shocknawemack

December 08, 2009 at 12:14am

That which doesn't kill me, has made a serious tactical error....

I find it so interesting how FourZeroTwo aka Robert Bowling and other moderators blatantly ignore the Infinity Ward Forums. I see RB posting on his facebook, and tweets regarding how much he's enjoying playing some other game and yada yada, meanwhile the forums at IW are completely lit up with an insurmountable amount of complaints regarding various aspects of the game.

Meanwhile there is a petition with 234,000 signatures and growing every day with people asking IW and Activision to please bring back the Dedicated Servers.

The whole IWNet debacle has literally turned into a free for all among the hacker community as they took IWNet and Steam as a direct challenge. Well the hacks are winning I'm afraid.

This game has the groundwork for absolute greatness, graphics, sound, maps, map sizes, weapons almost every thing. multiplayer is the very worst gaming experience I have encountered in my 11 years of online gaming since Medal Of Honor. Perhaps Activision measures greatness in sales rather than quality work.

Arent we as consumers entitled to purchase a finished product. Last I checked the number one rule....Give the customer what they want, not what you think they need...Instead these companies are getting away with selling and releasing an unfinished product to meet deadlines for greedy execs like Bobby Kotick.

EA did this on a few occasions with Breakthrough, Pacific Assault and MOH Airborne and the backlash that resulted is a huge loss in the PC comunity and complete loss of trust. Only thing is now if we want to play we have to choose among the lesser of two evils..EA or Activision.

I have been to EA Studios in LA to review Pacific Assault upon invite from Rick Giolino, and told them about the issues I saw, they didn't fix it and the game tanked. I also reviewed MOH AIrborne and told them the game would tank...it did. I reviewed Brothers in Arms at Ubisoft in San Fransisco and thought it was a great game with the exception of the multiplayer. Upon invite from a meeting with Jason West I reviewed COD4 Modern Warfare and the game was incredible. I'm not trying to toot my horn here but merely trying to establish I know a little something about the games I am interested in.

It seems companies are selling out for the larger profit margin from the less demanding COnsole community.  I spent $5000 on building my gaming rig from parts recommended by Maximum PC based on their Dream Machine of 2007 and the rig still screams. I'm happy with it very much so.

But how is it these companies can get away with selling an unfinished product. How can we get them to listen and respect us...the consumer. Even with a petition with 234,000 signatures doesnt seem to budge them in their arrogance. People such as Robert Bowling acting upon their own cowardice and hiding from the forums, and refusing to be held accountable for the numerous issues in this and future games makes me just want to retire from gaming altogether. 

ShockNAwe Mack aka Rob Mosher

 

Trooper_One

November 16, 2009 at 5:33pm

True - but even before the events of MW1, he was still only a captain after years of high risk service?

 Anyways, yea, I know what you mean about having the CF in.  At least have them in as support role (e.g. the engineers crossing a River in an episode of Band of Brothers were Canadians).  Where the Brits or Yanks are, Canadians have always been there!

 Go Canucks Go!

 

Trooper_One

November 16, 2009 at 12:41pm

Very realistic, lots of fun, a bit short but lots of memorable moments.

 I look forward to the expansion pack and the continuing storyline of Capt Price and MacTavish.

 

On a side note, Price is still only a Captain after that many years of service?!?  Even Soap caught up to him in 5, assuming he went and passed Officer School...  He should at least be a Major or a Lt-Colonel...

 

Muerte

November 16, 2009 at 7:26am

Personally, I think war games in general are going backwards.

Mighty BOB!

November 15, 2009 at 7:56pm

This weekend I'm playing Mass Effect since I have no intention of touching MW2 with the 20-parsec pole Infinity Ward has shoved up.. well, you know where.

 Oh well, I'll just hold tight for January 26 and ME2 and pass over MW2.

