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EA release BFBC2 Server Status, 400% higher demand than expected

The Lost Gamer writes "The launch of EA and DICE's Battlefield Bad Company 2 is currently being hampered by a few server issues that are preventing fans from enjoying the online multiplayer portion of the title."

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Mildrop5921d ago (Edited 5921d ago )

No prizes for guessing which game will be top of the gaming charts in the morning then but EA should have expected it

kalebgray925921d ago

wasn't there goal to beat mw2.... then you better be ready for the numbers to pile on....achew.... im allergic to b.s. .... ea failed and tried to throw us off.... they cant handle it

Raf1k15921d ago

I seem to have trouble connecting to servers. I get the little flash-like loading animation and then nothing. It's only after a while of trying that I can get into a game on PC.

Also, I haven't played Bad Comany 2 since the PS3 beta and was wondering what happened to the in-game minimap. Pressing 'M' brings up the full map. Did they remove it?

WhittO5921d ago (Edited 5921d ago )

Are the servers dedicated in terms of MW2 or UC2 & K2 etc ? lol

How can Actvision say MW2 is run on dedicated servers when it drops out 1 out of 6 games on average (and how can they not pay for them when the game makes them so much money, cheapskates)

I have NEVER had a dropped game on K2, let alone any lag! lol

On Topic - Glad BBC2 is selling well ! :D

evrfighter5921d ago

im connecting to servers that show 15 ping in the server browser. Yet ingame my ping is over 200 -_-

I havn't done much bc2 online yet because it seems the san jose, LA servers were rented out and the names changed.

If anyone knows of any west coast servers send me a pm

HolyOrangeCows5921d ago

I'm glad I held off on this one....

DarkTower8055921d ago (Edited 5921d ago )

Bu...bu...but teh ea serverz is goinz to pwnz da modern warfarz. cuz da battlefeeld is ta leet gamez for da leetz playaz.

The crapfest that was and is the BC franchise is back. Dice talked all that smack, but can't back it up.

PaLaK-5921d ago

I've tried getting into the game but it's a shame that I don't like huge map shooters e.g. Mag BFBC2 :( However, after the shameless MW2 I hope this does really well. IW & Activision should take note from EA and dice - release a beta, listen to the fans, dedicated servers and much more. Treat people how you want to be treated yourselves - respect the gamers, we will respect you.

superrey195920d ago

Well if you had played bfbc2 you would realize they did back up their claims (I'm assuming you're referring to the MW2 statements) with a very solid game. Not having enough servers to meet demand is separate from the quality of the actual game. They simply have to fix the server issues, which isn't an issue for everyone as I and plenty of other friends have been able to play the game flawlessly. That said, the game itself is not a glitch and hack-fest such as "other games" and delivers a decent single player and awesome muliplayer experience imo.

jamesgtaiv5920d ago

Im really considering taking back my ps3 copy and getting it on pc. Question is, can I run it? 9800gt, phenom 2 x4 955, 3 gigs ram.

I hope so. this game is amazing.

superrey195920d ago

Yea I think you should be fine. This game is very cpu intensive and you have a decent cpu... def better than mine lol. I have an Intel e8400 3ghz, gtx 260, and 4gb ram and run the game at high settings 1920x1080 at about 45fps average. In my case, i believe my cpu is definitely bottlenecking my system.

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mrv3215921d ago

Well this is due in part at the awsomeness that is Bad Company 2 but it is in large to do with Varied gameplay and add a twinkle of the mess that is MW2 then you have larger sales.

Seedhouse5921d ago

Surely they would have expected it to sell incredibly well though, but at least they're adding extra servers to meet demand now.

ZombieNinjaPanda5921d ago

You don't fck gamers over, they don't fck you over. Simple thing really.

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20 Amazing Games That Have Completely Disappeared From Storefronts

Cultured Vultures: In the spirit of preserving some kind of history of this industry, we’ve decided to list some of the best games that you just simply can’t get hold of digitally at the minute.

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TheEnigma313821d ago

I just started playing Spec op. I've had it for years on steam and forgot about it. Such a good game.

EvertonFC821d ago (Edited 821d ago )

Fantastic game,.so underated

Cacabunga821d ago

Yes great game spec ops! Since the time we’ve been asking sony to make one:/

Auto Modelista.. a PS2 capcom racer!! A blast to play and great graphics!
Maximo!
Rival Schools!

LordoftheCritics821d ago

Spec Ops: The Line was super dark.

Incredible story.

SheenuTheLegend821d ago

all the games in the above list are bang on. this is the only reason we need backwards compatibility and physical presense of games for the upcoming future, no matter what.

Yi-Long821d ago

Honorable mention to the excellent Driveclub, one of the best racing games of all-time and one of my favourite games ever.

melons821d ago

yes! incredible rain effects; so good to drive along in rain with your Spotify playlist blaring

Skuletor821d ago

I really wanted a MotorStorm using the same engine, Driveclub is easily one of the best looking games on PS4 and I'm surprised they didn't even give it a PS4 Pro patch.

ravens52821d ago

Yes indeed. May just install it on my PS5. You know, physical copy and all.

monkey602821d ago

I adored Driveclub and the Bike expansion. I also loved Motorstorm. Evolution shutting down was a crime

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darthv72821d ago

Outrun Online Arcade, Sega Rally Online Arcade, After Burner Climax... all good stuff. I keep my 360 hooked up to play these as well as the TMNT games that were also delisted.

Skuletor821d ago

I have quite a few of these. Timed licenses suck.

