Rumour: EA to announce Battlefield 1943: Pacific - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 5th Feb 2009, 14:20

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/gaming/...ld-1943-paci/1

The latest rumours on the big Battlefield announcement are that it's a return to WW2 - Battlefield 1943: Pacific may well be shown at NYCC.

_phae_ · 5th Feb 2009, 14:33

I thought 2142 was a good direction, might have been better if they upgraded the graphics etc.

Mankz · 5th Feb 2009, 14:35

I want BF3..NAOOW!

plagio · 5th Feb 2009, 14:36

so, this will be bf3 right ?

rewind · 5th Feb 2009, 14:37

This could mean a decent remake of Wake Island! It never did work in BF2.

I'd welcome battlefield back in the WW2 era. Frankly I'd welcome any new Battlefield as BF2 is a sorely missed friend I just grew tired of (after well over a year of solid play).

WW2 is well overdone though... still I'm currently full of hope.

TurtlePerson2 · 5th Feb 2009, 14:46

They'll run into the same problem that COD5 had unless they're careful. They need to make sure that you can still do everything you did that was cool in BF2 and BF2142. The idea of spawning in on your squad leader or setting out beacons should definitely be included as it improved the pace of the game.

They have to be sure that they can make the game more fun in WWII before they make a game there again.

Montyburns · 5th Feb 2009, 14:50

I persevered with Bf2 for years, up until it was clear there were going to be no more *badly* needed patches. I can still remember getting more annoyed than was healthy about the dodgy hit detection, and they never did get the weapon and vehicle balance quite right. Even these days I still play BF1942 and Desert Combat, because, whilst they might not look as pretty, they are at least fun. If a new battlefield game sorts it's act out, and isnt a buggy, horrible piece of unplayable ****, then i'll give it a whirl. I guess i'll wait for the reviews, and a patch or 2....

Redbeaver · 5th Feb 2009, 14:51

wow... i burnt over BF2 (and its xpac) and BF2142 for over 2 years (retired a year ago), and was h oping something new can refresh my interest in the BF series.... finally................

HitmanAdski · 5th Feb 2009, 14:58

About time... I assume it will be on PC... if it isn't though...

UrbanMarine · 5th Feb 2009, 15:04

I always wanted them to remake 1942 or Vietnam.

Montyburns · 5th Feb 2009, 15:10

Oooh, a fresh version of Battlefield Vietnam would be good. Is there anyway to find out if people are still playing a certain game? Because if it's enough, I might re-install BF-V...

eeevan · 5th Feb 2009, 15:11

http://www.battlefield.com/1943/

BAM!

DarkLord7854 · 5th Feb 2009, 15:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by eeevan

http://www.battlefield.com/1943/

BAM!

YES!

WOOOOOOOO!!!! This actually looks REALLY good!

Ninja-Edit:

Max of 24 players online.. wtf? B/S. This is crap. -.-

lewchenko · 5th Feb 2009, 15:32

For a second there I could have wept with JOY....

then the reality sets in.

Its a CONSOLE and PC release... with upto 24 players online. Its a fracking console levelled release.. Yep that 4yr old Xbox 360 is going to be as good as it gets for us on the PC :-(

Whilst I welcome the news... this isnt what I thought it was going to be. Time will tell.

plagio · 5th Feb 2009, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewchenko

For a second there I could have wept with JOY....

then the reality sets in.

Its a CONSOLE and PC release... with upto 24 players online. Its a fracking console levelled release.. Yep that 4yr old Xbox 360 is going to be as good as it gets for us on the PC :-(

Whilst I welcome the news... this isnt what I thought it was going to be. Time will tell.

I don't get the point . COD4 was also both for console and PC and it was great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eeevan

http://www.battlefield.com/1943/

BAM!

You made my day. Thank you mate.

DarkLord7854 · 5th Feb 2009, 15:36

And it has matchmaking.. fail.

lewchenko · 5th Feb 2009, 15:37

It gets worse...

Only 3 maps..

and its a downloadable game according to Joystiq.com

DarkLord7854 · 5th Feb 2009, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewchenko

It gets worse...

Only 3 maps..

and its a downloadable game according to Joystiq.com

Yup:

Quote:

"Play with 24 players online in three beautiful and destructible locations from the Pacific theater."

