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    Image of se7enthcin se7enthcin
    11:11 PM

    In reply to Left 4 Dead 2 Review: We Don't Care How You Did It Up North
    just in case you haven't figured it out yet....

    [support.steampowered.com]

    "Current Issues

    The release of Left 4 Dead has been slightly delayed. We are aware of the problem and are working on it. Please do not create a support ticket for this isssue."

    and that's three s's in issue... just to demonstrate how important of a priority it is.
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    Image of The Red Comet The Red Comet
    11:09 PM

    In reply to Europe Didn't Like America's Mass Effect 2 Box Art Either
    I wish they'd take advantage of the whole slash going through the Mass Effect text forming part of the outline of a planet. I thought it was really cool when they did it in the intro cinematic to ME1, and artistically it fits together really well. #masseffect2
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    Image of kitsuneconundrum kitsuneconundrum
    10:50 PM

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Gets Dedicated PC Servers (Well, Sort Of)
    do we keep the xp?

    yea

    Done.

    I want your babies. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of TrjnRabbit TrjnRabbit
    10:49 PM

    In reply to Left 4 Dead 2 Review: We Don't Care How You Did It Up North
    Confirm that the mod for the demo to alter the Aussie version to its uncensored glory works on the full retail version and I'll have this game by the end of the week. #left4dead2
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    Image of Super Violent St. Cannon- GOTY Edition ([k]) Super Violent St. Cannon- GOTY Edition ([k])
    10:39 PM

    In reply to Left 4 Dead 2 Review: We Don't Care How You Did It Up North
    Looking forward to playing this for awhile. Good times with friends were had with L4D and many more are to come in L4D2. Already got 7 people to play Vs. with :) #left4dead2
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    Image of mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
    10:32 PM

    In reply to Left 4 Dead 2 Review: We Don't Care How You Did It Up North
    I never bought the first one, but played the demo for the this one, and thought it was pretty nifty (and it'll tide me over until Serious Sam HD and Perfect Dark HD), so I'll probably pick it up once I order Mushifutari.

    And we really don't care how you did it up north. Seriously. #left4dead2
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    Image of Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok
    10:31 PM

    In reply to Left 4 Dead 2 Review: We Don't Care How You Did It Up North
    The PC version is actually reported to run significantly better than the first. Go figure. #left4dead2
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    Image of deanbmmv deanbmmv
    10:28 PM

    In reply to Left 4 Dead 2 Review: We Don't Care How You Did It Up North
    VALVE TIME!!!!! WOOOOOO!!!!!

    Yeah, half hour in and the game hasn't unlocked. Still, Kotakuites Steam chat is fun and frantic right now, if anyone wants to join us [steamcommunity.com]
    Should fill in the time while you wait for unlock.

    Oh god, "Looks like that game's really been left... *removes sunglasses* ...for dead." *rolls eyes* #left4dead2
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    Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok promoted this comment deanbmmv was starred deanbmmv was unstarred
    Image of 超外人 超外人
    10:32 PM

    @deanbmmv: Yeah I've been waiting as well. I guess I'll check out this chat thing for now or w/e. #left4dead2
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    Image of Akihiko Akihiko
    10:33 PM

    @deanbmmv: Yes, the chat is quite epic at the moment. Unfortunately we are all hanging out awaiting for Valve to actually deliever.

    Remember, according to Valve Time...

    ...any minute now = 5 days later #left4dead2
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    omgwtflolbbqbye promoted this comment Akihiko was starred Akihiko was unstarred
    Image of deanbmmv deanbmmv
    10:39 PM

    @deanbmmv: Woops.
    Looks like its really got frantic.
    I guess the regulars will be happy when it goes back to the normal 20 or so in chat :P

    In the mean time, TF2 anyone? We got our own server.
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    Edited by deanbmmv at 11/16/09 10:45 PM deanbmmv was starred deanbmmv was unstarred
    Image of Modus_Operandi Modus_Operandi
    10:06 PM

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Gets Dedicated PC Servers (Well, Sort Of)
    Oh and hey look someone hacked it and they can fire infinite ammo and fly through the air. Awesome. I DEFINETLY want to play in that room.....{sarcasm-nade} #modernwarfare2
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    Image of Anunnaki Anunnaki
    10:14 PM

    @Modus_Operandi: Wow. Way to get the point, there. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of omgwtflolbbl omgwtflolbbl
    10:15 PM

    @Modus_Operandi: Thank you for intentionally missing the point. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of AncientUnknown1 AncientUnknown1
    10:01 PM

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Gets Dedicated PC Servers (Well, Sort Of)
    Yes, but how easy is it to do this? There are many advantages to jailbreaking an iPhone, but just a minority of iPhone owners bother. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok
    10:05 PM

    @AncientUnknown1: Very easy. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of deanbmmv deanbmmv
    10:07 PM

    @AncientUnknown1: Fairly easy.
    I'd wager if you can forward ports, you can do this.

