Battlefield 3 is a beautiful game to look at, with impressive detail, lighting and smoke effects. This multiplayer game features fast-paced combat between real players online in a modern setting, but offers less historical context than its predecessors.įollowers of combat sims have been treated to some big-budget games as major publishing houses Electronic Arts and Activision face off with their leading franchises of Battlefield and Modern Warfare, respectively. The Battlefield series of games is back with its latest iteration ($60, requires Microsoft Windows Vista/7, 2.5Ghz dual-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 20 GB hard drive space, 512 MB 3-D video card, Electronic Arts, battle ). Engage in multiplayer combat or opt for a free flight over Hawaii.