Activision Blizzard defend decisions on PC Modern Warfare 2

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Activision Blizzard defend decisions on PC Modern Warfare 2

Posted Nov 5th 2009 7:00PM by John Callaham
Filed under: FPS, Multiplayer, Modern Warfare 2

During the Q&A session of Activision Blizzard's financial conference call, an investor asked company execs if they have seen any impact on the sales of the PC version of Modern Warfare 2 due to the game's lack of dedicated server support. Company execs stated they were watching developments on that front closely but that overall they were not that concerned about the impact of those decisions.

The execs reiterated the arguments that Infinity Ward gave when they first announced their move to create a internally run matchmaking system to handle multiplayer matches in the game. This will result in an upper player match limit of 18 compared to the 32 player (or more) that had previously been the case with Call of Duty games in the past.

Activision Blizzard execs also feel that the PC version could be more accessible to an audience that is not used to the dedicated server system. Ultimately they feel the changes will far out way any negatives that will be made with such a move.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

This game looks freakin awesome, I may get it. Im unsure.cod4 was the stuff for like 2 years. No game in my opinion was anywhere as good as cod4 for campaign or mp variety. my thoughts. peace. have fun to the people that buy it.
Two Voices Blog CrazyPosted at 7:53PM on Nov 5th 2009 by tomduncan

How does it way out any negatives. They took away most of the stuff from pc gamers mods and dedicated server for matchmaking. This is crap they just want to sell dlc. Cause with out dedicated servers we cant run mods or customs maps, so they can sell map packs. I rather wait for Battlefield: BC 2 for pc cause DICE know what there doing and aren't getting rid of dedicated servers.Posted at 8:13PM on Nov 7th 2009 by ScubaSteve

I agree with ScubaSteve i dont see how this game is going to stand up to cod4 theres no way without dedicated servers and seriously only 18 players???? If the insinuations about the dlc and map packs being pay for instead of free i will not be buying cod: MW2. " If the game is bought any updates should be free"Posted at 4:30PM on Nov 6th 2009 by ¤CvG¤™ IR㋛NMAN

First they make the PC version the same price as the console version. This is especially bad for Canadians. That means the PC version will cost 69.99 for a non collectors edition version of the game. Then they take out dedicated servers. And now the 9v9 limit and the 5 seconds pause for switching hosts? My god, I'm not paying for this game. It is not worth $40-50 let alone 70.Posted at 8:37AM on Nov 6th 2009 by glassd