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Gamespot: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC Hands-On

Gamespot writes: "While the original Battlefield: Bad Company may have been a console exclusive, the sequel looks set to shine on the PC. During our visit to developer Dice in Sweden, we talked to a dedicated PC team whose job it is to make this the definitive version, thanks to improvements such as 32-player multiplayer (compared to 24 on the consoles), a menu system customised for mouse and keyboard, and support for 3D using Nvidia technology. Even better, we got to put all of these features to the test thanks to an exclusive hands-on."

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Letros5196d ago (Edited 5196d ago )

Wow, that just got me excited, hopefully ATI's 3D setup comes out sooner than later, catalyst 10.1 offers some preliminary stuff.

"The sense of immersion was great, as long as you get past marveling at the scenery and actually start shooting things."

Sounds like DICE went ALL OUT with the PC version, their fan base is exceptionally large, good to see they didn't pull an IW.

TheIneffableBob5196d ago

Not quite all out since the maps are still designed to run on consoles (that's why the max player count is 32 instead of 64) but DICE did do a lot to make this game take advantage of the PC's strengths.

SilentNegotiator5196d ago

"Sounds like DICE went ALL OUT with the PC version"
Yeah, well, except for the SecureROM crap and 32 player limit.
Otherwise, the Pc version is looking very nice.

TheIneffableBob5196d ago

If you read the SecuROM conditions, it's actually very lenient and gives the user many options (at least compared to other kinds of DRM methods). If you opt for the disc check you don't even have to do online activation. And you can have the game installed on 10 different computers at the same time. If you want to install the game on an 11th, you'll just have to deactivate one of the 10, either by uninstalling the game or by using a revoke tool.

ATi_Elite5196d ago (Edited 5196d ago )

Dice did go all for the PC because they respect their PC base un like some other crapware company (MW2).

This is what PC gaming is all about. 3D, 3 monitor support, Directx 10 and 11 and much more. the graphics are brilliant. The game play is real fast, strategic, and NOT FOR No0bs.

Can't wait to see screenshots of a "PC build" version vs. the console version.

PC gamers know The Goods from The Crap. Dice respects PC gamers and The PC version is going to sell Millions using Steam or Direct 2 Drive.

Digital Distribution saves gas and the environment.

SilentNegotiator5196d ago (Edited 5195d ago )

DRM is still DRM. Lenient compared to other forms or not, the idea of restricting the number of installs is disgusting, especially if the disc check is already being used anyway.

When I purchase a product, I don't grant the seller the ability to tell me how to use it. It isn't their property anymore.

And what it comes down to is that any DRM is just an annoyance and form of control over real customers, and a joke to pirates.

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sabestar5196d ago

"Our demo took place across Dice's local network, which allowed us to experience the PC's 32 player limit, which is six players more than the consoles' 24 player count. The six extra players may not sound like a huge increase."

Umm, according to my maths, it is 8 players more not six. hehe.

Mista T5196d ago

lol that's funny. these guys code games and they make a basic math mistake :P

Setekh5196d ago

@ Mista T

It's basic maths mistakes like that which end up causing some of the most annoying glitches and bugs in games half the time.

Doesn't exactly inspire confidence now does it.

solar5196d ago

i cant wait to get home from work tomorrow and play this....i wish i had a time machine :(

ATi_Elite5196d ago

I'm so excited about this game!! I got my money ready right here.

Great interview I especially loved the part when he said this is a "PC SPECIFIC" build Directx 10 and 11, PC scalability, 3d, 3 monitor setup support, oh and don't forget Dedicated servers with 32 players instead of the console's 24.

The graphics are amazing. This will be the FPS of the year. good job DICE.

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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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TheEnigma31357d ago

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

EvertonFC57d ago (Edited 57d ago )

Fantastic game,.so underated

Cacabunga57d 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!

LordoftheCritics56d ago

Spec Ops: The Line was super dark.

Incredible story.

SheenuTheLegend56d 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-Long57d ago

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

melons57d ago

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

Skuletor57d 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.

ravens5256d ago

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

monkey60256d ago

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

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darthv7257d 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.

Skuletor57d ago

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

Terry_B56d ago (Edited 56d 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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OtterX131d ago

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

SonyStyled130d 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

DaReapa131d 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.

Inverno130d 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.

1nsomniac130d ago (Edited 130d ago )

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

anast130d ago

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

Xenial130d 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."

darthv72395d ago

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

XiNatsuDragnel395d ago

Digital future ppl is good they say nope imo

Eidolon394d 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 Kim394d 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.

isarai395d ago

That all digital future sure looks great!

/s

zidane1341395d ago (Edited 395d 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.

isarai394d ago (Edited 394d 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.

zidane1341394d ago

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

TheEnigma313394d ago

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

OhReginald394d ago (Edited 394d 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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DankSinatra394d 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.

isarai394d ago

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

DankSinatra394d 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.

ManMarmalade394d ago

I don't think you got the point

DankSinatra393d ago (Edited 393d 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?

Inverno394d 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.

badz149394d ago

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

porkChop394d ago

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

P_Bomb394d ago

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

InUrFoxHole394d 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

SonyStyled394d 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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