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Battlefield 3 canceled on Wii U, Battlefield 4 is coming

According to a report, EA has canceled Battlefield 3 on the Wii U and is instead bringing BF4 on the platform.

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mike1up4434d ago

If you build it, they will come...

stuntman_mike4433d ago

Keep Kevin Costner away from my WiiU.

shackdaddy4434d ago (Edited 4434d ago )

I probably wouldn't have bought BF3 a third time just for screen controls anyway.

Probably a good business decision on EA's part...

Hisiru4434d ago (Edited 4434d ago )

EA would have profit even with 100k sales, so I don't think it's a good decision.

100.000 copies x $30 = 3 million in revenue (Ubisoft is saying WiiU ports costs around 1M) and it would probably sell more than 100k.

mike1up4434d ago

Agreed, EA would have made good money porting BF3 to the WiiU, especially during the holiday season. After hearing about the "lazy" Madden port, however, I think that this is a good move by EA.

If the news were reversed, and they were just now confirming BF3, EA MIGHT have to rush the game to make the launch window. BF4 arriving in 2013, would only make a "rushed" schedule worse and the WiiU might get a bad reputation. Could you imagine buying BF3 for the WiiU, only to have BF4 announced 6 months, or so, later?

In the long, I think that this is the smart move.

RockmanII74433d ago

It's a good move, you're not thinking about all the potential BF4 WiiU sales that would have been lost because the person just bought BF3 the year before. It's safe to assume anyone who would have bought BF3 a year after its release for WiiU would be willing to buy BF4 the year it releases for WiiU.

dcbronco4433d ago

They would have spent half that or more on marketing. Taxes would have eaten the other half.

doctorstrange4433d ago

Why'd you buy it the second time?

shackdaddy4433d ago

Well, my GPU and HDD somehow broke at the same time right before the game released so I just bought it for my Xbox until I got everything fixed...

dcbronco4433d ago

Shackdaddy

Either someone believes you're lying about your computer breaking or your girlfriend is upset with you.

Not sure how you got a disagree on that.

DeadlyFire4433d ago

I bought it on PS3 and PC to compare and by far PC version destroys it all across the board, but its still fun on both systems. Even though the PC version feels like it wasn't fully fleshed out the way it should have been. I hope DICE makes everything right in Battlefield 4.

greenpowerz4433d ago

I don't think any BF game would work with screen controls. It's the most stupid idea for this genre I have ever seen. Of course 3rd party games are not always going to use one of the biggest gimmicks in the history of gaming.

I wish I could express my opinion on the tablet controller better because I sound like a rabid scared anti nintendo fanboy. But in reality I'm insulted by this cheap move to keep consumers from buying kinect and future kinects.
The no rumble PR and inaction followed by the sixaxis save face ploy(gimmick) was even less offensive.

yabhero4433d ago

You ARE a anti-Nintendo fanboy...
Do I need to show every one the links. You say this WiiUPad idea is stupid on SEVERAL articles...
but then you praise SmartGlass ... REALLY?

TekoIie4433d ago

"I don't think any BF game would work with screen controls".

So dont use 'em! Why are you so against the touchpad? BF games could use the touch pad for a tac com, mini Map and switching position in vehicles.

Some games can make the pad a requirement for gameplay while others can use it for convenience.

DeadlyFire4433d ago

Well if you think about it a proper BF 3 port would probably take until Mid 2013 to release anyway. If Battlefield 4 is launching in Fall 2013.

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LX-General-Kaos4434d ago

I tip my hat to EA games for providing the millions of Nintendo Elite Supporters another AAA quality experience to go along with the already loaded arsenal of godlike gaming experiences. Day one purchase for me and likely many others on the Nintendo Wii U entertainment system.

Hopefully EA blesses us with us with new innovations with the superior tablet control functions. Functions that come as standard with each and every platform sold to the consumer. Likely giving the player complete battlefield control over kaotic situations at all times. Things are looking mighty positive for Nintendo supporters.

Have a blessed day and happy gaming.

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KingOptimusOrigin1114434d ago

Stop trolling its getting annoying.

mike1up4434d ago (Edited 4434d ago )

I bet if you commented on what you had for breakfast these fools would cry Troll.

You should start charging money for the "stop trolling bandwagon".

