Should I get Battlefield 3 or MW3?

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#1 therenmeister
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I'm probably going to get only one of them this November along with Gears 3. Please no fanboys, I would just like a well thought out reason as to why one is better than the other. Thanks.
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#2 Patrickbrown56
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Wait until they come out and actually read some reviews or rent them before purchasing one. That's gonna help you a lot more than asking a bunch of people to give you their speculations on which game is going to be "better." No one can tell you which to get right now.

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#3 Warablo13
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Well MW 3 will probably be fun, but if you have played the past CoD's, MW 3 could be stale to you.. Battlefield 3 looks fresh and a new to me. It looks like a lot of detail and work went into the game.. So I decided to buy Battlefield 3.
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#4 gameguy6700
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BF3, no question. MW3 will just be the same COD experience you've had ever since COD4. Surely you've gotten tired of it by now. BF3, on the other hand, will be something different.
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#5 Spellingiscool
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MW 3 on 360. BF 3 on PC when it goes on sale

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#6 orb_03_2006
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Battlefield 3 will be a lot different than CoD. It will be a very fresh experience. But if you favor the CoD game style, then by all means, get MW3. I'm personally getting Battlefield 3 first. I may get MW3 ***IF*** the MP is at least a little different.
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#7 shaunchgo
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The games aren't available until Fall. There's no possible way to give an opinion on which title is better. Check out some gameplay videos for now. Since you're undecided, rent them when they become available.

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#8 ShadowDeathX
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I would say BF3. Unless you like playing the Call of Duty games a lot. If you are ok with a similar experience, then the previous Call of Duties still fit that hole.
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#9 Talldude80
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Wait until they come out and actually read some reviews or rent them before purchasing one. That's gonna help you a lot more than asking a bunch of people to give you their speculations on which game is going to be "better." No one can tell you which to get right now.

Patrickbrown56

exactly. Its like saying "should i drink coke or pepsi?" Everyone has opinions , but they dont matter. BF3 and MW3 will both be great games. but at $60, you should rent them first if you're unsure.

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#10 CTR360
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i buy both games mw3 on ps3 and battlefield on xbox 360 i am fan of fps
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#11 YoungSinatra25
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Make up your own mind. It's your money.

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#13 Vari3ty
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Um get both? Problem solved.

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#14 NiKva
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Just buy both.

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#15 SadPSPAddict
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I'm getting both AND Gears 3. Won't play any of them though, kids and wife will do all that :lol:

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#16 guildclaws
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Buy both

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#17 OriginalZekkou
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BF3, no question. MW3 will just be the same COD experience you've had ever since COD4. Surely you've gotten tired of it by now. BF3, on the other hand, will be something different.gameguy6700
Well said. Check out my youtube channel for some gameplay & mechanics videos of BF3, good stuff! Cant wait for the game :D http://www.youtube.com/user/TheOriginalZekkou
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#18 HilbillyRokstar
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[QUOTE="therenmeister"]I'm probably going to get only one of them this November along with Gears 3. Please no fanboys, I would just like a well thought out reason as to why one is better than the other. Thanks.

We aren't telepathic. What do you like? Run n gun or stop n pop? Are you more of a loaner or a team player? You like methodical/tactical, or twitch/reflex shooters?
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#19 HilbillyRokstar
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Make up your own mind. It's your money.

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#20 superiorNilly
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Dude, you've played COD before. Everyone knows what were going to get with MW3, so if you like past COD games, you'll like MW3. Simple. As for battlefield 3, who knows. Just wait till theres a demo or a review.

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#21 HilbillyRokstar
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Dude, you've played COD before. Everyone knows what were going to get with MW3, so if you like past COD games, you'll like MW3. Simple. As for battlefield 3, who knows. Just wait till theres a demo or a review.

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#22 SnakeEyesX80
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Get both if you can. You've got plenty of time, starting now, to save enough money. BUT if you have to choose just one, I'd say whichever one you've had the most fun with in the past. IMO, I'd go with BF3.
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#23 ACx7
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Neither. Get Gears of War 3.
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#24 SouL-Tak3R
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Battlefield 3, there is nothing more to say.