Terry_B821d ago (Edited 821d ago )

wow...I have all of them except the Nintendo ones either in physical or digital version.

Also..Deadpool the Game is missing on that list.

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EA’s best multiplayer games have now shut down for good

Battlefield Bad Company 2, Dead Space 2, Crysis 3, and a handful other EA games have finally had their online services shut down.

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OtterX896d ago

I had no idea that Bad Company 2 was still running, and only now that I know, I want to jump on! 😥

SonyStyled895d ago

I was able to find games in the Vietnam dlc on ps3 the last week. There were articles on here about the server closure when it was announced in April

DaReapa895d ago

BF1943 is the only online MP game that I was genuinely interested in. Been playing since launch 14 years ago. Hate that I couldn't put in as much time to play as I'd hoped for during the final week.

Inverno895d ago

I got really into 43 when I bought Bf3, and preferred it. Everything that I disliked or found annoying about Bf3, wasn't an issue in 43. Too bad they never bothered releasing it on PS4 or PC.

1nsomniac895d ago (Edited 895d ago )

Dead Space 2...... I wasn't even aware that had multiplayer. Nevermind that it was apparently one of their best multiplayers!

anast894d ago

Once people stop buying micros, these companies close the doors.

Xenial894d ago

Dead Space 2 multiplayer had been hanging on for years - I'd boot my PS3 up to see some familiar names in lobbies. This will definitely be missed!

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Battlefield Legacy - Sunsetting Announcement

EA: "As we close in on 15 years since the release of Battlefield 1943, and Bad Company™ 1 & 2, we are announcing that their journey is coming to an end."

darthv721159d ago

This reminds me... I have ME on my PS3 hdd. Never really played it, but it was free.

XiNatsuDragnel1159d ago

Digital future ppl is good they say nope imo

Eidolon1159d ago

And it still says nothing about being able to downloaded even when it's off the storefront, that's a huge ouchie for some who somehow still have it in their backlog...

Shane Kim1159d ago

Dont make it an issue when it's not. If you haven't played it in 15 years, chances are you'll never play it.

isarai1159d ago

That all digital future sure looks great!

/s

zidane13411159d ago (Edited 1159d ago )

Online game servers shut off eventually all the time. Doesn’t matter if you have the disc or not. Even if you have the disc, it’ll be just paperweight unless the game lets you connect directly to a friend or LAN play.

isarai1159d ago (Edited 1159d ago )

Read the article bro. They are delisting the games, including mirrors edge which is an offline game. Online servers i can understand, not being able to buy/download the games anymore? Completely separate issue, especially seeing as how some these games had lengthy sp campaigns and not just mp.

zidane13411159d ago

@israrai, you can still buy the disc for less then 10$. Hardly a loss.

TheEnigma3131159d ago

You shouldn't have to buy the disc, that's the issue.

OhReginald1159d ago (Edited 1159d ago )

Some brilliant minds created servers to keep these old online games alive. A lot of ps2 and ps3 games that had there servers shut down a long time ago have been restored by fans to keep it going. Warhawk, killzone 2, socom 2/ confrontation, resident evil outbreak series, etc.

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DankSinatra1158d ago

The disc still exist. I don’t understand the issue. You guys are upset about that “all digital future” yet these games are not “digital only”. Hell digital only is a minority in the gaming world and so far we haven’t moved into it, the only digital only games are games as a service or online only games, which end up failing in the end.

This is no different than a store that stops selling old games, just go and buy a copy somewhere else. So which is it, you hate all digital or you like it? Make up your mind.

isarai1158d ago

Talk about missing the point entirely. I'm not going to sit here and explain it to you, figure it out.

DankSinatra1158d ago

Talk about whining about something and not wanting to explain from an off handed sarcastic original comment.

I got the point just fine. You’re literally complaining about something that has an easy alternative to it.

ManMarmalade1158d ago

I don't think you got the point

DankSinatra1158d ago (Edited 1158d ago )

@ManMarmalade

No I got it, it has to do with the push towards a future of all digital and reprocussions of losing games. Something I already stayed that hasn’t happened nor is it large enough right now to cause any issues as the games that are all digital are online only to begin with or make up the minority of games

So I’ll say it again, the disc still exists for these games that are over a decade old and can still be played easily. You guys are contradicting the whole “we don’t want a digital only future” crying when the dude I originally responded to stated:

“Read the article bro. They are delisting the games, including mirrors edge which is an offline game. Online servers i can understand, not being able to buy/download the games anymore? Completely separate issue, especially seeing as how some these games had lengthy sp campaigns and not just mp.“

So again, which is it? Do you hate all digital or do you want it?

Inverno1159d ago

On PC I don't think it's much of a problem but I'm sad to see BF43 being shut down. I haven't played it in a while since it's stuck on PS3, but i preferred it way more over BF3. It was the lack of invisible barriers which made it better for me.

badz1491159d ago

BFBC2 was still the best overall package offered by the franchise so far IMO

porkChop1159d ago

Absolutely. BC2 was such a great game. It's a shame we never got BC3.

P_Bomb1158d ago

I had a great run on Bad Company 2. Pound for pound, as solid a BF package as there’s been.

InUrFoxHole1159d ago

Does anyone play the last BF anymore? I searched crossplay servers and it was 20 people the most on all the servers? Can never find a game

SonyStyled1159d ago

The last BC you mean? I was still able to find 10v10 on ps3 2 years ago on NA servers during the evenings. I have all the free and paid dlc installed, but there want any matches in the Vietnam dlc.

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