Neowin FPS BF3 vs MW3 Purchase Poll

[andrew_f]

I think it's going to be Battlefield for me, they're building it for PC and it looks like a 2011 game. Immersive, realistic and large online multiplayer. MW3 on the other hand looks ridiculous, like a 2008 game (I'm guessing this is still using the CoD 4 engine) and would be a console port.

Both look fun to play though.

[Got3n]

I will be buying a whole new rig specifically to play BF3, I loved BF2 soooooo much, i love massive multiplayer FPS and COD just never did it for me.

[Duality]

I personally hate how BF fans are slating MW3 and praising BF3 even though they've played neither and neither is anywhere near finished :/

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Anyways, going to purchase both for Xbox 360.

I wouldn't call it slating really - more like a distinct lack of optimism in new games in the franchise. Nothing new has really been done since COD4, and even the most die hard fans are starting to realise that. MW3 might turn out to be a fantastic game, but I think most are disollusioned by BLOPS and MW2.

[Corris Veteran]

Both, I see no reason to limit myself to one.

I don't know who are buying their games full price these days either, especially when it comes to CoD, I have bought the last 3 CoD games on release night cheaper than pretty much all other new games in the last few years.

[KoL Veteran]

Both but not on release date. Im going to get other games first like Uncharted 3, AC: Revelations etc.

[Alladaskill17]

I will be buying a whole new rig specifically to play BF3, I loved BF2 soooooo much, i love massive multiplayer FPS and COD just never did it for me.

Now that is dedication haha

[BoneyardBrew Member]

Battlefield 3 hands down.

The CoD series is tired and old. Same engine, same graphics, same gameplay, and to top it all off a $60 price tag! You've got to be joking...

[ANON86364]

Battlefield 3 by a long shot and the poll supports it.

COD:BO is so horrid and I don't understand why I had people slamming me for saying so. If MW3 is anything similar I will most certainly pass it up.

[therat]

BF3 initially, will probably end up getting both though

[brink668]

BF3 because MW feels fake to me. BF3 is more realistic I like that. Plus vehicles are awesome, blowing stuff up is more awesome! MW is same old...

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

I have a feeling that even although the COD hype cycle hits ever year (OMG POS FRANCHISE... okay bought.... it's good!... OMG BROKEN PIECE OF UNFAIR POS, BOYCOTTING, and repeat), MW3 will end up being a really good MP game, and the one everyone will be playing.

That said, BF3 will also be really good.

So I'll just wait and see how it pans out, absolutely no point to pledge allegiances just now.

[ANON86364]

The hype cycle in my experience was - OMG a new COD it's gonna be so awesome, everyone get it! Then everyone (including me) gets it and half if not more are incredibly disappointed. - And it ends there. Battlefield games have a lasting player base because (in my experience) they have much better game play.

[SharpGreen]

I think it's going to be Battlefield for me, they're building it for PC and it looks like a 2011 game. Immersive, realistic and large online multiplayer. MW3 on the other hand looks ridiculous, like a 2008 game (I'm guessing this is still using the CoD 4 engine) and would be a console port.

Both look fun to play though.

This ^^

I'm not going to pay $60 for another crappy console port, that looks like it time warped from 2008. I will on the other hand gladly hand over $60 for a real 2011 PC game, such as BF3. In fact I may pre-order it from EA's store. I haven't decided yet.

I may get MW3 when it hits the bargain bin on steam or something, but it's definitely not a must have IMO.

[Alladaskill17]

Just wanted to say thanks so far for contributing to the poll and conversation, 94 member votes at the moment.

I think it's going to be Battlefield for me, they're building it for PC and it looks like a 2011 game. Immersive, realistic and large online multiplayer. MW3 on the other hand looks ridiculous, like a 2008 game (I'm guessing this is still using the CoD 4 engine) and would be a console port.

Both look fun to play though.

This. Even though I'll be playing on XBL + Xbox 360.

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

I responded both, although I have made it pretty clear on these forums I much prefer the Battlefield series, I am a gamer at the end of the day, and as such I will experience both.

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

I responded both, although I have made it pretty clear on these forums I much prefer the Battlefield series, I am a gamer at the end of the day, and as such I will experience both.

Me too, and for the same reasons. (Y)

[Raa]

BF3, because i've never bought any of the CoD franchise, never liked them really.

I've owned all Battlefield products, loved 'em! Really looking forward to BF3.

[SteelToast]

Basically CoD for MP and BF3 for SP

[trag3dy]

Battlefield 3 please.

[cooky560 Veteran]

Probably both

[Fubar]

BF3 for me used to get both but after World At War i just couldn't get into COD games was a sad day as i loved cod from the start lol

[ToneKnee]

I'm confused why people want MW3 for multiplayer and single player for BF3. Battlefield has always focused more on multiplayer than SP so I'm quite surprised about that. With my experience with CoD games, they are more of a frag fest than anything. People running around with 2 knifes, jumping through windows and killing people and stuff like that. With playing both MW2 and Black Ops, Battlefield 2 and BFBC2 feel much better games (though, I prefer BC2 more). The huge maps, the vehicles. And the one thing people are forgetting about BF3 multiplayer, 64 player servers! <3

[Digitalx]

BF3 on PC for sure, even bought new hardware for it already. Pre-ordered when was announced and sucks having to wait so long but surely will be worth it.

MW3 is just going be snorefest of the same old everything that was in MW, MW2 with more utter rubbish layered on top that people play then makes those people think they have a valid informed opinion about guns and functioning of the military and special forces.

[Hell-In-A-Handbasket]

I cant decide on one, so going to get both, lol

[Boxster17]

Highly prefer the Battlefield series, so will be picking that up for PC of course. Will likely play through MW3 at some point but definitely in no hurry to get to it at this point.