Battlefield 3 Nations Cup

In This Year's Clanbase Nations Cup, we more than welcome the Battlefield series back with open arms. It's always great to see Battlefield featured in the Nations Cup, and this year marks a historic moment as the world?s first major Battlefield 3 competition. The level of competition is intense, with strong teams like Russia and Spain performing exceptionally well in the 8v8 ladders. Thankfully, we won?t have to face them in the qualifiers?at least for now! :D However, despite the excitement surrounding Battlefield 3 in the competitive scene, there is one major issue that continues to hinder esports broadcasts?the lack of a spectator mode. This has been a significant roadblock for us at RushTV, as we rely on proper in-game tools to provide high-quality live streams for ESL and ClanBase events. Without a dedicated spectator mode, broadcasting matches becomes nearly impossible, limiting the exposure and growth of Battlefield 3 as an esports title. We have been actively pushing DICE to introduce a spectator mode, emphasizing how crucial it is for the competitive community. A proper spectator feature would allow for professional, high-quality streams, better coverage of matches, and an overall improved viewing experience for the audience. We hope that DICE listens to the community?s feedback and implements this much-needed feature to ensure Battlefield 3?s place in the esports scene. Despite these challenges, the competition is in full swing. The UK, placed in Group B, faced Serbia in their first match on Grand Bazaar, completely dominating both rounds. The final ticket count? 426 - 0?a decisive victory that sets the stage for the UK?s campaign in the tournament. Here?s the in-game footage from our very own RZ Scribbles and RZ Mazi Fix?bringing you all the action straight from the battlefield! Not a bad start to the tournament! What are your thoughts on the Nations Cup? Do you think Battlefield 3 can thrive in esports without a spectator mode? And who do you predict will walk away crowned Champion?

ID	Group	Team 1	vs	Team 2	Win Probability	Date & Time
11235086	A	HUN	vs	ESP	67% - 33%	Monday 23 Jan 20:00 CET
11235659	B	SRB	vs	UK	25% - 75%	Monday 23 Jan 23:00 CET
11231140	A	NOR	vs	NED	25% - 75%	Tuesday 24 Jan 20:00 CET
11236850	C	BEL	vs	AUS	33% - 67%	Tuesday 24 Jan 22:00 CET
11232057	C	FIN	vs	RSA	33% - 67%	Sunday 29 Jan 21:00 CET
11237611	B	ROM	vs	POL	67% - 33%	Sunday 29 Jan 21:00 CET
11237610	A	GER	vs	CRO	67% - 33%	Sunday 29 Jan 21:00 CET
11237614	A	RUS	vs	POR	67% - 33%	Sunday 29 Jan 21:00 CET
11233605	D	CYP	vs	SWE	25% - 75%	Sunday 29 Jan 21:00 CET
11237615	D	LT	vs	ITA	33% - 67%	Sunday 29 Jan 21:00 CET
11231327	D	BUL	vs	SVK	33% - 67%	Sunday 29 Jan 21:00 CET
11231957	B	DEN	vs	CZE	75% - 25%	Monday 30 Jan 20:15 CET