REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced the
publication of a novel based on Battlefield 3™, one
of the most anticipated games of 2011. Battlefield 3: The Russian
novel is written by the highly decorated ex-SAS operator and
best-selling author of Bravo Two Zero, Andy McNab, with
co-author Peter Grimsdale. The book tells the back-story of RU Special
Forces operator Dima, one of the hero soldiers featured in the Battlefield
3 single-player campaign narrative. Having first-hand experience of
the drama and trauma of real war, McNab and co-author Grimsdale bring an
authentic voice and heart-wrenching perspective to the story. Like the
game, the novel is charged with documentary intensity, high octane
action, and ripped-from-the-headlines incursions. Battlefield 3: The
Russian paints a picture of a soldier struggling to do whatever it
takes to keep himself, and his platoon, alive. The modern military novel
will be released alongside the game on Oct. 25, 2011 and will be
published by Orion Publishing in Europe and Grand Central Publishing in
North America.
In the game, the single-player storyline is revealed through a series of
flashbacks as Marine Staff Sergeant Henry Blackburn races to prevent an
attack on New York City by a deadly force known as the PLR. As Blackburn
recalls key events leading up to the attack, players take control of
several characters in heart-pounding missions across land, sea and air.
One of these characters is Dmitri "Dima" Mayakovsky, a legendary and
pragmatic GRU operator in the twilight of his Special Forces career.
Known as a "cleaner", Dima is the sort of person that does whatever it
takes to get the job done. The book picks up where the game leaves off,
allowing McNab and Grimsdale to give a thrilling new perspective into
Dima's own personal quest as well as the events of Battlefield 3.
"It is impossible for any single medium to fully capture the emotion and
intensity of war. The Battlefield 3: The Russian novel is one
window into the experience, and the game is another. They complement
each other perfectly," said Andy McNab. "Working with DICE has been a
fantastic ride. Battlefield 3 is going to surprise people this
autumn. The story, the characters, the world and the intense action come
together to create a resonant, memorable experience."
McNab is also working with the team at DICE to ensure that the
authenticity and grittiness of today's warfare is fully realized in all
three campaigns; singleplayer, co-op and multiplayer. Capturing the
intense reality of modern warfare across the globe, from the densely
populated city streets of Paris to the barren dustbowl of the Tehran
desert, Battlefield 3 is the next installment in the
internationally acclaimed Battlefield series. Battlefield 3
recently took home an unprecedented 47 industry awards at this year's
Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) including Best Action Game and Best
Online Multiplayer from the Game Critics Awards.
About Andy McNab
In 1984 McNab was 'badged' as a member of 22 SAS Regiment and was
involved in both covert and overt special operations worldwide. During
the Gulf War he commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of
his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever'.
Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal
(MM) during his military career, McNab was the British Army's most
highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS in
February 1993.
He wrote about his experiences in three books: the phenomenal bestseller Bravo
Two Zero, Immediate Action and Seven Troop.
He is the author of the bestselling Nick Stone thrillers as well as a
number of other fiction and nonfiction titles for adults and young
adults. He has sold over thirty million books worldwide. Besides
writing, he lectures to security and intelligence agencies in both the
USA and UK. He is a patron of the Help for Heroes campaign and is a
Director of ForceSelect and the ForceSelect Foundation, the charity
providing help to British ex servicemen and women.
Battlefield 3 will be available Oct. 25, 2011 in North
America for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox
360® videogame entertainment system and the PC. For more information on Battlefield
3, please visit www.battlefield.com,
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All foreign rights enquiries regarding Battlefield 3: The Russian should
be sent to rights.enquiries@orionbooks.co.uk.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company's game franchises are offered as both
packaged goods products and online services delivered through
Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for
critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The
Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield, and Mass
Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.
About Orion Publishing
The Orion Publishing Group Limited was founded in 1991. Soon after,
Orion acquired Weidenfeld & Nicolson. In 1998, a majority of the share
capital of the Orion Publishing Group was sold to Hachette Livre, the
French publishing arm of the Lagardere Group. In 2003 Hachette Livre
became the sole owner of the group, now comprised of four hardback
imprints, Weidenfeld and Nicolson, Orion, Swordfish and Gollancz, and a
paperback division publishing on to the Orion and Phoenix lists. More
information about Orion Books is available at: www.orionbooks.co.uk
Battlefield 3 is a trademark of EA Digital Illusions CE AB. The Sims and
, Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Mass Effect is a
trademark of EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. John Madden,
NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with
permission. PlayStation 3 is a registered trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft
group of companies and used with permission.
EA Games Label
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