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Well, we now have absolute proof that at least one member of the PC gaming community wasn’t living in the hornets’ nest Infinity Ward stepped on when it announced that Modern Warfare 2 won’t support dedicated servers. Unfortunately, that one person is none other than id Software’s John Carmack.
“It’s not cast in stone yet, but at this point no, we don’t think [RAGE] will have dedicated servers,” Carmack told Variety’s Cut Scene blog. “The great thing is we won’t have to be a pioneer on that. We’ll see how it works out for everyone else.”
If it’s any consolation, RAGE is primarily a single-player game. But then, knowing id, we imagine that the game’s multiplayer component will still be better than most.
Guess we’ll just have to wait and see, won’t we?
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Elric
November 13, 2009 at 11:36am
Guys take a look at the pre-release info for MAG. I've played the beta for this and it is epic. It's a PS# exclusive MP ONLY 256v256 FPS that uses a proprietary server technology.
We should all hope that it succeeds... because if you're an MP+FPS fan, the consoles big sales numbers are driving software design requirements for your fave IPs now.
patrickmaher
November 07, 2009 at 7:45pm
Disappointing but not surprising. We already know they are limiting the size of the game so it fits on a single disc for Xbox 360.
I think Carmack is getting bored with PC. He's having more fun messing with cell phones and consoles (and rockets). I'm sure that was out of necessity to keep id alive, but it's still sad to see.
dj-anon
November 07, 2009 at 11:19am
I think it depends on the game, and we don't know enough about RAGE to say that it needs dedicated servers, but one thing is clear, MW2 was the first and a lot more will follow.
box124
November 07, 2009 at 11:03am
Seems like its a growing trend to try and reinvent the pc multiplayer framework eventhough it doesnt need to be changed. MW2, AVP 3 and now this? mercy
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rook
November 07, 2009 at 8:15am
No the multiplayer component will not be better than most. id's last great multiplayer game was Q3 (or if you like RTCW). Multiplayer sucks and is unpolished for all of id's new games.
Axeman666
November 09, 2009 at 1:55pm
Wow I’ve been playing cod mp right from the early days and I can’t believe the decision to make the new and improved super sophisticated next-level mp of a brand new 2009/10 cod game a 9vs9 early 90's throwback!
I didn’t realise that the console versions were so far behind in terms of mp ability that it is not possible for more players than those involved in a Sunday league footy match at the park (11vs11!!!) to play against each other! 9vs9 the future? – don’t make me laugh! Why bring the pc version back 2 decades? Even 1987 MIDI Maze supported 8-a-side and that was the first mp 1st prsn shooter invented!
9vs9 – a more enjoyable and realistic experience – I’m in a warzone, I’m in Afghanistan where troops are organised into 30-man combat platoons, ‘REALISM’ = absolute minimum of 30 a side capability for those who want it! Got no problem with a 9vs9, hell a 1vs1 is all good if it turns u on! But as an OPTION not as the ONLY choice! - it sure don’t do it for me and my mates anyways!!
If I were chief: airstrikes and dogs would be dropped or at least limited CHRIST!, bigger maps + vehicles would be a must, age 3+ deathmatches would be banned, a proper system of rank would be implemented with single shot kills to the leg – lol becoming a thing of the past.. hold on... it just occurred to me... heard of Battlefield anyone? I may just be off 4good this time! - someone plz remind me why I’m gonna stick with Activision and its ‘next gen’ mp console raped game???
AntiHero
November 07, 2009 at 10:07am
That's because they work hard on making a good single player, and they succeed by far.