FYI:

I think that I understand now, and feel badly for asking you to post more.

LX-General-Kaos4433d ago

http://n4g.com/news/1053119...

It just shows that I have a new best friend.

I also hope to see him as well take advantage of the new control functions of the Nintendo Wii U entertainment systems unique new interface.

He can say what he wishes about me. As long as he has an amazing experience with the Nintendo version of Battlefield 4 online.

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Dark114433d ago

"Nintendo Elite Supporters "

By that you mean 5 to 14 years old kids?

PopRocks3594433d ago

Or anyone who happens to like Nintendo, which believe it or not can range to an age above 14. This must come as a real shock to you.

Puddlejumper754433d ago

Whats funny is the person that usually says that falls into that age bracket themselves.

Who would God of Wars quick time sex scenes appeal to? An adult who can actually get some or a teenager who cant but dreams of it?

Dark114433d ago

@PopRocks359

sure some of the Nintendo Supporters are adults
but most of them are kids and you can't deny that!

mike1up4433d ago (Edited 4433d ago )

I'm 30, but I wish that I was 14.

...Not really, but at least I could be 21 again.

By your comment, I am guessing that you have yet to finish high school. Hopefully your prejudice is just a phase.

Anyways, enjoy your youth while you have it.

Bonerrr4433d ago

I thought all kiddies bought into Nintendo? at least that was the case with the Wii.....

RockmanII74433d ago

Pretty much everyone bought a Wii, it's just that for the most part all the go to games weren't on it so a vast majority of people who could afford multiple consoles used their PS3 and/or Xbox instead while others who were locked with one system (5-14 age range would make sense, too young to get a job and in turn get money for more systems) had no choice to stick with it. Nintendo games themselves are made so 4 year olds and 40 year olds can enjoy them, on face value they may look like games for little kids but the more you live the more you learn not to take things for face value.

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phantomexe4433d ago

LX-General i agree with you on somethings but you are creepy in the way you praise nintendo. All your comments are so alike. There is know way you agree with everything that comes nintendos way.

LOL_WUT4433d ago

Funny how LX-General wasn't around when Nintendo had that boring E3 conference he was nowhere to be seen.

But back on topic this is definitely some good news to hear, lets just hope EA puts a lot of effort and doesn't just port it to make a quick buck.

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AO1JMM4434d ago

PC is where it is at but if they use the controller and nintendo network in some interesting ways I might also buy this version as well.

If this is even true that is...

CarlosX3604434d ago

Would've made a nice launch title for Wii U. Bummer.

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Electronic Arts CEO: AI Is "At the Very Core of Our Business"

Today EA hosted its Investors Day, and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Wilson talked about the company's dedication to generative AI.

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Chocoburger8d ago

He's so excited to layoff more employees for FAKE STUPIDITY computer programing to replace them.

Hopefully EA takes a nosedive just like Ubisoft is currently doing. Lack of money is the only thing that can hurt them and possibly change them.

DarXyde8d ago

Knowing EA, I think they're more likely to sell their games cheaper or make Access the only way to play their titles than change course. They seem committed to destroying their labour force.

And the sad part here is that the proof of concept is there, where games can be made using AI.

I hate to say it, but those working in the gaming industry might be cooked. And unfortunately, I'm doubting most people will care as long as they get games they want. EA would absolutely dangle Dead Space 4 or a new Burnout in front of us, developed with AI. I wouldn't take it, but I think most fans would.

CantThinkOfAUsername8d ago

If AI does a better job then yeah why not? Though, I have massive doubts it will. If developers aren't willing to put effort in their games then they shouldn't be surprised that they're replaceable.

Chocoburger7d ago (Edited 7d ago )

Damn, a new Burnout, don't even bring that up. It hurts just to read those words.

The indie scene is massive theses days, but the big budget scene is mostly trash. I wouldn't mind to see these big publishers suffer or crumble away.

But that can only happen when the casual gamer stops buying yearly roster updates or whatever garbage is marketed to them on TV.

