Set to kick off in early 2012, the Battlefield 3 Worldwide Conquest Tournament has been dubbed the biggest console videogame competition in history. To celebrate the October 25 launch of the highly anticipated first-person shooter game, DICE and Virgin Gaming announced that players from across the world will be able to compete against each other for $1.6 million in cash prizes. Players will compete online for a chance to participate in the live finale, where the players with the best skills will walk away with their share of $1.6 million in cash.
Since it’s launch in 2002, the Battlefield multiplatform gaming series has sold more than 20 million copies and has become the world’s premier, interactive tactical shooting game. From the beaches of Normandy, through the jungles of Vietnam to the wars of the 22nd century, Battlefield puts players on the front line of combat, engaging in real-world conflicts.
Set in 2014, Battlefield 3 puts players into the role of U.S. Marines fighting against the People’s Liberation and Resistance near the Iraq-Iran border. While attempting to locate and rescue a US squad investigating a possible chemical weapons site, a five-man squad led by SSgt Blackburn is caught in a massive earthquake centered in Iran. The missions will take players through diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York. Players will have the opportunity to assume the roles of either Assault, Support, Engineer or Recon, and engage in combat on urban streets, downtown metropolitan areas and open landscapes designed for combat vehicles.