Dirtynap
05-07-2006, 02:38 PM
GameSpot have just posted an exclusive preview of Battlefield 2142, based on what's been seen at the E3 pre-show. The article covers a range of topics, from squads to classes, and includes quite a few new screenshots.
The squad-based nature of Battlefield 2 was one of the best parts of that game; however, Nielsen said that only half the Battlefield 2 players out there used it, which DICE regards as foolish, since the game is a lot more fun when you're in a squad rather than running around on your own. To fix this in Battlefield 2142, DICE is introducing incentives to play in squads. Basically, squads will be able to collect points faster for special "field upgrades." Even without these upgrades, squads will be more potent. Squad leaders now have the ability to place a beacon that squad members can spawn on.
Full Artilce (http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/action/battlefield2142/news.html?sid=6149123)
Also some more information about the gameplay icluding a new gametype called Titan Mode.
"The year is 2142, and the dawn of a new Ice age has thrown the world into a panic. The soil not covered by ice can only feed a fraction of the Earth's population. The math is simple and brutal: Some will live, most will die. In Battlefield 2142, players choose to fight for one of two military superpowers in an epic battle for survival. Armed with a devastating arsenal of hi-tech weaponry, including assault rifles, cloaking devices, EMP grenades and sentry guns, players can level the playing field against massive Battle Walkers that control the ground and futuristic aircraft the rule the skies.
Massive online battles for up to 64 players drop gamers on the front lines as part of a formal squad or behind the scenes in Commander Mode to direct the strategic assaults of their team-mates. Battlefield 2142 also introduces an all-new game type for the first time in franchise history: "Titan" mode, which challenges gamers to control the battlefield and destroy their opponent's Titan - a massive flying warship - while defending their own. Battlefield 2142 is developed by Digital Illusions/DICE Sweden and is slated to ship for PC in Fall 2006."
Source (http://www.info.ea.com/news/pr/pr780.pdf)
Thanks to mr.hahn at BFNation (http://www.bfnation.net) for the info.
The squad-based nature of Battlefield 2 was one of the best parts of that game; however, Nielsen said that only half the Battlefield 2 players out there used it, which DICE regards as foolish, since the game is a lot more fun when you're in a squad rather than running around on your own. To fix this in Battlefield 2142, DICE is introducing incentives to play in squads. Basically, squads will be able to collect points faster for special "field upgrades." Even without these upgrades, squads will be more potent. Squad leaders now have the ability to place a beacon that squad members can spawn on.
Full Artilce (http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/action/battlefield2142/news.html?sid=6149123)
Also some more information about the gameplay icluding a new gametype called Titan Mode.
"The year is 2142, and the dawn of a new Ice age has thrown the world into a panic. The soil not covered by ice can only feed a fraction of the Earth's population. The math is simple and brutal: Some will live, most will die. In Battlefield 2142, players choose to fight for one of two military superpowers in an epic battle for survival. Armed with a devastating arsenal of hi-tech weaponry, including assault rifles, cloaking devices, EMP grenades and sentry guns, players can level the playing field against massive Battle Walkers that control the ground and futuristic aircraft the rule the skies.
Massive online battles for up to 64 players drop gamers on the front lines as part of a formal squad or behind the scenes in Commander Mode to direct the strategic assaults of their team-mates. Battlefield 2142 also introduces an all-new game type for the first time in franchise history: "Titan" mode, which challenges gamers to control the battlefield and destroy their opponent's Titan - a massive flying warship - while defending their own. Battlefield 2142 is developed by Digital Illusions/DICE Sweden and is slated to ship for PC in Fall 2006."
Source (http://www.info.ea.com/news/pr/pr780.pdf)
Thanks to mr.hahn at BFNation (http://www.bfnation.net) for the info.