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Friday Reading - Modern Warfare 2 Pirate Nabbed - briefly
(hx) 12:36 AM CET - Nov,07 2009 - Post a comment / read (7)

Modern Warfare 2 Shunned by Several Digital Distributors Due to Steam 'Trojan Horse' - Major digital distributors Direct2Drive, GamersGate and Impulse have refused to stock Infinity Ward's highly anticipated shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on PC due to its reliance upon Valve Software's rival distribution platform Steam. Modern Warfare 2 on PC will use Steam and Valve's Steamworks framework for DRM purposes as well auto-update, achievement and anti-cheat features, among others. Impulse will not be selling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 either.
How investigators tracked down a Modern Warfare 2 cyber pirate - Coppers have nabbed a cyber-thief who was selling a Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 bundle on Craigslist for $500.
Warhammer Online Unveils 'Unlimited' Free Trial - Mythic Entertainment introduces a new 'Endless Free Trial' for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, which replaces the 10-day trial for their fantasy-themed MMORPG
Torchlight Demo and v1.12 Patch - This update for Torchlight, an action role-playing game, addresses a list of performance and balance issues. Remember this update is ONLY meant for the version purchased directly from Runic Games, and those who purchased it from other outlets should check those sites for the appropriate updates. Additionally, players will have to first uninstall the game before executing the patch, then input their game keys. Be sure to keep and/or backup your save games. Note: Due to a slight oversight on the developer's part, although the patch really updates Torchlight to v1.12, the game will still show v1.11 on the title screen ;)
id's Rage Unlikely to Use Dedicated Servers - While id is still deciding exactly what the multiplayer component of RAGE will entail, the studio has said that the shooter is unlikely to support dedicated servers on PC. "It's not cast in stone yet, but at this point no, we don't think we will have dedicated servers," id technical director John Carmack told Variety's The Cut Scene before noting "things are cooking along well" for the PC, Mac, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 title.
Left 4 Dead 2: Unfair performance benefits with cut version? - PCGH has benchmarked the recently released demo for Left 4 Dead 2 compared with the version of the demo released in Germany that has some of the gore removed, and found the cut version runs about 40%(!) faster than the uncut version.
Bejeweled RPG 'Gyromancer' Gets Release Date - The collaboration between Bejeweled maker PopCap and Final Fantasy developer Square Enix will hit PC and Xbox 360 on November 18, the duo have announced. Gyromancer is a cool puzzle/RPG hybrid that uses Bejeweled Twist's game mechanic at the heart of its battle system.
Wings of Prey revealed - Gaijin Entertainment has announced a new PC-only game titled Wings of Prey. This game is a WWII military flight simulator with a pre-order page stating the game will be released in December for $39.99. Pre-orders also apparently get into a closed beta test for the game.
Pre-Purchase Serious Sam HD Through Steam - Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is now available for pre-purchase through Steam. Serious Sam HD sports all new, HD visuals and can be yours for a pre-purchase price of just $17.99 USD (regularly $19.99).
Sacred 2 Ice and Blood coming to Steam next week - According to the Steam pre-order page, Sacred 2 Ice and Blood will add over 30 hours of gameplay to the original game with two new regions to explore along with new monsters, items and a new playable character called The Dragon Mage.
Planet 51 Free Online Web Game - Planet 51 Online is a multiplayer virtual world based on the movie of the same name, which is scheduled to hit theatres on November 20th. While the game is free, players can also purchase virtual items to "improve their gaming experience".
LittleBigPlanet Sequel Not Likely - Little Big Planet level designer Danny Leaver has effectively stated that Media Molecule are not working on a sequel to the critical success that made the develop famous. Fans will be re-assured that this is because they wish to support the existing community.
Reakktor Media & Black Prophecy's Financial Troubles - Reakktor Media has been experiencing serious financial woes and has just completed insolvency proceedings. Creditors have accepted the insolvency plan and due to the support of an investor and the financial reorganization of the company, all jobs at Reakktor Media have been saved and the upcoming space MMO, Black Prophecy is still set for a 2010 release.
First Look at Skate 3 (PS3/Xbox 360) - EA has sent out a video featuring new scenes from their upcoming title Skate 3. Crafted by series creator Black Box, Skate 3 hits PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in May.
NCAA Basketball 10 Demo Available (Xbox 360) - The demo for NCAA Basketball 10 is now available on the XBL Marketplace.
Netflix on PS3 Footage - Are you a curious to what Netflix looks like on the PS3?

last 10 comments:

Koogle

(02:23 PM CET - Nov,07 2009 )

"Modern Warfare 2 Shunned by Several Digital Distributors Due to Steam 'Trojan Horse' "

good.

"id's Rage Unlikely to Use Dedicated Servers "

id suck, but its not like I have any faith in them to do shit right anymore.

"things are cooking along well" for the PC, Mac, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 title."

Smells like they are cooking up another stinker to me. I suppose its a good thing they're porting it to all platforms, that might make up for the lack of sales they'll have, after interest in that game dies off real quick.

No dedicated servers = consolized match making shite for noobs!

Smiley_ie	(02:54 PM CET - Nov,07 2009 )
Whats going on with all these retards with no Dedicated Servers ? Im glad to see problems with MW2 cause IW deserve it. BF bad company 2 is looking nice and comes with Dedicated Servers.

Tom

(07:07 PM CET - Nov,07 2009 )

Ya IW is going to really pay for it. That's why they have record sales in pre-sales already and most stores I've been too have already taken all the pre-orders they can handle. Yep, IW is really going to pay for their no dedicated servers. :roll:

BF 2 does look good, I'll be getting that too.

Oh oh now id sucks because they are saying no dedicated servers?! Great now we get to listen to you yap about them and how they sucks. You poor little baby gosh your life must suck eh? And another moronic comment too about what platforms they will be making it for. I think it's painfully obvious nobody is making PC exclusive titles anymore. Honestly, wake up fella. It's console first and PC last on priority list and I sincerely doubt that's ever going to change. Eventually you will have no choice but get a console Koogle. You should go see a shrink to deal with your denial issues. (and many other things)

Koogle	(08:02 PM CET - Nov,07 2009 )
shut up noob

Tom	(11:59 PM CET - Nov,07 2009 )
If I'm a n00b that makes you a tard I guess :wink:

Koogle	(08:45 AM CET - Nov,08 2009 )
It doesn't actually.. but it does make you a noobtard! :P

V-ampire	(02:45 PM CET - Nov,08 2009 )
Tom, don't waste energy on the braindead.

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