The year has only just started and Microsoft are already going crazy with their backwards compatibility lineup. In January so far, 10 more backwards compatible games have been made available to play on the Xbox One.

To begin with, a bundle of seven Xbox One compatible games were launched to the Xbox Games Store. This first bundle included both of the previously Xbox 360 exclusive Battlefield titles (Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Battlefield 3), as well as a number of other AAA and indie/arcade titles.

A little while after the initial 7 games were announced, 3 more titles were added to the backwards compatible games list. The additional three games were Mega Man 9, Mega Man 10 and Beat'n Groovy.

The full list includes the games listed below.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 ($20; 4.88 GB)
Battlefield 3 (requires disc)
Dragon Age: Origins ($15; 6.44 GB)
Ghostbusters ($15: 6.18 GB)
Scrap Metal ($15; 130.06 MB)
The Splatters ($10; 505.95

Whilst matchmaking systems can get players into games quickly, it can effectively ruin the potential that custom game lobbies have, and when it comes to games like Battlefield 4, which have dozens of variables to take into consideration, the overall game experience can get a little diminished. So far, custom game lobbies haven't been made available in Battlefield 4 for console gamers, however, just like with Battlefield 3, EA have plans to introduce a system that will allow players to rent out servers.

Once a server is rented out, the server renter will be able to choose between plenty of variables, set up map rotation, and choose between various other multiplayer lobby options.

Once a server has been rented, there are certain rules that need to be stuck to in order to keep your server from being removed from the "official server pool." Servers the official pool are very similar to official EA servers, and if a player chooses to quick join, there is a chance official pool

Although EA has already had its hand on Battlefield websites two through to nine, It seems they've decided to 'preserve' their future a little longer and purchase 8 new domains, starting from www.battlefield13.com to www.battlefield20.com.

EA has strangely missed out on Battlefield 10-12, but I'm certain most of the discussion will be about why EA has secured such websites.

It's only been very recent that EA purchased Battlefield4.com for $9 grand, so for them to buy out all these domains now is very strange.

Perhaps EA decided to go on a spending spree, just to be safe and ensure they don't have to fork out another $80k on more websites just like they did for Battlefield.com.

Or maybe these numbers mean something else. If you count every game since Battlefield 1942 to Battlefield 4, that makes a total of 12 games. Making the 13^th (possibly Battlefield 5) title

BF3 End Game

The Final DLC content pack for Battlefield 3 is definitely making a splash this March, and if you're on the right platform, you may be able to get your hands on the new downloadable content from March 5^th.

The Battlefield final 'End Game' DLC will include four new maps- Operation Riverside, Nebandan Flats, Kiasar Railroad, Sabalan Pipeline, each of which are played out within a different season, adding weather effects to the mix. Three new vehicles will be added, including dropships and motorcycles, and two new game modes: Capture the Flag and an Air Superiority game mode that pushes players into the skies and forces them to fight one another in jet fighters.

On top of this, 16 new

Next Gen Console Predictions

There's been a lot of talk about the two next generation consoles, the PS4 and the Xbox "Durango," but so far there hasn't really been any roundup or analyzing of what the new consoles will bring, and how games will be responded to by the gaming communities.

Below is a list of what I believe to follow in the next two to three years, however these are just speculations, so it could be right, but it could be wrong.

The PS4 Brings in More Hardcore Gamers

We all already know the PS4 will be packing more raw power than the next Xbox, and because of this the Xbox may have trouble competing with the PlayStation 4, especially

Battlefield 4 Confirmed

EA is one of the biggest games publishers out there, and with so many different franchises under its belt, it only makes sense that whilst some become extremely successful, others crash and burn, and sometimes never see the light of day.

A good example of this is the new Medal of Honor: Warfigher game. Despite its attempts to bring something slightly different into the FPS genre, the sales for the title were appalling compared to other popular FPS games, and it's a bullet that EA has had to take hard to the chest.

EA is gathering its assets though, and killing off those that aren't beneficial to the producer's success ratings. For this reason

Girl Gamer Month

This month we're celebrating Girl Gamers! Why? Because your just as fierce as your male counterparts! Because you're often ignored, or assumed to only play "Girly" games. Because you so often have to prove your Gaming cred. Because at Evil Controllers, we know that Girl Gamers make up 47% of all gamers, and that women over 18 are the industry's fastest growing demographic!

Throughout February, we will be celebrating Girl Gamers by featuring one exceptional gamer each week of February. This week we are featuring Oonagh, learn more about her by checking out her profile below!

Trailer Capture the Flag

Yesterday we wrote about the latest expansion from Battlefield 3, recently EA came out with a brand new trailer showing off the new game mode Capture the Flag.

The new video shows the Americans capturing the Russian flag and the ensuing epic chase of trying to get the flag back to base. It also shows off how dynamic the new dirtbike will be in this classic game mode, the whole video seems like it was pulled right off of a 1990's action movie.

Along with Capture the Flag being shown off, we were able to get a sneak peak of the new mode Air Superiority. The last scene of the video shows off the cockpit of a jet with multiple jets circling near him.

End game is releasing in March of this year. Don't forget to prepare yourself by buying yourself and your friends custom

New Battlefield Expansion

End Game, the latest and last expansion from Battlefield 3 will bring all new vehicles, new assignments and Air Superiority mode.

The expansion will also bring back capture the flag and the new vehicles will include a motorcycle, anti-air vehicle and a dropship. The motorcycle will be able to have two people ride on it with the passenger firing his weapon while the dropship will be able to transport vehicles onto the battlefield.

Air superiority mode will feature teams facing off in dogfights while trying to capture specific points in the air. The team pulled the mode off of Battlefield 1943.

End Game will release in March with Battlefield Premium users able to play it two weeks before it is released to the public.

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