Quote:

"Battlefield 1943 will be available on Xbox Live Arcade, PayStation Network and on PC for download."

It's an Xbox Arcade game...

Ninja-Edit:

Looks like it might be releasing this summer:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battlefield_(series)

Quote:

Battlefield 1943 - (Xbox LIVE Marketplace, PlayStation Store, PC), in development, to be released on Summer 2009.

plagio · 5th Feb 2009, 16:04

ok for the 24 people limit, but I can not believe it's going to have only 3 maps. It would be crazy. Also, what do they mean with downloadable game ? That you can not purchase the DVD in shops ? I couldn't care less, hopefully it will get released by steam too.

FatMikel · 5th Feb 2009, 16:08

I'd rather have Battlefield 1944, tbh. Battle of the Bulge, Ardennes > Pacific.

Still, 1942 was always my favourite, so hopefully this'll take the series back to greatness.

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5th Feb 2009, 14:33	#2
_phae_ What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2	I thought 2142 was a good direction, might have been better if they upgraded the graphics etc.

5th Feb 2009, 14:36	#4
plagio Multimodder Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 141	so, this will be bf3 right ?

5th Feb 2009, 14:37	#5
rewind Minimodder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 20	This could mean a decent remake of Wake Island! It never did work in BF2. I'd welcome battlefield back in the WW2 era. Frankly I'd welcome any new Battlefield as BF2 is a sorely missed friend I just grew tired of (after well over a year of solid play). WW2 is well overdone though... still I'm currently full of hope.

5th Feb 2009, 14:46	#6
TurtlePerson2 Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 82	They'll run into the same problem that COD5 had unless they're careful. They need to make sure that you can still do everything you did that was cool in BF2 and BF2142. The idea of spawning in on your squad leader or setting out beacons should definitely be included as it improved the pace of the game. They have to be sure that they can make the game more fun in WWII before they make a game there again.

5th Feb 2009, 14:50	#7
Montyburns Minimodder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 36	I persevered with Bf2 for years, up until it was clear there were going to be no more badly needed patches. I can still remember getting more annoyed than was healthy about the dodgy hit detection, and they never did get the weapon and vehicle balance quite right. Even these days I still play BF1942 and Desert Combat, because, whilst they might not look as pretty, they are at least fun. If a new battlefield game sorts it's act out, and isnt a buggy, horrible piece of unplayable ****, then i'll give it a whirl. I guess i'll wait for the reviews, and a patch or 2....

5th Feb 2009, 14:58	#9
HitmanAdski Minimodder Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 21	About time... I assume it will be on PC... if it isn't though...

5th Feb 2009, 15:10	#11
Montyburns Minimodder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 36	Oooh, a fresh version of Battlefield Vietnam would be good. Is there anyway to find out if people are still playing a certain game? Because if it's enough, I might re-install BF-V...

5th Feb 2009, 15:32	#14
lewchenko Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 322	For a second there I could have wept with JOY.... then the reality sets in. Its a CONSOLE and PC release... with upto 24 players online. Its a fracking console levelled release.. Yep that 4yr old Xbox 360 is going to be as good as it gets for us on the PC :-( Whilst I welcome the news... this isnt what I thought it was going to be. Time will tell.

5th Feb 2009, 15:37	#17
lewchenko Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 322	It gets worse... Only 3 maps.. and its a downloadable game according to Joystiq.com

5th Feb 2009, 16:04	#19
plagio Multimodder Join Date: May 2004 Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 141	ok for the 24 people limit, but I can not believe it's going to have only 3 maps. It would be crazy. Also, what do they mean with downloadable game ? That you can not purchase the DVD in shops ? I couldn't care less, hopefully it will get released by steam too.

5th Feb 2009, 16:08	#20
FatMikel Statistically not that fat... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merseyside, UK Posts: 61	I'd rather have Battlefield 1944, tbh. Battle of the Bulge, Ardennes > Pacific. Still, 1942 was always my favourite, so hopefully this'll take the series back to greatness. __________________ Dell Vostro 220 :: Intel Pentium E2200 :: 2GB DDR2 800 :: HIS HD 4670 IceQ Turbo :: 250GB SATA2 :: DVD+/-RW :: Windows XP Professional Stuff :: BenQ FP241W 24" LCD + 19" LG L1942PP Flatron :: 500GB FreeAgent + 300GB IcyBox :: 16Mb O2 Broadband