With October only a few weeks away, DICE's highly anticipated military shooter Battlefield 3 is nearly upon us. Launching just two weeks ahead of the titan that is Modern Warfare 3, there's no doubt that being the first to retail is a huge win for Electronic Arts, but will it be enough for this underdog to find some much needed success?
There are a number of awesome things that Battlefield 3 has going for it, namely a beautiful graphics engine sporting gorgeous lighting effects, unparalleled levels of destructibility and superb animation. But despite these advantages, there are a number of things holding the franchise back from putting its competitor in their "rightful place".
3. A Niche Fanbase - Let's face it, Battlefield fans represent a very small fragment of the gaming community. It may not appear to be that way, as nearly every gaming site on the planet is raving about the third installment, but the reality is that the majority of gamers don't spend their time reading video game sites and posting on forums. All they know is what their buddies tell them and what they've see on billboards and television. Us "hardcore" gamers reflect a very small part of the larger gaming community, so while Battlefield 3 may appear to be incredibly popular among the online gaming community, there is a whole world out there oblivious to the fact that the game even exists. People know Call of Duty, it's a household name like Halo, and there is no denying that Battlefield simply isn't in the same league... yet. Will they one day reach that level of popularity? Maybe, but it's far too early to tell.
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