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11/06/09
edit: Sorry the description of it makes it seem like you don't have to pre-order it
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11/06/09
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
11/06/09
11/06/09
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
11/06/09
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?
11/06/09
11/06/09
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 .<
11/06/09
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
11/06/09
11/06/09
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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11/06/09
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
11/06/09
@illiniphase4: Battlefield will never burn out *cough*2142*cough* #battlefieldbadcompany2
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11/05/09
11/05/09
Also, has it actually been stated somewhere that the PS3 is the lead platform for BF:BC2? Seems like people are making an assumption there. I think this beta coming to the PS3 and not the 360 could just be evening things out, since the first BC beta was a 360 exclusive.
Is it wishful thinking to think the reason for exclusivity is that they're actually going to make improvements from this beta as opposed to using it as a demo? #battlefieldbadcompany2
11/05/09
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Though it does kinda make sense, I mean like those that reserve the game are your customers after all. But then again, I am only interested in BF:BC2 because of the MP beta on the 360. Which was the only reason I was interested in BF:BC. #battlefieldbadcompany2
11/05/09
I expected words to fly out towards me really fast somewhere in the middle after the stills.
Great announcement otherwise. I already preordered the game but the employee didnt say anything. I'll have to check what's up. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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11/05/09
"The latest edition of Official Playstation Magazine revealed that DICE's platform of choice for Mirror's Edge is the PS3. DICE revealed the the PS3 will indeed by the lead platform for the game."
Another quote with link this time:
[www.destructoid.com]
With the exclusive beta on PS3, it appears that the trend continues.
11/05/09
Making it lead plat at least gives the PS3 a shot at having a comparable experience to the 360/PC. #battlefieldbadcompany2
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11/05/09
Yes, I already knew that. #battlefieldbadcompany2
11/05/09
I have no idea why. It could be studio politics as well affecting that. #battlefieldbadcompany2
11/05/09
Still, i wouldn't be so hasty as to declare PS3 their lead platform.
That's just me. Could be wrong, though. #battlefieldbadcompany2
11/03/09
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
11/02/09
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
11/03/09
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
11/03/09
But I'll still be getting BC2, got to get some Rainbow Sprinkles. #battlefieldbadcompany2
11/03/09
Not for $60 I'm not. My only real interest in COD is the multiplayer. #battlefieldbadcompany2