A new mod claims to unchain Battlefield 3 from Origin and enable the editing of hidden dev features.

Multiplayer shooters these days are locked down tighter than a Valve NDA. Justifiably concerned with cheating, altering any game file can lock you out of many popular titles. NoFaTe, a mod group who previously unlocked Bad Company 2, is turning their attention to Battlefield 3. Their upcoming project, Venice Unleashed, claims to enable modding, all without getting yourself banned.

As the website proclaims, “using our powerful Extension System, which exposes lots of engine/game functions and abilities, you can now create your own unique mods and gamemodes, without the need of performing complicated and game-breaking file modifications.” It seems that most Venice Unleashed is about playing around with hidden game settings. This could be anything from changing the color tint and lens flare to running servers with custom rulesets.

Venice Unleashed seems to be an emulator that runs on top of Battlefield 3. Lest you think that it’s just another tool for pirates, Venice Unleashed does require a legit, activated copy of Battlefield 3 to function. The project is currently in closed beta, because it’s important to work the kinks out when your entire Origin account is on the line. Interested parties with the requisite amount of courage (and trust) can sign up here.

Now that Battlefield 4 is on the way, perhaps the third iteration will have new life with a variety of creative mods and custom maps. Or the whole thing could get shut down with some new security measures, who knows.

Source: Venice Unleashed

EA has set 31 October as the local release date for Battlefield 4. Not only will it be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC on that date, it will also be ready for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

While local release dates for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are still up in the air, EA has confirmed that the next generation editions of Battlefield 4 will be available on the same date as the current generation versions.

EA’s announcement indicates that the publisher is confident that the next generation of consoles will be available in Australia on or before 31 October.

Battlefield 4 is powered by the Frostbite 3 engine from developer DICE, with the next generation addition expected to bring an added level of visual flair, likely to been seen in improved character animations and dynamic environments.

The pre-order incentive for Battlefield 4 at EB Games will be free access to the Battlefield 4 China Rising DLC.

This DLC consists of four multiplayer maps based on the Chinese mainland where players can fight using new vehicles and high-tech military equipment.

Pre-ordering the Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe exclusively on EA’s Origin service will include bonus in-game digital items, the Battlefield 4 China Rising DLC and access to the game’s multiplayer beta.

EA will be showcasing Battlefield 4’s multiplayer with a live demo at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles.

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Update: EA has contacted GameSpot to clarify that its October 29 release date for Battlefield 4 does not cover the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of the game. The PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and PC versions of Battlefield 4 will be released on October 29 in North America, and on November 1 in Europe.

Battlefield 4 will be released on October 29, EA and DICE have confirmed.

EA also confirmed that the game will be released for Xbox One, hours after Microsoft finished announcing the next-gen Xbox at its Redmond campus in Washington. EA announced a partnership with Microsoft at the unveiling.

The publisher also confirmed that DICE would be bringing Battlefield 4′s multiplayer mode to E3 2013. A Battlefield 4 multiplayer beta will be available later this year.

DICE also confirmed that customers who preorder Battlefield 4 will gain access to Battlefield 4′s China Rising DLC, which is set in the Chinese mainland and offers four additional maps and new vehicles. The developer offered a similar inventive with its Back to Karkand DLC for Battlefield 3, which was later offered for sale individually and as part of Battlefield Premium.

Battlefield 4 will also be released for PlayStation 4, PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The game will not be coming to Wii U.

To keep up with the latest on Microsoft’s next-gen unveiling, check GameSpot’s Xbox One hub.

Battlefield 4 has announced via its Facebook page that the game will launch on October 29 of this year. In addition to versions on the PC, Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation 4, the team has also confirmed the game will be coming to Microsoft’s newly announced Xbox One console. The Xbox One doesn’t have a confirmed launch date just yet, so it’s possible that version will arrive later.

Additionally, EA’s announced Battlefield 4‘s first expansion pack, called China Rising. The pack will contain four extra maps, along with extra vehicles and weapons. It will be available at launch, and come free with any pre-order of the game.

And speaking of confirmed Xbox One titles, Bungie has also made it clear that Destiny is due out on Xbox One as well. Stay tuned for more confirmations on next-gen titles for Microsoft’s new console.

Publisher Electronic Arts announced today on the Battlefield Facebook page that the next game will be out this October on multiple platforms, including the recently announced Xbox One.

The release date is October 29. The systems included are PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. The game is powered by DICE’s new Frostbite 3 engine.

For more on Battlefield 4 check out 17 minutes of gameplay footage and a story outlining everything we know about the game.

As announced earlier, Microsoft has now finally unveiled its next-generation console, the Xbox One. Although it did not shed much light…

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Gamefly.com is offering downloads of “Battlefield 3″ Premium for PC for the paltry sum of $9.99, no coupon code required.

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Story by Phil Owen

Tue, May 21, 2013 | 08:19 BST

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We know that the next-gen Xbox reveal taking place tonight will show off next-gen FIFA and next-gen Call of Duty, but we expect that many of the big game announcements will be left for Microsoft’s E3 press conference. But it could be that we’ll find out something about Battlefield 4 at the imminent event.

Big announcements are coming soon!Retweet to alert your friends!#BF4

— Battlefield (@Battlefield) May 20, 2013

Now, let us to refer back to a relevant February rumor, which said that EA and Microsoft were working on a deal to produce exclusive games for the new platform, along with some exclusive or timed-exclusive DLC for multiplatform games. Our best guess would be that Microsoft landed temporary exclusive windows for Battlefield 4 DLC, much as the PlayStation 3 had with Battlefield 3 content.

Or, this could be something else, and this tweet’s proximity to the Xbox event could be a coincidence. In which case I would have no guesses as to what this would be about.

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