th Annual Growth Stock Conference, Riccitiello was asked to estimate the Metacritic review scores for EA's upcoming titles.

"I always hate answering questions like this. It is a little bit like you're jinxing the play, you know - 'We expect the New York Times to love this play.'

"And you sort of feel a little bit like a twit getting out ahead of it because there's a certain cadre of journalists that would love to prove me wrong."

Riccitiello said that he has looked carefully at EA Sports titles - NASCAR, NCAA, Madden and NBA Live - and found them to be better products than last year."
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CVG writes: "Ranking issues ironed out, servers boosted and a patch to come tomorrow.

EA says it's "working around the clock" to fix the many errors that plagued the new Battlefield: Bad Company demo this weekend, having just sorted out the broken ranking system.

Virtual warmongers were left disappointed when the demo was hit with laggy servers and a completely broken ranking system as player rushed to get their team-based battling on.

The good news is the ranking should be up and running now. "The stats database has been reinforced and you should now see the correct stats both in-game and on the website," said developer DICE, confirming that it'll also release a patch tomorrow to further secure your hard-earned stats."
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With the codes over at PlanetBattlefield.com being all used up the guys over at PX360 just got a couple download codes for the upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company demo that is launching to the public via Xbox Live and the Playstation Network on June 5th, 2008; these codes will allow you to download the demo as of right this moment, a full week before everyone else gets a chance to play. Basically all you have to do is leave a comment below and by Friday of this week they will pick ten lucky winners and e-mail them the code. This will give all thirty or so lucky gamers a good couple days, plus the full weekend, to get a shot at playing the Battlefield: Bad Company demo.
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Kotaku writes:

"In the history of the internet and video game companies using the internet, can safely say that, yes, we have indeed found the most embarrassing URL. Are you ready? OF COURSE! It is:

http://badcompany.ea.com/

Hrm. badcompany.ea.com. BadCompany.EA.com. Bad Company EA. Intentional? Accident? Hilarious!"
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XBF Writes: "In hopes of gaining the approval of consumers and win back gamers, Electronic Arts and DICE have released a series of trailers to promote their new site "Find All Five". The site shows gamers how to find all the locked weapons they had planned on selling. ..."
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IGN writes: "After speaking with spokesperson for EA, IGN has learned a few more details on the intended pricing structure for the weapons in Battlefield: Bad Company. There has been some public outcry that EA is trying to "scam" customers as screens of the BF:BC Beta indicated that some weapons might have to be purchased off of Marketplace, thus giving some an advantage over the rest of the playing field.

Here's the real deal straight from the EA Spokesperson, "Battlefield: Bad Company will release five unique weapons free of charge through five different promotional programs prior to launch. EA will again make these weapons available to players free of charge after launch, in case anyone missed the pre-launch promotions."
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Ripten:

"What games will be at GDC 2008? The infamous Surfer Girl says three of the above titles will be there, along with four more "definites". We can confirm seven others."
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Janco Partners analyst Mike Hickey picks what he believes will be the biggest sellers of 2008.
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