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Robert Bowling Defends IWNET for PC

Bowling - "I recently broke news on a PC community member's podcast that Modern Warfare 2 would be introducing a completely new backend infastructure called IWNET that would allow matchmaking for multiplayer games on PC. The news, by default, means no more browsing through a Server List for a server with the settings / ping you want among other things, and sent shockwaves through the hardcore PC community, leading to many more questions than answers as to 'HOW' this would work, and if it would really be better for the PC community as a whole.

Questions, assumptions, and speculation I intend to dispel."

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woolley6052d ago (Edited 6052d ago )

I still don't think that a lot of PC gamers are going to be happy.

evrfighter6052d ago

LoL it better be worth the money. Most people that play CoD now are mostly bandwagon gamers. They'll quickly jump ship to a shinier game when real fps gamers switch.

When that's all said and done. The people that have always kept them afloat will no longer be there to support them.

The people that always kept them afloat prior to cod4 was always pc gamers. In my opinion the catalyst for the demise of CoD begins with the shinier game. I'd like to introduce you to Battlefield. A franchise that's always stood toe-to-toe with CoD and CS

Rofflecopter6052d ago

They won't be happy. They took out some of the features that made CS so popular.

On top of that, they advertise "cheat-free" games thanks to VAC (Valve's anti-cheat system). I'm sorry IW, but VAC is one of the easiest anti cheats to get around. Counter-strike has had hackers since the beginning. If VAC hasn't stopped them in years, what makes you think VAC is going to stop CoD cheaters?

On top of that, you gave the PC version a price hike? Sorry, but your game will be among the most pirated (sorry folks, Steam can be hacked...) games full of hackers available. And thanks to matchmaking and no server browser, it surely won't last.

StanLee6052d ago

Seems like PSN/XBL for PC really. I think it can work in the infrastructure for IWNET is solid but it was such a sudden and surprising announcement that I don't think PC gamers have had the chance to come to terms with it. They don't see what is being added, only what is being taken away.

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solong6052d ago

People want to have Mods. They are gonna lose alot of the PC people. Where this series started. On the PC.

Tehdaza6052d ago

Obviously we like paying for the sever. It's place where we can go 24/7 and play with the same general crowd of people. Why do you think PC gaming is the most social online platform?

We might not add people we like to play with on Steam or Xfire, but it's nice to play with the same group of guys, along with the random pubbers.

It's been like this for more than 15 years, IW. Don't try to change it because you're trying to scheme us into paying $10 for 3 maps.

trancefreak6052d ago

you pretty much wrote what I wanted to say my words exactly

Sarcasm6052d ago

"Don't try to change it because you're trying to scheme us into paying $10 for 3 maps."

On top of the already $10 price hike from $50 to $60 of the initial game.

IW is on a Douche bag roll with extra teriyaki sauce.

xTruthx6052d ago

SO true, I have over 250 people on xfire and all of the ones who play cod4 are mad like my self. I know a lot wont be getting it now, my self included.

MetalGearRising6052d ago

PC gaming is all but dead all the PC fans have moved on to xbox360 only a hand full of PC gamers are complaining for no reason.

solong6052d ago

Your and idiot. PC gaming is far from dead.

Xlll6052d ago

" PC gaming is far from dead."
unlike the 360 which dies all the time.

DevilWillCry2896052d ago

I support IW. im glad they did this. I may be the only one, but i dont care.

evrfighter6052d ago

WoW you must have had your A$$ handed to you, stolen again, butt raped, and left in the gutter in CS. Don't feel so bad. This is 10 times out of 10 the experience when a console gamer plays an fps on the pc that doesn't help you aim.

LOL

trancefreak6052d ago

LOL @ everfighter. But obviously this is a problem enough for gamers to stand up when they are being stripped of things that should be standard on a pc.

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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: New Season 6 MP Map Gameplay Videos

Here is a look at the first two maps of Season 6 for Multiplayer.
La Casa involves intense action in a Vill and Koro Village is a battle in the streets where enemies lurk at all angles and shadows.

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MW3 shouldn’t leave Modern Warfare 2’s overlooked playlist behind

Modern Warfare 3 is set to be one of the biggest COD games yet features-wise, but it shouldn't leave out one of the best MW2 game modes in the rear view mirror.

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Modern Warfare 2 Adds Pay-to-Win Items With Thermal Scope and Merlin the Dog, Here's How They Work

Some alleged Modern Warfare 2 pay-to-win elements were recently added, see what they are here and how they work.

PunksOnN4G1010d ago

The DOG is legit Broken if ur hiding in a room or grass he turns his head even if ur behind a closed door he turns his head and barks letting them know where u at thats PAY TO WIN!!!!!

LucasRuinedChildhood1010d ago

I hope all the assholes who buy these get stuck in lobbies with each other. I skipped new COD games for a long time and a short time with MW2 convinced me to go back to on a hiatus.

With the skill-based matchmaking (engagement-based would be more accurate), I imagine this will make the game even more miserable for most players when the matchmaking has decided it's time for a tough lobby.

I played the OG MW2 recently on the Series X and it's disheartening how much more fun it is. I don't even care about the balance issues anymore. lol

PunksOnN4G1010d ago

My friends dont play with me anymore i am former pro player and i even streamed on MLG for RX gaming the team i played for... My KD is always high 5-6kd my friends who i went to school with are not good wht so ever so with SBMM kicking in its always putting us in TOP TIER lobbys and they cant hang now they dont even tell me when they getting on LOL

ManMarmalade1010d ago

I recently started playing OG MW2 again and I'm having a blast. Feels like I'm in high school again.

fr0sty1010d ago (Edited 1010d ago )

Welcome to COD under MS. It's all downhill from here, they're going to be looking to make that $68B back as fast as possible, at any expense to the player.

StarkR3ality1010d ago

The deal hasn't even closed yet you pleb. CoD has been doing stuff like this since the loot boxes in WWII.

Nice try though pal.

TheColbertinator1009d ago

Activision has never needed Microsoft or anybody for that matter to act like greedy bastards

PunksOnN4G1009d ago

why did my 2nd comment about SBMM get downvited LOL?? Do we have people who Enjoy trash SBMM tbh make sense it caters to LOW KD players and u will never get better playing with the same trahs everyday LOL

andy851010d ago

Probably gonna see more of this BS once the deal is fully done..Gotta recoup that 70B.

Jin_Sakai1010d ago (Edited 1010d ago )

Look at Minecraft. The game hasn’t went anywhere since Microsoft bought them. No 4K, no 120fps, no graphics pack, and no Ray Tracing. Just some new biomes, mobs, and more skins as usual.

Same could be said about Rare. Who knows what will happen to Activision once they’re under Microsoft’s roof. We can all take a good guess though.

PunksOnN4G1010d ago

TBH they did update it by accident then they pulled the update down on xsx and xss i remeber the XSX version having ray tracing but the S did not. Then after people seen that it was updated it was removed that same day

peppeaccardo1010d ago

No way !!! Nobody wouild think they would monetize on items that weak asses will use to get advantage during multiplayer action !!! I would never think they would do that ... I mean is a free to play game after all ! /S
Wait once M$ will put their greasy hands all over Activizion and you will see what awaits the "lucky" ones who will play this slot machine of a game. Sooooo Lame !

jznrpg1010d ago

They way it works is you give them money and more money and more money.

anast1009d ago

It's a true phenomenon that people haven't figured this out yet.

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