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Battlefield 3 vs Modern Warfare 3: Who will win the “media hype” battle?

GameZenith.com writes "Now that the embargos of the most recent Activision press event has been uplifted, it would appear that every website featuring a Modern Warfare 3 preview has nothing negative to say about the title. In fact, all of them praise Infinity Ward for what seems or at least “they” believe to be a worthy campaign mode. Keep in mind, this is your same media that just a few months back was all over the Battlefield 3 bandwagon by saying how BF3 is the best thing since slice bread but now “they” are making it seem like Modern Warfare 3 is the best thing since slice bread.

Which is why I propose the question to you; between EA’s Battlefield 3 and Activision’s Modern Warfare 3, who do you think will win the media hype battle? Not which will sell more, be the better game, or receive the higher review scores. I mean between E3 2011 and launch, who do you think the media would favor the most?"

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ArchangelMike5129d ago

Basically you're asking, 'between EA and Activision, which company will spend more on marketing?'. Well I'll have to say Activision. The Modern warfare series has become The 800lb gorilla. Look at the launch hype that surrounded MW2 and Black Ops. Then look at he launch hype that surrounded Medal of Honour... exactly.

Now if you ask which will be the better game, personally my money will be on Battlefield 3.

Shackdaddy8365129d ago

EA said they are planning on marketing the shit out of battlefield so we'll have to see...

GameZenith5129d ago

No, I'm not asking which company will spend more on marketing. What I'm asking is between the online media [videogame websites], which game do you think will see the most hype?

A few months ago every videogame website at GDC was talking about how intriguing BF3 was. Now it appears they are saying the exact same thing with MW3. It is clear that the media's influence will play a large role in determining which game does the best this fall. With that said, which game do you think will receive the most "bump" from the websites.

ArchangelMike5129d ago (Edited 5129d ago )

From the article "videogame media is nothing more than a marketing tool for developers and publishers to hype their games through. With games such as Battlefield 3 and Modern Warfare 3, nothing would be different. When you are invited to an exclusive event by a big time publisher with paid airfare, luxurious hotel, and treated like a rockstar, it is no wonder why websites and magazines always comes back from these events with nothing but positive things to say, even if the game(s) shown were average or even below average."

Now if this is a factor in how much hype is generated among the video game media, then my initial post stands. I beleive Activision/MW3 will be able to generate more media hype than EA/Battlefield3. I think the MW crowd will also be a big factor in generating hype for MW3 as well, they are like sheep on crack.

AKissFromDaddy5129d ago

I believe Battlefield 3 will win the media hype.

IRetrouk5129d ago

i think there will be more hype for mw3 although battlefield will be the better game, by a mile i think.

RockmanII75129d ago

I think Battlefield 3 will be marketed more but MW3 will sell more because of the people who will buy it no matter what.

gamerzBEreal175129d ago

lol im so suprised at the people saying battle field 3
okay try posting a battle field 3 guns leaked! and then posting a MW3 guns leaked...and see the differnt's BY THE PEOPLE ON N4G! THE PEOPLE WHO HATE ON COD 24/7!

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Xbox May Update: Retro Classics Come to Xbox Game Pass, PC Gaming Updates, and More

A variety of new updates are available this month across the gaming platforms. Coming today, Retro Classics games are available to play for Xbox Game Pass members. Players who stream on the Xbox app on PC now have an additional streaming option with GeForce Now. Game Bar introduces quick settings, visual updates for Widgets in Compact Mode, and coming soon, Microsoft Edge Game Assist, an in-game browser that brings an immersive game-centric experience to Edge. And Xbox gift cards can now be redeemed for any amount via Xbox Rewards.

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darthv7223d ago

While i appreciate the gesture.... all of these retro classics have been made available everywhere else. I am hoping to see some other Activision properties make their way out of the shackles of the 5th, 6th and 7th gen. Licensing be damned... bring back the Transformers Cybertron games.

P_Bomb23d ago

Love the Cybertron games! TF games have been shit lately. Would love to see that era revisited. I even did the multiplayer!

MrBaskerville22d ago

Is the retro classics for all consoles?

Obscure_Observer23d ago

Metaphor on Gamepass just announced! O.o

Seriously, this is the best generation of Xbox ever!!!

We can´t catch a freaking break from awesome games arriving all the time!!!

Deathdeliverer23d ago

It’s a HELL of a game. If you like JRPGs in the family of Persona, you will be in heaven… that is until you hear the various battle music…. then you’ll be somewhere BEYOND heaven!

babadivad22d ago

Just finished Clair Obscur. This should be fun.

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EA Isn’t Changing Pricing Strategy for Now After Nintendo & Xbox Announce $80 Games

EA just hosted its quarterly financial conference call, and its executives have been asked to comment about the recent price hikes for games.

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Electronic Arts Claims "Strong" End of Fiscal Year as Split Fiction Has Sold Nearly 4 Million Units

Today, Electronic Arts announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year 2025, alongside the full year.
Split Fiction has sold nearly 4 million copies, and the next battlefield is confirmed for a release by March 2026 with a reveal this Summer.

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