It's essentially Battlefield 2.5, but is it enough to tide us over until Battlefield 3?

EA's Battlefield Heroes has, quietly and covertly, finally been released. A stealthy approach won't stop us from uncovering the truth about this free-to-play shooter, though. Can Heroes successfully bring the Battlefield formula to the casual masses, or is it, despite the name, a bit of a villain?

At a recent Electronic Arts showcase, Battlefield Heroes was the surprise hit of the show - pulling fans away from other games to have a go at the new casual-focused, cel-shaded shooter. We caught up with executive producer Ben Cousins during the show to find out more.