We all knew it was coming, but it's great to hear an official word on it:

"I've had the luxury of looking at Battlefield 3 over at DICE in Sweden and was highly impressed by the way the team is working on that product," said Pleasants, according to G4. "Of course, that's not [coming out] in the fiscal year, but that is a product that is looking very good."
http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/59099

The Battlefield franchise has had it's ups and downs, but who will be able to resist buying this. The only excuse will probably be the graphics card needed!

So yeah, this is probably going to be the release I'm going to get most excited about, but I'll try and hold myself back until there are previews.

Here's to hoping this will turn up in time to crush MAG .