Like many of the human race, I'm currently levelling up in Modern Warfare 2. Even though I am only at level 36, I can see an end in sight. I can see myself getting tired of a few aspects of this game and probably looking for a similiar experience but all new and improved next year. 
 
I have never played a Battlefield game. I remember a few friends going batshit for 1942 when it came out and the idea of vehicles appeals to me. From what I've seen of BBC2, it looks like it could be pretty awesome. Could some Battlefield veterans describe the finer points to sell me on this one? I'm interested in the 360 version if that makes a difference. 
 
I've got the first point to start things off. 
 
1. No akimbo shotgun using bastards (as far as I know)

" @Rayfield: There is far less run & gun in Battlefield. It also takes a brain to play it well, theres no mindless guns a blazin' tactic that will work well. It's far more open ended and strategical than MW. It would be easier if you asked some specific questions as well, then I would be able to give you a more detailed response.  "

  This video should give you an idea of how most games play out. Remember that this is the Beta.

The game is not fun, the tanks are way OP and you have to run eight miles across the map because nobody lets you in their vehicle/ your vehicle gets blown up by the OP tanks.

I am in the beta right now and I am loving it. Its not just Team deathmatch there are goals to be completed and it adds to the game alot. THe maps are massive and the combat feels really solid.  If you are on Defense then you must guard certain objects and obviously if your on offense your job is to take out those objects.  
 
it's really fun and if only the voice chat thing was working and people actually talked it would be even more awesome. I love the whole "everything blows up" part of it too. Just try out the Beta when it comes out on 360. Im sure there will be a demo too that you can try out.

" @SathingtonWaltz:  1. How are the vehicles balanced? Does the game allow you to jump in a tank and wipe out a team, or are the vehicles just part of mix, rather than an automatic win?  2. When you say tactics, do you mean there's actual strategy involved? Such as flanking the other team etc? Is this integral to the game or just something you can choose to do if you can be bothered?  3. Because of tactics, do matches last longer and simply become sniper battles?    "

" @Rayfield said:

" @SathingtonWaltz:  1. How are the vehicles balanced? Does the game allow you to jump in a tank and wipe out a team, or are the vehicles just part of mix, rather than an automatic win?  2. When you say tactics, do you mean there's actual strategy involved? Such as flanking the other team etc? Is this integral to the game or just something you can choose to do if you can be bothered?  3. Because of tactics, do matches last longer and simply become sniper battles?    "

Vehicles are fairly well balanced. A tank poses a significant threat to your team, but depending on how good your team is, a few engineers can help fight them off. Humvees and Quads are typically used to quickly flank, surround, or infiltrate your enemy. When I say tactics, I mean TACTICS. Common strategies like flanking are effective when used properly, and the overall performance and strategy as a team will dictate whether or not you win or lose. Matches generally never become sniper battles. An overabundance of snipers on any team can spell defeat, due to the fact that front line fighters are extremely important to both offense and defense. Matches typically last around 20 minutes or so. I'm not quite sure, I will time my next match to be sure. Basically the game prioritizes performance of the team as a whole over the performance of the individuals. Your team can have the best player of the match and still lose.  "

From the original BFBC and the BFBC2 beta on PS3 it's not for me.  What seems crazy to me is people saying that since they're playing MW2 they won't be checking out BFBC2.  Or people who are fans of MW2 so they won't play any other games.  That seems crazy to me.  Is there some rule that people are only allowed to own one game with a competitive MP mode over a yearly span?
 
By all means you should check out any and every game that interests you!

overall i had more fun with the original BFBC than MW and MW2, theres just a bit more diversity and there are enough options that the game can't be as dominated by one or two godly people. You can be put on a losing team for sure, but I've still had fun with it when losing, it becomes a bit of a different game, and if something isnt working you just change up the tactics and see how it goes.

You might find the jump from MW2 to BFBC2 a little daunting. The two games use a completely different style of play. If you want, you can read up my thoughts on the beta. (Sorry for the shameless plug)

" The game is not fun, the tanks are way OP and you have to run eight miles across the map because nobody lets you in their vehicle/ your vehicle gets blown up by the OP tanks. "

• Engineer (suppressed SMGs - Effective from CQC to Mid-range, Anti-Vehicle Combat, Rocketlauncher or AT-Mines, Repair Tool for Repairing Friendly Vehicles, Rocket-Sniping for Longrange-Combat - Good Alround Kit)
• Assault (Assault Rifles - Effective from CQC to Long-range, Resupplies Ammo, 40mm Grenade Launcher Attachment for either Highexplosive Grenades, Smoke Grenades or Shotgun Grenades - Strongest Anti Infantry Kit)
• Recon (Sniper Rifles - Effective from mid to extreme Long-range, C4 or Mortar Strike, Motion Sensor Balls - Long Range Support Kit and Effective for Ninja-style Infiltration/Sabotage)
• Medic (LMGs - Effective from CQC to Long-Range, Defibrilator to Revive Teammates, Medpacks for Improved Regeneration - Infantry Support Kit for Assault and Defense)

• ATV, Jeeps - Getting from A to B
  
• APC - Getting from A to B, Suppressing Fire
  
• Heavy Tank - Suppressing Fire, Mobile Artillery, Spearhead for Attackers, Linchpin for Defenders
• UAV - Tank Killer and Reconaissance
• Attack Chopper - Death from Above
• Transportation Chopper - Getting from A to B (Parachuting in!), Suppressing Fire
• AA-Vehicle - Anti-Aircraft
• Boats and Jetski (get from A to B over water)

Tired the beat and all I got from it is a feeling of, Meh. I just couldn't get into it for some matter. 

My favorite gameplay montage coming out from the Beta. Recon gameplay. Awesome sound. The Streets - Same Old Thing. OY!
 
 

The first Bad Company is only $20 now and 1943 is available for download through PSN or XBLA for $15.  Either should give you a good idea of what a Battlefield game is like. The production values evident in the current BC2 beta are much greater than what you see in either of the two titles above.  I'm pretty sure they were just testing the waters in the console market with those before diving in with BC2.  There are definitely some balance issues in the beta (tanks are much too dominant and can destroy objectives from across the map), but these should be taken care of before the game gets released in March.

There will be a multiplayer demo available to all platforms sometime early next year, so I suggest you download that and give it a try.

" The first Bad Company is only $20 now and 1943 is available for download through PSN or XBLA for $15.  Either should give you a good idea of what a Battlefield game is like. The production values evident in the current BC2 beta are much greater than what you see in either of the two titles above.  I'm pretty sure they were just testing the waters in the console market with those before diving in with BC2.  There are definitely some balance issues in the beta (tanks are much too dominant and can destroy objectives from across the map), but these should be taken care of before the game gets released in March. There will be a multiplayer demo available to all platforms sometime early next year, so I suggest you download that and give it a try. "