Battlefield 3 Voice Chat - Fixed
The VoIP issues were prominent since release and the reaction from this minor patch has been positive, most reports indicate it has worked. There is some confusion from within the Battlefield 3 community concerning the patch though. Many gamers were under the impression that this patch would fix a number of Battlefield 3 gameplay issues. That is not the case, this patch was strictly for PS3's VoIP issues. There is a major patch expected later this month for Battlefield 3.
Battlefield 3 In A Year
locust9 - 2/3/11 said:
On the 4th we got the first trailer and details concerning Battlefield 3.
Back to Karkand seems like more of a recent announcement, but did you know that information surrounding the expansion pack originated a year ago? We predicted the four maps to be: Strike at Karkand, Wake Island, Gulf of Oman, and Road to Jalalabad - plus weapons and vehicles. Not a bad prediction.
A large number of people knew about Battlefield 3 when it was first officially confirmed, even more when this first trailer came out. So when did you learn about Battlefield 3 and what was your initial reaction?
Did you know Battlefield 3 was actually confirmed to be in development in Summer 2009?
Get Your Official Battlefield 3 Swag!
The official DICE store is now down to only a few of it's limited edition lithographs! Each lithograph features a dramatic Battlefield 3 experience and is sure to compliment any gamer's wall. It is a must have if you dare call yourself a Battlefield 3 veteran! These prints aren't on a flimsy piece of paper, but an ass-kicking 300g Heaven 42 (if you want to read more about the paper, look here). The available limited edition prints:
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Each lithograph is priced at $39.99 USD (they're limited edition, 1,000 in the world total)! Not interested? Not a problem, the DICE store has tons of other Battlefield 3 swag too like shirts, dog-tags, bracelets, and more!
USAS-12 + Frag Rounds Nerf Incoming

Now when will this update be? We're expecting the next Battlefield 3 patch to come sometime this month.
New DLC Details Set For Next Week
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This news comes just a day after EA revealed that Battlefield 3 sold ten million copies by December 31st.
Battlefield 3 Sells 10 Million Copies
Riccitiello said:
FIFA 12 (released late September '11) sold a similar amount of units. If Battlefield 3's third quarter sales rate is continuing and counting in the holidays, the current count might be at about 12.5 million copies. Origin is also catching on with gamers, it helped to generate some $100 million in revenue for the company during the same quarter. Battlefield 3 is still one of the most popular products on Origin.
America Focused DLC - A Rumor

It is odd though that we've only seen two expansion packs since October.
What Players Look For In A Battlefield 3 Server
Looking to get people into your server? Then you have to think like a gamer, there's more to just maps and modes when it comes to getting people into your BF3 server. A well written and informative title can pull a gamer's attention more than the map or mode. Include your ticket count, server features, and maybe your server's location (not needed as much since Battlelog has the location). Numbers also pull a user's attention too (what you'll see mostly is 24/7).
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Lots of information in a little bit of text.
The whole reason of running a server is to have people play in it, here's some tips from the community and things too think about when you want to start a server:
- Active admins.
- Admins that don't abuse their powers (kicking players who are better than them).
- Keep server messages to a minimum, no one wants to see the rules every five minutes.
- Keep an eye out for team-balance. Often what happens is there are high ranked players on one team and newer players on the other.
- Have a website or Teamspeak? Encourage teamwork and dedication by including their information in the chat at slow intervals (two to three times a game).
- votekick, voteban, votemap. Giving power to the players will do wonders for player retainment.
- Run a ban service like PBBans or GGC-Stream.
Running a niche server can also attract dedicated players. Niche servers include 24/7 Operation Metro servers, Hardcore servers with 3D spotting, TDM servers with no M320/RPG's. This is an easy way to build a dedicated community around your Battlefield 3 server.
While running a specialized server will retain players, it can also scare away new players. Don't change your settings too much. 3,000 tickets and 500% vehicle spawn-time is a great way to keep your server empty. Have other suggestions for Battlefield 3 servers? Leave them in the comments!
PS3 VoIP Fix - February 6th
EA said:
BF3 developers also noted that VoIP issues may be caused by certain headsets. Specifically the SLEH-00075 Bluetooth Headset. Here's instructions on how to get everything working:
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Settings
->Accessory Settings
->Manage Bluetooth Devices
->Press TRIANGLE on headset
->Information
->High Quality Mode