K0BALT

November 15, 2009 at 3:48pm

Just because it's the next CoD, doen't mean you should compare it to CoD4..... its totally different.... some better things and some worse...... regardless, I think people are not looking at the game for what it is in itself. If this game came out with no previous titles before it, everyone and their mother would be loving it. I have countless hours in CoD4 Multi and I think that it makes that game still a viable part of my collection.... totally different and fun in its own way..... Its nice to be able to go back and forth while getting my money's worth for both, instead of having it just be "replaced".

Carbon

November 15, 2009 at 10:32am

Never played the other Call of Duty games, but this one blows my mind!

Got thru the 1st 4 missions on my 360 and WOW!!  so much fun!!

 

 

 

Jono

November 15, 2009 at 5:31am

Please tell me the benefit of prestige is not another lame user preset for weapons. For crying out loud at least let us be able to keep our perks =(...

SgtBaker

November 14, 2009 at 11:00pm

Maybe it means I'm stuck in the past, but I'm still playing CoD2.  Just haven't found anything else that can duplicate that game's rifles-only CTF.  Other than that, Plants vs. Zombies and Borderlands will be getting some time.

Morete

November 14, 2009 at 9:55pm

"So, on a completely unrelated topic, what’s everyone playing this weekend? "

I played Combat Arms at Nexon.net.  Online FPS Action.

As a side note, I don't understand why forums and comment sections on every internet website always turn into flame wars.  Years ago it never used to be that way.   

DBsantos77

November 14, 2009 at 9:12pm

 Who gives two ***** what you think of the game, crippled or not? THAT is totally irrelevant to the article, if you don't like the game more power to you. You now have $60 that are STILL IN YOUR WALLET! IT'S LIKE MAGIC! If you like the game, HOORAY! Keep on gaming.

 

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-Santos

smashingpumpin

November 14, 2009 at 8:46pm

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/modernwarfare2?q=modern%20warfare%202#usercomments

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/modernwarfare2/players.html?tag=scoresummary;user-score

hmm must be one big trolling propaganda conspiracy going on huh? sarcasm aside, the only conspiracy i see are the major gaming website reviews giving it a high score. they must be reviewing the whole damn game based on its console version and its singeplayer experience.

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he's pwning with a trackpad? oh really? oh reheheheeally?

majorsuave

November 14, 2009 at 8:27pm

Dragon Age I am.

Strangely on xbox, my gaming PC needs repairs and I couldn't wait to play it. eventually I'll sell the 360 version and buy it off Steam to enjoy some true HD and proper control scheme.

But the 360 version is worth it. Still only 25 hours in. I love the game. 

I will probably play MW2 later when I get that PC up and running again (as well as Borderlands which I have bought and didn't get my hands on yet)

Dick Motorman

November 14, 2009 at 6:55pm

I'll tell you what I'm not playing.... modern warfare 2

Danthrax66

November 14, 2009 at 4:58pm

This game is nowhere near as good as COD4 in terms of multiplayer.

1. I ahve to unlock Hardcore mode

2.9v9 max

3.dedicated server= 100+mb/s connection some random guy hosting=1-3 mb/s connection on average

4.when the game lags you stop running, and it always lags

5.The tactical nuke is stupid for 9v9 it's not realistic (blah blah it's a game it's not supposed to be realistic; yeah I don't care what you think I like realism)

6.COD4 had better sniper rifles.

7.death streaks are stupid

8.unlocking kill streaks is stupid

9. riot shield is stupid

10. it doesn't have the scorpion

short list 

dogface3247

November 14, 2009 at 4:05pm

This game was by far one of the best, it was like being in a movie. Way better then cod4. I finally found a game the really takes advantage for my ati 4870 x2. i too was very upset at the short campain but the game play had me jumping out my chair. Snowmobile was one of the best for me in the game.

