EA and DICE"s modern military shooter begins its continent-wide assault on PCs.
With their appetites already whetted by the recent release of the Battlefield 2 demo, PC gamers can now tuck into the real thing. Electronic Arts announced today that it has shipped the much-anticipated follow-up to developer Digital Illusions" Battlefield 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam to stores across the US and Canada. It is rated T for Teen and retails for a suggested $49.99.
Unlike its two predecessors, which were set in historical wars, Battlefield 2 takes place in a hypothetical future conflict between the United States, China, and the fictional Middle Eastern Coalition (MEC). Each side will be equipped with the latest military hardware, including more than 30 vehicles and state-of-the art weaponry, like jets, helicopters, and mechanized infantry.