Eternity Vault Mission in Star Wars: The Old Republic

An ancient prison on the remote planet Belsavis has been discovered after being sealed for 20,000 years. Deep inside the prison is the Eternity Vault, which contains a danger powerful enough to threaten both the Republic and the Empire. Your group of players and their companions are sent to remove the danger, a fearsome being known only as the Infernal One.

This is the setting for the Star Wars: The Old Republic Eternity Vault mission, a multi-party task given to both Imperial and Republic players when they reach level 50. Dallas Dickinson, Director of Productions, is pleased to present the opening minutes of this epic mission from the Imperial perspective in a developer walkthrough.

High-level group combat is on full display as a team of eight Imperial classes work together to bring down the prison's outer defense. After the walkthrough of the mission's opening minutes, Dickinson presents a teaser of what the Infernal One has in store for the group once they reach the prison interior.

Star Wars: The Old Republic is the new groundbreaking MMORPG from BioWare that combines their expertise in role-playing games with the expansive Star Wars universe. Create your own character from a wealth of customizable options and prepare to do battle for the fate of the galaxy. Pre-order your copy on Origin today to get early game access and an in-game Color Stone.

The Art Of Mass Effect

The Mass Effect universe is vast, stretching across the Milky Way and filled with a multitude of races, beliefs, and conflicts. The landscapes Commander Shepard and the Normandy crew see on their journey to eliminate the Reaper threat are just as diverse as the galaxy. Now fans can get an in-depth view of the universe that hosts their favorite series.

Dark Horse proudly announces The Art of the Mass Effect Universe. This hardcover art book features the expansive and stunning imagery used to create the newest addition to the series, Mass Effect 3. In addition to the beautiful art pieces, the book will include commentary from the series' creators. The Art of the Mass Effect Universe will be available for purchase in February 2012.

Commander Shepard and his team of handpicked combat specialists are faced with a near impossible task in Mass Effect 3, the latest installment in the sci-fi action adventure series. An ancient alien race, known only as the Reapers, has launched an all-out invasion of the galaxy, leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken, the universe is on the verge of total annihilation, and Shepard must lead the counter assault to take it back. The price of failure is extinction.

Only you, as Shepard, can determine how events will play out. Pre-order your copy of Mass Effect 3 on Origin and prepare for galactic war.

YOUR WEAPON IS CHOICE IN BATTLEFIELD 3

With over 50 weapons in Battlefield 3, you could have a new loadout once a week for a full year. But the wealth of options doesn't end there — the amazingly deep customization features allow for firearm permutations numbering in the thousands.

The latest Battleblog entry at the Battlefield Blog goes into greater detail on how players will be able to tweak their weapons' performance to fit their playing style. Each armament has three accessory slots that cover optics, suppressors, bipods, barrels, underslung grenade launchers, underslung shotguns, foregrips, flashlights, laser sights, and more.

Additional options for the accessory slots are unlocked as you spend more time with your weapon of choice. As you get more familiar with your firearm's strengths and weaknesses, you can fine-tune it to accommodate the map, objective, or enemy you face. Head over to the Battlefield Blog where two specific weapon customizations focusing on different combat roles are detailed.

Battlefield 3 is the upcoming first-person shooter from EA DICE that combines intense infantry combat with a wide range of vehicles on sprawling maps filled with destructible environments. This latest entry in the critically acclaimed franchise will be released October 25th.

Pre-order your copy of Battlefield 3: Limited Edition on Origin today and receive early access to the open beta in September and other awesome exclusives.

ROUND 2 OF MASS EFFECT 3 FEMALE SHEPARD VOTING

Every Mass Effect fan knows the face of Male Shepard, but what about Female Shepard? Last month's first round of voting narrowed the field of five concepts down to one badass female commander. Now that the people have spoken, Bioware's official Mass Effect 3 Female Shepard is coming into focus. Starting today, you can vote on the winning FemShep's complexion details (blonde, light brown, red, and black hair) to further mold her image.

In Mass Effect 3 Commander Shepard continues her quest to put an end to the Reaper threat. Set on total galactic domination, the Reapers have left nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake, and Earth is their next target. Shepard must lead the counter assault to take her back her race's home planet in this sci-fi action adventure. The price of failure is extinction.

Only you, as Shepard, can determine how events will play out. Pre-order your copy of Mass Effect 3 on Origin and prepare for galactic war.

