Battlefield 3

1 Word. WINNING. Battlefield 3 parachuted into stores yesterday, and while you don't actually parachute into a safe zone to spawn, the parachute is still a part of the game. The Finalize online play is much smoother than the "beta" running at a full 60 frames per second, as opposed to the 30 frames per second in the beta. The new maps are very detailed and very large, offering many different game-play styles and experiences on the same maps. I haven't run into anyone "beneath" the map either, which goes hand in hand with the smoother, upgraded textures and the new Frostbite 2 physics engine. At first glance, the physics engine may seem the same as frostbite 1, but as you rank up and use new weapons and attachments, you will definitely notice the difference. Stay tuned for tips and tricks on how to rank up quickly. We'll be covering the campaign and co-op special mission walk-throughs too.