EA's E3 press conference also included the expected announcement of the launch of Battlefield 3 Premium, a $49.99 package that bundles Back to Karkand for Battlefield 3 along with four new upcoming expansions for DICE's military shooter sequel, and includes two-weeks early access on each. This bundle also includes exclusive in-game items, "powerful features," and access to unique double-XP events. Word is those who purchase the PS3 edition can begin playing the Close Quarters expansion today, while the Windows and Xbox 360 editions of that DLC will launch for premium members next week. Here is the outline of the other upcoming expansions,

• Battlefield 3: Close Quarters - June. A frantic infantry-only theater of war.
• Battlefield 3: Armored Kill - September. All-out vehicle warfare on some of the biggest maps in Battlefield history.
• Battlefield 3: Aftermath - December. Set in a destroyed city moments after the massive earthquake in Tehran
• Battlefield 3: End Game - March, 2013. Featuring lethal, high-speed action, and the debut of motorcycles.