BATTLEFIELD 3 LIMITED EDITION DETAILS RELEASED

Battlefield fans, we know you’re anxiously awaiting the release of Battlefield 3 this fall, and today we’ve got some good news for you. EA and DICE announced two editions of Battlefield 3 and the unique pre-order items available at participating retailers in North America today! Soldiers and squads looking to claim battlefield superiority this Oct. 25, 2011 have an array of options available when pre-ordering the game.

Battlefield 3 is proving to be one of the most anticipated games of 2011, having already earned over 50 awards including ‘Best Action Game’ and ‘Best Online Multiplayer Game.’ With the beautiful Frostbite 2 engine powering the game and the celebrated Battlefield feel, anybody can see why people are so excited for this one.

The standard edition of the game includes the single-player campaign, all 10 massive co-op maps and multiple multiplayer modes. The Limited Edition comes with a ton of extras to make your experience even better and you can get it at no extra cost.

Gamers who pre-order Battlefield 3 are assured a copy of the Limited Edition, which includes the Back to Karkand post-launch digital expansion pack at no extra charge. With Back to Karkand, players can wage all-out war on four of the most celebrated maps from Battlefield 2 including Strike at Karkand, Gulf of Oman and the Sharqi Peninsula, all stunningly re-created using the power of Frostbite 2.

Select retailers are also offering Battlefield 3 pre-order customers the following promotional items:

Physical Warfare Pack --Storm the battlefield armed with a set of three exclusive weapons in the Physical Warfare Pack including: 1) the Type 88 light machine gun with bipod for deadly firepower and total zone control; 2) the SKS sniper rifle flash suppressor that provides increased stealth abilities for Recon soldiers; and 3) the lethal armor-piercing flechette ammo for the DAO-12 semi-automatic shotgun that will tear through anything in its path. Each weapon will be available for a limited time in-game, and will later become available to all players. Also unlocked is instant access to the highly versatile DAO-12 semi-automatic shotgun.
SPECACT Kit -- Players can expand their customizable options in Battlefield 3 with a set of eight unique multiplayer skins, one for each class in Battlefield 3.
Dog Tag Pack-- In Battlefield 3, dog tags serve as the player’s in-game signature, allowing gamers to customize their soldiers. Dog tags are displayed on screen every time a player takes down an enemy or claims an opponent’s dog tags. This pre-order exclusive item comes with five new, unique dog tags.
As an added bonus, players who pre-order the game from Origin will be granted early access to the Open Beta for Battlefield 3 when it goes live in September. Early Beta access is for US PC Download customers only.

Battlefield 3 will be available Oct. 25, 2011 in North America for the PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360 and the PC. PC gamers will be able to download the Battlefield 3 Limited Edition at Origin as well as over 100 digital retailers worldwide. For a complete list of worldwide digital download partners, please visit www.battlefield.com/digitaldownload.

BATTLEFIELD 3 NOVEL COMING

If you’re looking to dive deeper into the story of Battlefield 3 or if you’re a gamer who just likes to read, then we have some exciting news for you! DICE announced the publication of a novel based on the game that will propel the story in new directions.

The novel, titled Battlefield 3: The Russian, is written by the highly decorated ex-SAS operator and best-selling author of Bravo Two Zero, Andy McNab, with co-author Peter Grimsdale. The book tells the back-story of RU Special Forces operator Dima, one of the soldiers featured in the Battlefield 3 single-player campaign. Having first-hand experience of the drama and trauma of war, McNab brings an authentic voice and heart-wrenching perspective to the story.

In 1984 McNab was 'badged' as a member of 22 SAS Regiment and was involved in both covert and overt special operations worldwide. During the Gulf War he commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever.' Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Military Medal during his military career, McNab was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS in February 1993.

In the game, the single-player storyline is revealed through a series of flashbacks as Marine Staff Sergeant Henry Blackburn races to prevent an attack on New York City by a deadly force known as the PLR. As Blackburn recalls key events leading up to the attack, players take control of several characters in heart-pounding missions across land, sea and air. One of these characters is Dmitri “Dima” Mayakovsky, a legendary and pragmatic GRU operator in the twilight of his Special Forces career. Known as a “cleaner,” Dima is the sort of person who does whatever it takes to get the job done. The book picks up where the game leaves off, allowing McNab and Grimsdale to give a thrilling new perspective into Dima’s own personal quest as well as the events of Battlefield 3.

Like the game, the novel is charged with documentary intensity, high octane action, and ripped-from-the-headlines incursions. Battlefield 3: The Russian paints a picture of a soldier struggling to do whatever it takes to keep himself and his platoon alive.

This modern military novel will be released alongside the game on Oct. 25, 2011 and you can pre-order Battlefield 3 on Origin today!