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    Here's What You'll Miss In The Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta

    Actually, Looks Like There Will Be a Bad Company 2 Beta Soon

    EA Warns Against Bogus Bad Company 2 Beta Signups

    Yes, The Xbox 360 Update Preview *Is* Out

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    Image of troopzor troopzor
    05:36 AM

    In reply to Here's What You'll Miss In The Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta
    Totally buying this for PC #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of DrunkAus DrunkAus
    11/06/09

    In reply to Here's What You'll Miss In The Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta
    Holy crap that looks intense as all hell, can't wait to get my hands on this.
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    Image of Sharkey1337 Sharkey1337
    11/06/09

    In reply to Here's What You'll Miss In The Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta
    *sigh* really wish they had the beta for the 360 as well, I really don't want to get it for my PS3 as I hate the controller when it comes to FPS. Oh well, we'll get the demo down the road!=P #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of jojo13jojo233 jojo13jojo233
    11/06/09

    @Sharkey1337: What, you're not getting a free demo, I repeat A FREE DEMO, just because you don't like the controller?

    edit: Sorry the description of it makes it seem like you don't have to pre-order it
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    Image of Sharkey1337 Sharkey1337
    11/06/09

    @jojo13jojo233: I was referring to the beta, which is a PS3 exclusive you can get by preordering. I'll definitely be playing the demo, for 360, as I'll be getting the game on that system since I prefer shooters with the 360 controller. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of Kang81 Kang81
    11/06/09

    @Sharkey1337:

    That's why I bought this for my PS3.

    [www.extreme-mods.com]

    I don't play shooters on my PS3 often but it helped tons in Uncharted 1/2 and Killzone 2. I haven't tested it out online much though as I rarely play a PS3 game online, aside from Burnout Paradise that is.

    The only downside is unless the game allows you to swap controls you will have to swap the use of the triggers and bumpers. (The main reason for my lack of online play testing) It sucks, but so far the only game I have had to do that with is Uncharted 1/2. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of Sharkey1337 Sharkey1337
    11/06/09

    @Kang81: The site only mentions wired controllers, I only have wireless controllers=( Also, if I can't use the 360 triggers for shooting/etc then there's really no point in putting that much money down, at least for me=( Thanks for the info though! #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of Kang81 Kang81
    11/06/09

    @Sharkey1337:

    No problem.

    I did forget to mention that it required a wired controller, oops.

    Again, if the individual game allows you to swap controls then you should be fine. I know for a fact that Battlefield 1943 doesn't allow this, but I'm not sure about Bad Company. I'd have to fire the game up to see what the control options were.

    Still, it is quite a bit of money for one game, but I really love the Uncharted series. :) #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok
    11/06/09

    In reply to Here's What You'll Miss In The Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta
    Battlefield series over Call of Duty series every time.

    I was pleasantly surprised by Bad Company when I got to play it, despite originally scoffing at it being a console BF entry. I'm really looking forward to Bad Company 2, especially considering it's getting a PC release and the way IW has been handling MW2.

    EDIT: What the hell, are greater than/less than signs now just unusable in regular writing on Kotaku?
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    Image of geiko geiko
    11/06/09

    In reply to Here's What You'll Miss In The Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta
    And... there goes five bucks. This game is quickly moving from a maybe to a must have list. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of (Zombie) Cursa (Zombie) Cursa
    11/06/09

    In reply to Here's What You'll Miss In The Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta
    Anyone know exactly why they're releasing the follow up to my favorite game of this generation on everything *but* my Xbox360?
    Is there a technical reason behind this, or something a little more shady..

    EDIT: Sorry. Forgot to mention that I'm talking about the release of the BETA here. I'm aware the full game and demo will be made available to the 360. Mea culpa .<
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    Archaotic promoted this comment Edited by (Zombie) Cursa at 11/06/09 1:41 PM (Zombie) Cursa was starred (Zombie) Cursa was unstarred
    Image of Archaotic Archaotic
    11/06/09

    @(Zombie) Cursa: The game is on all three systems. The beta is on PS3 (Bad Company 1's beta was on 360, if you remember), followed by a PC beta next month and finally a full multiplayer demo for all three systems next year.

