Big news for those of you who missed out on the free Battlefield: Bad Company beta key codes that were released to the general public last Thursday. EA and DICE just replenished their stock and put up a new batch of public keys that are available on a first come first serve basis. And you'll be happy to know that they are available right now! W00t!
If you recall, when they first became available, all of the Bad Company public beta keys were claimed within' a few hours time leaving many wannabe participants empty handed. So quickly, most fanboys didn't even know how to obtain one before it was too late. So, this time we advise pointing your browser to IGN's FilePlanet, answering a few questions, signing up and grabbing your free beta key before they disappear. Remember, EA will be flipping the switch within' twenty-four hours time when the Bad Company beta officially kicks off tomorrow the 25th.
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3-24-2008 @ 1:37PM
Tony Bowman said...
they're gone already!
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3-24-2008 @ 1:38PM
Chris Smith said...
only subscriber keys left. is it just me or is this the new avenue stream for ea in getting people to sign up for a paid service and then have them spend ms points for weapons on an f-ing beta. would continue rant, but must remove fangs from throat.
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3-24-2008 @ 1:39PM
Tony said...
Yeah, only subscribers keys remain... Makes me wonder how many free ones they had. Seems like a ploy to get money lol. No thanks.
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3-24-2008 @ 1:41PM
Scott said...
You have to have a paid account for the site at this point
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3-24-2008 @ 1:43PM
drdre74 said...
GONE!!!! damnit!!!! i went to the site as soon as you posted this. lol!
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3-24-2008 @ 1:45PM
Killadelphia said...
Yea 7 minutes isn't very long for all those keys to go... Maybe someone at IGN found a key in their couch or under the computer desk or something...
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3-24-2008 @ 1:51PM
Tr3y MoNey said...
Glad I got mine when I had the chance last week! Sorry to those less fortunate! See ya in the Beta tomorrow!
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3-24-2008 @ 1:53PM
Jim Halpert DM said...
The people at Infinty Ward went about doing a public beta correctly. The people behind Bad Company....not so much.
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3-24-2008 @ 1:53PM
yogesh893 said...
I saw these at 12 eastern. I made like 8 accounts and got codes 4 all my friends 0=]
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3-24-2008 @ 1:57PM
Big Zimm said...
Thanks for the heads up!!! I am so pumped for this game. I have been a fan of the Battlefield series since 1942.
I'm downloading my copy of the beta right now.
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3-24-2008 @ 1:59PM
Tapio said...
Yeah got mine too last week,sucks for those who cant join.
Battlefield waits tomorrow!
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3-24-2008 @ 2:02PM
Cruel said...
@jim
The beta handout for COD4 was a huge cockup. They broadcast when it would go live at their site and promptly had it crash when rabid gamers were F5-ing it to death. Then they announced a new time only to have the same thing happen again. Read 402's blog archives for their apologies/chagrin
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3-24-2008 @ 2:06PM
mirage said...
I used to be an insider but cancelled when I realized it was worthless for the most part. I was lucky enough to get one of the public keys last week though. I am hoping it is as good as the COD 4 and Halo 3 betas, but that is probably a stretch.
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3-24-2008 @ 2:10PM
Mr.ESC said...
Oh I'm late.
Damn you Veruca Salt!
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3-24-2008 @ 2:18PM
Jim Halpert DM said...
@ Cruel
But the intent seemed to be different. This beta test seems more like a marketing ploy, saving beta keys for paying members. Wonder how many more keys there would be if they didn't save some exclusively for IGN insiders?
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3-24-2008 @ 2:24PM
David said...
It's $15 for a year and who knows, maybe being a member will have future benefits.. I really don't think it's a lot if you are a Battlefield fan or are interested in the game.
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3-24-2008 @ 2:34PM
Tony Bowman said...
it seems like there an unlimited number of keys for IGN-paying members, but extremely limited public keys. that's a shame.
i think i'll spend my $$ on Sid Meyer's Pirates! on Xbox Originals instead.
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3-24-2008 @ 2:46PM
violenceinhd said...
If you're a Battlefield fan, you probably aren't looking forward to this game anyway. I know I'm not.
BF2142 on the consoles please.
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3-24-2008 @ 2:53PM
Firecatman said...
A little slow??
They started the 2nd batch around 12pmEST and they were gone within 1 1/2 hrs
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3-24-2008 @ 2:55PM
Tony Bowman said...
@ comment #16, David: that line of thinking equates to this, in my mind: you're paying what amounts to $75 total(no special edition nonsense for you, either!) to play the game if you buy it when it releases to retail, in exchange for playing a gimped version of the game for a month now.
hardly seems like a deal to me.
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