Why Battlefield 3 is Better Than Modern Warfare 3

(GameFrontPage) The battle between Call of Duty and Battlefield has never been tenser then it is right now. Both franchises releasing the third entry into highly successful new takes on their series, and both trying to be the definite best of the genre. Never before have both sides been quite as competitive. Here's 5 reasons DICE's "Battlefield 3" will dominate Activision's "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3".

[phantomexe]

One is team based aka battlefield and one is rambo MW?

[Yi-Long]

... and one is.

[dotwithshoes]

No one is made by an even greedier EA.

[evrfighter]

one has people waiting in line to play its demo

and the other one doesn't

[AKS]

@gametillyoudrop

If you are looking for an example to prove that EA is greedier than Activision, comparing the way Activision treats Call of Duty versus the way EA treats Battlefield is a very poor example.

Activision shoves whatever crapware they can onto the shelves to make sure they have those yearly updates. They charge a boatload for map packs. They fired many of their best developers to keep even more of that cash for themselves, and the teams that are left to make CoD games are a bit questionable. DICE, on the other hand, is one of the best developers of multiplatform games, and unlike many multiplatform developers, they don't stiff PC gamers with lousy ports. Optimization of the PS3 and PC versions of Black Ops was absolute crap, whereas all of the versions of Bad Company 2 ran reasonably well, especially considering the physics used in the console versions. EA/ DICE gave away extra maps for free. The most pricey BC2 DLC was the Vietnam expansion, which was awesome and well worth the price.

In my experience with EA over just the past few months, I've participated in the Alpha, was sent an online coupon for 25% off a game I used to preorder BF3 on PC for $45, and was given a free copy of Dead Space 2 on PC through Origin for being an Alpha tester. Also, when I received my PS3 copy of BC2 in the mail, it was cracked; EA replaced it without any problems or hassle. Comparing this to what I've seen to Activision, it's no contest that Activision is MUCH greedier.

[Jezuz]

This article is new and interesting

[BX81]

@phantomexe

You better show some respect, it's Rambo! You don't want that guy knocking on your front door.

[xtremexx]

thats all i have to say

[Ser]

That sums it up perfectly. Such a win comment.

[ArchangelMike]

'Better' is a matter of personal preference. For me, COD no longer offers anything innovative. I played through COD4, MW2 and BL:OPS. I am yet to see anything about MW3 that I have not seen in the previous games.

BF3 on the other hand is innovating on all fronts. It boils down to this... BF3 -> PreOrdered. MW ->Rental.

[Motorola]

I am curious. How is it innovative on ALL fronts?

[Angels3785]

BF3 innovative? In graphics maybe, but they have essentially been adding bit by bit to the original Battlefield formula. At least they add a ton. With COD it's only minor tweaks and in my opinion COD games only get worse like Michael Bay movies. As the action gets bigger the quality goes down.

[DoomeDx]

Suppressing system = Innovative

Battlelog = Innovative

When you are looking at a tree with the sniper rifle, and you zoom in, you aim at the diffrent spot. AKA No quickscoping because when you aim down the sights you dont zoom in at the center of the screen = Innovative

A real intense battlefield = Innovative

The sound design = Innovative

According to DICE, it takes years to unlock everything = Innovative in the FPS Genre.

Dedicated Servers on consoles = Not THAT innovative, but lets face it, how many FPS games have a server browser on consoles?

Command Menu - Innovative (BF2 started that btw)

Lots of Vehicle-Specializations = Innovative

BF3 = Innovative!

[Angels3785]

@DoomeDx

Most of what you said is basically agreeing with me because most of those with the exception of the browser are unique to the BATTLEFIELD SERIES as a whole. Thats why I say Battlefield THREE ISN'T innovative. It's like Newton said " I am successful because I have stood on the shoulders of giants" I'm not some COD fanboy who is ranting about BF3 not being innovative. Im saying that it has things even if they are completely new to the entire FPS genre that are specific to the Battlefield style of tactical play.

[firemassacre]

Battlefield 3 bring everything to the table
.Destructible vehicles/buildings/environment
.Tanks
.Vehicles
.Choppers
.Jets
.24 players online
.Free game on ps3 version ( battlefield 1943)
.More tactical gameplay
.Frostbite 2.0 (not an old reused engine everytime)
.Bullet drop
.Coop
.EOD bots
.repair/disarm vehicles
.In-game server browser.

edited 24 players

[Convas]

I'm pretty sure consoles are 24 players bud. Look it up.

[caboose32]

Yea, its 24.......

[Angels3785]

I'm pretty sure I already said this to you, but I'll say it again Frostbite 2.0 IS NOT A BRAND NEW ENGINE!

[tsunami901]

Frosbite 2 was made specifically for BF3. ...and it is new.

[Angels3785]

It is not brand new it is a modified version of Frostbite. also just because its the first game to utilize the tech doesn't mean it was made specifically for BF3. I can guarantee this engine will be used for other games. Trust me when I say BF3 will be sick (I'm not some COD fanboy like your assuming) but this engine is NOT new Even If you dont Google what i'm saying for proof at least consider the TWO POINT O part of the engine which usually refers to a bigger better version of an already existing item like MAG 2.0.

[Ser]

YES IT IS.

Stop dismissing it. Battlefield 3 is Frostbite 2's video game debut.

[Angels3785]

@DrakBlack
Just because its it game debut does not mean it was specifically designed for BF3! It will be used in other games! Also It technically isn't BRAND NEW because it wasn't built from nothing, its built from a modified bigger better frostbite engine hence the TWO POINT O.

[Ser]

@angels3785

It doesn't matter what the engine is used on LATER. Battlefield 3 will be the first time it appears in a video game.

