[ienhz]

Hopefully it still works, keys are "limited"
Just need to sign up for a fileplanet account, don't need to pay for any subscription.

Once you get the code, redeem it in PSN store

http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/battlefield-bad-company-2/

[way2quik]

Got this from a friend yesterday.
Already downloaded and installed.
Beta is good for 2 months.

[twitchyzero]

This game looks like it'll give MW2 a run for its money..but since its EA it'll be buggy as shit for the first few months.

I didn't know they had vehicles in this game...I'm hoping they'll put their efforts into a Battlefield 3 after this game! I know the players that were let down by MW2 are all anticipating this game quite a bit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8glXKXM3rA4
i got 2 a few weeks back..thanks for reminding me to activate it. I believe these keys are pretty limited so act fast! if anyone's interested in my 2nd key...i'd like to trade that with a torrent invite :)

[Franjo]

I got a key from that site as well, loaded it up last night and it looks amazing!!! I actually passed on mw2 since I kind of got call of dutied out after 4. I like the bigger maps and vehicles of Bad Company.

[Jsunu]

damn, keys depleted

[twitchyzero]

beta's gonna be 2months long
the graphics on this beta ps3 isn't very impressive...given it's EA they wont bother improving it for the release
pretty fun though..recoil and kick is there so it's pretty challenging playing on a controller (feels like CS..COD games are dumbed down in this area) i can see it translating really well into PC. pretty stupid how you cant use MG simutaneously with your canon in the tank (have to switch positions)..that's how i dominate in BF2 =(

[ForbiddenX]

Wow, BF Bad Company looks pretty awesome. This is the first time I've actually watched a video of the game play.

This might get me away from MW2 when it releases. I'll probably get it for PC though.

[tgill]

PC open beta in december, bad company / 1943 was the closest you could come to a full bf game on the consoles, i can't wait for the pc version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9tZZSyI1YM&hd=1

[JD¹³]

When and where can we get the PC beta?

[impactX]

I love how the buildings actually get destroyed.

[tgill]

When and where can we get the PC beta?
delayed til early jan (not enough servers)

* Up to 32 Players on PC (24 on consoles) - Play with up to 32 players online in the biggest multiplayer Maps in Battlefield. Each with a different tactical and gameplay focus set across a variety of environments.

* Full DirectX 9, 10 & 11 Support - Immerse yourself in the Battlefield world as Frostbite engine brings tanks, helicopters and explosions to vivid life on your PC. The game will fully support Windows XP, Vista, and 7 with new tech that further improves things like lighting and shadows.

* Enhanced Gameplay - The PC version also includes wide peripheral support like Joysticks for flying, NVIDIA 3D Vision, Logitech LCD Keyboards and VoIP Support plus a variety of specific features tailored for PC play.

* Friend Support - Find your friends online with the new buddy list to see if and who is online so you can quickly join their game.

* Dedicated Ranked Server - Everyone gets non-stop action with no connection penalties based on some other player's internet. Ranked Server Provider program will give players opportunity to rent their own server(s) located in professional grade datacenters, ability to modify settings like map rotation, create reserved slots for friends or clan members, kick & Ban players, and custom name your ranked server.

* Clan Support & Private Servers - Independent Clan Tag, and ability to host/rent servers for hosting and controlling private password protected competitive servers with expanded control over the settings from public ranked servers.

* PC Squad Play System - Updated from previous Battlefield PC titles now gives control of your squad before heading into combat.

[twitchyzero]

^ what no 64 players? that's a down grade from BF2 man
too bad they wont have jets

[tgill]

^ what no 64 players? that's a down grade from BF2 man
too bad they wont have jets
bad company maps are more focused and larger than bf2 32 player maps but not as large as 64p maps.

I always played the 32 player servers in 1942 and bf2, maps were way too unfocused otherwise.

[FiveDime]

^ what no 64 players? that's a down grade from BF2 man
too bad they wont have jets


This isnt battlefield 3, Remember that.

