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BioWare has revealed not just a single player demo, scheduled for January 2012, but an accompanying multiplayer beta! For those that aren't aware, Mass Effect 3 ships with an online co-op mode titled Galaxy at War. No specific platforms for either have been confirmed apart from PC, but what we do know is that you'll find early access in new copies of Battlefield 3.

Here's the wrap-up of what we know so far:

• Owners of Battlefield 3, on any platform, who activate their Online Pass will

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Featuring a bunch of new footage on a bunch of maps, including Damavand Peak (aka Base Jump), is this new Battlefield 3 multiplayer gameplay trailer. We're now just hours away from the commencement of pre-load access, and days away from playing. Don't forget that you can now change your Battlefield 3 soldier name if you're not happy with it. "The award winning Battlefield 3 multiplayer experience launches on October 25th 2011. Check out intense gameplay action from each of the nine multiplayer...

Counter-Strike has always been a very competitive game, and remains the choice of e-sports events such as the World Cyber Games. It's expected that Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will be no different, and this hour of match footage from the Intel-sponsored ESL before the game has even been released is testament to that.

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It looks like EA has listened to the overwhelming number of complaints regarding the inability to change your Origin username, especially as it was also your unchangeable Battlefield 3 soldier name. For some it was because their username contained their real name, for others because they never knew "05261987" would be used for anything except an account name. Whatever your reason for disliking your Origin username, you're no longer stuck with it on the Battlefield! If you live in Australia, ...

By 11:59pm PDT on October the 21st all of you who have pre-ordered Battlefield 3 on Origin will have received an e-mail including your order information, and instruction on how to begin your pre-load. It's recommended that your Origin client is up to date, so ensure you fire it up beforehand as well. Battlefield 3 unlocks on October 25 for the US, and October 27 for Australia....

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We quite enjoyed our time at the Gold Coast's EB Expo on the weekend, getting to play a slew of games including Mass Effect 3, Batman Arkham City and Uncharted 3 first hand. Between the Saturday session sell-out and the plethora of positive feedback, it appears the event was a resounding success. For those that did enjoy it, you'll be pleased to hear that the event will be returning in 2012! The next venue to be graced by the EB Expo will be Sydney's Allphones Arena. No specific dates have been m...

A new compilation of vehicle footage has been put together and uploaded to the official Battlefield YouTube channel. While none of the footage appears new, the tying together of vehicle scenes from DICE's range of already release media will still excite any eager Battlefield 3 expectant. We're now just ten days away from the Australian release of Battlefield 3!

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