Battlefield 4 Dragon Valley Easter Egg Really Doesn’t Want to Be Found

I’m not into first-person shooters, so I was surprised that Battlefield 4 actually has a reputation for having lots of hidden goodies and references. But one of the game’s newest Easter eggs will impress even BF4 fans. YouTuber jackfrags and his friends somehow managed to solve it.

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The Easter egg hunt actually involves two maps, but most of takes place in Dragon Valley, the BF 2 map that was recently re-released in BF 4. It involves Morse code messages, buttons that are nearly impossible to find, a logic puzzle and a couple of memes. Each puzzle is difficult on its own, but for them to be strung together like this is brutal. The kicker? Two of the puzzles are randomized, which means you can’t brainlessly copy the solution.

In case you don’t have the time to check out the video right away, here’s the reward: a camouflage that was originally for DICE employees only.

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That is some sadistic stuff right there. The hidden buttons in particular are mind-blowing, because it doesn’t seem like there are any clues as to their location. How did they even find those?

[via Reddit]

EA to Offer Unlimited Access on Xbox One for $5 a Month

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In an attempt to gain some of its lost fans, Electronic Arts announced that it will provide unlimited access for its games on Xbox One for a monthly subscription of only $4.99.

Anything that’s unlimited (and cheap) is great! Unfortunately, where I live (Romania), few things are unlimited, two notable examples being the air that we breathe (even though I would have a thing or two to say about its quality), and mobile telephony plans (the differences being quite steep between the carriers – the cheapest costs about $7 and the most expensive around $40 or more). In this context, EA’s unlimited plan couldn’t be a bad thing, now could it?

Well, for starters, EA Access, as this plan is called, is currently in a beta phase, and only four games (namely FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, Peggle 2, and Battlefield 4) are available, with more to be added probably when the plan gets officially launched.

There are also some upsides to subscribing to this plan. First of all, EA Access users will not only have access to the game developer’s latest titles, but also to games that haven’t been launched yet. These are offered to the subscribers as a reward for being loyal to the company (now this is a great example of relationship marketing). Don’t assume that users will be offered early access to these titles a few weeks or months in advance. In fact, they will only be able to play the games up to 7 days earlier than the rest of the world. Best of all, saves will carry over, so gamers won’t have to start over after purchasing the game or accessing it through EA’s unlimited plan.

On top of that, users will get a 10% permanent discount on any EA digital purchases they make. Personally, I don’t see why anyone who can play any of EA’s games for such a modest price would pay to own a digital copy of the titles. The discount also applies to the early access titles.

Depending on what titles will be added later, EA Access might appeal to more than people who are into sports games. Electronic Arts has also been quite secretive about the launch date of this service, only saying that it will be available in the US and Europe “soon.”

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Battlefield 4 Naval Strike DLC Adds Maps, Aircraft Carrier Assault Mode

If you are a fan of Battlefield 4, new DLC pack is coming soon that you will want to get your hands on. The DLC is called Naval Strike and has a new mode and four new maps.

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The new maps include Lost Islands, Wave Breaker, Nansha Strike, and Operation Mortar. The new mode, called Carrier Assault asks players to work together to take down the other team’s massive aircraft carrier using missiles. The Nansha Strike map has the largest ocean stretch offered in a map for the game franchise to date.

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The DLC also brings new weapons, two new gadgets, a hovercraft vehicle, ten assignments, and more. Carrier Assault is an homage to the Titan mode from Battlefield 2142.

The DLC will launch March 25 and will land on the Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One, and PS4. The March 25 launch date is for Premium subscribers, other members will be able to get the DLC on April 8. Naval Strike is the third of five DLC packs that will be offered for Battlefield 4.

[via GameSpot]

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