    Edit: for those not in on the joke. 402 suggested people had difficulty with server browsers ( all you need to do is sort by ping tbh) and that was one reason for IWnet. IWnet requires port forwarding. Which is a bit harder than sorting a list by 1-300ms
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    Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok promoted this comment Edited by deanbmmv at 11/16/09 10:15 PM deanbmmv was starred deanbmmv was unstarred
    Image of mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta
    10:00 PM

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Gets Dedicated PC Servers (Well, Sort Of)
    Dear Activision,

    Recall your game. Have Infinity Ward develop one that plays like this. Release it. That is all.

    Love, me
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    Edited by mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta at 11/16/09 10:02 PM mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta was starred mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta was unstarred
    Image of Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok
    10:05 PM

    @mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta: Agreed. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of Modus_Operandi Modus_Operandi
    10:11 PM

    @mintycrys is HOT for Bayonetta:

    This game was already released by a company called Bungie. Its called Halo 3. You should look into it. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of FCurimao FCurimao
    09:37 PM

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Gets Dedicated PC Servers (Well, Sort Of)
    How is this a dedicated server? It's still run under IWNet.

    I quote from the video, "The best bit is, this is all ranked and on IWNet!" #modernwarfare2
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    Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok promoted this comment FCurimao was starred FCurimao was unstarred
    Image of Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok
    09:39 PM

    @FCurimao: The dedi's can still connect to IW.net. That's the best/worst part. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of NDN_Shadow NDN_Shadow
    09:41 PM

    @FCurimao: He's talking about the fact that's it's ranked. That is, he's leveling up and gaining experience.

    The fact that they turned gravity low and made grenades have infinite ammo proves the server scenario. #modernwarfare2
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    spiderweb1986 promoted this comment NDN_Shadow was starred NDN_Shadow was unstarred
    Image of codagent codagent
    09:45 PM

    @FCurimao: These are all commands you can turn on and off as a host from a dedicated server. You could do all these in MW as well as vCoD and CoD 2 example would be like cg_player speed 333 in the console. This is really cool they even have the lagometer. If they can some how enable lean (I have a theory its in the code ) I will get this game. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of bboyser8 bboyser8
    09:56 PM

    @codagent: Apparently there's a simple config to enable lean. Meaning they turned it off just for the sake of turning it off. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of RockyRan RockyRan
    09:29 PM

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Gets Dedicated PC Servers (Well, Sort Of)
    Before any more people ignorantly proclaim that dedicated servers will house nothing but these kinds of matches, allow me to remind you that this was the most obvious and easiest way of showcasing the fact that the game is running on a dedicated server.

    For those of you who aren't familiar with the process (and if you aren't, I'll kindly ask you to refrain from posting "omg dedicated servers = HAX" posts), dedicated servers with modded and altered gameplay 1) are almost always clearly labeled and 2) constitute a very small percentage of the total number of dedicated servers running.

    So again, these guys are just showing they're running off a dedicated server. This does NOT mean all servers will be hosting this kind of god-mode messed-up game doodles. In fact, someone's bound to make a "Pro" mod just like they did with CoD4 and make tournament-level rules and tweaks to completely balance the game. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of Doogla Doogla
    09:31 PM

    @RockyRan: But if the modded servers can rank people up, then they shouldn't be allowed. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of HioMrSan HioMrSan
    09:32 PM

    @RockyRan: Your logic has no place here. We're obviously being flame baited with a video of a crazy hacked match that is implying that it is equal to all dedicated servers. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of omgwtflolbbl omgwtflolbbl
    09:34 PM

    @RockyRan: I can't believe the number of people who equate modders with cheaters. Not here necessarily, but... #modernwarfare2
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    Image of HioMrSan HioMrSan
    09:35 PM

    @Doogla: You really think anyone on there is connected to steam and risking being VAC banned? You even think they paid for the game? #modernwarfare2
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    Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok promoted this comment HioMrSan was starred HioMrSan was unstarred
    Image of RockyRan RockyRan
    09:36 PM

    @Doogla: That's true. If anything, this will give IW an excuse to crack down on this hack, which is definitely a bad thing. I hope the more scrupulous users of this hack will disable ranking or at least restore it to its intended levels.

