Battlefield 3

October 25, 2011 EA Digital Illusions CE Electronic Arts
Shooter
PS3 PC X360
About

In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. As the first boots on the ground, players will experience heart-pounding missions across diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York. As a U.S. Marine in the field, periods of tension and anticipation are punctuated by moments of complete chaos. As bullets whiz by, as walls crumble, as explosions force players to the ground, the battlefield feels more alive and interactive than ever before.
Storyline

In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. They will experience heart-pounding single player missions and competitive multiplayer action ranging across diverse locations from around the globe.
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    ],
    "release_date_formatted": "October 25, 2011",
    "release_year": "2011",
    "rating_rounded": 79.9,
    "rating_percent": 80,
    "aggregated_rating_rounded": 85,
    "total_rating_rounded": 82.5
}
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1,074
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Release Date October 25, 2011
Developer EA Digital Illusions CE
Publisher Electronic Arts
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective First person, Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Stealth, Warfare
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