DarXyde7d ago

CantThinkOfAUsername,

I disagree. I don't believe the developers are at fault here. I would think those people don't like what EA is doing, but it's EA and they have tremendous power in the industry. Not everyone has the leadership qualities to peel off and form their own company. Add to the fact that falling out of grace with EA might just be an industry kiss of death. These people don't have any power, so I really don't agree with saying they're not willing to put in the effort.

thorstein8d ago

Now we just need to develop AI CEO and sell it to the board of trustees.

staticall7d ago

Hopefully, the only people who're going to be replaced by an AI are Andrew Wilson and his top management goons.

TheNamelessOne8d ago

And EA games aren't at the core of my purchases.

XiNatsuDragnel8d ago (Edited 8d ago )

Lmfao ea needs to do an ubisoft rn

ApocalypseShadow8d ago (Edited 8d ago )

Of course it is. EA has been lazy for years. Profiting for investors and themselves without putting in the work. Having AI write code or build graphics for them just makes them even more lazy.

I'd laugh if those same investors built "executive code" and got rid of EA's CEO and board of directors and replaced them with AI.

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Next Battlefield Developers Are "Obsessed With Finding the Fun"

Today Electronic Arts hosted its Investors Day and its executives shared what's next for the Battlefield franchise.

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ohh god, here we go!

This is exactly why the gaming industry is failing. It's now an industry of suits "trying to find the fun".

...I'll help you out a little, If you're trying to find it, then it's not fun and neither are you. move on!

LucasRuinedChildhood8d ago (Edited 8d ago )

I disagree, tbh. I definitely wouldn't classify Vince Zampella as a soulless suit. It's kind of an acknowledgement that Battlefield fell off which is why they had to bring him in in the first place. He's probably the best shot EA has of making this franchise fun again.

From a software development perspective, what I read in the article of Zampella's approach of being able to easily playtest and iterate from early on in development is a good thing. That's likely a big part of why his COD games and Titanfall were so fun.

PapaBop8d ago

Calling Zampella a suit lol! People like Zampella are the half suits if you will, they bridge the gap between art and business. Suits don't care how fun a game is, they only care about profit margins.

Markdn8d ago

It's people like you that's ruining the gaming platform, negativity already before it's even dropped

Noskypeno7d ago

20 years ago, Bungie used to have the motto "making games we want to play", if the devs are having fun it's a good sign it's going to be an enjoyable experience. If the devs are worried about shareholders, quotas, fitting in with current trends and trying to make a small percentage of the population happy, it's not an encouraging sign.

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gold_drake8d ago

if u need to "find the fun", thats a huge problem lol

Redgrave8d ago

This rings a bit like they might be looking for a good, long while

Relientk778d ago

Do they actually mean fun, or "surprise mechanics" and ways to monetize?

EazyC8d ago

Honestly, get them to sit down and play Bad Company 2 together.

If they can't see why that had the magic, they shouldn't be game developers.

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EA CEO Dubs The Next Battlefield "One Of The Most Ambitious Projects In Our History"

The CEO of EA has iterated his massive ambitions about the next Battlefield entry in the new Q1 2025 financial results.

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Inverno55d ago

Clicked to say exactly this. They set themselves up for disappointing failure.

Cacabunga54d ago

When i hear them say this sounds like they keep surpassing themselves… just backwards..

micro transactions, always online, no SP campaign.. everything that makes me🤮

RaidenBlack55d ago

It ain't Bad Company 3 ... so stop false-promising ... but make it current-gen only plz ... it'll be 2025 ffs

blacktiger54d ago

damn! I was about that dream thing

Chocoburger55d ago (Edited 55d ago )

More intentionally released broken games with micro-trash-actions, and of course fake apologies written by ChatGPT instead of doing it yourself because you don't give a crap if you sell people garbage for their hard earned money.

Ass.

Seth_hun55d ago

They are always saying this, with every title. :)

Bebedora55d ago

EA is the superior do not doubt them. They are Canadian,

Snookies1255d ago (Edited 55d ago )

Isn't that the whole point of having a "series" of games? Isn't the follow-up supposed to be inherently better or "more ambitious" than the previous entries? Unfortunately, this has not been the case for Battlefield in quite some time. I've still never even redeemed the free BF 2042 code I got a year and a half ago lol. Such a shame, used to be one of my favorite shooters back in the day.

Bebedora55d ago

You just need colurs and some rainbows. Anything will work. BF was killed once EA got their filthy paws over it, like the monkeys they are.

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