    They just want to focus on PS3 first, probably because like most sane multiplatform developers, they know it's smarter to optimize the code for the PS3 and then port to the other two systems than it is to finish the 360 version first and port to the other two, which never produces optimal results. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    11/06/09

    @Archaotic: Yeah, my apologies - I failed to mention that I was talking about the beta for BC2, but thank you for going on to answer my question anyway. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of Archaotic Archaotic
    11/06/09

    In reply to Here's What You'll Miss In The Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Beta
    Visuals are actually surprisingly good; game looks considerably better than MW2 in the graphics department, at least.

    Gameplay-wise, though, I dunno. I haven't played any of the Battlefield games to a serious degree since my entire floor freshman year ran a LAN game of Battlefield 1942 over the campus network by passing one person's disc around to each person, letting them boot the map, then passing it to the next guy.

    On Hard, the Battle of Normandy took us SIX HOURS to beat, but it was the most epic thing ever. But after something like that you kinda just burn out on a franchise, y'know? #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of mangs mangs
    11/06/09

    @Archaotic: you sure about it looking better than MW2? I haven't compared the two but I remember MW2 looking very impressive. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of Archaotic Archaotic
    11/06/09

    @mangs: Everything I've seen of MW2 is very ugly looking; generic, badly animated character models, blocky visual design...just not a visually impressive game at all.

    Looking at the commercials for MW2 that air on TV every friggin' night, and looking at this trailer, it's very clear which one looks better in my mind. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of Dandikus Dandikus
    11/06/09

    @Archaotic: What history are you reading that tells you the Hawaiians were bombed by the Germans?

    @illiniphase4: Battlefield will never burn out *cough*2142*cough* #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    11/06/09

    @Dandikus: ...when did I say the Germans bombed Hawaii? #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of mangs mangs
    11/06/09

    @Archaotic: Fair enough. I hated Resistance 2 cause it had PATHETICALLY bad animation for the characters. Reminded me of Half-Life 1. I'll keep an eye open for that downside of MW2. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of Dandikus Dandikus
    11/06/09

    @Archaotic: pressed the wrong name lol #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of TheOmnitron TheOmnitron
    11/03/09

    In reply to Actually, Looks Like There Will Be a Bad Company 2 Beta Soon
    Even if this beta only has one multiplayer level, it will be the only thing I play until the game actually launches.

    I still play BF1943, and I know for a FACT that BC2 is going to blow 1943 away for demonstrating what the Frostbite engine is capable of.

    I cannot wait for this game. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of -MasterDex- -MasterDex-
    11/02/09

    In reply to Actually, Looks Like There Will Be a Bad Company 2 Beta Soon
    I'm looking forward to an open PC beta with 64 player maps, that should help in improving the chances of finding bugs and also help spot balance issues easier.

    Once I decided I wasn't getting MW2, this was the multiplayer game I began waiting for. I hope they keep to their word and give the PC community a great game, if they do I might even buy maps they release. It's amazing the things that high consumer satisfaction can get you as a business. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of distaste distaste
    11/03/09

    @-MasterDex-:

    I've always been a huge fan of Battlefield games since 1942 with the DC mod. Even 2142 was really good but the titans were/are buggy and easily glitched but that game really tried for something new/different.

    I can honestly say that while playing BF games I don't think I've ever thought one gun or kit was severely imbalanced. Unlike MW where the p90, grenade launcher, HMG+wall penetration, martyr, etc were leagues above the other options. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of dodger dodger
    11/03/09

    @-MasterDex-: So your not even going to try MW2 single player? Its the main part that interests me personally, though thats probably due to me playing 4's MP component for the first time only 6 months ago.

    But I'll still be getting BC2, got to get some Rainbow Sprinkles. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of -MasterDex- -MasterDex-
    11/03/09

    @dodger: So your not even going to try MW2 single player?

    Not for $60 I'm not. My only real interest in COD is the multiplayer. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of Akihiko Akihiko
    11/01/09

    In reply to EA Warns Against Bogus Bad Company 2 Beta Signups
    Hah, he said e-tards.

    I never played Bad Company but always wanted to try it. I've enjoyed the Battlefield series so I'm sure it's great. Scammers are so annoying. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of ToastyUterus ToastyUterus
    11/01/09

    @Akihiko: its fantastic,their game engine was shown off in a great way by the game, and then it was upgraded a hell of alot in 1943, and from videos, the engine is even more advanced in bc2. cant wait #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of Cptn.PaxtonAstypalaea(Corsair) Cptn.PaxtonAstypalaea(Corsair)
    11/02/09

    @ToastyUterus: Quite simply the first one was a Joy to play in multiplayer.

