I was actually on the fence and I wanted a new console instead of another PS so I waited until e3 informed myself and made my decision . its pretty much a no brainer.
I never play bf until the third , I feel its a lot harder than cod you can check me out my psn name isis the same as this I have a preety good kdr( 1.25 ) and how do I find this hardcore mode you speak of . and cod is easier because is so small you can pretty much anticipate where the enemy is coming from so I just hunt them down .
If battlefield could just make there online more beginner friendly and have a "hardcore" mode where ppl die faster it can really attract more fans , people are interested in it but when they play it its a bit complicated and sometimes intimidated by how much harder it is than cod.
Yeah he will hop on the highest bidders nuts its been proven throughout time , his most unattractive attribute a long with recycling plots . but I like mgs so whatever.