Caboose

November 14, 2009 at 2:55pm

 I just finished the single player campain last night. At the end of the game, I "YARGHED" because of how it ends. Such a cliffhanger. I'm very much looking forward to MW3 now. As for theother game modes. Co-Op is alright. I just wish that the single player could have been played through as co-op. At least one other person would be playable during all missions as you are almost never without a squadmate.

I played some multiplayer this morning. Was 9v9 deathmatch and it was alright. As someone else had mentioned in another article, too many people makes multiplayer a pain in the ass and not as fun. I think I'll enjoy it more though once I unlock additional game modes. I really enjoy proper squad gameplay with communication, direction, etc. Makes the game more fun IMO.

I'm glad I picked up the game. Sure the single player could have been a bit longer, but if we're lucky, MW3 will be here sonner than MW2 was.

 

-= I don't want to be dead, I want to be alive! Or... a cowboy! =-

AleceHelix

November 14, 2009 at 2:51pm

More like biggest disappointment. 

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/modern_warfare_2_pc_multiplayer_capped_9v9_says_infinity_ward?destination=node/8920 

ms356

November 14, 2009 at 2:03pm

I know it did insanely well for consoles ...but how well did it do on the pc where they did all the changes that people are pissed about

ssbowers

November 14, 2009 at 1:06pm

Will pick up CoD MW2 when there's a big price drop. Won't pay $60 for a 7hr single-player experience.

 

Playing Dino D-Day HL2 Mod.

K0BALT

November 14, 2009 at 12:52pm

I've been playing Cod Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer non stop...haven't touched singleplayer.... it's awseome.... I also tried Cryostasis for about 5 minutes because I just got it free from my new EVGA GTX295 CO-OP Editon..... running my GTX260 Core 216 as a dedicated PhysX card because it's just laying around....Oh... and loving MW2 every minute..... glad I didn't cancel my preorder...... no regrets.

highsidednb

November 14, 2009 at 12:16pm

"So, on a completely unrelated topic, what’s everyone playing this weekend?"

 

Dragon Age: Origins, Dawn of War 2, andTF2.  As a PC-only gamer I won't be touching MW2.  Haven't liked any of the CoD franchise,  Leave that to the console gamers.

aCi11i3s

November 14, 2009 at 11:25am

"So, on a completely unrelated topic, what’s everyone playing this weekend?"

 So to answer your question.  I'll be playing WoW this weekend.  Ran Ulduar, Onyxia, and daily heroics yesterday, and plan on some ToC tonight.  Will not be buying or ever playing this new CoD.  It is apparent that IW and Activision's focus is on the console and not PC.  Unfortunate too...the game had so much potential, and MW was outstanding.  The PC will always be the best way to play these games, if these games were actually designed with PC gamers in mind.  My Digital Storm machine is a monster that eats PS3's and Xboxs as snacks, and I really can't believe that a website titled "Maximum PC" is even giving this game any press.  Thank you Blizzard for understanding who your clients are and continuing to focus on them.  You can gladly have my $...you have earned it.

ddimick

November 14, 2009 at 10:54am

Seriously, I just don't get it. This game is pretty fun and a natural evolution of COD4. There seem to be some really vocal haters out there and I'm starting to think it's just bandwagon hopping.

 

The SP game is about as long as COD4, so no surprises there. Special Ops is fun in coop mode, although I wish they would have integrated voice chat into it. Hopefully they'll add that with a patch later on, but there's lots of ways to do voice chat anyway.

 

I guess what I'm saying is it's fine with me if you have a problem with the game, but calling people stupid because they like it is lame. I don't like WoW but I don't think millions of people are all stupid because they do.

arkweld

November 14, 2009 at 9:45am

if movies cost $60 a ticket I expect they would make quite a bit more money than MW2.

It's stupid to compare such radically different entertainment areas in monetary terms when the price gap is so massive.

williezzy

November 14, 2009 at 7:33am

I will be playing Modern Warfare 2 on PS3 like I have ever since launch day.  Currently lvl 25.  Add me if you want to PSN account: Z-Zy