Also, yes, it's a new iteration of an existing engine. But it's still a NEW ITERATION. Did you not participate in the alpha? It's leagues better than BC2's engine. LEAGUES better.

[BX81]

Now list all the things MW3 has that BF3 doesn't. Let's be just be honest here.

[JoePrime]

Only thing I've really seen new from MW3 is the dual-scope on your guns. Which while super-cool and useful, isn't *that* impressive IMO. My biggest gripe with MW2 was that it was all Climax and no Anticipation. MW1 had a little story development, some character plot, etc. MW2 was just BOOM MAIN CHAR DIES HE DIES BOOM EXPLOSION SPACE EXPLOSION etc. It never stopped and let the Climax build up - it just kept exploding on everything all the time. Black Ops was certainly better, so we'll see is MW3 takes any of the better bits of that narrative.

[Kee]

Tell you what... Gimme one reason why sites keep writing flame bait articles like this... Do me a favour and write a little "...In my opinion" after it

And last I checked... Jets are vehicles so you can't even count. That's 4 reasons.

I don't have a problem with you praising battlefield... But don't put Call of Duty down just to get hits. That's pathetic.

[JoePrime]

I kind of agree on the Jets point - even while writing it I had to pause and think about it. However, Battlefield 2 already had a lot of vehicle options, even some Helicopters so I felt it was worthy to point out Jets as a completely new field for the 3rd game.

Also, from seeing the Jet gameplay footage, it's not just a tank that flies, it looks like they put a LOT of time into the physics, GUI, etc and really made it feel special. So in the end I decided to keep it as it's own point. :)

[Kee]

Aww, now I sound like a meanie. Your reply is too polite for what I just said...

[Brownghost]

no one cares weve seen hundreds of these there all the same still i prefer BF3

[Dart89]

Cuz we get dinosaurs to stomp the competition :D.

[ilikegam3s]

Why it is better just to eventually get/play both.

[Convas]

Why Battlefield 3 is Better Than Modern Warfare 3
Why Tits are better than Ass
Why a Freak is better than a Prude
Why Gummies are better than Chocolate
Why my d*ck is better than your d*ck

When will it end?

[ilikegam3s]

nah thats dry.

[Nes_Daze]

hopefully those weren't analogies, because frankly I prefer battlefield 3, and I definitely like a....uh nevermind.

[Jack_DangerousIy]

Lol wave goodbye to your bubble kid.

[04soldier]

I disagree... about this post..tits are not better than ass :)

[Gran Touring]

second that

[Northtouch]

Third that.

[trenso1]

fourth that

[_Aarix_]

I'm more of an ass kinda guy ;)

[Gamer_Z]

I just hope the console version of BF3 is just as fun as the 64 player mayhem PC version.

[EmperorDalek]

Modern Warfare 3 will probably have a better campaign and co-op than Battlefield 3, but BF3 will probably have a better competitive MP than MW3.

[OdinX]

There's a couple things we console gamers are missing out over the PC version, but overall we'll be getting a GREAT product. I believe they'll be toning down the map sizes to make the action more intense for consoles, the max player size, and basically the gfx.

However, I do think that we'll still be getting the basic gameplay style in console rush that we'd get in PC rush. If there's one thing PC gamers found out in BC2 is that going against 16 defenders in a game of rush is pretty fucking impossible most of the time.

[josephayal]

Chaos theory is way better than MW3

[Hockeydud19]

Here we go again. First it was top exclusives opposite console owners would die for. And now were back to why this is better than that sorta stuff. Sighhhh

[ZILLA]

DESTRUCTABLE INVIORMENT,SQUADS and...V E H I C A L S(end of story)

[StupidDude]

At this point, gaming sites have made me hate both games.

All of this stupid bickering needs to stop. Play whatever you want!

[rattletop]

lol i knew it. only a matter of time b4 some1 wrote this article after the why mw3 is better than bf3 article.

[Northtouch]

Same bulls*it clone article that comes by at least once or twice week. Didnt even bother clicking it.

You know what? Ive said this before and ill say it again....

If you get Battlefield 3. You Win.

If you get Modern Warfare 3. You Win.

And if you get both. You Win at life.

[MARKUS_MAX1MUS]

I love how this is about two games that arent even out yet.........

Theres still the possibility that both with suck.

EA with their Origin which always crashes, so does that mean if Origin crashes I get disconnected from BF3 multiplayer?

Activision with their Overpriced DLC and repeated formula year after year.

BF3 could still suck, its pretty possible, its not like its the second coming of jesus, If you think BF3 is a great game before sitting down and playing it, your just a blind fanboy who has been sucked in by the hype machine.

[JoePrime]

Sorry, but I completely disagree. If any of the people bashing my article for being too fanboyish would actually read it - you'll notice I do not put down CoD at all. In fact there's plenty of praise for MW3 in there, I just think BF3 looks better in the end.

And there is no way MW3 or BF3 will suck - they will BOTH be AMAZING - this is simply why I feel BF3 will be better in the end.

[MARKUS_MAX1MUS]

But i dont know how you can say a game will be amzing if it isnt even out yet, Il wait for hands on of both before I draw any conclusions.

Who knows....dare I say it? I might enjoy MW3 more.

[shooter747]

It's all in the matter of game preference. Fast pace quick into the action = MW3, which is ideal for casual, regular gamers and console owners. Slow team based action = BF3, one for the hardcore bunch especially the PC fanboys.
I play both, but in the long run will stick to MW3. Who would want to spend a lot of time running to engage? And most players play randoms, so there' really no team play. That is why the COD series are tops in XBL.