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#25 k2theswiss
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i'm tired of cod... i can't stand it. Until they get rid of noobtubes, over powered bull S. and learn how to fix their broken games, i'm not buying other one unless it's under 20 bucks and im still temped at that price. i payed $22 for blk ops in jan and i think that was still to much for that crap.

my list for this year

gears 3 in sept

bf3 in oct... idk yet for 360 or pc. i'm more into fps on 360 then pc but we see

skyrim in nov for pc.

I'm set for some time with that line up.

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#26 NirdBerd
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Get Battlefield 3 first, then get MW3 afterwards, or the other way round.

Just get both, but if you're more into multiplayer then go with Battlefield 3.

MW3 looks promising with it's improved Spec-Ops mode though, just get both if you can.

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#27 MercenaryMafia
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Battlefield 3 first. MW3 later.........
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#28 acp39
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Definitely Battlefield 3. Its different and fresher. COD is getting old, it needs a re-invention.
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#29 Spellingiscool
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i'm tired of cod... i can't stand it. Until they get rid of noobtubes, over powered bull S. and learn how to fix their broken games, i'm not buying other one unless it's under 20 bucks and im still temped at that price. i payed $22 for blk ops in jan and i think that was still to much for that crap.

my list for this year

gears 3 in sept

bf3 in oct... idk yet for 360 or pc. i'm more into fps on 360 then pc but we see

skyrim in nov for pc.

I'm set for some time with that line up.

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Battlefield 3 for PC without question.
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#30 OfficialBed
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You should get whatever game interests you most.....and uae the Game Recommendation Thread

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#31 Ghost_702
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I would get MW3 simply because I haven't played a Battlefield game before and I already know that I enjoy the MW series, both in relation to single player and online. Plus, the majority of my friends will be getting that so I can play online with them. However, Battlefield 3 does look awesome and I will be getting that as well.
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#32 Dreadedsniper
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well it depends if you want a game with a new engine, better graphics and more teamplay go with bf3, if you want a game with an old engine with outdated graphics, but refined fast paced gameplay and a dedicated online community that call of duty has had since cod4, then go with mw3.

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#33 erwingameon
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It really depends on what type of shooter you like. If you want a realistic shooter then go with BF3. If you want a more arcade shooter then go for MW3. Personally i'm getting them both cause I like playing shooters and both games look like they are going to be good.

But if you want to make a more thoughtfull decision, I suggest you wait untill the games are released and see what the critics have to say about them and maybe rent them before buying.

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#34 Djmaster214
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[QUOTE="HilbillyRokstar"][QUOTE="therenmeister"]I'm probably going to get only one of them this November along with Gears 3. Please no fanboys, I would just like a well thought out reason as to why one is better than the other. Thanks.

We aren't telepathic. What do you like? Run n gun or stop n pop? Are you more of a loaner or a team player? You like methodical/tactical, or twitch/reflex shooters?

this statement bothers me, that the BF franchise is considered tactical, dont listen to me though im just upset theres not a new Rainbow six or Ghost recon, now those were tactical. BF is just a little less twitch based as COD
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#35 carlandcarl
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Battlefield 3 for sure, everything about this game is going to be amazing.
I still think battlefield 2 is one of the best shooters out right now and it's old. So I think battlefield 3 will do exactly the same, it will be amazing for a long time, MW3 will be awesome for a year till MW4 comes out...

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#36 k2theswiss
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[QUOTE="k2theswiss"]

i'm tired of cod... i can't stand it. Until they get rid of noobtubes, over powered bull S. and learn how to fix their broken games, i'm not buying other one unless it's under 20 bucks and im still temped at that price. i payed $22 for blk ops in jan and i think that was still to much for that crap.

my list for this year

gears 3 in sept

bf3 in oct... idk yet for 360 or pc. i'm more into fps on 360 then pc but we see

skyrim in nov for pc.

I'm set for some time with that line up.