[JD¹³]

bad company maps are more focused and larger than bf2 32 player maps but not as large as 64p maps.

I always played the 32 player servers in 1942 and bf2, maps were way too unfocused otherwise.
Same here, the 64 player maps were too big and unless you had a vehicle you were screwed. I'm 50/50 on the jets, they were too easy to dominate with but ONLY worked on the biggest maps so they had room to use their speed. Also, AA was far too ineffective on any maps that didn't have mobile AA. Maps like the island one in BF2, if you were good in a jet you'd never get killed cause the only thing that could shoot you down was another jet. I'd prefer they upgrade the complexity and capabilities of the helicopters both attack and transport. Blackhawks for example in BF2 were deathtraps cause the miniguns did nothing which was BS. Using them as air support with the miniguns or by having snipers onboard was impossible in the game when in reality it plays a massive part in modern war.
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[twitchyzero]

PC Specifications for Bad Company 2 & Battlefield 1943:

* Processor: Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHz
* Main memory: 2GB
* Graphics card: GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900
* Graphics memory: 256MB
* OS: Windows XP
* 15GB of HDD space for digital version, 10GB of HDD space for disc version (BFBC2)
* 10GB of HDD space for digital version, 4GB of HDD space for disc version (BF1943)

Recommended Frostbite PC Specifications for Bad Company 2 & Battlefield 1943:

* Processor: Quadcore
* Main memory: 2GB
* Graphics card: GeForce GTX 260
* Graphics memory: 512MB
* OS: Windows Vista or Windows 7
* 15GB of HDD space for digital version, 10GB of HDD space for disc version (BFBC2)
* 10GB of HDD space for digital version, 4GB of HDD space for disc version (BF1943)

looks like my system will just barely run this new game..15GB of space is retarded...

[twitchyzero]

i still have one
first person to PM w/ over 250 posts gets it.
edit: gone

Apparently they'll be taking pre-orders shortly on steam, (unforunately) there is no steam activation if you purchase the retail version (I personally prefer steam for easier friend invites)

[illicitstylz]

Is there a beta still active for the pc version, can't wait to try this out.

I personally played only 64 man servers in previous BF's cause it's more run and gun


Recon ftw
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[twitchyzero]

^Jan 28th
looks like you have to pre-order though
http://blogs.battlefield.ea.com/battlefield_bad_company/archive/2010/01/07/bfbc2-pc-beta-update-fr-229-n-dice.aspx##

[dub.g]

if you pre order it on Steam, u automatically can enter the beta

so essentially, its like getting the game a month ahead.. it goes from jan 28th to feb 25th

[ForbiddenX]

I wonder if they'll release a 4-pack for preordering. I also want to actually try the game without having to pay full price.

[dub.g]

i guess im one of the few that really like BF:BC, i like the gold rush game mode as you either attack or defend, because it forces to give everybody a motivation/goal instead of the usual frag fest.. played that thing for almost a year with over 400 dog tags collected
so for me, i have no hesitation of buying it

plus i really digged the destructable environments, was just dissapointed DICE never really any "real" DLC maps for it, im pretty sure the 2nd one will get more support

[SlySi]

i guess im one of the few that really like BF:BC, i like the gold rush game mode as you either attack or defend, because it forces to give everybody a motivation/goal instead of the usual frag fest.. played that thing for almost a year with over 400 dog tags collected
so for me, i have no hesitation of buying it

plus i really digged the destructable environments, was just dissapointed DICE never really any "real" DLC maps for it, im pretty sure the 2nd one will get more support

Nope...Im with you.
I think Battlefield rocks.
Everthing you said plus vehicle control.

[twitchyzero]

would someone that bought it with retail version be able to play one that has it on steam? (since one's running on PB the other on VAC)

[illicitstylz]

going to have to try this out in a lan cafe for a few times before making the dive and purchasing.