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Getting around IWnet and Modern Warfare's lack of dedicated servers

We chat with a local competitive gamer who's come up with an early plan to sidestep the lack of server functionality in Infinity Ward's MW2.

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Pandamobile5312d ago

It's only a matter of time before we completely circumvent IWNet.

loslonelyman5312d ago

at least gives some hope to PC MW2 gamers.

champ215312d ago (Edited 5312d ago )

i really dont see the point of all the hardwork in getting MW2 to work the way it should have.

MW2 isnt anything new.. its just MW1 with new maps. imo ppl could just get the same maps on MW1.

Now if MW2 was a new game i would agree. All IW have done is given it a new SP campaign which is hardly 6hrs at best, multiplayer remains the same.

Most of us didnt even play the original MW1 for the SP experience, i dont expect MW2 experience to be any different.

bruddahmanmatt5312d ago

How to get around IWnet and Modern Warfare's lack of dedicated servers...

Buy Bad Company 2.

champ215312d ago

MW2 now drops to 7th on the topsellers list on steam

this looks good.

even killing floor is ahead of it lol..

pc gamers arent about all talk, they execute what they say.

mistajeff5312d ago (Edited 5312d ago )

Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa

"It's official - Infinity Ward has definitely overtaken Valve as the most unpopular developer with PC gamers."

Since when has Valve been the most unpopular developer with PC gamers???

But his private server idea is pretty good. It won't eliminate lag or anything but I'm sure people will be willing to set up dedicated machines to ensure uptime.

Pandamobile5312d ago

Yeah, what the hell is that about? Every PC gamer I know plays Valve games and loves Valve. They've never pulled any sh1t like this.

mistajeff5312d ago

Exactly. In fact, the biggest PC gamers I know play Valve pretty much exclusively. One of my best friends ONLY plays CSS, ever. Once in a blue moon I'll see him on Trackmania. I gifted him HL2 and Episode 1 when I got the Orange Box a couple years ago cuz I already owned them, so he's at least played those, but he keeps upgrading his rig even though he already has CSS maxed out at 130+ fps. I couldn't even talk him into Left 4 Dead. And speaking of Valve, if they don't mention Episode 3 by the end of the year I WILL kill myself. The end of 2 left me hardcore jonesing for more and it's been SOOO long. My theory is they've had to rework a lot of their plans to integrate Aperture into the universe, because in the developer commentary they said that rather than forcing Portal to take on the HL universe, they worked with what the Portal people had already come up with to integrate Aperture into the Half-Life universe. So this whole Borealis thing doesn't seem like something they had planned before Portal came along, so they're probably doing a lot of adjustments.

Wow, massive tangent. The point being, I don't know a single PC gamer who hates Valve. Not that there aren't any out there, but Valve treats their PC customers pretty damn well.

pr0digyZA5312d ago

i hope it works because that will be a finger in IW's face.

And I agree valve is awesome .Only time anyone didn't really like them was when steam first came around, and PS3 guys who don't like Gabe.But other wise they are an awesome company who put very good quality into their games,and listen to the community.

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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.

PunksOnN4G275d 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!!!!!

LucasRuinedChildhood275d 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

PunksOnN4G275d 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

ManMarmalade275d ago

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

fr0sty275d ago (Edited 275d 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.

StarkR3ality275d 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.

TheColbertinator274d ago

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

PunksOnN4G275d 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

andy85275d ago

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

Jin_Sakai275d ago (Edited 275d 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.

PunksOnN4G275d 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

peppeaccardo275d 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 !

jznrpg275d ago

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

anast275d ago

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

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