2:41 Andy Katkin:
Patrick Liu, Producer for DICE, and Jim Ferris, Marketing Director for EA, are now on stage to close out the press conference with the game you’ve all been waiting for: Battlefield 3.

2:42 Andy Katkin:
Jim Ferris is now announcing a new Battlefield 3 partnership with Virgin Gaming. Are you ready for the Battlefield 3 Tournament?

2:42 Andy Katkin:
“This will be the largest console videogame competition in gaming history and the biggest cash prize pool ever.”

2:42 Andy Katkin:
“Players from around the world will compete online for a chance to win $1.6 million. If you think you have what it takes to be the top Battlefield player, this is your chance to shine.”

2:42 Andy Katkin:
wow - i better start sharpening my skills. I could use $1.6M!

2:43 Andy Katkin:
The Tournament will begin in early 2012.