    @HioMrSan: I don't know about "flame bait", but it certainly sends a wrong message about dedicated servers. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok
    09:38 PM

    @HioMrSan: Actually there are reports that you can play over IW.net and rank up on these crazy servers.

    That'll probably get fixed soon, but right now you can just create a fake steam account and play on that. As far as I know this only works on cracked versions of the game now. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of deanbmmv deanbmmv
    09:39 PM

    @omgwtflolbbl: It's because
    Console land: Mod = change console to play pirated game or cheats
    PC land: Mod = Make new levels, games and gametypes

    Yeah, mods can be used to cheat, but in most times, it can be server wide to make for, well some interesting new gameplay modes. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of HioMrSan HioMrSan
    09:46 PM

    @Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok: Meh, I was mainly asking who would actually connect with their legit account. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok
    09:52 PM

    @HioMrSan: Oh yeah most people I know who have tried this have made a fake account. I was just saying it is possible to play over IW.net. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of TexasJack TexasJack
    10:12 PM

    @deanbmmv: I wouldn't necessarily call console modders pirates or cheaters anymore than I would PC modders. TBH.

    Otherwise, I agree. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of deanbmmv deanbmmv
    10:19 PM

    @TexasJack: "Modding your console" isn't exactly the same as "modding Half Life 2"
    same word, different meaning in context. You mod your 360 you can't pop in Orange Box and play Synergy #modernwarfare2
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    Image of TexasJack TexasJack
    10:31 PM

    @deanbmmv: I know there's a difference. But like, look at the original Xbox, look at what all you were able to do with it once you modded it. Sure it made piracy possible, but it also seriously enhanced the Xbox's overall capabilities and value. I wanted to mod mine, never got to and I don't know how much you can do when you mod your 360, but I know that modding consoles isn't only about piracy or atleast isn't always about piracy.

    Would love to give my 360 a case mod, though. But like hell am I going to void the warranty. lol #modernwarfare2
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    Image of TrjnRabbit TrjnRabbit
    09:25 PM

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Gets Dedicated PC Servers (Well, Sort Of)
    Before the game was launched I was arguing that we should wait until we see what the matchmaking service is like on PC before denouncing.

    Now that we've seen how bad it is, I really hope IW allows for dedicated servers.

    It was a failed experiment, they should try to fix it as soon as possible.

    Luckily, this video shows it's possible, so the only thing left is if IW will listen to common sense. #modernwarfare2
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    Image of Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok
    09:23 PM

    In reply to Modern Warfare 2 Gets Dedicated PC Servers (Well, Sort Of)
    Honestly, the game presented in that video looks about a million billion times better than vanilla CoD.

    Tribes, anyone?

    Additionally, more fun info on the hacked version of MW2. The code for the dev console is still in the game, in addition to code for the 360 version (hence why there were images of IW.net giving XBL errors popping up). Apparently it's pretty clear that IW just went through and clicked "off" for many features (such as lean) that were present in CoD4.

    All this within what, a week of the games release?

    EDIT: And the best part? You can do this shit on ranked servers, and apparently there are hanks to rank up to level 70 instantly. A patched was released today that lets you play with a cracked version of the game on IW.net. From what we've seen so far, IW.net is a joke.

    EDIT 2: Also, this is why I love PC gaming.
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    Image of omgwtflolbbl omgwtflolbbl
    09:25 PM

    @Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok: Tribes was the first thing I thought while watching that video. I'd take CoD4 with jetpacks and slightly slowed grenade launchers. Not quite the same, but ehhh. #modernwarfare2
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    Sir-Lucius does anything for Dethklok promoted this comment omgwtflolbbl was starred omgwtflolbbl was unstarred
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    09:28 PM

    @omgwtflolbbl: Haha yeah, probably one of the closest things we'll get to a modern day Tribes. #modernwarfare2
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