EA has declared war on the Modern Warfare franchise but has chosen Battlefield: Bad Company 2 instead of MOH: Afghanistan as it's weapon of choice. "In March we will launch Battlefield: Bad Company 2, which is our first strong attack on Call of Duty," EA Europe Senior Vice President Jens Uwe Intat said in an interview with MCV. "The shooter space is one we don't want to give up. It's an important genre and we were the number one," he continued. "So we are certainly working on how we can get that crown back and Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is an important product in that context. The franchise is strong, with a good product record." He later added, "If any of our studios can take on Modern Warfare then it's DICE."

Some details about the game:

• New vehicles like the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and the UH-60 transport helicopter allow for all-new multiplayer tactics. The UH-60 transport helicopter can ship an entire four-player squad directly into battle, while allowing two additional team members to wreak havoc with its two mounted rail guns on board.
• There will be 15 Land, Sea and Air vehicles to choose from in multiplayer.
• 32 players in multiplayer.
• 8 multiplayer maps
• The "Frostbite Engine" returns so players can now take down entire buildings or create their own vantage points by blasting holes through cover.
• An extensive range of pins, insignias and stars to unlock along with 50 dedicated ranks to achieve.
• Customizable kits weapons and vehicles available.
• 4 distinct character classes, and a variety of weapons, gadgets and specializations allow players to have over 15000 kit variations.

And of course, Dedicated Server Support....but with a twist. More on this latter.