The highly coveted Battlefield series is about to make its first appearance on a console and since this is a primarily online title and since EA have their quarrels with Microsoft guess what platform will have exclusivity.
Electronic Arts announced that the Battlefield franchise is coming to console for the first time with Battlefield: Modern Combat for the PlayStation 2. The title, which is currently under development for a planned fall 2004 debut, will be published and distributed by EA under the EA GAMES brand.
The first-ever Battlefield console installment will drop players into the heat of battle on the high tech frontlines, entering a new modern era of combat with more firepower and new expansive environments. Armed with the latest modern weaponry, players can take control of over 30 vehicles, including tanks, helicopters and fast attack vehicles, to engage in major conflicts with up to 24 players in some of the largest online battles on the PlayStation 2 console. Voiceover communication is also supported via USB headset.
Players will choose to fight for one of three military superpowers: the United States, the Chinese, or the newly formed Middle East Coalition.
Developed by Sweden-based Digital Illusions, Battlefield: Modern Combat features large and detailed environments, from city streets to remote forests, in some of the globe's most notorious hot spots, allowing players to engage in multiplayer battles that could be ripped straight from tomorrow's headlines. Battlefield: Modern Combat also includes over 70 state-of-the-art modern weapons and advanced weapon systems, including heat-seeking missiles and laser designated bombs. Additionally, with in-game success, players increase their rank and garner promotions in a persistent online world.
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