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Battlefield 3 for PC without question.

thats why it's soo hard :( but it's soo true. i like fps on 360 and my rpgs ext on pc. but bf3 for pc got so much more.
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#37 ShoTTyMcNaDeS
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It depends on your play style. BF games take alot of teamwork and are much slower paced. While not considered "true" BF games, I would suggest playing BFBC 2 to get a "general" feel for what to expect. BF games are not about flashy perks, gun camos and crazy attachments. The gameplay gives the feel of what a real battlefield experience might feel like. Players have roles and every man is needed for his team to succeed. Lone Wolfing in BF games will win you nothing!! Obviously if you have played past CoD games, MW3 isnt going to be any different save for maybe some perk and killstreak tweaks and a few different guns. The action is fast paced and the game is filled with tons of unlocks.
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#38 HilbillyRokstar
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[QUOTE="Djmaster214"][QUOTE="HilbillyRokstar"][QUOTE="therenmeister"]I'm probably going to get only one of them this November along with Gears 3. Please no fanboys, I would just like a well thought out reason as to why one is better than the other. Thanks.

We aren't telepathic. What do you like? Run n gun or stop n pop? Are you more of a loaner or a team player? You like methodical/tactical, or twitch/reflex shooters?

this statement bothers me, that the BF franchise is considered tactical, dont listen to me though im just upset theres not a new Rainbow six or Ghost recon, now those were tactical. BF is just a little less twitch based as COD

Things like destructive cover and squad base gameplay add to the tactical element. Depending on who you play with, you can be pretty tactical.
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#40 merv_wasted
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No matter what ppl say.. U if ur a MP person get both of them .. coz no matter how bad MW3 is gonna be ppl r still going to get it and U will definately find more players on MW3 than BF3

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#41 XCyc0rusX
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Well both of them are really great looking games. But I would recommend Battlefield 3 if you like blowing things up!
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#42 lil_d_mack_314
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I believe this linksums up my view ;). Enjoy.

May be PC game play... I don't expect anything less when it comes to xbox. When both teams are matched with great team players this game is at it's best.I have hardly come across that in any COD game sadly.

I guess I will be buying 3 copies lol one for PC and 2 for xbox. One for me an one for my little bro 8).

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#43 ramulux
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bf3 if you like to have fun
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#44 commonfate
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Rent both for a weekend and see which one you like more :P

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#45 coolkid93
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If you can, I'd say get both. If you can't, BF3 then.
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#46 sukraj
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Get both if you've got the money.

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#47 DasBeerBoot
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BF3, no question. MW3 will just be the same COD experience you've had ever since COD4. Surely you've gotten tired of it by now. BF3, on the other hand, will be something different.gameguy6700
You are so right!
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#48 mw2hardcore
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Battlefield 3 will be a lot different than CoD. It will be a very fresh experience. But if you favor the CoD game style, then by all means, get MW3. I'm personally getting Battlefield 3 first. I may get MW3 ***IF*** the MP is at least a little different.orb_03_2006

i completly agree! COD ahs a kinda Close quarter combat to it , you know? its very challenging and people are often playing to prove who is more "PRO" than the other one.it pits you against other people quite a lot.BF though , is more realistic the weapon customizations are a bit more "Realistic" as well(im sure no one ever paints his gun red or something or right on it for fun in reality).

it throws you into the middle of the battlefield with HUGE maps and MANY players to shoot at.it also has vehicles(Heli's,boats,tanks,etc).they are completly differebt and they go down completly different ways.they're both FPS but they're nothing like each other.if you want competitivness , go play some COD and have fun or if you want some realistic and big huge firefight in the battlefield , go play some battlefield! personally,im saving up my money to get GeoW3 , MW3 and BF3.These are all my opinion and this is Too:i personally prefer the COD series and i am a fanboy(you can tell that by my name , cant you?!!)

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#49 Flamingpostman
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Battlefeild 3. Call of Duty is the same garbage every year.

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#50 therenmeister
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Sorry I haven't posted on this, my internet has been out. From what I've read and watched in gameplay, I'm thinking I'm gonna get BF3. It's a new experience and I like that. As for getting both, I don't have that kinda money. Thanks for all of your input!