    Say you wanted to get to Gold Cache A. Gold Cache A is within Building B. The Only Entrance to Building B is being guarded by Team C. Team C are not your friends, and will shoot you on sight. What do you do? Why! You burst open a wall with a rocket or demo pack and make a new door into Building B.

    Or use a tank. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of TexasJack TexasJack
    11/01/09

    In reply to EA Warns Against Bogus Bad Company 2 Beta Signups
    Again? Why are they targeting BF:BC2? lol #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of Vecha: One more Month Vecha: One more Month
    11/01/09

    @TexasJack:

    Are there many fans in the series?

    I know I enjoyed the game...

    sure not as popular as other BF games or COD 4/MW1/2... #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of TexasJack TexasJack
    11/01/09

    @Vecha: Monday 3pmEST Kotaku Bioware: I don't know, but I haven't heard of this happening with any other game, that's what I meant with my question. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of Vecha: One more Month Vecha: One more Month
    11/01/09

    @TexasJack:

    I've heard of it with a few games...

    last time I think it was with Killzone 2?

    Not sure...

    I'm sure it happens quite a bit...probably people just ignore it. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    11/01/09

    @TexasJack: It is happening with L4D2 #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of TexasJack TexasJack
    11/01/09

    @dsi1: I did not know that. Or maybe I did and I confused BF:BC2 with L4D2. Hmmmmm. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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    Image of jgibson75 jgibson75
    10/24/09

    In reply to Yes, The Xbox 360 Update Preview *Is* Out
    I like it for the most part. I've had a couple of tech hikups... like Last.FM freezing up two or three times with extended use. But otherwise, it is pretty cool update. #facebook
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    Image of Orionsaint Orionsaint
    10/22/09

    In reply to Yes, The Xbox 360 Update Preview *Is* Out
    I like it. I love how big photos look now. #facebook
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    Image of gunluva is prepared to drop. gunluva is prepared to drop.
    10/22/09

    In reply to Yes, The Xbox 360 Update Preview *Is* Out
    It'd be nice if "Downloaded Videos" didn't merge with the Zune Video Marketplace. There's a bit of a loading time to get to my downloaded content, and it's a bit annoying. #facebook
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    Image of Gregory Mercurio Gregory Mercurio
    10/22/09

    In reply to Yes, The Xbox 360 Update Preview *Is* Out
    I was originally pretty excited to get this. Now that I have downloaded it, it will never be used again. Unless this thing auto tweets when I get achievements and for some reason someone out there gives a shit.

    Last.fm not in games? What about while using the dashboard? or facebook? or anything? I guess it will be cool if it scrobbles all the things I play on my xbox, but I guess that involves me loging into it? or will it update when I turn my xbox on?

    Why would I give MS money for movies if I don't give anyone else money for movies?

    There just isn't a lot of info here and if they want us to preview it and give feedback, they should give us more information. #facebook
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    10/22/09

    @Gregory Mercurio: Last.fm automatically scrobbles (literally within seconds) when you are playing music on your xbox. Also all the applications can save your password so it automatically logs on every time you start them. If you want to play music while playing a game then just use a zune connection, Media Center, or have the music on the 360's HDD. It's not that hard.

    Also "Why would I give MS money for movies..."? Because that's called PURCHASING. If you choose to pirate (or whatever it is you do) then you can still use Media Center for playing them. There is no sense in downgrading something simply because you don't want to pay for it. #facebook
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    Image of Gregory Mercurio Gregory Mercurio
    10/22/09

    @notMordecai: I already play music on my 360 that way, that wasn't the point. If it scrobbles within seconds that means that Last.fm is always running in the back round now. So why can't I use it outside it's little window. Why not at least while I am on the dashboard, or using another app? I can already move seamlessly while streaming over a network or with saved songs on the HDD through any app, dash, or game. All without the music stopping. Last.fm should do the same. I was really looking forward to it, more than Netflix.

    There is no point of playing movies in media center when you can just use the videos section to connect to a shared folder on a computer to stream my 1080p 5.1 content.

    MKV support! seriously! Podcast support? RSS support? Penny Arcade comics? I mean I can think of a ton of other things that would be better on the Xbox than twitter.

    Back to Borderlands, that will dull the pain. #facebook
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